2008 Amazon Exclusive Limited Edition Polar Bear by Gund

by Gund

Product Features

• Soft white polar bear with Amazon.com winter hat
• First Edition Limnited Bear by Gund
• Cuddly, loveable, and collectible
• Sits 12 inches tall
• A perfect companion for reading

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 7.8 x 6.5 inches ; 1.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001AEJLJG
• Item model number: 46627
• Manufacturer recommended age: 12 months and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,593 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

A special, first-edition plush polar bear from Gund, the Amazon Toy Catalog Mascot Bear is a fun, lovable addition to your child's nursery or even your office cubicle. This extra-soft white bear sports a long, blue winter cap with white accents on the cuff, a blue and white tassel, and an embroidered Amazon.com logo, making it as cute as can be.

What We Think Fun Factor: Durability: (what this means) The Good: Soft, first-edition polar bear from a name known for exceptional quality The Bad: Nothing In a Nutshell: A huggable new friend for anyone young at heart At a Glance Ages: 12 months and up

This extra-soft Gund bear has details like a knit winter hat. View larger.

This Gund plush toy is made of high-quality, plush materials with an attention to detail; his fur is unbelievably soft, the detailed pads on his paws are designed to last, and his hat is made of knit fabric, just like the cap you pull over your ears on cool days, and features the famous amazon.com logo in bold white across the front. The bear's ears also poke out through an opening in the cap, making him even more adorable.

About Gund: America's Original Plush Toy Company
Gund's classic teddy bears have an appeal that spans generations. Everyone from infants to adults can appreciate the results of Gund's quality craftsmanship. This is much of the reason that, in addition to being great playmates, these well-designed bears have established a track record as collectors items. Unlike many cheaply-made toys, Gund bears are prepared to stand the test of time.

Gund was one of the first companies to design and produce teddy bears. Founded by German immigrant Adolph Gund in Norwalk, Connecticut in 1898, Gund is the leading soft toy manufacturer in the U.S. Their unique teddy bears and other soft toys are internationally recognized as innovative and high quality. A trademarked under-stuffing technique gives Gund plush bears and toys their unique, extra-huggable feel.

Gund has always been committed to product safety, and the company set an important industry standard by devising a way to attach eyes securely to plush animals, preventing them from being pulled out by small children. The company is also known for producing an early, affordable musical toy, and creating well-known characters like Snuffles the bear and Muttsy the dog.

What's in the Box
Gund polar bear wearing a winter hat.

Product Description

This is a 2008 Amazon exclusive limited polar bear by Gund. This cuddly, loveable, and collectible plush measures 12 inches tall.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it, December 8, 2008

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Dat Hong (Collegeville, PA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: 2008 Amazon Exclusive Limited Edition Polar Bear by Gund (Toy)

This is an exceptionally well made Polar Bear by Gund. This first edition bear is sure to become a collectible as it bears the amazon.com brand on the cap and is exclusive to Amazon.

The bear is super white and very soft. His ears stick out of the cap, and his fur feels "velvety" soft. It looks exactly like the picture. It comes in a sealed plastic bag. Very good since you want this bear to stay as clean as possible when you get it, and it can't stay much cleaner than in a sealed bag. The bear is about a foot tall and will fit in a child's arm perfectly. Snuggleable, huggable and lovable. I love it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A cute bear to keep you company while you read, June 20, 2009

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N. Hawkins "whereishawkins" (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: 2008 Amazon Exclusive Limited Edition Polar Bear by Gund (Toy)

I bought this originally as a gift for a friend's kid, and ended up keeping it for myself. It feels like an average teddy bear - feels sturdy and well made. However, my dog decided that it was her toy, and now I need another one. If it's sturdy enough to survive attempted destruction by a vicious tiny dog, then it should be great for your home. And for the price, it's not bad.

Amazon.com should make more branded items.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great! - but you should know..., November 18, 2009

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Prospero "Christoph" (Southwest USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: 2008 Amazon Exclusive Limited Edition Polar Bear by Gund (Toy)

I bought this for my daughter and can tell you she loves it. She's ~2 and we've been looking for a toy or object for her to "attach" too (security device) and help get her through the night. I can't be more pleased.

The quality is top notch and the materials are both durable and comfortable. Oddly, though it is a polar bear, the look somehow says "warm". The hat is attached to the bear, but only in four places. It is very secure, but could also be removed with some careful work. Not that is should be.

There are two things you should be aware of however. I was expecting the patches of the feet to be suede - they are cloth/felt. I also didn't realize that the white writing on the hat says Amazon.com. Call me naive and not paying attension on that one, as the listing makes it very clear :) While I'm not sure how I feel with a 2 year old playing with branded product, both of the above issues are rather minor IMO.

The price is well within line of similar products (in fact better than some).

Now, if only they came with more hat colors....!