Vintage 1997 Build A Bear Original Classic 1st Edition Teddy 12” Innerbelt Tag

The Vintage 1997 Build-A-Bear Original Classic 1st Edition Teddy is a small 12 stuffed animal with an inner belt tag, perfect for children ages 3 and above. This teddy bear is a part of the original classic character family from Build-A-Bear Workshop, making it a nostalgic and collectible item for those who appreciate vintage toys. Collector’s Note & Rarity:This is a true piece of Build-A-Bear Workshop history! This plush features the highly sought-after, rare vintage 1954 Innerbelt Business Center Drive tush tag. This address denotes the company's very first corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, which they only occupied during their initial launch from late 1997 until mid-1999. Bears featuring this specific first-run tag are highly collectible and incredibly difficult to find. Features:Authentic vintage 1st Gen tush tag with the original Innerbelt headquarters address. Stamped with the early patent phrase: Licensed under U.S. Pat. #6,109,196.High-quality, deep chocolate brown fur with a contrasting light tan/cream muzzle.Stitched dark brown triangular nose.Clean, split-free seams and no major signs of wear.Condition:Excellent vintage condition! The fur remains soft and clean, the stitching is fully intact, and the rare tush tag is completely legible and securely attached. Comes from a smoke-free home. Perfect for serious Build-A-Bear historians and plush collectors alike!