Nostalgic 90s cuddly toy sells for £420 after sparking intense eBay bidding war – do you have one hidden in your attic?
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A RARE cuddly toy from a brand that soared to popularity in the nineties has sold for a whopping £420 on eBay. The Jellycat rabbit is one of the plushies produced in limited quantities - making it a 'rare' specimen. The Bashful Bunny Silver Birch in small sparked a bidding war due to its pristine condition.
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Jellycat first launched in 1987 and became known for making high-quality and super-soft toys for babies and kids. The bunny range was launched in 2007 and has been a hugely popular toy since then. The item description from the seller read: "Small Birch bunny, new with all tags, only displayed in glass cabinet.".
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It was listed as 'retired and a "special edition" on the selling site. Jellycat pieces normally range from around £25 to £40 - but this bunny has something special about it. The Birch Bashful Bunny has long, floppy ears and a cute peach-coloured nose.
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Fellow toy collectors have cottoned on to the trend and other Bashful Bunnies are being flogged on eBay. Another seller is currently hoping to sell their Birch Bunny for a staggering £958.80 or best offer. The teddy still has its tags and has been kept in mint condition.
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A 12 inch Bashful Walnut Bunny, which comes in dark brown and auburn, is also waiting for a new home for £420, plus £5 postage. As a rule of thumb, the rarer the toy, the higher its value. If you have the special edition toy in your cupboard it could get you a fair bit of cash.
