GUND Stuffed AnimalsLovable GUND Bears and Baby GUNDThe GUND company was founded in 1898 by Adolph Gund in Norwalk, Connecticut, following his immigration from Germany. Recognizing a trend when he saw one, Gund began production of his own version of the wildly popular "Teddy" bears after the originals appeared on the market at the turn of the century. As a result, GUND bears are well known as one of the original models and rank up there with Steiff in terms of quality and appeal. Though he sold the company later in his life, it was with the understanding that the GUND name would always remain on the company and the toys. GUND stuffed animals come in more styles than just bears these days, though! From highly realistic versions of purebred dogs such as the Yorkshire terrier to beloved licensed characters such as Dora the Explorer, if you can dream it (and hug it!) you can probably find a GUND that is perfect for you. Of course, no collection would be complete without one or two of the famous GUND bears, which are unmatched in their softness and come in a wide range of personalities and styles to fit any collector. There's even a special line of toys especially created for the littlest stuffed animal lover in the family. Baby GUND toys are a great choice for any child, but were all made with babies and toddlers in mind, using only the softest and safest materials available to make sure that safety is a number one concern. Baby GUND toys are also extra sturdy so they can stand the test of time andwithstand all the love that a younger child can sometimes dish out. What makes the entire line of GUND stuffed animals and toys so different from the others out there on the market is actually a combination of many factors, one of which would have to be their now trademarked under-stuffing technique, which has inspired the title of the "world's most huggable plush." The company has also been responsible for many of the other innovations that have now been adopted by the rest of the toy industry, such as the concept of creating stuffed toys based on licensed characters and pioneered a special method of attaching eyes to stuffed animals in a way that prevented young children from pulling them off and swallowing them. Thanks to their worldwide popularity, GUND stuffed animals are also very easy to find, making them an ideal choice for the beginning collector. From retail toy stores to upscale boutiques and even Internet websites and auctions, there are literally hundreds of different GUNDs to choose from, with designs in every possible price range that make them accessible to collectors and casual plush lovers alike. Even after more than a hundred years in the business, GUND stuffed animals are still as popular as ever, and are coming up with new designs and characters all the time to suit the changing tastes of each new generation, all the while still committed to the same level of quality and care that they have maintained throughout their career. With so many different frogs, turtles, bees, bears, dogs and more...it's a lot harder for a collector to NOT find one that they love. If you're a real fan of huggable stuffed animals, then a GUND toy is the one you've been looking for. |