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Popular Plush Brands Worth Collecting and How to Spot Fakes

October 15, 2026September 6, 2026 by Yohanes Matulessy
Shelves in a toy shop packed with colorful plush animals behind a small white picket fence display

Steiff, two Hermann firms, Merrythought, Gund, Ty, and Jellycat: where each plush maker started and which button, tag, or label to check before you buy.

Categories Collecting & Brands Tags Collector Authentication, Jellycat, Merrythought, Plush Brands, Steiff 2 Comments

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