“Precious stuffed dog to break the bank! 1927 cartoon character chihuahua up for auction with a mere price tag of $45,000.”
In such troubled times, with global pandemic wreaking havoc, millions struggling to put food on the table, and countless facing unemployment, it is great to know that some of us still have more money than sense. The latest addition to the list of extravagantly rich collectors is someone who is willing to pay up to $45,000 for a stuffed toy that looks like a cartoon dog from the 1920s.
The dog, modeled after the main character of a popular animated cartoon series from almost a century ago, can be considered an antique – only if you are a dog’s age yourself. One can only imagine what possessed someone to keep hold of this toy for all these years, but we wholeheartedly appreciate their dedication to preserving the past.
Several news outlets have claimed that the toy is extremely rare, which, in the grand scheme of things, isn’t saying much. A quick Google search reveals that there are at least six other nearly identical versions of the stuffed creature available on various online marketplaces for under $100, but who cares about that, right? What is $44,900 to someone who can blow a $100 bill to light their cigar anyway?
The teddy bear, priced at the rate of a small house in a rural town, is expected to sell to one of the many animal lovers turned toy collectors who have more clutter than space in their homes. Every collector knows, stuffed animals are simply tiny versions of big-ticket items, and no collection is complete without them, so who are we to judge?
Some experts argue that the popularity of the stuffed animal is due to nostalgia, bringing back memories of childhood cartoons and simpler times. Others simply roll their eyes and question the buyer’s sanity. But since the buyer’s bank account is bigger than their common sense, there’s little to stop them.
It’s also worth mentioning that the stuffed animal is not the only item up for sale. The auction house is also selling off several other expensive toys, including a 1959 Barbie Doll, a 1938 Mickey Mouse Figure, and several original illustrations from classic children’s books. But who are we kidding? Nothing compares to the stuffed animal that nobody wanted until now.
So, to all the rich collectors out there, this article is dedicated to you. We hope that this ‘rare’ opportunity to purchase a toy made almost a century ago will bring you the joy that only a plushie can provide. As for the rest of us, let’s just contentedly cuddle whatever stuffed animal we’ve managed to hold onto from our childhood.
