Whether you bought it, made it, or inherited it, the bond between a kid and a favorite toy is one that stands the test of time.

You can share your story and pictures of your favorite childhood toy here!

#1

Meet Teddy. Knitted By My Great Grandmother For My Birth. With Me 47 Years And Forever

Meet Teddy. Knitted By My Great Grandmother For My Birth. With Me 47 Years And Forever

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glowworm2
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw! Teddy is an awesome living memory of your great grandmother.

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    #2

    Meet Doggie. My Best Friend & Soul Buddy Since I Was 18 Months. Birthday Gift From Dad

    Meet Doggie. My Best Friend & Soul Buddy Since I Was 18 Months. Birthday Gift From Dad

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    *˚tacocat˚*
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    AawWww Doggie is so cute. I can tell you’ve been through a lot together. Awwwwwww

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    #3

    This Is Shermy. He Is An Echidna. I Got Him When I Was Four, In 1975. My Nana Took Me For A Trip Into The City, And She Bought Me Shermy For $7 Au At The Sydney Opera House Gift Shop. I Still Remember That Day

    This Is Shermy. He Is An Echidna. I Got Him When I Was Four, In 1975. My Nana Took Me For A Trip Into The City, And She Bought Me Shermy For $7 Au At The Sydney Opera House Gift Shop. I Still Remember That Day

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    #4

    Peter The Bunny

    Peter The Bunny

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    #5

    Grizzle,(Given When I Was Like 4) Has Had Multiple “Surgeries”

    Grizzle,(Given When I Was Like 4) Has Had Multiple “Surgeries”

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    #6

    Ladies And Gentlemen, May I Introduce To You: Freddy! We Met The Day I Was Born... In 1963. Friends Forever!

    Ladies And Gentlemen, May I Introduce To You: Freddy! We Met The Day I Was Born... In 1963. Friends Forever!

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    Pam Olson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is wonderful! His personality shines through.

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    #7

    This Raccoon Plushie Is Federico. He's Been With Me For More Than 30 Years. It Was A Present By My Late Great Uncle

    This Raccoon Plushie Is Federico. He's Been With Me For More Than 30 Years. It Was A Present By My Late Great Uncle

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    Lis Daglish
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this guy. He’s got attitude with the cutes.

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    #8

    This Is Boo, He Was Given To Me By My Grandmother When I Was 6 Years Old, Her Soul Still Lives On With Him

    This Is Boo, He Was Given To Me By My Grandmother When I Was 6 Years Old, Her Soul Still Lives On With Him

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    #9

    Shamu Loves You

    Shamu Loves You

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    C. Peirce Terry
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If anyone else noticed it I love their watch band.

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    #10

    My Pookys Are My Favorite Toy

    My Pookys Are My Favorite Toy

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    #11

    Theodore - With My 40 Years And He Still Gives Great Hugs

    Theodore - With My 40 Years And He Still Gives Great Hugs

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    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With ME 40 years. And he still loves me in spite of my tendency to rush things. 😆

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    #12

    Softey-Had Her Since I Was Born Given To Me By My Nanna And Kept Ever Since

    Softey-Had Her Since I Was Born Given To Me By My Nanna And Kept Ever Since

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    Cat Nip Gal
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have one just like this, only with one orange ear!

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    #13

    Goopy’s Favorite Toy

    Goopy’s Favorite Toy

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    #14

    My Shrek Baby. I Sleep With It Every Night

    My Shrek Baby. I Sleep With It Every Night

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    #15

    This Is Rabbit. She Was Given To Me The Day I Was Born By My Grandparents, Nanny And Pop. I’ve Have Catched Up With Her For 33 Years. When Rabbit Was Brand New, She Was Pink And Fluffy. Today She Is Threadbare And Has Plenty Of Stitches From Being So Well Loved!

    This Is Rabbit. She Was Given To Me The Day I Was Born By My Grandparents, Nanny And Pop. I’ve Have Catched Up With Her For 33 Years. When Rabbit Was Brand New, She Was Pink And Fluffy. Today She Is Threadbare And Has Plenty Of Stitches From Being So Well Loved!

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    #16

    Meet Simba

    Meet Simba

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    #17

    This Trio Is My Favorites I Cant Go Anywhere Without One Of Them

    This Trio Is My Favorites I Cant Go Anywhere Without One Of Them

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    #18

    This Is Judy. Gift 1965 .fell In Tar, Washed, Garbaged Then Rescued By Me. Hasn’t Left My Side

    This Is Judy. Gift 1965 .fell In Tar, Washed, Garbaged Then Rescued By Me. Hasn’t Left My Side

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    #19

    Duimelotje.....almost 45 Years Old. Knitted The Sweater Myself When I Was About 6 Years Old

    Duimelotje.....almost 45 Years Old. Knitted The Sweater Myself When I Was About 6 Years Old

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    #20

    Wicket E Warrick. Star Wars Fans Get This One...

    Wicket E Warrick. Star Wars Fans Get This One...

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    #21

    Lulu The Bear. Made Her 20 Years Ago For My Daughter And She Still Looks As Good As The Day I Made Her

    Lulu The Bear. Made Her 20 Years Ago For My Daughter And She Still Looks As Good As The Day I Made Her

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    *˚tacocat˚*
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awwww your skilled if you can make a bear that good!

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    #22

    This Is Ted2 As Ted1 Was Eaten By A Swan. I’m 31 And I’ve Had Him Since I Was 2. I Love Him!

    This Is Ted2 As Ted1 Was Eaten By A Swan. I’m 31 And I’ve Had Him Since I Was 2. I Love Him!

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    #23

    This Is My Husband’s Teddy, Jess. It Was Made For Him By His Nanny, When He Was A Little Boy. Jess Shares The Bed With Rabbit (From The Post Above!)

    This Is My Husband’s Teddy, Jess. It Was Made For Him By His Nanny, When He Was A Little Boy. Jess Shares The Bed With Rabbit (From The Post Above!)

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    #24

    This Teddy Bear Was Bought By My Parents Before I Was Born. He Is Over 60 Years Old...

    This Teddy Bear Was Bought By My Parents Before I Was Born. He Is Over 60 Years Old...

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    PetraPetraPetra
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    keeping contenance. brave little bear.

    #25

    Here's My Favorite Stuffed Toy

    Here's My Favorite Stuffed Toy

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    #26

    Meet Cuddly (Right) And Snuggly (Left)! Cuddle Was My Great Grandma's Who Had It Given To Her Bc She Had Alzheimer's And I Found Snuggly At A Garage Sale For 3 Dollars

    Meet Cuddly (Right) And Snuggly (Left)! Cuddle Was My Great Grandma's Who Had It Given To Her Bc She Had Alzheimer's And I Found Snuggly At A Garage Sale For 3 Dollars

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    #27

    Meet Bella The Bunny. My Mother Gave Her To Me When I Was In The Hospital Getting Ready For An Appendectomy

    Meet Bella The Bunny. My Mother Gave Her To Me When I Was In The Hospital Getting Ready For An Appendectomy

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    #28

    My Great Grandma Made This And It Has Been In My Life For 9 Years

    My Great Grandma Made This And It Has Been In My Life For 9 Years

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    #29

    Meet Dinky Hee Haw! Yes, Dinky Hee Haw

    Meet Dinky Hee Haw! Yes, Dinky Hee Haw

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    #30

    This Is My Daughters (Milly Mai) Ellie Bunny. Ellie Bunny Was Named After The Midwife Who Saved Our Lives When I Was In Labour With Milly Mai. Ellie Bunny (And Milly Mai) Are Turning 11 In September, But Poor Ellie Looks Like She’s Gone Through The Wars!

    This Is My Daughters (Milly Mai) Ellie Bunny. Ellie Bunny Was Named After The Midwife Who Saved Our Lives When I Was In Labour With Milly Mai. Ellie Bunny (And Milly Mai) Are Turning 11 In September, But Poor Ellie Looks Like She’s Gone Through The Wars!

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    #31

    Had Him Ever Since I Was Born. Has My Birth Year On His Foot. I Don’t Name My Toys (I Don’t Call Them A Name For Years And They Don’t Like It). So This Is Teddy

    Had Him Ever Since I Was Born. Has My Birth Year On His Foot. I Don’t Name My Toys (I Don’t Call Them A Name For Years And They Don’t Like It). So This Is Teddy

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    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sorry, it should have said ‘ so I don’t call them a name for years and they don’t like it’

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    #32

    This Is Teddy. I Got Him When I Was Born And Have Had Him Ever Since

    This Is Teddy. I Got Him When I Was Born And Have Had Him Ever Since

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    *˚tacocat˚*
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is soooo cute. He has the same name as my teddy!

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    #33

    One Of My Most Notable Is Hobbes, Who I've Had Since I Was About 9 (I'm 15 Now)

    One Of My Most Notable Is Hobbes, Who I've Had Since I Was About 9 (I'm 15 Now)

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    Cecilia Cheung
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've loved Calvin and Hobbes comics since I could read,a good 30-some years ago. I've got the same Hobbes toy for 35 years

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    #34

    This Is Sally! I Got Her A Looooong Time Ago At A Boutique That My Grandma Was In. My Grandma Made This One. It Took My Parents About Ten Minutes To Convince Me Not To Name It Twilight Sparkle. I Love This Silly Girl

    This Is Sally! I Got Her A Looooong Time Ago At A Boutique That My Grandma Was In. My Grandma Made This One. It Took My Parents About Ten Minutes To Convince Me Not To Name It Twilight Sparkle. I Love This Silly Girl

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    Charlotte Anderson [STUDENT]
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have named it twighlight sparkle! My little pony theme song is memorized

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    #35

    #14 Meet Red Bear And Purple Bear, Give To Me By My Big Sister, Red Bear Has Been With Me For 12 Long Years!

    #14 Meet Red Bear And Purple Bear, Give To Me By My Big Sister, Red Bear Has Been With Me For 12 Long Years!

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    Lula Gage
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is my favorite post

    #36

    Meet Panda. I’ve Had Her For Ages And Went Crazy When She Got Lost. Luckily I Found Her Again

    Meet Panda. I’ve Had Her For Ages And Went Crazy When She Got Lost. Luckily I Found Her Again

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    QueenoftheSquids
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me and my sister both have one of these they are named yin and yang ❤️

    #37

    Meet Ruff, We Met On Christmas Eve 1977 And Have Been Best Friends Since

    Meet Ruff, We Met On Christmas Eve 1977 And Have Been Best Friends Since

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    #38

    Terry, My Felt Turtle. Was Given To Me By My Sister Back In 1975

    Terry, My Felt Turtle. Was Given To Me By My Sister Back In 1975

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    #39

    Lucy On Left Had For 32 Years, On The Right Ebay Purchase Of What She Looked Like New!

    Lucy On Left Had For 32 Years, On The Right Ebay Purchase Of What She Looked Like New!

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    #40

    Mrs. Beasley Was My Best Friend. Even Went Into Surgery With Me

    Mrs. Beasley Was My Best Friend. Even Went Into Surgery With Me

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    Susan Frank
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a Mrs Beasley too! Mine came with a little pair of granny glasses that I used to wear when playing dress-up. Of course, they were the first things to be lost...

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    #41

    Meet PJ. He Was Given To Me By My Nan When I Was Six Not Long Before She Passed Away. He Will Be 20 Years Old Next Year

    Meet PJ. He Was Given To Me By My Nan When I Was Six Not Long Before She Passed Away. He Will Be 20 Years Old Next Year

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    #42

    These Two Are Named Wolfie (Left) And Giraffe (Right). I Have Had Them Since Birth And Wolfie Used To Be Bright Rainbow Colored. He Was Named After The Cat From Barbie Princess And The Pauper. I Love Them And Sleep With Them Every Night!

    These Two Are Named Wolfie (Left) And Giraffe (Right). I Have Had Them Since Birth And Wolfie Used To Be Bright Rainbow Colored. He Was Named After The Cat From Barbie Princess And The Pauper. I Love Them And Sleep With Them Every Night!

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    Charlotte Anderson [STUDENT]
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I LOVE PRINCESS AND THE PAUPER! 🎶I just like youuuu your just like meeeeeeeit’s something annyyyoonneee can seeeeee! Also I’m 11😂

    #43

    This Is Dogga, She Is 35 Years Young, And Has Been With Through Thick And Thin Since Birth

    This Is Dogga, She Is 35 Years Young, And Has Been With Through Thick And Thin Since Birth

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    #44

    This Is Jenyroad,i Got Him For My First Birthday,i Went With Him Everywhere. We've Been Together For 13 Years. I Love Him So Much

    This Is Jenyroad,i Got Him For My First Birthday,i Went With Him Everywhere. We've Been Together For 13 Years. I Love Him So Much

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    #45

    My Panda Named Pammy. My Mother Reupholstered Pammy's Face At Least Once

    My Panda Named Pammy. My Mother Reupholstered Pammy's Face At Least Once

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    #46

    Goo, My Monkey Puppet, Used To Hide With Me When It Was Time To Hide. We’ve Been Together Nearly 40 Years

    Goo, My Monkey Puppet, Used To Hide With Me When It Was Time To Hide. We’ve Been Together Nearly 40 Years

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    #47

    In Order From Front To Back: Sparkles, Joy, Susan, Lana, Chippy, Teddy, Rosalina, Melanie, Billy, James, And Daisy

    In Order From Front To Back: Sparkles, Joy, Susan, Lana, Chippy, Teddy, Rosalina, Melanie, Billy, James, And Daisy

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    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got most of them from friends or family members over the years, so I couldn’t really pick a favorite. I consider them as being a family, with each of them having roles to play.

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    #48

    Meet Foxy, Found Lying On The Side Of The Road When My Dad Ran Out Of Gas On The Way To Work

    Meet Foxy, Found Lying On The Side Of The Road When My Dad Ran Out Of Gas On The Way To Work

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    #49

    I Was Very Poor. Mostly Just Made Little Villages With Dirt

    I Was Very Poor. Mostly Just Made Little Villages With Dirt

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    Charlotte Anderson [STUDENT]
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope that your family did great after that and you still had a good childhood

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    #50

    Pongo The Dalmation Named When I Was 2 After Seeing 101 Dalmations For The First Time

    Pongo The Dalmation Named When I Was 2 After Seeing 101 Dalmations For The First Time

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    #51

    My Dog Once Bit This Little Guy’s Ear Off, But He’s Still Smiling!

    My Dog Once Bit This Little Guy’s Ear Off, But He’s Still Smiling!

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