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How a Stuffed Animal Named Billy Possum Tried—and Failed—to Replace the Teddy Bear as America’s National Toy
In 1909, wealthy widow Susie W. Allgood marketed a plush marsupial inspired by President William Howard Taft. But children ...
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Jellycat’s $250 million rise: How Gen Z’s mental health crisis and need for comfort sparked a plush toy frenzy
Young adults bought Jellycat plush toys for comfort during COVID lockdowns. Experts say the company leveraged scarcity and grownup interests. © 2025 Fortune Media IP ...
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‘Can’t unsee it’: Aldi kids’ toy goes viral for ‘inappropriate’ detail
The post, shared on Reddit, shows a plush toy display in the middle aisle featuring a dog character that is hiding a bone in a pouch below its stomach. However, due to the positioning of the toy ...