Editorial Review

This electronic and interactive Polar Bear cub really is adorable. Covered in soft fur and measuring just over 12-inches tall in the seated position, the fun-loving bruin makes a number of different sounds depending on how you play with him. He will make slurping noises when you place the included bottle in his mouth, and start to coo and relax when you give him a hug. And if that wasn't enough, you can even make the cub giggle by tickling him in the right place. Each bear comes with its own special adoption certificate and a plastic feeding bottle. Requires 3 "C" batteries (not included), along with a Phillips head screwdriver to install or change the batteries. ... Read more

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cute and cuddly
Awesom it's so(...) cute his large lower body makes him great to hug. he's the best teddy bear i've seen or hugged

MY BEAR SCHLEPP
I recived schlepp from my boyfriend for my birthday.I would like to say that I think this is a very loveable,huggable bear.My boyfriend lives in England and i in Georgia/USA and when ever I am missing him which is everyday I sit hugging schlepp and thinking of him.I would strongly recomend buying this....

Truly endearing stuffed animal
We bought a small version of this bear at Christmas when we acted as Santa for foster children through DFACS. Even before the bear was wrapped, everyone in our family had played with it repeatedly. The soft plush, the chubby body and the combination of large nose and little eyes make this toy very vulnerable and lovable. We were so sad to see it leave that my husband bought a replacement for us for Christmas! "Gundy" (I know, not very original of us) has stayed in the family room since the holidays and provides entertainment for teenagers and family alike, as we use him as a puppet to comment on everything from the primaries to the Super Bowl "wardrobe malfunction." (He hid his head in embarrassment.) Yes, even an inanimate stuffed animal can have educational value if you animate it!

This bear will make your day!
I bought this bear for my grandaughter she is 5 years old. If I had known how adorable it was I would have ordered more at the time. Everyone I showed him to fell in love with him. As I say he makes your day. He brings a smile to your face. I collect bears throughout my house. I have many. There is not one that I have that is like him. He is so soft and when you put him in your arms to hug...lookout you have never hugged anything better. It's unbelievable. No one should be without one. I will be placing another order for more right after Christmas. For myself and friends, just to make their day. It's a must just to see people smile and be loved by this bear. I hope this review helps you decide.

The best huggable bear ever
I got this bear while in the hospital, I hugged it whenever I was sad, in pain, or getting a treatment. It now sits on my bed when I'm at home, and everytime I go to the hospital it goes to me. It's even gone into surgery with me a few times. It's a great bear to hug if someone's not there. Mine has held up very well, and I haven't had to wash it. It's great for kids and adults I think. Everyone should have at least one stuffed animal, young or old, and this is the one. ... Read more

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Good By Me
Just so people know, this is not the Luv Cub. This is the Newborn Luv Cub. It doesn't hug back and is considerably smaller than the original Luv Cub (who does hug and makes suckling noises when given a bottle). We have both the Luv Cub and Newborn Luv Cub and both are great. My daughter pretends the Luv Cub is the 'Mommy'. On the larger Luv Cub, the arm also bent/broke, but still works fine. The newborn is in great shape and seems more durable. We love both and the Newborn Luv Cub is so adorable.

Panda Fur Real Bear
I bought this for my grandaughter about 1 month ago.She played with it for the first 2 weeks and now it just sits in her toy box.She is 3-1/2 yrs. old and she told me the bear was smaller than the one in the video and that it also does not give hugs like the video shows.She was also disappointed that the bottle served no purpose.The toy just stretches and opens it's eyes and moves arms up and down.We were both disappointed, especially since the video made it look larger than it actually is and I have yet to see it hug.

Very cute
I bought this for my 6 year old daughter yesterday. She is in love with it.She is a stuffed animal kid anyhow and to have one that needs her TLC is a plus! The only dissapointing feature is the bottle, why include one if it dosen't have a function? Even a little sucking sound would be better than nothing at all.
But overall she's very happy (he's asleep at this very moment!)

this thing is so cute and ,durable?
This toys is so cute ,but durable too! I love it once I doped it while running it hit the wall and hit the floor. Still works fine. I can`t wait to get a bunny one. It even comes with a little bottle ,but doesn`t realize that it has one in front of it:/. I really want to get the polar bear one too. Here are some pluses and minuses.
+Durable
-Doesn`t recognize bottle
+Box can be cut to look like a crib!
+Cute

Nice toy, but fairly fragile.
I bought this for my daughter, 3, for a Christmas present in 2004. She loves it. She loves the sounds it makes and is particularly fond of the fact that he "hugs" her back when she hugs him. After 3 months, however, one of the mechanical paws is bent/broken. It still works, however, it is just at an odd angle, like a broken wrist. My 3 year old hasn't even noticed it and still plays with it, but my eldest did almost instantaneously. My children are not rough with their toys,especially their cuddly ones, so I can't say one of them purposely broke it. I, simply, would have expected it to last longer than 3 months worth of regular, normal play. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Howdy Doody Show was a phenomenal success. After its1947 crossover from radio to television, lines to see the show weretremendous, as fans were eager to watch the antics of the spunky,freckle-faced marionette and his cohorts. Goldberger's Howdy Doodyventriloquist doll is a playful reminder of those days. He's the mirrorimage of Buffalo Bob's pal, with everything but the strings. He hasfiery hair, great big ears, wide blue eyes, and a liberal peppering offreckles. Howdy sports a dark blue neckerchief, sunny yellow armbandsover a red plaid shirt, and red-and-white plastic cowboy boots. He's a30-inch, lightweight stuffed fellow with a vinyl head and hands. Thestring pull hidden on his back gets his jaw a-flappin'. The doll'saction is a bit stiff--it takes some expert positioning to keep Howdy'shead from following the motion of the string--but after a littlepractice it gets better. Included in the case is a set of simple,encouraging (and quaintly illustrated) black-and-white instructions forthe beginning ventriloquist. You'll want to practice in front of amirror before you lasso your own admiring fans. It's Howdy Doody time!--Julie Ubben ... Read more

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Cool and fun
I looked all over for my son and daughter for venntriloquist dolls. These provided hours of amusement and play... ... Read more

Editorial Review

Despite his rather pugilistic moniker, this little boxer is anything but combative. In fact, his sad expression indicates that he's really a lover and not a fighter. He's a Toys "R" Us Exclusive from Animal Alley and features a tan coat, a white belly and paws, and a tan-and-black face. He is set in a standing position, but since he's built to be soft he probably can't stand on his own. Probably best to snuggle him in with other stuffed toys or simply put him in a nice comfortable bed overnight. --John Moe ... Read more

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Just like a real Boxer!
This Boxer is exactly like a real dog. I am crazy for Boxers because they have such adorable expressions, and this one has the most adorable face ever! I've played with Cleopatra a lot, and she still looks new. It's the real thing, but without the trouble of feeding, walking, going to the vet, and picking up poop. Parents, if your child has a birthday coming up, and really wants a dog, this Animal Alley Boxer would be a good choice because it is so realistic. This is not just any dog, this dog is special. I think Boxers are a great breed, and I was lucky that Animal Alley made this dog.

111/2" Boxer
I think that this 11 1/2" Boxer is magnificent. It is very soft and is great to sleep with.

adorble and cute puppy
This puppy is so cute! I just love it! I play with him! I have had him for more than a year and he is still very cute and he has held up for a long time, even after being thrown up in a tree and put on a moving ceiling fan by my brothers and his friend! I love him, his name is LJ, or Little Junior, I have a bigger version of LJ named Junior, who I also love! I have two monkeys from animal alley too, their names are Apples/Cream Cheese and Bannanas/Nanners (they have two names :P) !

Animal Alley's All The Way!
I saved up $15.00 and my mom took me to Toys R Us the next weekened. Was I was planning on buying was a Micropet, but as I passed the aisles I saw this Animal Alley Boxer, and it was love at first site! As soon as I picked him up, and felt his soft, chocolately colored fur between my fingers, and gave him a squishy hug, I knew I would end up leaving with little Cocoa Puff, as my four year old sister named him for me. Even though he's not tiny and electronic and doesn't bark or anything, he's still great. He's more to cuddle with instead of play with. I wouldn't say he's exactly educational, but he can sure make up for a real puppy! I spilled peach juice all over him by accident, and we decided to try and put Cocoa Puff in the washing machine - and he came out looking practically the same as he had before, except stain free! His fur is matted and pressed together after seven months of enjoying him so much, but I love him more than ever. I'm fourteen years old, and I'm not some immature child at heart; I have a boyfriend, friends, and a social life.. but I can't resist this puppy's sad little face! We came back to Toys R Us about a month later, and my little sister came home with an Animal Alley Pug, equaly as cute. She named him Smooshy, because his face is smooshed in, just like a real Pug! I can't wait to pick up Jessie the Golden Retriever the next time I save up.. they're completely worth it!

Wonderful toy!
This toy dog was purchased 3 years ago for my daughter's birthday, she was quite into dogs at the time. She played with it quite a lot, it's been through the wash several times (gentle cycle, line dried, regular detergent) and shows extremely little wear. We recently aquired a real dog, and he was convinced this toy was a real dog as well! He growled at the toy, and finally attacked it. It held up! Didn't even pop a seam when my live dog adopted the toy dog as his latest chew and tug-a-war toy. I'm amazed at the durability of this toy, especially as it is a very inexpensive stuffed animal ... ... Read more

Editorial Review

Soft, friendly, and ready for cuddling, this 11-inch YellowLabrador is sure to find a place in anyone's menagerie. Filled withfluff and beans for comfort and heft, this golden puppy wears a big grinto put friends at ease. He's not machine-washable, but most stains willsponge right out. Although he's fairly durable, he will show wear aftera few months of continuous rough play, so take it easy on the littleguy. --Rob Lightner ... Read more

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Reta Rocks!
My daughter picked this toy out for her 8th birthday and named it Reta. Since then, she bought another one so Reta would have a "husband" and named him Ater. She loves this toy. Buy it. It's worth the money.

The Best $10 I Ever Spent!!!
My husband bought this dog for my son before he was born, from the minute my son laid eyes on "Jessica" he was in awe. She is so soft and cuddley, my son won't go anywhere without her. She is a perfect size for a toddler to carry around and she washes wonderfully!! (She is in my washmachine at least once a week) Thank you Animal Alley for making such a great stuffed animal!!!

This is the best Stuffed animal in the Animal Alley
With this Stuffed animal, it seems like you dont need a real pet, because its so soft and cute that you can even sleep with it!!!
I have two, one big one and one small one, and even though im already a big girl I still sleep with them both.Not only that; but you can play with it and do almost everything you can do with a real pet!

Jessica the Lab.
I love Jessica the Lab. She looks nice on my bed.

I absolutely LOVE this...
Aawww, I love this labrador. She is so cute! I like to name my stuffies "people" names, and I call her Annabelle. If you like dogs, or just stuffed animals, this adorable lab is sure to please! ... Read more

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Hello Kitty Talks!
This is a great plushie for the girl who loves Hello Kitty! My daughter has a collection of Hello Kitty plushies, but none of them *speak* like this one. I bought this item early to give to my daughter for Christmas because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to find it again once the holiday shopping rush began. ... Read more

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loud
This toy was a big hit with my 4-year-old on Easter morning, but he's not exactly soft and cuddly, since the insides hold the mechanics and the batteries. There's supposed to be a sensor under his chin, to make him bark when you scratch him, but I can't find any. When you wave your hand in front of his face, he moves his head and barks. Difficult for my child to get this feature to work, but easier for me. I guess the ultimate measure of this toy's quality is whether or not your kid likes it, and mine does! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Soft, friendly, and ready for cuddling, this 17-inch blackLabrador is sure to find a place in anyone's menagerie. Filled withfluff and beans for comfort and heft, this ebony dog wears a big grin toput friends at ease. He's not machine-washable, but most stains willsponge right out. Although he's fairly durable, he will show wear aftera few months of continuous rough play, so take it easy on the big guy.--Rob Lightner ... Read more

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The best stuffed dogs I've ever owned
When I bought my first Animal Alley lab, I knew I'd end up with more. I now own five, one Rottweiler who lives beside my pillow, this ''17 lab, Sydney, and her three lab puppies, Maddie, Clhoe, and Riley. My room is filled with families of stuffed dogs, but these ones really stand out. Sydney is a big, floppy, beautiful cuddle magnet who couldn't be more like a real dog, and her puppies are adorable, and so much fun to play with. Though I perfer yellow labs, I think the stuffed black ones look more realistic. The dogs are durable, but some of the strings can come loose and cause the seams to rip open. This happened on little Maddie's belly, but is easy to sew shut. But overall, they are just about the most perfect stuffed dogs imaginable.
Their perfect if you can't have a real dog, which I couldn't untill one month ago when I found out I was getting a real Lab puppy. Even when she gets here, these dogs will still be special. A real Lab doesn't usauly get to sleep in the bed.

The Cutest Cuddliest Puppy Ever
This Black Lab puppy is so cute and cuddly! :-) It's very realistic looking, and great for any age. Its fur is so smooth and soft and is a cozy addition to any household whether you have kids or not. Plus the fact that this dog is made so well that if you have children, it's a great dog to cuddle with and take anywhere, and the stitching and fabric is still in great condition even after hours of hugging or lugging from place to place. Overall a great soft cuddly friend for anyone! :-)

Better than the real thing
This is a wonderful dog. I think every kid should have one. This is so much fun, and it is extremely durable. It is educational, too. You can practice dog ownership on it. Although it is named Likerish, I call mine Robert. I gave a stuffed animal just like mine to one of my friends and she loved it. If you can't have a real Lab, this Animal Alley Lickerish is the next best thing. I recently got a smaller version of this dog, I say a daughter. I call her Elizabeth. I don't think that it is a waste, or that it's just another stuffed animal. I do think that it's just another Animal Alley dog, but "just another Animal Alley dog" isn't a bad thing. Animal Alleys are special. One more thing. Isn't the name supposed to be spelled Licorice?

So Cute
I was so happy when I pulled this out of the box to wrap it for my 7 year old daughter. What a cute stuffy! So real looking! Had a hard time wrapping it back up and wanted to keep it for myself! PS my 9 month old daughter who helped me wrap it loved it too!

A wonderful true to life Black Labrador to love
I got Lickerish at the same time I ordered the brown labrador from Amazon. I could not resist both of them. Up until last July, I had a black and "brown" labrador, but now only have the "brown" labrador. I miss Patsy, my black labrador, and find anything I can on black labs to honor her life and her memory. Even though Patsy was 14, it was still very difficult to let her go. I still cry when I think of her, but holding this dog helps me get by. I put the dog on a chair and once, when walking by quickly, thought it was Patsy on the chair and did a double take. The toy is very lifelike. ... Read more

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My baby can't live without her Pierre!
We found Pierre while I was pregnant and I knew I had to buy him for my baby. We introduced our baby to Pierre when she was around 3 months and she loved how soft and squishy he felt. Now (at 11 mos.), Pierre is her comfort toy (so we bought an extra), and she sleeps with him every night. Pierre is definitely part of our family now, and I expect that he will be for a long time to come!

It's Sooooo Cute!
Everyone loves this pig! I like to call him "freak pig" 'cause he sorta looks like an aardvark and a bunny. He's so soft and cuddly that he makes a great pillow!

Cute
Pierre is one of many in a series of different animals. They are all very cute and have unusual and expressive expressions. We own the cows in the series and are looking forward to adding Pierre to the family! ... Read more