“I’m no hunter, but I’ve been tracking this bear for at least seven years,” said DJ2 founder and CEO Dmitri M. Johnson. “It’s no exaggeration to say that the time I spent enraptured by the stories Teddy Rux told me is a large part of why I chose a career in entertainment. So, thanks Teddy — and, of course, thanks, mom.”
Created in 1985, the plush toy came pre-loaded with a cassette tape that enabled Teddy to tell stories while his mouth and eyes moved. Ken Forsse, an inventor, author and Alchemy producer, created the toy. Worlds of Wonder distributed Teddy Ruxpin, which became a the best-selling toy in 1985 and 1986. Teddy Ruxpin has earned accolades over the years including being named one ofmagazine’s All-Time 100 Greatest Toys.
“Teddy encourages two things the world always needs: connection and imagination,” said Jan Forsse, president of Alchemy. “We’re very pleased to be working with DJ2, and so gratified that people like Dmitri and his team retain their passion for, and connection to, our Teddy. Like us, they want to continue sharing him with the children of the world.”
Forsse, who worked for Disney and co-created Disney’s Haunted Mansion and went on to work for Sid & Marty Krofft Entertainment, is the subject of an indie film titledThe toy previously inspired an animated series,in 1986-87, which was also created by Forsse. The syndicated series ran for two seasons and 65 episodes.anime series. The company is repped by APA and Brecheen Feldman.
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You brought it back RLTerry1!
WHY
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Why
I've seen this already
Nope.
Is Vin Diesel the voice of Teddy?
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I sure hope this is better than the other recent attempts to bring Teddy back.. in that it’ll stay true to the look, sound, and feel of the book & tape stories & tv shows that I fondly remember growing up. But yeah.. we shall see. Praying and hoping for the best
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Burn all these terrifying toys
Didn’t we have this with the Ted movies?
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Can Liam Neeson do the voice of Teddy, avenging the murder of Grubby, by a brainwashed Newton Gimmick?
WHAT!? OMG!