Summary

Plush golden 'Big Ted' teddy bear. 'Big Ted' was manufactured by the Jakas Soft Toys company from 1972 and became a well known character in the ABC TV's children's program 'Playschool'. Due to this television exposure, 'Big Ted' became the company's most famous product.

Jakas Soft Toys was a Melbourne-based company which designed and manufactured genuine high quality soft toys from 1956. Their range included teddy bears, golliwogs, animals and birds. They ceased production in December 1998, outlasting many local toy manufacturers competing with cheaper overseas imports.

With children's health and safety in mind, the toys were made from wool and synthetic plush, quality fabrics, non-allergic filling and 'safety eyes'. The Jakas range of soft toys came with care and washing instructions and could be handed down for generations.

Physical Description

A large golden plush teddy bear with two toned black/brown coloured plastic eyes, embroidered black nose, black stitching for a mouth and black 'claws' stitched onto its upper paws. A white fabric label is sewn onto the underside of its lower right limb with the Jakas Soft Toys brand name and 'Australian Made' logo embroidered in green.

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