GUND Philbin Classic Teddy Bear, Premium Stuffed Animal for Ages 1 and Up, Chocolate Brown, 12”

Such a cute and cuddly teddy bear! I just love his super soft fur. Very good quality and a perfect gift for bear lovers. Good size for snuggling. Sweet face and good value. Exactly as pictured and described in the listing.

TL;DR version: Gund bears and stuffed animals have been around since I was a preteen so I wanted to find Gund teddy bears for two expected great-grands, one boy and one girl. I looked at all the Gund bears, read many reviews on each, and narrowed it down to Slumbers and Philbin. I decided on one of each and I'm delighted with both of them! Super soft, appear to be well made, and oh so huggable! Comparisons below and in the attached photo. Because I had already bought a soft cloth "first doll" for the expected girl, the first bear I looked for was for the expected boy. I'm fascinated by grizzly bears and wanted a (sweet) bear with that look for him. Slumbers seemed to fit that bill. One review said that Slumbers isn't as weighted as Philbin and although only an inch shorter than the larger (18" version) Philbin, Slumbers looked a good bit smaller because of Philbin's larger head. I ordered Slumbers and loved him so much I immediately ordered another for myself, LOL. I love his round fat tummy and big bear paws. After a few days of loving these bears I decided the girl must also get one at her baby shower, too, along with the soft doll (both are also getting small white fluffy lambs, but oh well!), but I wanted a different style for her and maybe a lighter color. Philbin is available in light and dark fur in two sizes. I was afraid the larger 18" Philbin would be too big and maybe heavier so I decided on the 12" beige Philbin. He arrived today and is also perfect! Both look just like the photos on their product pages and both are adorable. Both will easily sit unsupported, although I can't detect that either is weighted. Both are lightweight. Both's legs will hang down when picked up. (I don't understand the review that said Slumbers is in a permanent sitting position; he isn't.) Both are very, very soft, have sweet faces, and are totally lovable and huggable. Both came sealed in a Gund plastic bag with an attached Gund tag and sewn-in label. The website says surface washable only, but several reviews mention gently washing and air drying with no harm. Slumbers is a 17" bear (about 11" when seated), and I got the 12" Philbin (9" when seated). Slumbers has a bigger body/tummy and smaller head and has a sweet papa bear look. Philbin has a proportionally larger head and smaller body and he has a sweet, more whimsical look. Philbin's front paws are proportionally larger. I love the big bear paws on their hind legs and both have those. Very pleased with these bears, and any of the others would probably be just as adorable. They also seem to be a good value for the brand and quality at the price I paid (about $24 for each.) However, the prices vary greatly from day to day, sometimes even doubling. These are great teddy bears for the young or old and I hope the babies will love them. Edit to add: Their fur is not scraggly-looking! No idea why the photo looks that way. They are both good-looking bears.

So very cute and super soft. Gund makes great stuffed animals. This is the perfect size for a toddler to carry around. Looks exactly as pictured. Arrived quickly too.

Larger then expected. This bear is made of high quality soft and durable materials. It is cute, snuggling is rewarding.

My son loves his new teddy bear so much! It’s super soft and has cute feet!

We buy this bear every year for my son’s school “Bear Hug” tradition. Each child brings a bear during Christmas, the entire school hugs every single donated bear, and then they’re all delivered to the children’s hospital. It’s one of my favorite traditions, so I’m picky about the bear we choose - and this one is always our go-to. It’s incredibly soft, super cute, and the perfect size for kids to hold and love on before it’s donated.

Very small bear I guess I expected it to be a little bit bigger. Soft and fluffy overall cute.

So soft and cuddly. The 'fur' feels luxurious and is calming to touch. Very squeezable! When you squeeze the bear it 'bounces' back. Very comforting to sleep with. Worth the price.