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Totally Tubular ’80s Toys

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<em>Totally Tubular ’80s Toys</em>

Published in 2010, Totally Tubular '80s Toys highlights a decade of the toy industry that was characterized by synergistic tie-ins to companion movie franchises, television shows, and books.

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NPD Projects U.S. Toy Industry to Grow 6.2 Percent This Year

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According to The NPD Group, U.S. toy industry sales will grow 6.2 percent, or just over $1 billion, for full-year 2015. The forecast is based on the positive mid-year sales performance of the industry, which grew by 6.5 percent, or about $400 million, through July 4. For the past four years, 34 percent of toy [...]

Looking For Material Evidence On This Unusual Steiff Floppy Kitten

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Check out this inquiry that just tip-toed in on little cat's feet from a reader in New Jersey.  She asks about an unusual detail she noted on one of Steiff's beloved "Floppy" or sleeping animal patterns.  What's to make of this pretty Steiff kitty?

Linda shares, in part:
"My sleeping cat has a velvet snout and ears.  It does not have any ID.    I just can't seem to find any example like this in books or online. What do think of this? Many thanks for your help!"

No need to whisper around this sweet sleeping girl.  What we have here is Steiff's Floppy Kitty Cat. She is unjointed, lying down, and made from nice white mohair which has been gently airbrushed with black stripes. She is very softly stuffed.  Kitty has closed stitched eyes and is exceptionally cuddly. Her face is detailed with a pink hand stitched nose and mouth; she appears to have retained her original clear monofilament whiskers.  Overall, Floppy Kitty was produced from 1953 through 1969 and came in two sizes, 17 and 28 cm.  Linda's kitten is the smaller version.  

Steiff produced a great number of "sleeping" style animals during the 1950's through the 1970's. These included a baby lion, tiger, panda bear, fox, Zotty bear, Siamese cat, Cocker Spaniel, seal, and elephant, among others. They were all prone in position and referred to as "floppy" or "cosy" animals. Most were made in two standard sizes, 17 and 28 cm; all were stuffed with soft foam. Each animal "sleeping eyes". All of these delightful bedtime companions were simplified versions of well-known Steiff animal designs.  The baby lion and tiger are pictured here on the left.

Linda's Floppy Kitty is particularly interesting because of its velvet muzzle and ears.  These areas on this model were traditionally made from mohair.  It is the first time that Steiffgal has seen a Floppy Kitty with this unexpected facial detailing.  It was not unusual for Steiff to use velvet highlights on the smallest version of some of their animals (like many dogs and cats) or even make the smallest version of an animal entirely in velvet when the rest of the sizes were mohair (like pigs, zebras, giraffes, etc.) The smallest sized, fully jointed Steiff Kitty also has a velvet muzzle but felt ears; she is pictured above on the left for reference.  
 
Although there is no hard material evidence, it is Steiffgal's strongest suspicion that this velvet muzzled Floppy Kitty is an early version of the standard line all mohair Floppy Kitty model (pictured here on the left.)  Here are three theories concerning the velvet version:

1.  It is possible that this version was made with velvet early on to save on mohair - as mohair was still relatively rare and hard to get post war until the early 1950's when the fabric factories were in full swing again. 

2.  It is also possible that this was a sample or a trial of this pattern, to keep it consistent in materials and design with the regular jointed Kitty already in the line. 

3.  It is also possible that this model was made early on with a velvet muzzle and ears, but because velvet tends to get dirty easily and is impossible to wash - and this product was designed as a play and bedtime animal - that the material was changed to a more surface washable option.

So what's the real story behind this meow-mixup?  Unfortunately, only Linda's cat knows for sure!


Steiffgal hopes this discussion on this unusual sleeping Steiff cat has been a relaxing bedtime story for you.

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

Hasbro Studios and Sony Music/Legacy Recordings to Release Truly Outrageous: A Jem and the Holograms Tribute

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Hasbro Studios and Sony Music/Legacy Recordings will release a tribute album to Hasbro’s 1980s cult classic Jem and the Holograms on August 7, featuring modern renditions of hit tracks from Starlight Records’ Jem and the Holograms, The Misfits, and The Stingers. The Truly Outrageous: A Jem and the Holograms Tribute is a contemporary salute to [...]

1/6th Scale Iron Man Hulkbuster Upgrades

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The Hot Toys 1/6th scale Iron Man Hulkbuster collectible figure from Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron has generated some buzz amongst fans and collectors. Previously, they had mentioned there would be more in store for this gigantic machine...and now they've announced what makes it even better. The Iron Man Hulkbuster will include two additional interchangeable neck armor parts to […]

“Space, Sputnik and A Sirius Drink” Pop-up at Leanna Lin’s Wonderland

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On Saturday, August 8 (6-9pm), Leanna Lin’s Wonderland is hosting a “Space, Sputnik and A Sirius Drink” pop-up event. “Space, Sputnik, and a Sirius Drink” is a book about dachshunds in space, and the creators Mike Andrews and Lisa Sirlin … Continue reading

Video Review Of Robots In Disguise Gold Armor Grimlock Warrior Class Figure

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Knowing the history of Transformers, repaints are a given. When it comes to Grimlock, you can put even money on the repaint being some sort of homage to the G1 look, which is what we have with Gold Armor Grimlock. Now this isn't just a repaint, the head has been retooled with a face plate to better resemble the classic visage. Physically there's nothing new to the mold but if you're a fan of that classic look, this is worth the pick up. Keep reading to check out the embedded video!

Transformers Adventure Runabout Meets Legends EX Scourge And Finds They Have Much In Common

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Hisashi Yuki has recently shared a photo on Twitter with the soon to be released Transformers Adventure Runabout, a recolor of our Generations Blackjack, hanging out with Legends EX Scourge from Tokyo Toy Show. And while the resemblance is coincidental, it's hard to deny Runabout's Battlecharger colors go together very well with Scourge's deco. Maybe this can drive a few extra sales by prompting people to give Scourge Battlecharger troopers? Click through to check out the photo!

Play With This Too Shows New Render For Jetstrike Figure In Advance Of Early Prototype

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Play With This Too has tweeted an image of Jetstrike, their figure inspired by the Pretender shell of Starscream, seen as a CG render to tease the debut of a printed prototype for the figure soon. The render is a basic showing of everything the design involves, including weapons, helmet, and an alternate robotic head based on Starscream's. Along with Boneyard, the prototype for this figure is expected to be part of the relaunched Kickstarter campaign Play With This Too will be undertaking in the near future. Keep reading to have a look at the image!

Transformers Adventure Override And Runabout (With Guest Star Legends Alpha Trion) Play 'Guess The Faction'

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Hisashi Yuki has staged a quick game show with Adventure's Override and Runabout, plus the tiny Alpha Trion from Legends Series Ultra Magnus. The object is to identify Runabout's faction affiliation, but it's so well disguised, can anyone possibly win the game?! Indeed, Yuki's latest photo demonstrates the six Decepticon stamps on Runabout, up to five of which can be readily seen at one time in robot mode. Sheesh. Though at least the circle code sticker could be removed after purchase to get one off the table. Click through and see if you can Guess The Faction!

Matthew Tunnicliffe Racks up High Score to Become 2015 North American SCRABBLE Champion!

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[Business Wire] - After five days of competitive SCRABBLE play and Triple World Scores Matthew Tunnicliffe of Ottawa, ON, surpassed more than 350 top SCRABBLE wordsmiths to be crowned the Champion at the 2015 North American SCRABBLE Championship! Tunnicliffe, a 28-year-old technical writer defeated several top competitive SCRABBLE players including last year’s Champion Conrad Bassett-Bouchard and earned the Champion ...

Museum in Japan Has An Exhibit Where You Can Walk Through a Butthole

NikoPicto - 2nd Generation Hug the Killer

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NikoPicto are utterly excited to announce the release of the 2nd Generation Hug The Killer figure. The 1st generation being produced by Mighty Jaxx. The all new Gold and White edition are available online now HERE & HERE for $50 a piece. There is a special offer, where you can...

Super7 x Funko x Star Wars Release “Super Shogun Boba Fett”

Diamond Select Toys: Avengers, Kill Bill, Valiant, Sin City And Jay & Silent Bob On Sale This Week!

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This week's New Toy Day sees Diamond Select Toys delivering a trio of titanic team-ups to your local comic shop, including Black Widow & Thor Marvel Select Figures, Bloodshot & X-O Manowar Minimates and Bluntman & Chronic action figures. Click through for all of the details and images.

set database: LEGO 41060 sleeping beauty's royal bedroom

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set database: LEGO 41060 sleeping beauty's royal bedroom
image courtesy of brickmerge
image courtesy of verkkokauppa
image courtesy of spielwelt
image courtesy of target
image courtesy of amazon.co.uk










set number: 41060
set name: sleeping beauty's royal bedroom
theme: disneydisney princesssleeping beauty
year: 2015
pieces: 96
price: us$13
minidoll: 1
new disney princess theme.
come with a bedroom with window, a mirrored vanity, a bed with secret compartment and a spinnable wheel.
also included a rabbit.
minidoll included a princess aurora minidoll.
great playability.
overall design is great.
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Math the Band Prep New Album, Releasing Their Own Cereal

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In case you didn’t hear, Math the Band now has a full band with live instruments and they’ve taken on their final form as a group now called Math the Band the Band. Math the Band the Band is prepping the release of their follow-up to last year’s Stupid and Weird, naming their new album The Album. […]

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Giant Robot 2 Presents: Flat Bonnie in Flatness (08.08)

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Taking place at Giant Robot 2 this Saturday, August 8th is Flat Bonnie’s very own solo show, “Flatness”. Flat Bonnie will be unveiling her new wall art flatties, which are vinyl pleather versions of her characters that are stuffed and sewn onto a vinyl canvas. She of course will also...

LEGO Dimensions Ghostbusters & Doctor Who Sets Revealed

Twisted Planet Group Show at Toy Art Gallery (8.8)

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Toy Art Gallery has an excellent artist lineup for its August show. Opening on Saturday (8.8), Twisted Planet features sofubi, resin toys, paintings and more from Cometdebris, Joseph Harmon, Galaxy People, and Martin Ontiveros. Based on the numerous preview images floating on instagram, this one is shaping up to be...
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