Jakas Toys

Toys by the Australian company that Jakas are very popular as collectors' items in the Australian market.

They started production in 1954, and that the first teddy bears are very rare. All joints were mobile, with glass eyes and mohair. Kapok was used as fill.

In 1960, fake fur and plastic joints, and eyes were in use. The prices of the toys have been reduced, then, since these materials were less expensive than traditional ones.

The distinctiveJakas Teddy with open arms and the typical embroidered face, was introduced in 1960. No arts, which bends to the sides to be able to sit down. A wide range of toys were all with the typical face and including dogs, rabbits, and a poodle. A set of wheels animals such as bears and horses, was both a pre-walkers and hikers size. Teddies have been in many sizes, often light-brown are the most popular Big Ted. Pyjama cases were alsohot!

As toy Joy, could not depend Jakas compete with the influx of cheaper Asian toys since 1970, even if companies have the quality and reduce costs in an effort to stay in one. In 1990 Jakas was forced to close its doors.

Tags:

Bears first Jakas usually are not labeled. Those from 1960 that says, "" toy. Jakas just say 'Interviewer Lux warm late Jakas Toys "

Values:

The first mohair teddy bears canGet up to $ 1000. 1970 synthetic and can be purchased for under $ 20.