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The Perfect Stocking Stuffers... Early Steiff Woolen Miniatures!

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One of Steiffgal's favorite things about this time of year is what her nephews call the "big socks," or Christmas stockings. After all, what's more fun that an oversized piece of faux hosiery filled to the brim with sweets and gifts?  So this got Steiffgal thinking - what would be perfect Steiff stocking stuffers?  Maybe the company's early woolen miniatures or "woolies?"  After all, they don't take up too much room, wrap easily, have a fantastic legacy, and truly capture the precious nature of the season! So let's check out these three very vintage "tiny treasures" to really get into the spirit of the holidays!

Bird's the word with this first pre-war Steiff woolie stocking stuffer.  This mellow yellow fellow is Steiff's Golden Bunting bird.  He is 8 cm, head jointed, and made from yellow, tan, brown, and olive green woolen yarns.  He stands upon metal legs that have been painted brown.  His tail feathers are made from brown felt, and his beak is made from orange felt.  He has tiny black button eyes.  Yellow Bunting wears his Steiff button and tag like a bracelet around his leg.  He never had a chest tag.

This golden oldie was produced in 4 and 8 cm from 1934 through 1943.  Around the same time period, Steiff also made woolie Robins, Green Woodpeckers, Finches, Blue Tits, and Sparrows.  Like the Golden Bunting, all were made in 4 and 8 cm and had very similar construction.  Only their yarn colors differentiated from species to species.  You can see several of the 4 cm versions of these other birds - and also the 8 cm Golden Bunting - in the picture on the left.  It is interesting to note that Steiff reintroduced all their 4 and 8 cm Robin, Green Woodpecker, Finch, Blue Tit, and Sparrow models right after the factory reopened for toy-making business in the late 1940's.  However, the Golden Bunting version, for some mystery reason, never appeared in the line after 1943.

Steiffgal's just quackers over this second woolie Steiff stocking stuffer.  Here we have a little 4 cm Steiff duck.  His body, head, and backside pom-pom are made from yellow woolen yarn.  His decorative head pom-pom is made from white woolen yarn.  His large, friendly beak and oversized feet and legs are made from orange felt.  His face is detailed with black bead eyes and a touch of orange airbrushing.  His button and tag, which have been lost to time, would have been on one of his feet.

This darling woolie duck was made in only this size and color combination from 1931 through 1941.  For the most part, pre-war Steiff woolie birds were designed to stand on metal legs, so this lying duck is somewhat unusual in terms of form and presentation.  

Not a creature was stirring - except for this mouse!  This final Steiff woolie stocking stuffer is not only insanely adorable, but also extremely seasonally appropriate!  This is Steiff's woolie mouse in felt slippers.  He is 9 cm, standing, head jointed, and made from white and orange woolen yarn.  His head and lower body are white, while his midsection is orange.  His hands and ears are made from single thick felt.  His legs are made from grey metal which has been painted light pink.  His little slippers are made from single thick orange felt and literally "slip on" his feet.  His tiny face comes to life with red bead eyes, a touch of pink to indicate his nose and mouth, and a few clear monofilament whiskers.  When he was a younger man - eh, mouse - he had a long matching tail.  He retains his tiny short trailing f Steiff button in his ear.
  
This petite treat was made in from 1936 through 1942 in this size only.  He also came in several other color combinations, including grey and red and brown and yellow.   Steiff also made several other standing woolie models with tiny felt slippers around this same time period; these included birds, rabbits, ladybugs, beetles, and bumblebees. 

Steiffgal hopes this discussion on Steiff's tiny pre-war woolies has gotten you excited for the holidays in a mighty big way.

Have a question about one of your Steiff treasures? Let's talk! Click here to learn more. 

Combiner Wars Voyager Optimus Prime Video Review

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Benscollectibles has posted a lengthy video showcasing Combiner Wars Optimus. While no extra figures were available to demonstrate full combination, the video does show the transformation to Ultra Prime torso configuration, along with the robot and vehicle modes. We also get our first impression of the scale of this toy with other common Optimus molds, and this new one is huge! Click through and check out the embedded video!

Combiner Wars Voyager Aerialbot Silverbolt Video Review

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Youtube user thefallen835 has uploaded his review of Combiner Wars Silverbolt, fresh in stores this week in various places around the UK. This nearly half hour long video goes over a lot of the toy, including both primary modes and the combiner torso. Unfortunately just as with the earlier video of Optimus, a full video for Superion will have to wait a bit longer. Click through and take a look at the review embedded below!

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Generations Legends Powerglide In Hand Photos And Summary Review of Combiner Wars Aerialbot Targetmaster

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From zy80 we have a set of high detail photos of Combiner Wars Powerglide. The newest Aerialbot is a great likeness between the original toy and media interpretations, along with some fun extras like forearms full of missiles. Besides seeing Powerglide in weapon mode and unofficial vehicle "attack mode", you can also check out some quick thoughts on the toy from zy80. Keep reading to see it all!

Bite Sized Snack Ideas – Mop-Up PopPizza

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This post is brought to you by Popchips. It’s time to start entertaining with friends and this holiday season there’s no better snack in your chip bowl than Popchips. They are healthier, lighter, & more potato-y. They start off by giving their un-fried chips a dash of the good high oleic oils. Then they massage… [read more]

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“Optom (Daven)” is again offering up a super limited Gold Metallic Finish Frosty diecast on card to one lucky winner! Plus an exclusive Australian poster! This was only available in Australia. “Optom (Daven)” is in Australia and will ship this prize worldwide. It also comes with a mini poster of this year’s releases. In addition […]

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Coke Life is hitting the shelves … It seems mostly pointless – it’s 90 calories a can (140 in regular Coke). It tastes like Coke C2, a release from a few years ago. Like Coke C2, it strangely foams up very fast but then it is very flat (no carbonation) … and it tastes like […]

set database: LEGO 1097 res-q runner

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set database: LEGO 1097 res-q runner


image courtesy of peeron

image courtesy of bricklink
set number: 1097
set name: res-q runner
theme: townres-q
year: 1999
pieces: 17
price: us$2
minifig: 1
nice town set.
come with a jet ski.
minifig included a rider minifig.
released similar as 6415 res-q jet ski (box version) and 6428 wave saver (polybag version) by LEGO in 1998.
great playability.
overall design is great.
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TIA Discusses Industry Priorities at Annual Strategy Meeting

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Last week, Toy Industry Association (TIA) members attended TIA’s Annual External Affairs Strategy Meeting held in Los Angeles to discuss key priorities for next year, and to strategize on new and emerging topics projected to impact the toy industry next year and beyond. On December 3, there was an update and forecast of the industry’s [...]

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Today is Sunday and it’s time for the 73rd edition of the Toy News Roundup. Here we round-up all of the most important toy news of the week from our site, and also link you to any toy news that we...

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Toys for Tots donations honor Captain Herb Emory

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Hundreds came out Saturday to remember Channel 2 Action News and WSB Radio's Captain Herb Emory and donate toys to one of his favorite charities.   Before the “Toys for Tots” event even started in Lithia Springs, the toys were starting to pile up. By the end of the day, it turned out to be a huge success. Emory passed away in April of a massive heart attack.   “He’s beaming. This is one of the ...

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