Rare 1990 Barney Plush " Barney And The Backyard Gang " 10 " String Mouth Barney
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Rare 1990 Barney Plush "Barney and the Backyard Gang" 10" String Mouth Barney Doll
Like New Toy Collectors Item! This is the big rare one! This 10" Barney plush is one of a limited number of commercial dolls produced by Dakin toys, the larger of two sizes released. Both “String Mouth” versions were pulled from sales as the Lyons Group executives felt that the mouth string might become a choking hazard for small children. The dolls were then sold, without strings, ...until the new Barney and Friends open mouth plush, designed by Jess Nelson, went to market. This 1990 doll was purchased new, by the Artist, Sculptor & Designer Jess Nelson, in a Texas toy store. He was the Original Production Designer for the popular PBS Children’s TV show and Department Head of Dino Costume Development, Prop & Plush Creation and Puppeteer. He was PD for the first three years of the PBS TV series and all the Barney videos produced between 1990 -1995. This 1st edition Barney Plush is from his private toy collection. Jess is downsizing his Antique, Vintage Toys, and Collectables for family health reasons.This Barney plush is NOT the smaller 7" String Mouth Barney Doll that was just sold on Ebay. Back in 1990-1991, this size Dakin plush doll was featured on the "Barney and the Backyard Gang" video series. This Dakin Barney and the Gund Barney plushes were the first commercial dolls sold.Lots of Barney memorabilia collectors looking for this rare Barney plush doll! Happy Bidding!Shipped with USPS First Class.
Like New Toy Collectors Item! This is the big rare one! This 10" Barney plush is one of a limited number of commercial dolls produced by Dakin toys, the larger of two sizes released. Both “String Mouth” versions were pulled from sales as the Lyons Group executives felt that the mouth string might become a choking hazard for small children. The dolls were then sold, without strings, ...until the new Barney and Friends open mouth plush, designed by Jess Nelson, went to market. This 1990 doll was purchased new, by the Artist, Sculptor & Designer Jess Nelson, in a Texas toy store. He was the Original Production Designer for the popular PBS Children’s TV show and Department Head of Dino Costume Development, Prop & Plush Creation and Puppeteer. He was PD for the first three years of the PBS TV series and all the Barney videos produced between 1990 -1995. This 1st edition Barney Plush is from his private toy collection. Jess is downsizing his Antique, Vintage Toys, and Collectables for family health reasons.This Barney plush is NOT the smaller 7" String Mouth Barney Doll that was just sold on Ebay. Back in 1990-1991, this size Dakin plush doll was featured on the "Barney and the Backyard Gang" video series. This Dakin Barney and the Gund Barney plushes were the first commercial dolls sold.Lots of Barney memorabilia collectors looking for this rare Barney plush doll! Happy Bidding!Shipped with USPS First Class.
