What is the difference between the Signature Calico Bear and the standard plush teddy bears
The Original Signature Calico Bear is made from a pale calico fabric body specifically designed to take ink from pens and markers, making it ideal for autograph and signing events. Standard plush bears like the Honey or Coconut use soft synthetic plush fabric that does not accept handwriting. The calico bear is 27cm tall in a sitting pose and comes with a printed velcro polyester t-shirt in four colour options. Choose the calico version for school tours, author visits, sports days or any event where guests sign the toy as a keepsake.
What is the difference between the Plush Koala and the Koala Plush Soft Toy for corporate giveaways
The Plush Koala is a 15cm long-haired ultra-plush character with plastic details and embroidered feet, while the Koala Plush Soft Toy is a sitting koala with bead eyes and stuffed fluffy filling in a slightly larger format. Both carry a polyester t-shirt in multiple colour options for your logo. The compact 15cm Plush Koala fits easily into showbags, travel bags and welcome packs, making it the stronger option for high-volume giveaways and tourism packs. The Koala Soft Toy suits desk displays and premium gift presentations where a fuller, more traditional plush finish is preferred.
Which plush toy characters are most popular for tradeshow and expo giveaways
Animal characters with strong visual recognition, such as the Lion, Panda, Tiger, Koala and Kangaroo, consistently draw the most attention at tradeshows and expos because they stand out on display tables and appeal to adults as well as children. Each character features embroidered eyes and a printed polyester t-shirt in up to 11 colour options for accurate brand colour matching. Healthcare, insurance and banking brands regularly use these characters at family-focused expos to attract foot traffic and open conversations with parents. The t-shirt format keeps the logo prominently visible and easy to photograph for social media coverage.
How are logos applied to branded plush toys and teddy bears
Logos are screen printed onto a removable or fixed polyester t-shirt worn by the character, giving a bold, clean single-colour or multi-colour mark on a flat fabric surface. Screen print suits most logo types including wordmarks, icons and simple graphic designs. The t-shirt is available in up to 11 colour options across most characters so you can match your brand palette closely. Our art team will advise on the best print dimensions and colour for each character size as part of the free artwork mockup process, ensuring the logo reads clearly on the finished toy.
Are custom-shaped or bespoke plush toys available for mascot campaigns
Yes, bespoke and custom-shaped plush characters are available through indent production for brands that want a mascot designed from scratch or based on an existing character design. Indent production involves a longer lead time than stock options and typically suits larger quantities where a unique character shape, specific colour or custom costume detail is required. Our team will assess your brief, advise on minimum quantities and walk you through the design approval process. If your campaign allows flexibility, the stock animal range covers a broad variety of characters that suit most mascot briefs without the added lead time.
Can branded plush toys be used for healthcare and aged care programs
Yes, branded plush toys are widely used in healthcare, aged care and community health programs where a soft, comforting item reinforces warmth and care alongside a brand message. Hospitals use branded teddy bears in paediatric wards and patient welcome kits. Aged care facilities use them for memory care and activity programs. The soft plush materials and embroidered features on most characters meet general safety standards for these settings, though buyers sourcing for specific healthcare or childcare compliance requirements should confirm relevant standards with our team before placing an order.
How long does production take for branded teddy bears and plush toys
Standard production on most branded plush toy orders runs about two weeks from the date your artwork is approved and the order is confirmed. This covers art approval, t-shirt printing and quality checking before dispatch. Express production is available for urgent campaigns, so flag your deadline early and our team will confirm the fastest available path for your quantity. Larger indent orders with custom characters or non-standard t-shirt colours require additional lead time, which our team will confirm at the quoting stage based on your specific brief.
What t-shirt colour options are available across the plush toy range
Most plush animal characters in the range offer a polyester t-shirt in up to 11 colour options, while some classic teddy bear styles are available in a smaller selection of 3 to 4 colours including blue, red, black and white. The specific colours available vary by character, so the best approach is to confirm your preferred t-shirt colour at the quoting stage. Our team will check availability for your chosen character and advise on the closest match to your brand colour. All t-shirts are printed with your logo in the colour and placement confirmed in your free artwork mockup.