1990 Gund - HELP

by chris
(boston, MA USA)

1990 Gund teddy bear ?

1990 Gund teddy bear ?

Hi everyone. I've been trying to identify this bear for months. The label points to Gund 1990, and I am thinking it is a Candibear 2276, however the color is quite different with this one. I can't tell if it is strictly from wear, or if Gund had other bears similar to the 2276 in 1990 that were a grey color as apposed to the Candibear pink hue. I have picked up a couple 1990 Candibear 2276s in NEW condition and they are quite a bit fluffier and don't seem to be the same fur. The size is the same, however the one I have is more of a shag as opposed to the straight fur. But again, it could be the wear on this particular bear. Does anyone have their hands on a 1990 Gund bear catalog so that I can verify if there were any bears released within that year with the felt brown nose, but not the Candibear? The tag states that the bear was assembled in Korea. It also shows PA3 and references that the bear can be washed in the washing machine, unlike other bears that specifically state surface wash only.


History: This bear was given to me when I was a child back in 1990. I have had it, and slept with it ever since. I call him Teddy, and have never done any research on him, until now. I've searched Google, Ebay, Pintrest, and a ton of other websites. Been through thousands of photos and can only find the 2275, 2276, and 2277 Candibears in 1990 that have the brown felt nose. The mid size 2276 appears to match the one I have from a size perspective. But, as noted above, the color and fabric is different. Could wear and tear make this much of a difference??

I've included photos of my Teddy on his own, as well as next to a 1990 2276 Candibear in "new" condition for comparison. Any help that can be given in this search would be extremely helpful. I am trying to make this bear a gift for my child, but I'd like to learn its history first. I wish there was a way I could have the bear DNA tested, lol, but I am sure all of the submitters and readers on this site feel the same.

Thank you so much for any info that you may be able to help with.

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Feb 29, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Candibear
by: Anonymous

I also received a bear very similar to this when I was a baby. I ended up naming her handy because I apparently struggled with "candy" when I was growing up. I have seen the Candibear that you described, which certainly looks like the one I have, but my bear is much smaller than the newer ones I have seen on EBay. I also found that the hair was different and don’t remember the fur being as "shaggy". My bear has fur just like yours in the photo now which is how I remember her always being. Have you had any luck finding the exact version of your bear?
Jan 01, 2024
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same bear
by: Anonymous

I'm sure this is candibear! I have the same one (given to me in 1992) I don't remember it ever being pink and only know from photos and my mum telling me. My bear looks exactly like your but a little lighter (I wash it regularly tho)
Apr 01, 2022
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starstarstarstarstar 		Found out yet?
by: Anonymous

I had this bear as a child. Got it from a small store on a main street. Someone stole mine. Have you figured out the name of him yet? Does he have beads in his bum??
Dec 07, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Found?
by: Anonymous

I think this is him
https://www.ebay.com/i/153940356374?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=153940356374&targetid=935694487866&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=9007894&poi=&campaignid=10897371808&mkgroupid=110795729641&rlsatarget=pla-935694487866&abcId=9300403&merchantid=138359640&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0ZC376y87QIVA4izCh2smwWCEAQYBCABEgKSWPD_BwE
Aug 13, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		In search
by: Emily

Hi I lost this bear in a house fire and have been looking for it ever since, my heart jumped when I finally found it, but sank again because I can't find any information on it, looking where I can buy my baby back, if by a small chance you're willing to sell it or if anyone has this bear and knows more please email me

edavison2017@svrsu.org
Jun 19, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		It definitely isn’t a candy bear
by: Anonymous

I have a bear exactly like that one but I was given it as a present in 2004. On the tag of the bear it says Schatz 15:23 which is typically meant to represent the actual line of teddies the bear came from, but it’s hard to compare my bear with the newer models cause it’s fairly worn out. The closest bear I could find to mine was the line of Schatzi bears made in the 1990s to early 2000s, they came in both white and brown and had similar facial structure and felt noses to my bear, but they looked a little to fluffy and smaller.
Jan 10, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Teddy
by: Anonymous

I also got my bear as a child and have slept with it ever since. His name is also Teddy!
Jul 12, 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Same
by: Anonymous

I’m in the same boat but for a white dog. If you find any info please let me know
Jan 05, 2019
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starstarstar 		1990 Gund Bear
by: Parris

I have this exact same bear, color and all. It was also my childhood bear, but is in much worse condition at this point. I unfortunately don’t have any information on the bear, as I just decided to look it up today.

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