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"Tiny Ghost" by Bottleneck Gallery x Bimtoy

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Bottleneck Gallery produces and releases Bimtoy’s TINY GHOST - currently available to purchase online via Bimtoy.com, in a trio of colorways (see below). Standing 5 inches tall, note that the first 200 toys purchased (today) will come with a free Tiny Ghost enamel pin. Tiny Ghost (OG Edition) @ US$20 per Tiny Ghost (Silver Edition) @ US$25 per (*Edition of 125) Tiny Ghost (Gold Edition) @ US$30

CLEAR w/ RED GLITTER KAIJU KING NEGORA from Max Toy Co On Pre-Order Now!

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Max Toy Co is currently taking pre-orders for a new CLEAR WITH RED GLITTER KAIJU KING NEGORA online here for US$150, with this pretty beast of vinyl sized approx. 10 inches tall x 6” wide X 6.25” inches deep. Mark Nagata added;"Please note, this is a PRE ORDER. We will take orders for the next few weeks (up to a pre determined quantity, so we may stop orders at any time). We will than place our

Make Sure You Locate The Perfect Gift For A Child

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It might be hard to think of the perfect presents for a child or even baby. Anytime a person is look

Monument Valley

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Arrived at Monument Valley. Back to the Future3! モニュメントバレー到着。バックトゥザフューチャー3だ! https://www.instagram....

Mirai-Chan at Monument Valley

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Mirai-Chan enjoying Monument Valley. みらいちゃんモニュメントバレーを満喫している。#smartdoll https://www.instagram.com/p/...

Mouse Toy

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Soft gray mouse – symbol of your luck. Size: 12 cm Product Code: 12388 Material: Polyester

Amelija Sofija

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Amelija Sofija Amelija Sofija Amelija Sofija Amelija Sofija Amelija Sofija A winter fairy – a

Savannah & Atlanta Heritage Locomotive

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We saw the Norfolk Southern Heritage Locomotive Savannah & Atlanta #1065 SD-70ACe at Horseshow C

TOYSREVIL’s #DEBOX (19.1.2017 Edition)

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In this week’s edition of TOYSREVIL’s #DEBOX, I go thru one of my boxes of “toy treasures”, and discover 1/6th-scaled loose parts, props and clothes, including a “surprise” figure I’ve since forgotten I owned! And as well “showcase” the archaic storage solution known as “Plastic Bag World” - where each plastic bag’s contents might represent a purchase from a singular place, singular time, but

Lora Zombie’s Unicorn Kiss

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Eyes On Walls is excited to announce the release of Lora Zombie's first vinyl toy release - Unicorn Kiss. This 5-inch tall vinyl figure will be available in four different colors (pink, blue, black, and white). It will go on sale beginning Friday January 20th 2017 at 1PM EST via the above link. You'll be […] Read more

Jakks Pacific Launches Cuppatinis Toy Line, Webisodes, and App

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Jakks Pacific launched Cuppatinis, a line of 3.5-inch dolls that kids can transform from dolls into teacups and back again. Available now exclusively to Walmart throughout the U.S. and Canada, the line includes Cha Cha Chai, Carmela la Crème, Rose Hippensip, Mocha Lisa, Lola Vander, and Jasmint. In addition to the dolls and accessories, the [...]

There’s Nothing Strange About the S.H. FiguArts Doctor Strange Action Figure

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The US release of the S.H.FiguArts Doctor Strange action figure will have an exclusive burning flame accessory. A while back, we started seeing teaser images of the S.H.FiguArts upcoming Doctor...

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There’s Nothing Strange About the S.H. FiguArts Doctor Strange Action Figure

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The US release of the S.H.FiguArts Doctor Strange action figure will have an exclusive burning flame accessory. A while back, we started seeing teaser images of the S.H.FiguArts upcoming Doctor Strange figure, based off of Benedict Cumberbatch’s portrayal of the good Doctor in Marvel’s recent Dr. Strange. (Which, let’s be honest, was a great portrayal, and […]

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Marvel Minimates Series 13 : Beast and Kitty Pryde

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It dons on me that I mostly write about things I want instead of what I own.  Probably because there

New 2017 Power Rangers Movie Trailer With Alpha 5 & Goldar


Harley Quinn (Prisoner Version) in 1/6 by Hot Toys

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Remember Hot Toys’ first 1/6 scale figure release for Suicide Squad’s HAREY QUINN? Well, there’s a NEW Harley Quinn in town! Introducing the “PRISONER VERSION” of HARLEY QUINN! So successful is the franchise, that Hot Toys chooses to release this incarnation Margot Robbie's “Harley”, as seen in the last scene of the film, as she sips her espresso, before being busted out by … aaaah, that would

HUAXOLOTL Test Pull

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Walter Jacott (aka Chauskoskis) is showing off the test pull of his upcoming sofubi vinyl figure - HUAXOLOTL. It's the big turkey-looking guy in the middle (surrounding by a number of other vinyl figures that Walter sculpted for size reference). There are plans for various colorways to begin launching soon (*fingers crossed*).

Care To Play Carpool Karaoke With This Mysterious Monkey Passenger?

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This delightful inquiry puts Steiffgal right into 5th gear! Put the pedal to metal and check out this note from a new friend from the UK. Peter writes...

"I am hoping you can identify the toy primate in the back of this miniature car, please?  The photo was taken in December of 1912, in London.  For reference in size, the girl, in the driver's seat, is 4 years old, while her brother, the passenger, is 2 and seems the same size as the primate.  
I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thank you."

Let's go into overdrive and check out this back seat driver. Based on the quality of the photo, it is impossible to tell with certainty about the details or the manufacturer of this marvelous monkey.  But the photo does hold a handful of  clues that could link the passenger to Steiff. 

Here's a road map to start this investigation. From what Steiffgal can tell, there are two circumstantial details of the photo and one known fact of the period that support the Steiff monkey hypothesis.  First, the image was taken in England in 1912, and we know that Steiff was actively supplying the British market with its high end toys at that time.  Second, Steiff did produce very large, dark brown monkeys during the first quarter of the 20th century.  And, thirdly, the Steiff nephews were very interested in automobiles (and all things mechanical.) The Steiff family was the first in their small town to own an automobile, purchasing it around 1912. Shortly after, the company started to produce all sorts of car related novelties, including radiator caps, headlight covers, and travel mascots. These things were advertised internationally, so the world beyond Giengen was probably starting to associate Steiff items with cars.  A picture of Steiff's monkey radiator cap from 1912/13 is pictured here on the left; the photo is from the Cieslik's Button in Ear, the History of the Teddy Bear and His Friends. 

So what's on this monkey's driver's license? Now, if, and that's a BIG IF, the monkey was made by Steiff, which model could he be? According to Peter, the little boy sitting in the car, who is about the same size as the monkey, is 2 years old. The average height of a 2 year old boy is about 36 inches, or about 90 cm. The monkey is most likely fully jointed (as it is sitting), has a prominent flat facial mask, and long bent arms. Given all that, it is Steiffgal's best detective work that the monkey may be Steiff's early, but not earliest, Affe, or Monkey. This five ways jointed model was produced in brown mohair from 1904 through 1928, in sizes including 28, 35, 43, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 120 cm. His ears, face, and hands were made from felt. His simple but charming face was detailed with black shoebutton eyes and a stitched nose and mouth. He also had a tail. When he left the factory, he would have had a small Steiff trailing "f" button and a white paper ear tag with the numbers "5390" on it as his identification. This translates to 5=jointed, 3=mohair, and 90=90 cm. A photo of a cousin of Affe 5390 is pictured here on the left; the photo is from Christie's. 

Steiffgal hopes you enjoyed this turn of last century joyride!

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

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Is This Steiff Jungle Gem A Diamond In The Rough?

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Let's end 2016 in a wild way! Check out this note from a reader on the east coast who found an Ivy-League tier Steiff treasure and wants to learn more about it. Jacob, in part, writes...

"I was hoping you could tell me a bit more about a Steiff tiger that I found recently. It is similar to one you've written a blog post about already but with some noticeable differences. It is an approximately 40 cm long, 23 cm tall mohair tiger wearing a black felt vest with an orange "Princeton" P. It has a Steiff button in the ear and a tag that says "US Zone Germany." It is standing, rather than sitting and does not have a jointed head as the one you've written about did. However, it does have the "cartoon" eyes."

Wow, Steiffgal is seeing stripes over this cool cat. This indeed is the standing, larger version of Steiff's early 1950's Princeton Tiger. He is unjointed and made from mohair that has been hand airbrushed with black stripes. His face comes to life with a prominent, felt lined open mouth, white wooden teeth, and green and black "squint" style glass eyes. And, of course, what makes him head of the class is his orange and black felt "P" blanket. He was made as an exclusive for the upscale US toy retailer F.A.O. Schwarz in the c. 1951-1952 timeframe.

Now let's take a little trip backwards in time and check out some interesting things about this grrrr-eat example. Here you can see this tiger's original advertising from the 1951 F.A.O. Schwarz catalog. Other Steiff mascots listed with him include the sitting Princeton Tiger, a sitting and standing Yale Bulldog, a sitting and standing Navy Goat, an Army Mule, and a Columbia Lion. They ranged in price at the time from $7.50-10.00. This is the equivalent of $69.62 to $92.83 in 2016 dollars. Steiff is, and always has been, a premium product. Ironically, the mascots pictured just below the Steiff versions that were made in France are more expensive than the Steiff ones upon their introduction. It is Steiffgal's strongest suspicion that they would have mostly sentimental value today.

Steiff also created other smaller scaled school and institutional mascots in the late 1950's and early 1960's. These were all standing and included a 14 cm Yale Bulldog in 1957, a 10 cm Princeton Tiger in 1957-1958, 12 and 14 cm Army Donkeys in 1957, a 15 cm Navy Goat in 1957, and a 25 cm Navy Goat in 1957-60.

Is this jungle gem a diamond in the rough? Well, as always, something is worth what someone will pay for it. These marvelous mascots come on the secondary market quite infrequently, so "comps" are hard to come by. However, in June 2016, a standing Yale Bulldog illustrated along with the standing Princeton Tiger in the 1951 F.A.O. Schwarz catalog sold at auction here in the US. Estimated at $600-1,200, it realized $900.  This "Handsome Dan" is pictured here on the left. 

Steiffgal hopes this discussion of Jacob's great tiger puts you on the prowl for some great Steiff finds in 2017! Happy New Year, dear readers!

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