Vintage Mushkin Teddy Bear by Mushkins Inc.

This is a large, vintage plush teddy bear manufactured by Mushkins Inc., likely dating from the mid-to-late 1980s. The bear features a medium-brown synthetic plush fur with a cream-colored fabric muzzle and inner ears. A signature characteristic of this line is the heart-shaped brown velvet nose. The bear is dressed in a complete gardener or outdoor worker outfit consisting of blue and white pinstriped denim-like overalls with functional gold-tone buttons and a small fabric 'Mushkins' logo patch on the bib. It also wears a floppy brown fabric hat and large, oversized tan rubber or EVA foam work boots. These boots are particularly notable as they feature the 'Mushkins' logo molded directly into the treads on the soles. The bear retains its original colorful cardboard hang tag attached to its right arm, indicating it is likely in 'New Old Stock' or 'Collectors' condition. The overall construction is robust, utilizing a mix of soft textiles and rigid molded components for the footwear. The condition appears excellent with no visible shedding, staining, or degradation of the foam boots, although the hat shows some minor creasing from storage. The bear's eyes are dark plastic safety eyes, and it lacks visible repair marks, preserving its original integrity as a collector's piece.