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Up for sale is a rare, vintage Scion Promotional Monkey Plush Toy. This piece was originally distributed as branded dealership/auto show swag during the peak of Toyota’s youth-oriented Scion brand in the mid-2000s.
Features & Details:
Brand/Manufacturer: Official promotional piece manufactured by Steven Smith Stuffed Animals Inc. (Brooklyn, NY).
Design: Features a soft brown plush body, signature white fur face frame, and a white t-shirt prominently displaying the red and white Scion automotive logo. Includes a hook-and-loop style hanging/hugging arm design.Size: Measures approximately 6.5 to 7 inches long when laid flat (please see listing photos with measuring tape for exact dimensions).Tags: Original fabric tush tag is fully intact and legible, featuring the Steven Smith teddy bear logo and CE safety mark.
Condition:Excellent pre-owned vintage condition. Clean plush fur, bright graphics on the shirt, and no rips, tears, or stains. Comes from a smoke-free home. Perfect addition for Scion enthusiasts, automotive memorabilia collectors, or fans of unique corporate promotional plushies!Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Fun Fact:
This promotional Scion plush monkey was manufactured between 2003 and 2006.
Why this timeline fits perfectly:
- The Launch of Scion: Toyota officially launched the Scion brand in California in 2003 and expanded it nationwide in 2004. Dealerships flooded events with merchandise during these exact years to build hype around the initial vehicle lineup (the xA and xB).
- The "Trunk Monkey" Ad Craze: Your monkey was produced by Steven Smith Stuffed Animals Inc., the same company behind the viral "Trunk Monkey" commercials created for Suburban Auto Group. Those famous ads first aired in 2003 and peaked in pop-culture popularity through 2006. Many dealerships capitalized on the trend by ordering branded monkey swag during this window.
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