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Gund Baby Spunky Plush Puppy Toy, Extra Large, Pink Reviews

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This cuddly, soft canine companion from Gund will quickly become your child’s best friend. With floppy ears, a sweet expression, huge paws and an oversized body, Spunky the Dog is hard to resist. Machine washable. Measures 22.5″ tall.

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April 12, 2011

Gordy Bear-Large Reviews

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Plush ?Gordy? bear features an over-sized nose and glossy eyes
Super luxurious and plush, this teddy bear has a tan, round belly and is wonderful to hug
This plush figure stands 18.5″ tall

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Plush “Gordy” bear features an over-sized nose and glossy eyes. Super luxurious and plush, this 18.5″ teddy bear has a tan, round belly and is wonderful to hug.

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Stuffed animals are one of children’s most favorite toys. These fun animals are great to have around, and sometimes go everywhere with your youngster. Since these animals are around for almost every event, even they get dirty and will need an occasional bath.

So how do you keep stuffed animals clean? Well here are some tips to keep them clean and in great shape:

First and most importantly read the care instructions that come with the stuffed animal on their label. Also take note of all materials the stuffed animal is made with.

Retailers of stuffed animals never personally recommend washing stuffed animals in the washer or dryer. What is highly recommended is to spray on a mild all-purpose cleanser or simply use soap and sponge it clean with a little water. Then leave your stuffed animal in the sun to dry.

However, many parents really feel like they need to wash stuffed animals in a washing machine to make them completely clean. So here are more tips if you desire to do so:

First, make sure none of your stuffed animals have the following before putting it in the washing machine:

* If a stuffed animal has excelsior, styrene foam, or any other form of foam material, such as foam beads, they must not be washed in the machine.

* If a stuffed animal has joints, or cardboard or any other form of stiffeners, do not put into a machine or they can be destroyed.

* If a stuffed animal has a sound box, please do not put this into a machine or any other form of major water.

* If a stuffed animal is really large, very firm, or has a lot of stuffing please remove the stuffing by cutting a 5-6 inch area in the bottom of the animal. This is important because the stuffing will most likely shift and cause the animal to lose its shape. Plus washing this much stuffing will take a very, very long time to dry. After cleaning, sew up the area and make sure no stuffing will fall out.

After reading the above and your stuffed animal does not fit into the first three categories, you may wash your animal in a washing machine. Before putting a stuffed animal into a washing machine, please make sure there are no loose items, such as button noses or eyes. Please also check to make sure that there are no openings where stuffing can come out, if so please sew up these areas securely first.

Before putting the stuffed animal into a washing machine, find a big enough pillow (or a sheet for big stuffed animals) and fasten all ends with rubber bands, safety pins or string. Please make sure all ends are secure to protect the fur of the stuffed animal. Plus it will keep any loose stuffing inside the pillow or sheet in case any falls out and can be re-installed.

After placing the stuffed animal into the washing machine, please only set the most delicate cycle to be washed. Fabric softener can be added and will make a softer and fluffier stuffed animal. Please be careful when washing other items with the stuffed animal, that there are no items that may bleed onto the stuffed animal making it a different color in the end. Also, if your stuffed animal is wearing clothes, please remove them and wash separately. This is important because the color of the stuffed animal’s fur can sometimes bleed onto the clothes they are wearing.

Tips on How to Clean Stuffed Animals without Using a Washing Machine:

* A great way to keep those precious stuffed animals fresh is to give it a dry bath with baking soda. Just sprinkle the baking soda on the stuffed animal. After 20 minutes simply brush the baking soda off. You may also use baby powder. This process will get smells out and clean off any surface dirt.

* For stuffed animals that have been badly stained or soiled, use a soft scrub brush with an all purpose cleaner.

* For stuffed animals with plastic parts that have spots or stains, you can use rubbing alcohol to remove them.

* For stuffed animals that have dust mites you can do the following:

Place your stuffed animal in a plastic bag. Then place it in a freezer overnight. If you have a big stuffed animal or do not have room in the freezer, you can wait to place it outside on a very cold night. The temperature has to be below freezing. The next day, remove the stuffed animal and vacuum gently but thoroughly.

Tips on How to Dry a Stuffed Animal:

When you have washed your stuffed animal or somehow the stuffed animal has become very wet, please never use a clothes dryer. This can damage the fur of the animal and can sometimes never be repaired. Please don’t risk loosing your child’s favorite animal, instead do the following:

The safest way is to let the stuffed animal air dry. This could take up to several days. However, sometimes you need that stuffed animal dry as soon as possible. So you can use a hair dryer, but be careful to not get too close to the animal’s fur and dry on the coolest setting available.

When a small amount liquid has spilled on a stuffed animal simply shake off loose liquid. Then pat dry with a towel or sponge.

With the care provided above, your clean stuffed animals will provide you and your child many years of fun and happiness. Good luck!

If your child loves stuffed animals, they may also love to play fun, free, family friendly online animal games at www.PlushQuest.com.

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Auorra Plush Polo Polar Bear – 26″

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Auorra Plush Polo Polar Bear – 26″

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Fine plush fabric
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Auorra Plush Polo Polar Bear – 26″

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April 5, 2011

How Plush Toys Have Evolved

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Kids don’t want to wake up holiday morning and find stuffed animals under the tree. Teddy bears and stuffed animals of every variety used to be something that all children loved, even as they grew older into their teenage years. Unfortunately, times have changed and even small babies are growing accustomed to video games and interactive toys which make unanimated plush toys seem boring.

What else could plush toys manufacturers do but make stuffed animals that were interactive? When the market began to demand toys that were interactive, the Fur Real Friends Biscuit My Lovin Pup emerged to meet the demand.

During last year’s holiday season, the Fur Real Friends Biscuit was among the hottest selling toys. Parents were racing around, trying to find this larger sized, interactive plush toy because they were certain their children would love to have one. This toy provides the same wholesome fun and comfort that their parents you to derive from their plush toys, but it also offers the interactive features that today’s young children demand.

This Fur Real Friend is a very unusual stuffed animal because he can hear his human playmates and is able to respond. He will lift his paw for a shake, wag his tail, or bark on cue. After kids are finished playing with him, Biscuit can cuddle up with the kids for a nap or TV time.

While being a fun example of how technology in the toy department has grown in recent years, Biscuit is also an example of how the market for plush toys has evolved over time. What started out as an active industry for teddy bears many moons ago has now led to an industry of talking and moving pets that children can love in a whole new way.

The market for plush toys has not dried up over the years as many people may have predicted for modern times. Instead, it has expanded and changed to keep up with the changes. Whatever young customers demanded the toy manufacturers have delivered. This has led to a variety of plush toys that sing, dance, talk, bark, sit and even roam the house leisurely.

There are even pet dinosaurs that will wander around the house and interact with anyone they encounter on their journey. They will even lie down in the spot of their choosing and take a nice nap. The technology behind these more advanced interactive pets is still in its infancy so the dinosaur’s battery life is rather short, but it is promising of what toys will look like in another ten years.

Parents who don’t want to deal with a real puppy chasing through the house, chewing everything up, and turning the carpet into a potty can now purchase the Fur Real Friends Biscuit or the smaller sized pets that make noises and move their heads when their backs are rubbed. Parents with dinosaur loving children can now bring home toy dinosaurs that interact with their children for an hour or so every day.

It’s an unfortunate fact that children are not happy to find teddy bears under the holiday tree anymore. Parents will likely hear their children say, “it doesn’t do anything” one time too many. This has created a demand for interactive plush toys and the toy manufacturers have stepped up to the challenge. The home traveling dinosaur and Fur Real Friends Biscuit My Lovin Pup are big improvements over the plush toys of the past, but you can rest assured that toys will continue to evolve with time.

Ismail Abraham helps with a Fur Real Friends Biscuit My Lovin Pup Review Site that educates consumers about different types of Fur Real Friends Biscuit and much more.

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Plush Toys: Best Gift For Loved Ones Of All Ages

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With a lot of best-selling toys out in the market today, plush toys are considered as one of the most cherished toys that any body can give.

What makes these toys the ideal gift is the fact that both young kids and those who are young at heart appreciate them. Kids love cuddly toys that they cling and shower their affection to. On the other hand, teenagers and young adults appreciate stuffed toys as keepsakes or tokens of endearment on a special occasion.

There are plush toys that have added functions aside from being soft and cuddly. A Pillow Pet toy that serves both a stuffed toy and a pillow is a great example of this. Sing-A-Ma-Jigs, on the other hand, are battery-operated plush toys which lets children learn more about music and singing.

To a lot of children, a plush toy can be their companion or at times, their “baby.” Grown-ups may not be minful sometimes, however kids pay attention to the things that we normally do and later on they imitate how we talk or how we interact with them or with other people. At two years old, my daughter became attached to a plush toy. She began carrying it all around the house since then. When she plays make-believe, she cooks for it, lets it drink milk, puts clothes on it, and tucks it in to sleep.

Many grown-ups on the other hand, think of plush toys as great gifts for their partners. These toys are popularly-known gifts for girlfriends or wives aside from the usual flowers and chocolates. For other adults, plush toys are collectible items for their collection of fine toys and like to use them for display.

In addition, plush toys are so ideal that they can be gifts at any given occasion. People can give these toys on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s, on anniversaries or birthdays. Plush toys can also be thank you gift or a memento for guests at a special occasion.

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April 4, 2011

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March 31, 2011

Gund Happy Birthday Elmo with sound

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Elmo is wearing a colorful birthday hat.
He comes with a mini birthday greeting card HT that can be personalized
He recites 5 different birthday phrases when you squeeze his belly.
He recites: Happy Birthday,Elmo Loves Birthdays,How Old Are You?,Every Birthday is a Special Day,Have a Wonderful Birthday
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Just squeeze my tummy for a special birthday message.

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Studies have revealed that young children exposed to early stimulation of the learning process can gain an advantage all through their school years with far better cognition, learning ability and a happiness for learning to last a very long time. With today\’s line of learning/educational toys and games, gaining a head start in brain power has certainly not been easier or so much fun.

The Numerical Benefit.

Learning/educational playthings which give attention to numbers are a great learning tool to stimulate the kid\’s capability to compute and reason, and also better prepare them for the mathematical factors of life. Playthings for instance clocks, bingo cards, and also counting games prepare the child to calculate and also gives them a running head start to tell time, exchange money and also learn their math tables. In picking a numerical-orientated toy, make sure the product is meant for the age of your child. Toddlers choose big, colorful items as well as simple to grasp formulas, so be sure that you haven\’t set the bar too high that might irritate them. A child must obtain a feeling of masterly skill to make the learning time exciting as well as maintain their attention level high.

Linguistic Skills.

Literacy is the window to the world with a lifetime associated with comprehension and understanding of words. However, it is necessary for young kids to know the use and recognition of their written language as early as achievable to avoid stumbling blocks once they reach school age. Early comprehension of language paves the way to better conversation, reading and writing skills and allows the kid to effectively express himself. Companies just like Leap Frog, Fat Brain Toys as well as The Land of Nod offer plenty of learning/educational playthings which will take your kids through rapid retention of the alphabet to the development of sentences and also phrases. Language is an essential factor to a kid\’s early development and also should never be left to an academic institution alone. Interacted language playthings can give your child the verbal advantage he needs from your home.

Science and also Art Skills.

Not to be ignored is the disciple of the arts and also sciences, and also no kid is too young to gain early exposure. The arts and sciences open a child\’s mind to discovery, invention and personal creativeness that may provide him a lifelong confidence in his capability to be innovated and also think outside of the box. This ability is important to problem solving, self-discipline and may perhaps prompt a desire to discover a musical instrument or perhaps express himself by means of painting. When choosing the science and art related learning/educational playthings, test several artistic outlets as well as permit the child decide what he is most comfortable with. This could be puzzle boards, flash cards or an interactive art shop with clay or paint sets. And also when your child develops an early fascination with art, be sure to motivate him and realize that there is no right and wrong. Art is a distinctive type of self expression where a blue elephant is just as valid as a gray one.

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Super Mario Plush – 8″ Mario Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

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Super Mario Plush – 8″ Mario Soft Stuffed Plush Toy

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Officially licensed product by Sanei
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March 23, 2011

Russ Bean Bag 8″ – CURIOUS GEORGE ( Set of 2 – yellow & red shirts )

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March 19, 2011

The Changing Face of the Teddy Bear

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When most of us think of the teddy bear, we see him as a cuddly, possibly chubby, cute faced soft and lovable toy but he has not always looked like this.

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As we all know, the teddy bear was born in Germany in 1902. The first teddy bear took his looks from the ‘real’ bear in that he had a very long pointed muzzle, long limbs and a hump on his back so that when he was put down on all fours he looked just like a ‘real’ bear. At first, jointing the teddy bear was a bit of a problem for Steiff but very soon this was resolved. The first teddy bear was given a wax nose but this was soon replaced by a ‘stitched’ nose. So very gradually the teddy bear that we know and love today gradually emerged, even within the company that created him, he began to change his characteristics.

The teddy bears popularity soon spread right across the western world and not long after his birth, soft toy companies on both sides of the Atlantic began to produce their own versions of the teddy bear. In the United States, President Roosevelt (who gave his name to the Teddy Bear) was very quick to recognise the great appeal of the teddy bear, infact, he used the teddy as a mascot for the rest of his political career and when Roosevelt entered halls for discussions the music ‘Teddy Bears Picnic’ was often played. However, in 1904, during the presidential elections, the very recently formed Ideal Novelty and Toy Co. produced teddy bears that could be handed out to potential voters of Roosevelt. These teddy bears were just 15 cms tall and they had very large and rather staring eyes (these particular eyes were known as Googly eyes). Some of the most popular dolls of that time had these very odd eyes and so, we would guess, that this is where the idea of using them came from. Later on, the Ideal Co. had teddy bears made with broad foreheards, large ears (which were set wide apart) and wedge-shaped muzzled, giving these teddy bears a somewhat triangular appearance. Some of these teddy bears had noses made of broad-cloth (a fine and very closely woven frabric) but most were stitched.

Back in Britain companies such as J.K. Farnell, W.J. Terry and Dean’s Rag Book Company had began to produce their very own versions of the teddy bear. The teddy bear craze hit Britain around 1908, maybe this was due to the fact that Britain had it’s very own “teddy” in Edward VII. However, the first company to produce jointed teddy bears in Britain was the J.K. Farnell Company. The teddy bears which they produced became even more popular with the onset of the First World War due to all German products (which sadly included teddy bears) being banned.

In 1912 the Farnell teddy bear was much like the German teddy bear in his looks, but he had somewhat shorter limbs (this was a characteristic that was to prove to be very popular with British soft toy companies by the 1930′s). These bears however, did lack the famous german bears ‘hump’ on his back, but they did keep the somewhat pointed muzzle.

In 1915 the British Company Chiltern produced very interesting but extremely ‘different’ teddy bears whom they called Master Teddy. Master Teddy was available in five sizes. He had googly eyes, which were typical of the period and which mimiced the popular animal cariactures of the time. Master Teddy was also ‘dressed’ in a pink and white check shirt and blue felt trousers, which had a big red patch on the right knee and these trousers were held up with some webbed braces. Master Teddy certainly lead the way for many manufacturers, it allowed them to be a little more wild in their thoughts and designs for their teddy bears.

In 1927, the famous German company Schuco produced their Piccolo series of gorgeous miniature, jointed mohair-plush toy animals, which also included little teddy bears. In 1927 Schuco produced little novelty teddy bears, which were made into lipsticks, mirrors and compacts which could be carried in ladies handbags, they also produced scent bottle teddy bears. The little Schuco teddy bears were constructed of a unique metal frame which were then covered in a very short mohair plush material, their limbs were straight and short, nothing like the long limbed teddy bears that Steiff first produced. Again, these gorgeous little teddy bears, although of German origin, changed the teddy bear’s shape and looks quite radically.

So as time rolled on in the teddy bear world we had companies like the British firm, Wendy Boston who produced unjointed teddy bears that were fully washable, but whose shape had changed, as these teddy bears looked more ‘flat’ than the original teddy bears. We also saw many companies producing ‘open-mouthed’ teddy bears and many British companies produced teddy bears with ‘plastic’ noses – which were styled on a little dog’s nose.

However, we have to include in this article the very famous and extremely loved Merrythought Cheeky Bears when we look at the changing face of the teddy bear. The Cheeky Bear was introduced to teddy bear lovers in the 1950′s and was radically different to what we know as the Classic Teddy Bear. What about the Merrythought Punkin Head Bear? What, I wonder would Richard Steiff say about this very popular teddy bear?

Today, we are use to seeing Artist Teddy Bears. Not all of these bears have the Classic Teddy Bear looks, many teddy bear artists have turned the classic teddy bears looks completely upside down. Some of them only vaguely resemble what we would first think of as a teddy bear. They come in pratically every colour you can think of, sometimes they are even multi-coloured, leaving behind the classic teddy bear colours. Many of these bears are termed as ‘art pieces’.

Who would ever have thought back in 1902 when Richard Steiff invented the great old teddy bear, that his face would change to the extent that it has, especially over the last few decades.

To sum up then, the teddy bear can look however we want him to look but there is no disputing that regardless of his appearance the teddy bear has retained his gentle and kind manner. No matter how he looks, the great and reliable teddy bear is always Mans Very Best Friend and Companion.

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Gino loves fast cars, especially fast italian cars. Infact Gino loves anything Italian. Gino also heads a specialist teddy bear site where you can buy old, antique and collectible teddy bears. You can also read Gino’s Page where you can read about his latest racing exploits.

Please visit his website at www.ginosbears.co.uk

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