Elephant Stuffed Animals
Unique Plush Toys – Evolution of the Stuffed Animal
Most of us remember our very first stuffed animal; a teddy bear, a puppy, maybe a cuddly white bunny rabbit. Whatever it was, we remember what it felt like, what it smelled like, and most importantly, the feelings and emotional bond associated with it. For many middle-age adults, that first plush toy was a simple version of a basic stuffed animal. Flash forward to 2009 and see how times have changed. Margerete Steiff was a seamstress who started making toy stuffed animals back in 1880. She was confined to a wheelchair, but started making these plush toys as a hobby. The first plush toy she made was an elephant, as was designed to be a pin cushion. However, children began playing with them and in the years following, Steiff designed and made many other “stuffed animal toys” for children.
The origin of the teddy bear dates back to the early 1900’s and was a result of an infamous hunting trip taken by then U.S. President, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt. From its inception, the “Teddy Bear” was an instant success in the US. So much so, that by 1906, there were numerous manufacturers making Teddy Bears, and the craze for theses adorable stuffed animals was such that ladies were carrying them, children were being photographed with them and even Teddy Roosevelt used one as a mascot in his bid for re-election.
As the years progressed, so did the Teddy Bear and other stuffed animals. They became more detailed in appearance, and manufacturers had trouble keeping up with demand. So much so, that other less common animals began emerging on the scene. The stuffed animal market was no longer limited to teddy bears, cats, and dogs as other, more unusual animals began to take their place in the plush marketplace.
In recent years, we have seen an explosion of “designer plush toys.” These are stuffed animals and unique plush toys that are typically created in limited quantities by the artist or designer. Designer plush toys can be extremely unique and distinct in nature, with each plush doll having its own specific look, feel and personality.
So what are some of these unique plush toys? Well, lets start with one that looks like a tiny microbe, only a million times its actual size. GIANTmicrobes are plush toys that are humorous, educational and fun. The GIANTmicrobes line includes The Common Cold, the Flu, Sore Throat, Stomach Ache and Kissing Disease just to name a few.
If you are looking for plush toys a little less “germy”, then consider the WorryWoos. The WooryWoo monsters, created by AndI Green, are plush dolls that help children tackle complicating feelings, from loneliness and confusion to insecurity and innocence.
If it is an unusual take on a traditional stuffed animal you seek, then look no further than Gus Fink’s Puff Dog and Stitch Kitten lines of designer plush. These creatures are extremely unique and scarily cute.
Needless to say, the evolution of the stuffed animal has provided us with a wonderful selection of unique plush toys. Whether you prefer a traditional teddy bear, a jungle cat or a plush version of the ebola virus, you will be able to find it somewhere!
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Shaun Boyle is a web enthusiast, author, father and part owner of The PlushBucket.com, which specializes in unique plush toys.
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Lot of 2 Care Bear Stuffed Animals; Elephant & Dog $0.99 |
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Care Bears Cousin Pink ELEPHANT Plush Stuffed Animal 8″ $19.95 |
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Care Bear LOTSA LOVE ELEPHANT COUSIN Stuffed Animal $15.00 |
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Care Bears LOTSA HEART ELEPHANT 8″ Stuffed Animal NEW $15.00 |
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Care Bears Cousin Lotsa Heart Elephant Stuffed Animal $12.99 |
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Care Bear Cousins LOTSA HEART ELEPHANT Stuffed Animal $18.50 |
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Gray Build A Bear Tennis Elephant Plush Stuffed Animal $10.99 |
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Care Bear Cousins LOTSA HEART ELEPHANT Stuffed Animal $15.50 |
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Disney Store Dumbo Plush Gray Elephant Stuffed Animal $14.95 |
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Care Bears LOTSA LOVE ELEPHANT COUSIN 7″ Stuffed Animal $12.50 |
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Multipet 2-Faced Crinkle/Plush Dog Toys Multipet 2-Faced Crinkle Filled 11-inch Dog Toys with plush heads. When the toy is squeezed or played with the toy makes a crinkle sound that dogs love. The toy features a Turtle head and body on one side and an Alligator head and body on the other side. These are great toys your pet will love. Pets must be supervised while playing with toys and should not play with any damaged or broken toys…. |
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Terrycloth Softbite Toys Medium Elephant $2.72 Made of ultra soft terrycloth, these cute and cuddly toys are perfect for your pet’s to snuggle with. Each toy has a squeaker inside, medium elephant measures 6″L x 5 1/2″W, large lion cub measures 7″L x 7″W…. |
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Kid’s Yoyo Doll Elephant – Fair Trade $26.00 Oh, the cuteness… This sweet doll is hand sewn with great care by fair trade artisans in Bolivia. Starting at the turn of the last century, quilters used their leftover fabrics to make these “yoyo” dolls…. |
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Plush Elephant (Slowpoke) toy with I Love Sripada $16.95 11″ standing plush elephant corduroy paw prints with personalized t-shirt…. |
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Decorated Mouse Pad with bow, stuffed, elephant, animal $9.95 Professional “Brite White” fabric mouse pads are among the most versatile and durable, providing brilliant graphic reproduction for spot color or full color imprints. This durable polyester surface is above industry standards and provides a superior product value overall. Designed to reproduce vibrant detailed images. Our mouse pads have white fabric top with the 100% genuine black rubber base (n… |
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Aroma Home Hot Hugs Elephant $24.95 Heat packs are fabulous to use for aches and pains, muscular tension, stress or cramps. Can’t sleep on a cold night? A cozy heat pack will work its magic. Cold Feet? Heat packs keep your footsies warm and comfortable. Heat packs soothe and calm children. Children love to cuddle with plush warm companions. Heat packs are easy to travel with, especially on a long flight or bus ride. Beneath this ele… |
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15 Standing Elephant, With Bendable Trunk Plush Case Pack 6 194511 $85.35 15″” Standing Elephant, With Bendable Trunk Case Pack 6… |
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Aroma Wild Elephant – Aromatherapy Stuffed Animal – Hot And Cold Therapy $28.00 Aromatherapy Wild Elephant can help calm a child, soothe aches and pains, speed healing, relieve symptoms of flu, bronchitis, and other illnesses. They can warm up hands and feet, and fill a void caused by a loss or life change. They are ideal for those with arthritis, sore muscles, stress, anxiety, cramps, Alzheimer’s, or anyone who needs a little tender loving care. Aroma Elephant is a fun and i… |
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Baby clothes with bow, stuffed, elephant, animal … |
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Lil’ Peanuts Baby Elephant $7.00 Cute baby elephant for baby to sleep with. Matches Lil Peanuts Elephant Coat. Machine washable. Coming mid-September… |
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