Posts Tagged ‘childhood memories’
Searching – Eden WHITE FLOPPY LAMB Wearing FLOWER PRINT SLEEPER
We have a mailing list of families looking for this adorable lamb, including THREE Top Priority ones.
I’m searching for an Eden lamb. It’s a chenille floppy white lamb, with pink satin in the ears. I prefer the one with the pink flower print sleeper with eyelet ruffle collar, but would be happy with the blue one.
This lamb is for my step daughter. I have photos of her as an infant dragging the one she had around. She and her sister both had one and had affectionately named them “Cindy”. They went through several of them simply by wearing them out. We have a piece of one, but it is in bad shape and very fragile. One daughter is graduating high school next month and going away to college in August, and you helped us to locate a blue print one as a surprise for her. Now we need to find one for her sister as well.
I appreciate this service that you guys offer, and I look forward to hearing you say you found us one!
Thanks,
Amy
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Searching for a toy – Originally posted Wednesday – 05/16/2012
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Searching – 70′s PULL STRING TALKING RUFUS LION
Steve has posted on our Facebook page that he will pay top dollar for a Rufus!
We now have a mailing list of people looking for Rufus.
I’m looking for a talking Rufus the Lion. He was made in the 70′s and had a pull string to talk. He was kind of a yellowish brown, had a pull string at the back of his neck, an outie belly button, round, flat black plastic eyes with white felt behind them, and a bushy mane.
I got Rufus when I was really young, maybe 6 or 7. I came from a VERY dysfunctional family. My father beat my mother and was abusive to both me and my sister. All I had to hold on to back then was my Rufus the lion. He was my sanctuary. My friend.
I had him until I was about 19 or so. I had to move a lot as I was really poor and stayed with a lot of people, because I couldn’t afford much more. Somewhere he was lost. He’s as much a part of my life as anything I can remember.
I have 1,000s of bad memories but every good one had Rufus in it. To this day I cannot say I don’t still miss him terribly. I know I will never have my Rufus, but I want to bring him back to my life even through another. I think for me it will close a lot of bad chapters in my life.
It sounds silly being 43 and still wanting him, but it’s true. I have gone to 100′s of swap meets looking through untold thousands of boxes of old stuffed animals looking for him. I have posted on the internet and finally got a photo at least from a lady who was as attached to him as was I. She wouldn’t sell him at any cost. I will never stop looking for him so long as I am able. I have written and called Mattel in the hopes that they would help. They can’t help.
My wife is asking me why I am crying, as I try to explain how much he means to me…words can’t even go there. She cannot understand the feelings that I have for Rufus even if he isn’t the original. He means more to me than just about anything in the world. I want to be reunited with him, so I can hopefully begin to get past that which happened so many years ago.
Please help me to find him!
Thanks,
Steve
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Searching for a toy – Originally posted Sunday – 08/28/2011
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Searching – Musical Easter Bunny (1991-1995?)
This is an edited photo based on description, but the rabbit should be holding the egg in BOTH hands.
I am searching for a Easter bunny. He was white and its fur wasn’t real short, but it wasn’t long either, maybe ¾”. It sat upright with its feet facing straight out and its ears stood straight up (neither were floppy). The entire bunny may have been about a foot tall. Its cheeks were kind of fuzzy, but the same white color as the rest of the bunny. I don’t recall any whiskers and I believe its eyes were black plastic. It’s most distinctive features include the fabric inside its ears and on the egg it held between its front paws. The fabric was smooth and had a colorful Easter egg or jelly bean print on a solid, light green/blue background. The egg had a round, red felt patch of fabric on it that read “press me” or “press here”. When pressed, it played a lullaby of some sort.
When I was little, I won an Easter bunny at an Easter egg hunt; I believe it was sometime between 1991 and 1995. The Easter egg hunt took place in a park in my old neighborhood. Whoever found a large plastic egg, won a prize. Me and this other kid saw the egg at the same time, but I was determined and dove under a bush just to obtain it. When I walked up to the gazebo where they were handing out prizes, I was so happy to receive my Easter bunny. I think my mom accidentally threw it in a garage sale since I’ve been at school (I guess she didn’t remember?), but I’m hoping to find the same one, I assume they were mass-produced. My Easter bunny was very special to me.
Thanks,
Ashley
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Searching for a toy – Originally posted Wednesday – 05/16/2012
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Searching – Purple and White Musical Horse MANE LIGHTS UP
This is an edited photo.
I am searching for a white horse with a purple mane and tail. She was about a foot long and laying down. If you pressed her hoof she played a song, I think it was twinkle twinkle little star, and her mane would light up with rainbow colors.
Star was my childhood toy. I loved her! I took her everywhere I went, and had her from when I was a tiny baby till I was about 12. I loved horses then, and I am now a horse trainer, but no horse can take her spot in my heart. Id love to find another one. My sister got mad at me one day while we were on vacation and hid her from me and thus I no longer have her. I have never been able to find another.
Thanks,
Felesha
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Searching for a toy – Originally posted Wednesday – 05/16/2012
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Searching – CHOSUN Large PENGUIN Wearing RED & GREEN CHECKED Hat, Scarf
Liz is still looking for this penguin.
I am looking for a stuffed penguin. It is 12 to 15 inches tall. It is black & white, wearing a red & green checked hat & scarf. It was made by Chosun International. I bought it in 2006. I am desperate for a replacement.
Liz
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Searching for a toy – Originally posted 04/12/2008
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Searching – 80′s BAH KOO with ELEPHANT SNOUT, COW EARS, and LION TAIL
We now have a mailing list of people looking for this unusual animal character.
I am looking for a Bah Koo plush toy. It was sold with the sole purpose of helping little kids with nightmares. Bah Koo has an elephant’s snout, cow’s ears, and a lion’s mane and tail.
I still have the book that I bought for my children in 1987. I was cleaning out the garage several years ago and inadvertently picked up the wrong bag of stuffed animals and took them to a shelter in Van Nuys, California. It had our most treasured stuffed animals including Bah Koo. I tried calling the shelter but they told me they didn’t have it and would have given their “leftovers” to Salvation Army. I have been trying to find it ever since. I’d love two, (one for each of my kids) but not to be greedy, I’d take one if that’s all I can find. If anyone knows of one or two for sale, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley
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Searching for a toy – Originally posted Wednesday – 05/16/2012
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Searching – 1983? PLUSH YELLOW CAR – Windup YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE
Lisa is still looking for this 80′s plush yellow car.
I’m looking for a soft stuffed yellow car that was about 7 inches long and wound up to play “You Are My Sunshine”.
I do not have any photos of the car. It was actually pretty plain, no flaps that opened at the doors, and I don’t recall any bumpers being screen printed. It was more of a toy for infants, with a very short, smooth, furry covering. It was not cloth. It did seem kind of rounded at the top, like a Volkswagen Beetle.
I had to give up my baby girl for adoption in 1983. I bought this car for her before she was placed and asked the adoption agency to pass it along to her new parents. It was my hope that her parents would have told her it was from me. I always sang the song “You are my Sunshine” to my daughter when I was pregnant and when I cared for her in the hospital. She contacted me a couple of years ago, and we have started to form a friendship. Sadly, she never got the little yellow car.
It would mean a lot to be able to give it to her now.
Thank you,
Lisa
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Searching for a toy – Originally posted 01/25/2009
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Searching – PARK PEEPL SUNSHINE WHITE RABBIT Designed by SUSAN PERL
After almost 4 years, Jessie is still looking for this rabbit!
Your service really our HOPE.
This originally white bunny doll, I’m owning it since I’m 8 years old, and it still accompany me every night until now. I bought it in Hong Kong 26 years ago. However, my husband now love it very much. We both really love it, and I wanna find it to have one for him, too.
Since the bunny doll already 28 years, therefore, the tag at the back had been broken for one side, but another side still clear to see, therefore we also take the photo for you for reference. As I remember, the bunny doll got a paper tag in its hand and called “Sunshine”.
Really Thks so much again for your help in advance.
Jessie
The partial tag photo was enough to determine the name of this series of toys – Park Peepl, the designer – Susan Perl, and the manufacturer – Determined Productions.
If you are interested, the book is available now on eBay.
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Searching for a toy – Originally posted 08/14/2008
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FOUND – 1979 WHITE Realistic LAMB with PEACH FACE & FEET
A very excited Amber writes: Omg!!! It’s it!!! I just bought it!!! I can’t thank u all enough!!! Im crying right now!!!! I love everyone who put any time and energy into this search!!!
I’m looking for a realistic looking white lamb purchased in the Spring of 1979 from Castner Knots. It has flesh colored face and feet and orange? and black glass looking eyes. It’s probably 12 inches long and 8 inches tall, but I have no idea of the brand.
My grandmother gave me this lamb when I was 8 months old, and it became the animal I slept with until I was 13 and put him in box. In 2000 my mother’s house flooded, and my lamb was ruined
I’m super sad! If I find him I will never put him in a box again…please help!!!
I have searched and searched…I’m desperate!
Thanks,
Amber
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Originally posted Monday – 04/30/2012
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Searching – 90′s SMALL YELLOW & PINK DUCK – SHAKE & CHIRPS
I am desperately trying to find a small yellow duck plush toy. It is roughly 15cm (6 inches) tall, is yellow and fluffy and has pink feet and a pink bill. It has a satin ribbon loop coming out of the top of its head and contains a squeaker inside which “chirps” when shaken. It was purchased from the pharmacy chain, Boots, in the UK and came in a plastic tube case when bought. It was sold as a present to be given to new born babies and small children.
I was given it as a present when I was born (1993), and it meant the world to me – still does! I take him everywhere with me and unfortunately this, coupled with the fact that I was not overly careful with him as a child, means that he is in appalling shape.
I have bipolar disorder and have recently been having many depressive episodes and have lost many friends. This one toy has gotten me through a lot, and although the real Churpy can never be replaced, it may help having one like it, as I am terrified to continue loving the toy as much as I do (taking him everywhere, having him in bed with me), as he is on the brink of falling apart.
If anyone can help me with finding this I will be eternally grateful!
Thanks,
Rebecca
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Searching for a toy – Originally posted Sunday – 04/29/2012
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Searching – 80′s SNOOPY? with LONG LEGS & ARMS Wearing RED OVERALLS STRIPE SHIRT
It might possibly be an old Russ dog, or could this be an 80′s Commonwealth Snoopy, as it looks so much like the old Curious George?
I’m looking for a late 80′s or early 90′s Snoopy look a like dog wearing red dungarees and a red and white stripe shirt. It had long legs, long arms with Velcro for hugging, and black feet.
I’m in the UK, and I have been trying to find my dog for years. I remember having him around 1990, when I was 4. He was my favourite toy. I called him Snoopy, because when I was young I thought he was Snoopy. But I now don’t think he was, as Snoopy didn’t wear red dungarees.
I would like to know where I can get one, how old he is, and where he would have been purchased from.
Thanks,
Charlotte
If you can help Charlotte find this 90′s Snoopy? with Long Arms & Legs in Red Overalls & Stripe Shirt, CONTACT US, including the POST CODE #22343, but if possible – PLEASE USE THE COMMENT BOX.
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Searching for a toy – Originally posted Sunday – 04/29/2012
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Searching – Suspender Monkey Similar to Zippy
I’m looking for a toy monkey that is similar to a Zippy monkey. The monkey I am looking for has no clothing, but has yellow fur where the shirt would be and thin black suspenders. The monkey does not have a banana in hand, and has open eyes, with a kind of small mouth. Zippy mouth is very large and takes up a lot of the face. This is a picture of a Zippy monkey that I edited. After I showed her this picture, she said that the eyes and face were kinda of different, and the suspenders were thinner, but that it was a close. She said that it was generally what it looked like.
The reason I am trying to find this monkey is for my mother. She had this monkey when she was really little and loved it. Years ago, her ex-husband, threw it out. She has been searching for it ever since, and I am determined to find it for her. It would mean the world to her if I could get it for her, and I want to make her happy.
Thanks,
Jennie
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Searching for a toy – Originally posted Sunday – 04/29/2012
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Searching – Gund Belle Cow 60012 Terry Like Black Cream Plush 12 Inches
I am looking for a 12 inch cream and black Gund Belle Cow (60012), made before 2002. It is made of very soft, terry like material with a smooshy body. I can find a Gund Milkshake Cow, which is quite similar, but not the same. The one I’m looking for is more of a terry cloth, rather than plush.
My son had it when he was little (now 18) and I have a 1 1/2 year old little girl that takes Belle EVERYWHERE! I am very afraid that Belle will not last for another long term love affair! She is looking a little too well loved and I desperately need another, younger Belle to take up Babysitting duties. Please let me know if there is a Belle that needs a loving home.
Thanks,
Kerri
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Searching for a toy – Originally posted Sunday – 04/29/2012
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Searching – 90′s WHITE RABBIT Wearing WHITE PANTS, FLORAL PRINT PINK RUFFLE SHIRT
I’m looking for an early 90′s Toys ‘R Us white cotton rabbit with floppy pink ears. It could be seated, but did not stand. From ear to foot it was 28 inches long. It had hard plastic black eyes, a white thread nose, pink soled feet, U shaped hands, and was filled with a very old stuffing. She was wearing a white pair of pants with a nice white and pink shirt that had a slight floral print on it and frills on two sides that came down to have a little sash in the front.
When I was very young my parents bought me this stuffed rabbit for Easter, just like any other kid right? I would never have thought that this rabbit would last me 20 years! She has been through everything with me. She has been with me through my parents’ divorce, on countless road trips, has been cried over, fought over, and kept me strong throughout the years.
There was a time in my life when, if I was not with “Bunny”, or “Bun Bun”, anyone around me was in a living hell. My mother and father can recall countless nights that they had to travel from Florence, SC, to Georgia and back again just to bring home “Bun Bun”. This rabbit means more than the world to me. I’ve looked everywhere. I’ve even called the Toys ‘R Us Corporation in New York City to find her, with no answer back.
I cannot even find a photo of her ANYWHERE.
Please, please help me.
Thanks,
Macy
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Searching for a toy – Originally posted Saturday – 04/28/2012
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Searching – 80′s Commonwealth Toy CURIOUS GEORGE in RED or BLUE
We have a mailing list of people looking for the different versions of this monkey.
I am looking for the 80′s Commonwealth 23 inch Curious George monkey. He’s wearing a striped shirt, dungarees, and a hat. I’m not picky about the color, so either the red or blue version would be great.
It was my best friend’s lovie, and I want to surprise him by finding his old friend. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Carly
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Searching for a toy – Originally posted Saturday – 04/28/2012
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Searching - Manhattan Small BABS TIPTOES LIGHT BROWN BEANIE RABBIT with BLACK BALLET SLIPPERS <i>Top Priority</i>
