A favorite of Saturday morning cartoons in the United States is Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! It was introduced in 1969 and several reincarnations have kept Scooby and the gang on the airwaves ever since. Scooby is a talking Great Dane who along with Freddie, Daphne, Velma and shaggy, solve mysteries. The mysteries usually involved the [...] Read more »
Plush Rocking Horses
Rocking horses hold a unique place in toy history. They are a progression from the hobby horses (also known as broomstick horses) that are still popular today. Hobby horses are simply a broomstick with a fake horse head attached. Barrel horses then emerged; it was constructed of a circular log supported by four legs and [...] Read more »
Curious George Plush
The story of the creators of Curious George, Hans August (HA) and Margret Rey is as harrowing as any tale of Curious George. They were both born in Hamburg, Germany and after marrying moved to Paris, France. It was the late 1930s, early 1940s. The Nazis were taking control of many European cities. The Reys, [...] Read more »
Stuffed Teddy Bears
Before he was President of the United States, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was out on a hunting expedition. One of the other hunters had clubbed a black bear, tied it to a tree and challenged Roosevelt to shoot the bear. Teddy refused because it was cruel. A series of cartoons emerged mocking the politician. The black [...] Read more »
Large Stuffed Animals
What is the allure of large stuffed animals? The size of these animals makes them super huggable and lovable. Parents will love to one large stuffed animal instead of dozens of small ones because the small stuffed animals get lost or clutter the floor. The price of one large stuffed animal is also less than [...] Read more »
Gund Stuffed
Gund is such a recognizable brand in the United States. Many generations have loved, collected and even passed down Gund stuffed animal to the next generation. Gund is the world famous manufacturer of stuffed animals that was founded in 1898. In fact, it is the oldest manufacturer of soft toys in the US. The brand [...] Read more »
Dragon Plush
Children love dragons. It may be because they are legendary creatures that possess extraordinary powers, like breathing fire. Dragons allow a child to use their imagination to the outer limits. Also, dragons are reminiscent of dinosaur which has always fascinated children with their sheer size and abilities. Most dragons share a similar appearance. They have [...] Read more »
Sesame Street Plush
Generations of children along with their parents have enjoyed Sesame Street. It is an American children television program that was introduced in 1969 and is the longest running children’s program on television in the United States. Sesame Street features the Muppet characters created by Jim Henson. They are lovable puppets who not only entertain but [...] Read more »
Push Along Toys
Whether you call them push along toys, pull along toys, or rolling toys, children love toys with wheels and a handle or string which can be easily moved by pushing the toy in front as they toddle or pulling the toy behind them. They love toys of this genre which make noise or have bright, [...] Read more »
Wooden Baby Toys
Wooden baby toys are usually some of a young child’s first toys. These toys are available in colorful shapes which can be uses as hand toys to develop tactile skills, rolling or mobile toys for the baby’s as he or she begins to crawl and sit up, and they help learn interactive play skills. Wooden [...] Read more »




