“Anniversary Celebrating – 100 YEARS OF DISNEY” What a great combination! The hero of DISNEY, MICKEY MOUSE, holding a Steiff Teddy bear, and together celebrating Disney’s 100th birthday. What could be more natural than for Steiff, the inventors of the Teddy bear, to present this inseparable pair as a charming duo? These two lovable friends unite the affection of millions of fans. MICKEY’S body is made of felt and Teddy Bear is made of high quality mohair. MICKEY is 5-way jointed and his legs are reinforced with link wire. With expressive embroidered eyes and tongue Character is part of DISNEY’S 100th anniversary, so he wears this special chest tag with the embossed anniversary logo. Limited edition to the year (2023) DISNEY ANNIVERSARY – 100 YEARS OF DISNEY In 1931, Steiff made the first Mickey Mouse for Walt Disney. A partnership that continues to this day. Walt Disney appointed George Borgfeldt and Company based in New York City, to handle the licensing rights for Mickey Mouse. George Borgfeldt already represented Steiff in the USA and so Steiff became one of the first companies to be granted a license to make Mickey Mouse. By the end of 1931, such was the demand for Mickey Mouse toys, that Steiff made 30.000 toys in one year alone. By 1936 the number had increased to 53.000 Mickeys and further 13.000 Minnies. Disney Anniversary 100 years of Disney Surface washable. White label with famous Steiff gold plated button in the ear.