Gund Huggable Snuff 2151 Bear Vintage 1980 and 50 similar items

Vintage GUND Snuffles plush polar bear/teddy bear in a classic white or off-white colorway.It features Snuffles' signature crescent-shaped profile designed so you can look into its eyes when hugging it, with ultra-soft faux-fur and a rounded muzzle. The GUND Snuffles bear is one of the most iconic, best-selling plush designs of all time. Its history spans over four decades as a foundational staple for the company. 1. The Design ConceptThe Inspiration: Snuffles was originally designed in 1980 by Rita Raiffe, who led GUND alongside her husband, Herbert. She was inspired by the gentle curve of a crescent moon. The Hug Factor: Rita intentionally shaped the bear to look slightly upward. This crescent profile means that when a person hugs the bear, it appears to look right back up into their eyes, maximizing its "huggability". 2. Industry InnovationThe "Under-Stuffing" Technique: Before Snuffles, most teddy bears were firmly stuffed and rigid. GUND used a trademarked under-stuffing method paired with ultra-soft fabrics, creating a floppy, highly malleable plush that set a massive trend in the toy industry. Debut: Snuffles officially entered the retail market in 1980 in standard 7?inch size primarily offered in brown or white. It is now the oldest continuous bear in the company's product line. Snuff No 1251 Vintage 1980 Color: White Size: 7? Brand new with tags. This was kept in a cabinet not used or played with still has all the tags upc code Sweet little great to complete or add to a collection mint condition My son was born in 1980. Looking at this brings back such memories. I still have the he used till this day. This was a spare which I was saving for the grand kids. Now gets to sell it. WE SHIP MONDAY-FRIDAY ANY SALES AFTER 11:00 WILL SHIP THE NEXT SHIPPING DAY THERE MAY BE 15% RESTOCKING FEE ON BUYERS REMORSE AND MISTAKE PURCHASES. REPAYMENT TO SELLER FOR POSTAGE EVEN IF IT IS FREE. PLEASE READ ALL DESCRIPTIONS AND NOT BUY JUST FROM PICTURES. ITEMS MUST BE RETURNED IN THE SAME CONDITION AS SENT, REFOLDING AND REPACKAGING IS NOT OPEN TO RETURNS AND MISTAKE PURCHASES, COLORS IT IS THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO SECURE THE COLORS. I WILL ALWAYS ADD A COLOR IF I HAVE ONE ALL TEXAS BUYERS/ WHO RESIDE IN TEXAS TO PAY SALES TAX 8.25% ONLY WE SHIP INSURED WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION WE DO OUR UTMOST TO PACKAGE AND SHIP VERY CAREFUL AND SAFELY AND AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE ASK QUESTION ABOUT ANY CONCERNS YOU MIGHT HAVE ELEGANCE IN QUALITY PLUSH TOYS! ALL OF OUR ITEMS ARE SHIPPED WITH A DELIVERY CONFIRMATION DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR STORE!