mohair fur - limited to only 1000 made; a cream mohair version limited to 400 made and a brown mohair bear limited to 200 made). Recently, a 25th anniversary blush colored edition was released in 2006 (available in 10"/25.5 cm size and a 2 ft tall version sold exclusively at FAO Schwarz, which is now sold out). Other limited edition versions were made exclusively for Macy's, Pottery Barn and Barnes & Noble. The majority of colored Snuffles bears feature a small white patch on their belly and snout. The white patch on their belly is coincidentally similar to the spots that sun bears have on their bellies. Notes Recipient of 1996 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award 25th Anniversary edition has a medallion commemorating the anniversary of his release 30th Anniversary edition introduced 4 new snuffles bears in two different sizes. Snuffles carries a leather medallion commemorating the anniversary of his birthday. There is a limited edition black snuffles with white collar limited to 1500 pieces worldwide. The quality of Snuffles has noticeably declined since first introduced; materials have been reportedly different and durability has decreased. Additionally the quality of sewing has changed dramatically since the bears have been produced in China. The flame retardant content of Snuffles is ambiguous. GUND states that their products are "safe and exceed all legal requirements," however; does not state whether this means they contain flame retardant chemicals, which can be carcinogenic. When pressed GUND is extremely vague to the point of not answering this particular question. Coupled with several recent changes in legal requirements for flame retardant chemicals in children’s toys, the existence of carcinogenic flame retardants in Snuffles is likely but unclear. External links Gund The most comprehensive source with pictures of Snuffles The Snuffles blog: news, videos, pictures and thoughts on Snuffles Official Snuffles Facebook group by Gund 1980s toys Teddy bears