Teddy Ruxpin

Teddy Ruxpin, the notorious teddy bear, first appeared in the toy industry in 1985 and quickly became one of the world’s most popular and well-known toys. He was not only cute and cuddly, but he could also communicate! He had a cassette tape built into his back, and his eyes and mouth moved as well when he spoke.

We may be familiar with talking bears and toys now, but this was pioneering technology in the 1980s. Ruxpin was the best-selling toy in America, and children still enjoy playing with the newest Teddy Ruxpin variants. The toy began to gain value as soon as people set him down. Want one? You’ll have to shell out $400 off your credit card if you want an original.