Win Teddy Ruxpin from Ty’s!
Picture it, if you will: The year is 1985. A young teenager is slowly amassing her mall money via babysitting, and some of her clients are on the well-off side. And so within days of seeing a commercial for a teddy bear that actually talks, she arrives one night to sit for one of her regular charges and discovers none other than Teddy Ruxpin there—book at the ready—and she and her charge passed the evening utterly fascinated with the talking bear. It’s even possible that the babysitter continued playing after the kid went to bed, but you can’t prove that or anything. Ahem.
The thing is, back then, this was a technological marvel. And it was the first of its kind, too. We were all amazed by it. And if you check out Teddy’s Wikipedia page you’ll see that he’s had a long and varied life since his debut in 1985. But yes, he’s back, and just as popular as ever. He’s even got his own official site and everything, and even though there’s plenty of talking toys, nowadays, there’s still something special about a snuggly bear who can tell your kid a story, no? It’s not just a creative thinking adventure, it’s a pal who takes their hands and journeys along with them as they go.
To celebrate Teddy Ruxpin’s arrival at Ty’s Toy Box, we’re giving him away! More specifically, we’re giving two lucky Ty’s Toy Box Blog readers a Teddy Ruxpin plus The Airship story cartridge. Wouldn’t you your kids love that? Of course you they would!
To enter for a chance to win, leave a comment on this post by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday, October 4th, 2008. Two winners will be chosen at random and announced on Monday, October 6th, 2008. Only one entry per person, please, and make sure you leave a valid email address so that we can contact you if you win. As for what to leave in your comment… well, do you have any memories from Teddy’s debut back in the 80s? Don’t leave me here feeling all old and alone… share! (And good luck!)
September 29th, 2008 at 5:52 am
In 1985, I was already 21, and thought Teddy Ruxpin was rather freaky! But my soon-to-be-four daughter would probably be pretty impressed by him (and if she’s not freaked out by Boobahs or Doodlebops, nothing will freak her out).
September 29th, 2008 at 6:00 am
Teddy Ruxpin…now that really is a “flash from the past!”
September 29th, 2008 at 6:13 am
My baby girl would love a Teddy Ruxpin for Christmas!
September 29th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Feel free to pick me!
Thanks,
September 29th, 2008 at 6:37 am
I loved Teddy R - but I loved the Mother Goose even more! My kids were fascinated and listened, rapt in their gorgeous innocence.
I would love to win one for my nieces!
September 29th, 2008 at 6:47 am
My son had a Teddy Ruxpin, now I’d like one for my grandson
September 29th, 2008 at 6:48 am
Wow, I remember these from so long ago. I hope I get one to share with my children!
September 29th, 2008 at 6:52 am
I was actually in college when these were out so I missed all the excitement. It would be a shame if my 2 sons, aged 4 and 8 months were deprived as well. Thanks!
September 29th, 2008 at 6:57 am
Oh my, we were talking about these last week. How cool. My kids would be mesmerized.
September 29th, 2008 at 7:01 am
I used to love these guys even though I never had one!
September 29th, 2008 at 7:05 am
Wow, I had completely forgotten about Teddy. Cool that he’s back!
September 29th, 2008 at 7:05 am
Hey! I had a Teddy Ruxpin, too. My 3 and 6 yr olds would LOVE one. Pick me, Pick me!! *Hand waves energetically*
September 29th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Hey! I remember Teddy Ruxpin! My three year old would love this…
September 29th, 2008 at 7:13 am
My kids would love this!
September 29th, 2008 at 7:14 am
In 1985 I was 13 - too old to really covet a Teddy R. for myself (allegedly), but not too old to wish I wasn’t too old.
My 4-year old would love a Teddy R. though. So I hope you pick me - do it for the child(ren)!
September 29th, 2008 at 7:21 am
Thanks!
September 29th, 2008 at 7:31 am
Pick me, pick me!!!!
September 29th, 2008 at 7:32 am
I remember my niece getting a Teddy Ruxpin for Christmas. She was so facinated with him! My granddaughter would love this one. I hope I am picked!
September 29th, 2008 at 7:42 am
I think I would become the best aunt ever!
September 29th, 2008 at 7:49 am
1985 I was 10 and probably acting WAY too cool to want a Teddy Ruxpin but secretly hoping Santa would know I wanted one. I think my 1 year old would love it now though and maybe I could “help” him with it.
September 29th, 2008 at 7:50 am
I bought a Teddy Ruxpin for my nephew when he was a toddler. He played with it for hours and hours. It seemed like everytime I saw him, he had Teddy Ruxpin telling a story.
September 29th, 2008 at 8:11 am
Pick me!!
I like teddybears but i LOVE Teddy Ruxpin!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:14 am
Oh to share that with my kiddos!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:15 am
I may need therapy if one of my kids wins, but hey! santa!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:15 am
I remembering standing in front of the display when these first came out. I was so amazed that the bear really did talk. This would probably freak my 2 year old out completely - but my 4 year old would think this is just awesome.
September 29th, 2008 at 8:15 am
Pick me, pick me!
Oh, the memories!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:18 am
Teddy Ruxpin rocks!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:20 am
I never had a Teddy Ruxpin the first time around. I would love getting one now! (as would my 3 young ones, ahem)
September 29th, 2008 at 8:21 am
I had no idea Teddy Ruxpin was back. Huh!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:22 am
This looks great!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:22 am
It’s Teddy!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:26 am
Just like Trish above, although I remember the TV commercials, I wasn’t at the right age for Teddy when he appeared. However, my three year old kiddo would love him!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:26 am
Ooh, Teddy!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:39 am
Freaky, but fun!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:39 am
I was just telling my daughter not too long ago that we didn’t have Webkinz and Fur Real friends when I was young but we did however, have the awesome Teddy Ruxpin!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:43 am
I missed out on Teddy the first time around, but I was extremely jealous when my younger brother got one! I *may* have hidden him so I could play with it after he went to bed… I’m sure my daughter would love one now!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:44 am
My dughter would LOVE Teddy Ruxpin! She loves books and storytime and this would be great entertainment for her. Thanks for the chance to win him!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:44 am
I could REALLY use one of these for my office. (Don’t ask!) ha ha
September 29th, 2008 at 8:45 am
This Teddy may be cute and cuddly, but it’s no brain surgeon!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:51 am
Whenever he asked, “Can you and I be friends?” I wanted to shout, “Yes!” but my mom never caved. Maybe I could live vicariously through my children.
September 29th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Yeah, I remember that he freaked me out. And I’d love to pass on that feeling to my daughter.
September 29th, 2008 at 8:58 am
I had almost an identical experience — I met Teddy while babysitting. Of course I didn’t play with him after the kids went to bed (but only because the little girl insisted I tuck him in to bed with her)
My sons would love Teddy!
September 29th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Wow. I had forgotten all about him!
September 29th, 2008 at 9:08 am
My boys would love Teddy. I loved playing with my friends’ Teddy Rs when I was little…but sadly, my parents were never able to get one for me.
September 29th, 2008 at 9:12 am
My little boy would love a Teddy Ruxpin!
September 29th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Wow 1985 I was 7 and dealing with the nastiness of my parents divorce. I used to rely on Teddy Ruxpin alot as he was my best friend.
September 29th, 2008 at 9:20 am
I always wanted a Teddy Ruxpin……
September 29th, 2008 at 9:20 am
My kids would love him!
September 29th, 2008 at 9:22 am
My little sister had a Teddy Ruxpin. She always got the cool toys I always wanted….I’m still bitter about the Easy Bake Oven!
September 29th, 2008 at 9:27 am
I never got to have a Teddy Ruxpin. This would be great! And I guess I could share it with the kids too - but after bed it’s all MINE!
September 29th, 2008 at 9:31 am
Hey! I’d love to win one!
September 29th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Please enter me! I always envied my friend her Teddy Ruxpin.
September 29th, 2008 at 9:41 am
You are pretty!
In 1985 I was 5! You know how much I wanted one of these?!! OMG. OMG.
September 29th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Super Duper contest. I would love a Teddy Ruxpin doll…uh…I mean…My son would love a Teddy Ruxpin doll!
September 29th, 2008 at 9:53 am
I’ve always thought those Teddy Ruxpins were so cute. I’d love to WIN one for my little boy.
September 29th, 2008 at 9:56 am
What a classic- I would love my kids to have one!
September 29th, 2008 at 9:56 am
What a cool prize!! Enter me, I’d love to win!
September 29th, 2008 at 10:01 am
i think my 2 year old would LOVE this… cuddly, cute and he reads to us?? love it!
September 29th, 2008 at 10:02 am
My son, born in 1983, had a very close relationship with Teddy Ruxpin for many years, until his little sister was born. It wasn’t pretty. But now I have grandchildren who NEED to know Teddy. Thanks.
September 29th, 2008 at 10:06 am
I remember wanting one, but my parents couldnt afford it. My 5 yr old would love it. I would be like the babysitter and play with it when he went to bed. Love it!! Pick us!!!
September 29th, 2008 at 10:16 am
I was more of a child of the 70’s, but my kids will love this!
September 29th, 2008 at 10:19 am
I would love to give this as a Christmas gift.
September 29th, 2008 at 10:22 am
This wouldbe so perfect for my 3 year old who constantly wants to be read to.
September 29th, 2008 at 10:26 am
Oooh I remember him! My neighbors had one once upon a time. My kids would like him!
September 29th, 2008 at 10:31 am
My almost 3 year old would love this!
September 29th, 2008 at 10:43 am
Count us in! Sometimes when my husband is gone, I wish there was an extra person to read to the kids. This might fill in nicely when the kids don’t feel like sharing me.
September 29th, 2008 at 10:43 am
I would love this.
September 29th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Oh Wow, I wanted one of those sooo bad. Right up there with the Nintendo I didn’t get until I was in college (and it was old news by then). I’m sure the little BugMan would love Teddy as much as I thought I would.
September 29th, 2008 at 11:24 am
I never had a Teddy Ruxpin
Always wanted one. I’m sure my daughter would loove one. *wink wink*
September 29th, 2008 at 11:26 am
Grandma has a Teddy Ruxpin she originally bought for the grandkids, BEFORE they were even conceived! She now has 6 grandchildren & won’t take Teddy out of the original packaging for fear the kids might ruin him. I would love for them to enjoy a TEDDY RUXPIN of their very own to play with!
September 29th, 2008 at 11:32 am
Wow, I remember wanting a Teddy Ruxpin so bad, but my parents wouldn’t buy one for me. So sad.
I’m sure my son and step-daughters would love it!
September 29th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Man I used to love my Teddy Ruxpin, I hope my son will love it as much as me :O)
September 29th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Would love to win this.
September 29th, 2008 at 11:59 am
oh my! I would love one
September 29th, 2008 at 11:59 am
My 4 and 2 year olds would LOVE to fight over this.
September 29th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Great giveaway!
September 29th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Great contest, Mir. My 5 yo would love this.
I was in my teens when Teddy Ruxpin made his debut, but I do have vague memories of a cute teddy bear. (That I was too cool to notic, of course…)
September 29th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Wow, I was just four when Teddy came out, and I remember him well. I never got one, though. What a flash from the past!!
September 29th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Love it! Pick me!
September 29th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
My son would really dig this!
September 29th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Awwww! He’s back! My son would love this!!
September 29th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
I was in high school when this came out. I wanted to get it for my nieces then, but couldn’t really afford it. My kids would love this today.
September 29th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
I was just reading about his return! Wasn’t there even a TV show for a while? Alas, Teddy was just one of the toys I dreamed about, but by the time I saved up my allowance I think I had moved on.
September 29th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
My parents didn’t have the extra cash around to give us all the trendy toys of the 80s (part of me still wants that Cabbage Patch Kid I never got!). Now that I have little ones of my own, I am able to relive parts of my childhood through them (hence fueling my daughter’s obsession with the Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake!). I was in awe of Teddy Ruxpin when it came out and would love to see if my kids would be awed by it too.
September 29th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Teddy Ruxpin! Wow, I didn’t even know they made him anymore. My little sister had one and he was very much loved. I know my girls would love him!
September 29th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Please pick me! For my little girl of course…
September 29th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
I would love to be able to share those memories with my little girl!
September 29th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Me! Please, random number generator. (It’s going to our school’s Service Club’s Adopt a Family collection at Christmas. Someone will be very happy.)
September 29th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Okay, please do NOT pick my number, as I am not commenting to enter to win this (I don’t have or know any children of the appropriate age right now) — just to say this: I was 5-6 in 1985 and I was SCARED of Teddy Ruxpin. I’m pretty sure it was the eyes. *chuckles*
Don’t worry, I’m over it now, and I realize how cool it might seem to others. It’s just that I collected teddy bears at the time and this one just…well, it just didn’t seem right to me back then. I have overcome this fear, however.
September 29th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Oh, my son would love this!
September 29th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
I had one of these when I was a kid! I’d love my boys to have one!
September 29th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
I am a nanny, and my two charges would LOOOOOVE a Teddy Ruxpin.
September 29th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
I would love to share this toy with my children.
September 29th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
I have a delightful two and a half year old granddaughter, and I know that she would give Teddy a nice home and love him forever ( however long that might be).
Thanks for a great contest. I hope my little Annika wins.
September 29th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
We always wanted one of these, but never got one. Quite a sad story, really.
September 29th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
wow…blast from the past. i was born in the 80’s and still remmeber seeing th ads on tv
September 29th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
In 1985 I was 8 and I recall wanting one of these! Alas, I don’t recall ever getting it. I know my 4 year old and 9 1/2 month old would be fascinated with him!
September 29th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
My daughter would love one!
September 30th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Talk about a blast from the past!! I LOVED my teddy and have long since lost him but my little boy would adore him!
September 30th, 2008 at 11:55 am
My daughter would be thrilled with a Teddy Ruxpin. I didn’t have one, I was in 5th grade in 1985 but I know a girl who LOVES her teddies.
September 30th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
I have gone thru 2 Teddy’s already in my years of teaching pre-K. I would love a new one!
September 30th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
I would love this for my special needs classroom!
September 30th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Awww…I loved my teddy…
September 30th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
very cool!
October 1st, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Oh what memories!! Sign me up.
October 1st, 2008 at 12:19 pm
My boys had one of these growing up and I would love to have one for my grandaughter!
October 1st, 2008 at 12:26 pm
What the heck. . . I’m sure my youngest would LUV it.
October 1st, 2008 at 12:28 pm
My son would adore one of these. We had a Cricket doll growing up instead. : )
October 1st, 2008 at 12:30 pm
I remember the commercials and those moving eyes!
October 1st, 2008 at 12:48 pm
My daughter had a Teddy Ruxpin! And now her daughter has been finding some of the books that went with him. It would be great to have one for her too!
October 1st, 2008 at 12:51 pm
In 1985, I was in kindergarten and every night before bed I would wish on a star for a Teddy Ruxpin. Apparently my parents never knew of my wish and I never got one. They never could have afforded it either…. I am not too damaged from the experience. I also remember doing a play with the other kindergarten classes called “Teddy Ruxpin’s Hot Air Adventure.” LOL! My 4 year old would enjoy this prize and maybe my wishes upon a star would come true 20some years later!
October 1st, 2008 at 12:59 pm
My daughter had a Teddy Ruxpin when she was little and absolutley loved him. I would love to have a Teddy Ruxpin for her daughter.
October 1st, 2008 at 1:09 pm
This was my fav toy when i was little and i just realized they were coming back… my kids would LOVE this… so would i!
October 1st, 2008 at 1:11 pm
count me in!
October 1st, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Back in the 1980’s, we used to have a very self-centered acquaintance that we joked needed a Teddy Ruxpin so she could just talk and talk about herself and have it nod at her all the time.
Now, I could use this to keep my 3-yr-old chatting non-stop to anything besides me.
October 1st, 2008 at 1:23 pm
my kids would flip!
October 1st, 2008 at 1:52 pm
I love Teddy Ruxpin! I grew up with him and I think my little niece would love him as much as I did (do).
October 1st, 2008 at 2:21 pm
My girls have cabbage patch kids. To complete their Ultimate 80s toy collection, they need a Teddy Ruxpin!
October 1st, 2008 at 2:21 pm
my daughter would love this…I never had one, my bro got one but I had gaby the other bear that talked
October 1st, 2008 at 2:24 pm
I never had one when I was a kid, but our “rich” neighbors did and it was highly coveted.
October 1st, 2008 at 3:02 pm
I always wanted one, but never got it. I would love one now to share with my god daughter she would adore it.
October 1st, 2008 at 3:03 pm
Great contest - thanks for the offer!
October 1st, 2008 at 3:07 pm
I love Teddy Ruxpin. Thanks for the great giveaway.
October 1st, 2008 at 4:23 pm
i wanna win me 1 teddy Ruxpin !
October 1st, 2008 at 4:25 pm
ooh me
October 1st, 2008 at 6:08 pm
I was too old the first time around, but my son is exactly the right age.
October 1st, 2008 at 6:11 pm
I had one of these as a little girl. I was 8 in 1985. I LOVED this thing! It was my favorite, along with my CPK’s!
October 1st, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Oh, mercy. I was 12 in ‘85, and was a bit afraid of Teddy Ruxpin. Perhaps now, though, he could entertain my 3 year old for 10 minutes so I could take a shower. For once.
October 1st, 2008 at 7:12 pm
I didn’t have Teddy, but WANTED one… but was a bit old for it at 11 years old… my son ended up with a talking Mother Goose, kind of like Teddy, when he was about 18 months old in 1996. This would be cool.
October 1st, 2008 at 7:56 pm
I definitely remember this coming out, but my kids were way too old for it. I now have grandchildren that would LOVE it!!
October 1st, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I can’t believe he’s back. My son would love him!
October 1st, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Oh my goodness…I was nine in ‘85 and I loved my Teddy Ruxpin with all my heart…My two older brothers were SO mean to Teddy (NOT that I’m still holding a grudge or anything) that he had to go to Teddy heaven. I would love to give this to my now 9yr old and 5 yr old. Wow, how cool.
October 2nd, 2008 at 12:19 am
Oh, oh my! I loved my brother’s Teddy when I was a kid, and was SO jealous that I only had the silly little blonde girl doll that talked. I have a 3 year old that would be so excited by this… I would love to win! Cause if not, I’m just gonna HAVE to go buy it.
October 2nd, 2008 at 1:42 am
October 2nd, 2008 at 3:17 am
I always wanted one. Would love for my little girl to have one. She just a day ago asked for one of those talking animal things at Walmart.
October 2nd, 2008 at 8:33 am
I would love one of these for my daughter - it brings back so many memories.
October 2nd, 2008 at 9:02 am
My niece is at that stage where she drops her jaw in awe at everything the lease bit exciting. Her jaw might fall off if she got to hear a story from Teddy Ruxpin.
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:07 am
Wow! Makes me think of that other song from the 80s …. “Memories….”
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:42 am
I loved this as a kid!
October 2nd, 2008 at 12:59 pm
I remember Teddy R. I couldn’t afford one when I was a kid and probably still can’t now but winning one would be SWEET!
October 3rd, 2008 at 5:55 am
I remember the commericals back in the 80s for this!!
October 3rd, 2008 at 4:49 pm
It is funny my 17 year old had this toy, and now after 8 children wouldn’t be great to have one again?! I think it is funny how many of you had them for your child and now for a grand child. I still have more babies home to give one to!
October 3rd, 2008 at 9:27 pm
JB would adore a Teddy Ruxpin! I’m so glad he’s back!
October 4th, 2008 at 2:41 am
We didn’t have anything like this when I was a kid, It looks like my wife and I will be raising our 5 year old grandson, I bet he would love it.
October 12th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
[...] And don’t forget—you have until Saturday to enter to win Teddy Ruxpin from Ty’s! [...]
February 1st, 2009 at 4:05 pm
I have a teddy ruxpin if anyone wants one, ive had him since I was 5 and i’m now 24, unfortunately no tapes or books
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March 1st, 2009 at 11:29 pm
I had the Worlds Of Wonder Inc. Teddy Ruxpin & Grubby. I also had the 2 Fobs & some Teddy Ruxpin outfits, books & tapes. Now I have the new Teddy Ruxpin.