The Older Products
Although Paddington first came into existence in 1958, the first products did not become available until the 1970s when Gabrielle Designs started making their first plush bears in the UK in 1972.
The launch of Paddington onto UK television screens in the mid-seventies soon saw the arrival of other Paddington items in the shops, starting with a range of Coalport china. On the right is a picture of one of the very first plates, made in 1974.
Paddington’s popularity in the United States took off with the introduction of the plush bears made by Eden Toys and by late 1978 Paddington products could be found in many other countries around the world.
Although there are many Paddington items to collect the most popular are the bears, the figurines and some of the older books.
For information on the older bears and some of the other collectible items, please choose an option from the left hand side of the page.
Paddington’s popularity in the United States took off with the introduction of the plush bears made by Eden Toys and by late 1978 Paddington products could be found in many other countries around the world.
Although there are many Paddington items to collect the most popular are the bears, the figurines and some of the older books.
For information on the older bears and some of the other collectible items, please choose an option from the left hand side of the page.