Philbin (Beige)

TL;DR version:Gund bears and stuffed animals have been around since I was a preteen so I wanted to find Gund teddy bears for two expected great-grands, one boy and one girl. I looked at all the Gund bears, read many reviews on each, and narrowed it down to Slumbers and Philbin. I decided on one of each and I'm delighted with both of them! Super soft, appear to be well made, and oh so huggable!Comparisons below and in the attached photo.Because I had already bought a soft cloth "first doll" for the expected girl, the first bear I looked for was for the expected boy. I'm fascinated by grizzly bears and wanted a (sweet) bear with that look for him.Slumbers seemed to fit that bill. One review said that Slumbers isn't as weighted as Philbin and although only an inch shorter than the larger (18" version) Philbin, Slumbers looked a good bit smaller because of Philbin's larger head. I ordered Slumbers and loved him so much I immediately ordered another for myself, LOL. I love his round fat tummy and big bear paws.After a few days of loving these bears I decided the girl must also get one at her baby shower, too, along with the soft doll (both are also getting small white fluffy lambs, but oh well!), but I wanted a different style for her and maybe a lighter color. Philbin is available in light and dark fur in two sizes. I was afraid the larger 18" Philbin would be too big and maybe heavier so I decided on the 12" beige Philbin. He arrived today and is also perfect!Both look just like the photos on their product pages and both are adorable. Both will easily sit unsupported, although I can't detect that either is weighted. Both are lightweight. Both's legs will hang down when picked up. (I don't understand the review that said Slumbers is in a permanent sitting position; he isn't.) Both are very, very soft, have sweet faces, and are totally lovable and huggable. Both came sealed in a Gund plastic bag with an attached Gund tag and sewn-in label. The website says surface washable only, but several reviews mention gently washing and air drying with no harm.Slumbers is a 17" bear (about 11" when seated), and I got the 12" Philbin (9" when seated). Slumbers has a bigger body/tummy and smaller head and has a sweet papa bear look. Philbin has a proportionally larger head and smaller body and he has a sweet, more whimsical look. Philbin's front paws are proportionally larger. I love the big bear paws on their hind legs and both have those. Very pleased with these bears, and any of the others would probably be just as adorable. They also seem to be a good value for the brand and quality at the price I paid (about $24 for each.) However, the prices vary greatly from day to day, sometimes even doubling.These are great teddy bears for the young or old and I hope the babies will love them.Edit to add: Their fur is not scraggly-looking! No idea why the photo looks that way. They are both good-looking bears.

Perfect little stuffed animal for our baby. I love getting each kid their own stuffy that we use for their monthly pictures through the first year to see how they change in relation to the animal. This bear is so cute and fun! He’s very soft and will be the perfect snuggle buddy when baby is old enough. No chemical or weird smells from the bear. Great condition/quality.

This is a soft and snuggly teddy bear. It is a quality item and will remain a favorite toy for a while. Not only does it look good, it feels good.

There are quite a few reasons why I love this teddy bear. The quality cuddles are top-notch and the curious expression is simply adorable. Made from a soft and huggable material that's just perfect for the little ones. It's suitable for ages 1 and up, so no worries there. An added bonus is its surface-washable construction, making cleaning less of a chore. The cute paw pad accents make it even more irresistible. It's really brought so much joy!

This is a very well made bear who is just the right size to be my constant companion. Very soft, very cuddly. I also think that he has a lot of personality for a teddy bear.

VERY cute, well-made teddy bear for any age.

The media could not be loaded. This bear sits 14" high from top of the head to rear; the four added inches (equalling 18) are for adding the legs when they extend. This bear is intended to sit (not stand), so the legs do not fully extend or drop down far; most of the length is in head and torso. I posted video to help people with the question I had: What how does this 18" Teddy bear look and feel in real life? I can tell you it felt smaller than I imagined it would (but I'm not reducing the rating for that). I purchased this bear for an adult family member for Christmas and wanted to make sure it would be substantial enough for cuddling (which it is). While I wish I had shopped some stores first (because it turns out Teddy Bears are everywhere this time of year in all sizes, textures and colors, with great prices and high quality), this bear has a lot of pros:PROS- Cute expression and body- Well made, durable (tough stitching)- Very flexible limbs (so it has a "floppy" feel, which makes it easy to move and cuddle with- Fairly soft (though more curly/soft than plush fur)- Cute neutral color- Sits up well (does not stand, though)- Made in the USA (tag provides all info on that)- Arrived quickly with Prime (in time for Christmas)- The box alone can be worth spending a little extra to buy this online when you need to wrap it and would not otherwise have a box:)CONS- Lesser value than Teddy Bears available in the stores right now for the same price.- Needs a bow around its neck.

This bear is as cute as it looks and so cuddly. It’s a little smaller than anticipated, but definitely great for smaller arms. I gave him to a police program for childhood trauma victims.