Furskin Bears

Furskins was a series of plush toy bears in different sizes and guises created by Xavier Roberts in the 1980s. Furskins are a highly collectible item, yet are not as highly sought by collectors as Robert's most notable creation Cabbage Patch Kids.

Background[edit]

Created by Xavier Roberts, Furskins were produced by Panosh Place, Roberts’s Original Appalachian Artworks and Coleco from 1983 to the late 1980s.[1]

The Furskins Bear series[edit]

Each Furskins Bear had its own unique attire, name and character background story in the valley of Moody Hollow.[2] Bear sizes were styled into two main types, with a novel third. A set of 8 original five-inch posable bears began the series, followed by a second set of 8 five-inch posable bears out of popular demand. A subsequent set of 16 twenty two-inch bears were created as the demand for the toy grew. The Furskins series was rounded out by the addition of 6 small bears.[3] Four special collectible bears were created for and sold at Wendy's for $1.99 during the 1980s.[4]

Additional clothing was available for Furskins, as were playsets, for collectors to own. Playsets included the Moody Hollow Express and Moody Hollow General Store.[5]

Furskins Bear character names[edit]

Each Furskin hailed from Moody Hollow and had a unique look to match the character's story.[6][7] Some popular Furskins characters were:

  • Selma Jean Furskin—the Possum Queen of Moody Hollow has a ribbon attached crown, sash, pants and shoes.[6]
  • Hattie Furskin—"the pie baker of Moody Hollow" Peach multi colored dress with blue ribbon.[6]
  • Dudley Furskin—"the general store manager" striped overalls and scarf.[6]
  • Cecelia Furskin—middle sized red fur, red and white plaid shirt with lace. Denim dress and cowboy hat.[6]
  • Fannie Fay Furskin—"School Marm" pale pink print dress, solid pale pink pinafore, dark pink stretch stockings.[6]
  • Boon Furskin—"the sweet-toothed beekeeper" straw hat, bug net, bees, flannel shirt and khakis.[6]
  • J. Livingston Clayton Furskin—middle sized - tracker explorer aka Scout - Camo and hunting cap.[6]
  • Persimmon Furskin—middle sized baker's assistant. Light blue dress flowers apron with two pockets and headband.[6]
  • Bubba Furskin—middle sized best tater farmer (sweet) east of Idaho. Blue overalls, red long johns and bandanna.[6]
  • Hank "Spitball" Furskin—middle sized, baseball hat, red.[6]
  • Baby Thistle Furskin—middle sized, diapers.[6]
  • Junie Mae Furskin—middle sized square dancer in blue polka dot dress, lace slip and yellow ribbon.[6]
  • Farrell Furskin -- "the Moody Hollow Postmaster" hat, flannel shirt and "trademark bowtie".[6]
  • Humphrey Furskin—blue (or other colored) tee-shirt.[6]
  • CeCe Furskin[6]
  • Debonaire Bear[6]
  • Jam Furskin[6]
  • Wizards[6]
  • Coleco 1st 8 issue:[7] Orville T (aviator) Jedgar (sheriff) Selma Jean (possum queen) Fannie Faye (school marm) Boone (bee keeper) Farrell (postmaster) Dudley Furskin (store manager) Hattie (baker)
  • Coleco 2nd 8 issue:[7] Bubba (potato farmer) Cecelia (handywoman) Hank “Spitball” (baseball player) June Mae (squaredancer) Lila Claire Persimmon (baker’s assistant) J Livingstone Clayton “Scout” (scout) Thistle (the baby)
  • Wendy’s Furskins Bears:[7] Farrell, Hattie, Boone, Dudley
  • Panosh Place Furskins:[7] Dudley, Boone, Farrell, Hattie, Bubba, Cece, Lila Claire, Thistle, Persimmon, Hank Spitball, Jedgar, Junie Mae, Scout, Orville T., Selma Jean
  • Hide and Seek Furskins (Baby Furskins):[7] Molasses, Jam, Flour, Sugar, Candy, Honey

Collectability[edit]

Xavier Roberts's Furskins vary in collector value depending on condition and desirability.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Xavier Roberts Furskins". JustCollecting. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
  2. ^ ghostofthedoll (2010-04-26), Furskins :: Commercial 1, retrieved 2017-07-25
  3. ^ "Furskins | Ghost of the Doll". www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
  4. ^ ghostofthedoll (2010-04-26), Furskins :: Commercial 2, retrieved 2017-07-25
  5. ^ "Furskins :: Playsets | Ghost of the Doll". www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "Kendra's Kids". www3.telus.net. Archived from the original on 2017-07-22. Retrieved 2017-07-25.
  7. ^ a b c d e f Yello80s (13 June 2013). "Cabbage Patch Furskin Bears and Koosa Pets | Yello80s". yello80s.com. Retrieved 2017-07-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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