{"product_id":"merrythought-bonzo-the-dog-limited-edition-vintage-collectible-soft-toy","title":"MERRYTHOUGHT 'Bonzo the Dog' – Limited Edition, Vintage Collectible Soft Toy","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerrythought Bonzo the Dog – Limited Edition No. 188 of 500 Vintage Soft Toy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming and highly collectable Merrythought Bonzo the Dog, this delightful limited-edition soft toy is \u003cstrong\u003enumber 188 from an edition of just 500.\u003c\/strong\u003e Measuring approximately 9.5 inches (24cm) tall, this characterful pink velveteen Bonzo is a lovely example of Merrythought’s \u003cstrong\u003enostalgic British character toys.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonzo is the famous comic-strip dog created by British illustrator George Studdy in the early 1930s and developed into a much-loved character during the golden age of British comic illustration. Merrythought’s interpretation captures \u003cstrong\u003ehis distinctive and playful appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e in soft pink velveteen, with carefully applied airbrushed or hand-painted features that bring his character to life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe wears his original red stud-fastened collar, adding an especially charming detail to his appearance. His flat lower paw pads allow him \u003cstrong\u003eto stand unaided,\u003c\/strong\u003e making him particularly appealing for display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBonzo retains his \u003cstrong\u003eofficial gold Merrythought label, \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich is stitched to his back, together with his \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal official labels \u003c\/strong\u003eattached to his leg. These original labels are an important feature for collectors and help to retain his authenticity and provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe shows signs of ageing consistent with his age, as would be expected from \u003cstrong\u003ea vintage soft toy from the 1970's\u003c\/strong\u003e, but remains a wonderfully characterful and appealing example. Please refer to the photographs for the overall condition and presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by Merrythought, the renowned British toy manufacturer based in Shropshire, this limited-edition Bonzo celebrates one of Britain’s most recognisable vintage comic characters. With his distinctive pink velveteen, red collar, original Merrythought labels and limited-edition number 188 of 500, he would make a lovely addition to any collection of vintage British toys or Merrythought character pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Teddies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59245894566233,"sku":"MT1171","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4816\/5465\/files\/MAH7898.jpg?v=1788168395","url":"https:\/\/www.topteddies.com\/products\/merrythought-bonzo-the-dog-limited-edition-vintage-collectible-soft-toy","provider":"Top Teddies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}