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| Type | Stuffed toys |
|---|---|
| Inventor(s) | Michael Bowling |
| Company | Tonka (1984–1988) Hasbro (1988–present) Playmates Toys (1994) Galoob (1996) Funrise (2014-present) |
| Country | United States |
| Availability | 1984–present |
Pound Puppies is a toy line that was created by Tonka in the 1980s.[1][2][3][4][5][6] It later inspired an animated TV special, two animated TV series, and a feature film. Shipments of the toys over five years generated sales of $300 million in 35 countries.[7] The brand generated more than $1 billion in retail sales by 2002.[8]
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- ^ Published: March 09, 1988 (1988-03-09). "A Revival for Makers of Classic Toys – New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Ohio Craftswoman Unleashes Suit Against The Pound Puppies – Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. 1985-12-25. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- ^ Townsend, Allie (2011-02-16). "Pound Puppy – History's Best Toys: All-TIME 100 Greatest Toys". TIME. Archived from the original on February 19, 2011. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- ^ Fred Ferretti, The New York Times (1986-01-01). "Pound Puppies Nip At Kids' Heels – Sun Sentinel". Articles.sun-sentinel.com. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- ^ Published: February 04, 1988 (1988-02-04). "THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE TOYS; 2 Amateurs Succeed in the Toy Jungle – New York Times". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Bellomo, Mark (2010). Totally Tubular '80s Toys. Krause Publications. p. 153. ISBN 9781440216473.
- ^ "Puppy Love". License Global. June 1, 2002. Archived from the original on August 21, 2002. Retrieved May 23, 2024.