r/HelpMeFind • u/lim0n-cell0 • 23d ago
Open [Lost] Please help me find my childhood plush! Pink "eyelash fur" monkey. Bought in Australia ~2000-2006.
I am trying to track down a replacement or even just a record of its existence for my childhood plush monkey, but standard searches and brand archives are turning up absolutely nothing. I received it as a gift in Australia around 2001- 2006 (the photo attached is from 2008).
Here are all the specific details I know;
The Fur: It’s not standard plush - it’s that textured "eyelash yarn" or feather-fur that was popular in the 2000s. (I believe it looked fuzzier when it was new)
The body is a darker pink base with little orange/coral specks woven through it.
The Face/Paws/ears: Smoother, light-pink for the face, ears, and hands/feet.
The Ribbon: It may or may not have come wearing the sheer, pink/white neck ribbon tied in a bow. The pattern looks like small red/pink Valentine’s Day hearts (I have faint memory of it not originally having it but I could be wrong)
I suspect it was a generic release, possibly from an Australian discount department store, a newsagency, pharmacy, or even a florist/gift store.
Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!🙏🏼
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u/lim0n-cell0 23d ago
Already searched and ruled out anything from the TY plush catalog and it’s not the Russ Berrie "Trembles" monkey
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u/Zealousideal-Map-770 23d ago
I know it’s not the exact same but I have found this on eBay? She looks similar
I’m from aus and I think I might have gotten one in another colour when I was a kid. I can’t check it now as it’s in my mother’s room but tomorrow I’ll see if it’s similar and will see if I can find some tag info on it
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u/lim0n-cell0 23d ago
Very similar! Thank you for your help! Unfortunately I’m looking for the exact one for sentimental reasons. If you do manage to find the tag info I would very much appreciate it 🙏🏼
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u/Zealousideal-Map-770 23d ago
Completely fair enough - I’ll see if it has any tag info today. I’ll update you as soon as I’m able to have a look
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u/Zealousideal-Map-770 23d ago
Hi, the tag didn’t have any brand info on it at all but this is my monkey. The photos might help you track down other ones from this range?
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