Paddington Bear Large Plush Toy

• CLASSIC PADDINGTON LOOK – Dressed in his iconic blue duffle coat with tartan lining, real toggles and his well-loved red hat.

• 'PLEASE LOOK AFTER THIS BEAR' TAG – A suedette tag around his neck carries Paddington's famous message.

• PEGGY FORTNUM GIFT TAG – Includes a whimsical gift tag featuring the original illustrator's unmistakable artwork.

• SOFT TOY & COLLECTIBLE IN ONE – Cuddly enough for the playroom, charming enough for the collector's shelf.

• SOFT PLUSH MATERIALS – Made from soft, huggable plush for comfort and cuddles.

• SURFACE WASHABLE – Easy to keep clean with a simple surface wash.

• SUITABLE FROM BIRTH – A wonderful first bear and a perfect gift for a new arrival.

Product: Paddington Bear Large Plush Toy

SKU: HG09000694

Age Range: Suitable from birth (0+ years)

Dimensions: 30 cm x 22 cm x 19 cm

Manufacturer: Rainbow Designs

Material: Soft plush

Care: Surface washable

The Origin: Paddington Bear was created by English author Michael Bond. On Christmas Eve 1956, Bond spotted a lone teddy bear left on a shelf in a London department store and bought it as a gift for his wife, naming it after nearby Paddington Station. The character was also inspired by Bond's memories of wartime child evacuees, who often arrived with labels around their necks and small suitcases.

A Bear Called Paddington: The first book was published on 13 October 1958, illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. The polite but accident-prone bear arrives at Paddington Station from "darkest Peru", sent by his Aunt Lucy, carrying a suitcase and a jar of marmalade, with a tag reading "Please look after this bear. Thank you." He is taken in by the Brown family, and his earnest good intentions lead to a string of humorous misadventures.

A Global Favourite: Bond went on to write around 29 books featuring the character, which have sold tens of millions of copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of languages.

On Screen: Paddington's adventures were brought to television in the 1970s with a stop-motion series narrated by Michael Hordern, followed by later animated shows. The 2014 feature film Paddington, with Ben Whishaw voicing the bear, and its sequels introduced him to a whole new generation.

Enduring Legacy: Michael Bond died in 2017 at age 91. Paddington remains one of Britain's most beloved fictional characters, celebrated for his kindness, good manners and timeless appeal across generations.

Delivery: Enjoy FREE standard shipping to anywhere in Australia via Australia Post with every order! The option to upgrade to Express Post shipping for an additional flat fee Australia wide is available to select during checkout.

Estimated Delivery Time: 3–5 business days for standard shipping; 1–2 business days for express shipping.

Returns: We accept returns within 30 days of delivery. Item must be in original packaging and condition. Collector items with broken seals may not be eligible for return unless damaged or defective.

Exchanges: We're happy to exchange any items that don't meet your expectations. Please contact our customer service team to arrange an exchange.

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