Paddington Bear Australia - Classic Plush Toys, Wooden Toys and Character Gifts
Paddington Bear was created by British author Michael Bond, first appearing in A Bear Called Paddington published on 13 October 1958. Paddington is a young bear from Darkest Peru who arrives in London and is found at Paddington Station by the Brown family, wearing a red hat and blue duffel coat and carrying a luggage label reading "Please look after this bear." Michael Bond wrote over 150 books featuring Paddington Bear. The character has been adapted into animated television series and feature films, and remains one of the most recognised classic British children's characters globally. Licensed Paddington Bear merchandise is produced through official licensing. Peekaboo Baby is an authorised Australian retailer for Paddington Bear products, stocking plush toys, wooden toys and baby gifts. Free shipping applies to orders over $129.
Paddington Bear products at Peekaboo Baby are popular as classic character gifts for babies and young children. The character has strong cross-generational recognition - grandparents who read the original Michael Bond books, parents familiar with the animated television series, and children who know Paddington from the 2014 and 2017 feature films. Browse Paddington Bear products in the plush toys category at Peekaboo Baby.
Paddington Bear product range
The Paddington Bear range at Peekaboo Baby includes plush toys, wooden toys and character accessories. The Paddington Bear Plush with Boots and Blue Coat ($60) is a large character plush featuring Paddington in his signature duffel coat and red hat. The Paddington Wooden Push Along Toy ($45) is a wooden ride-on push along toy for toddlers from approximately 12 months. The Wooden Puzzle Paddington with Suitcase ($15) is a simple wooden puzzle for young children. These products cover a range from soft plush gifts for newborns through to wooden developmental toys for toddlers. Explore wooden toys and baby shower gifts at Peekaboo Baby for more options.
What to look for in Paddington Bear products
Iconic costume recognition - Paddington Bear's signature blue duffel coat, red hat, and suitcase are design elements recognised across generations. Products that include these costume elements are more immediately recognisable as Paddington.
Official licensing - Paddington Bear products at Peekaboo Baby are officially licensed through the Paddington and Company licensing organisation, ensuring accurate character designs and quality standards.
Classic character appeal - Paddington Bear has been in print since 1958 - over 65 years. The character is recognised by grandparents, parents and children, making Paddington a particularly appropriate cross-generational gift for baby showers and newborn occasions.
Wooden toy quality - Paddington Bear wooden toys in the range are designed from wood with painted character details, reflecting the same enduring quality expected from a classic character brand.
Gift-ready presentation - Paddington Bear products are packaged for direct gifting, suitable as baby shower and birthday presents without additional wrapping.
Price range variety - The Paddington Bear range covers from the $15 puzzle through to the $60 plush, providing options at different gifting price points.
Paddington Bear gift ideas at Peekaboo Baby
A Paddington Bear plush is a popular baby shower gift for families who grew up with the character. Pair with a classic picture book from a bookshop for a complete literary-character gift. Browse gifts and keepsakes and gifts by age at Peekaboo Baby for curated Paddington Bear and other classic character gift options.
Paddington Bear - Frequently Asked Questions
Paddington Bear was created by British author Michael Bond. The first Paddington Bear book, A Bear Called Paddington, was published on 13 October 1958. Michael Bond wrote over 150 books featuring Paddington Bear before his death in 2017. The character is a small bear from Darkest Peru who arrives in London and is found at Paddington Station by the Brown family, wearing a red hat and blue duffel coat.
Paddington Bear plush toys designed for babies use embroidered features and are suitable from birth. Wooden push along toys suit toddlers from approximately 12 months. Simple wooden puzzles suit children from 18 months to 3 years. The Paddington Bear character has broad age appeal from babies through to adults. Check individual product age recommendations at Peekaboo Baby.
Yes. Peekaboo Baby offers free shipping on all Paddington Bear orders over $129. Combining the plush with a wooden toy typically reaches the threshold. Orders dispatch from Melbourne. Peekaboo Baby is an authorised Australian retailer for Paddington Bear.
Yes. Paddington Bear products at Peekaboo Baby are officially licensed through Paddington and Company, which manages all Paddington Bear licensing rights. Licensed products use accurate character designs and are manufactured to quality standards approved by the licensing organisation. Peekaboo Baby stocks only officially licensed Paddington Bear merchandise.
The Paddington Wooden Push Along Toy ($45) is a wooden ride-on push along toy designed for toddlers from approximately 12 months. It features a Paddington Bear character design on the body of the toy. Push along toys are designed for toddlers learning to stand and walk, providing stability support while the child holds the handle and pushes the toy. The wooden construction is designed to withstand the weight and use typical of toddler play.
Paddington Bear's signature costume - a red bucket hat, blue duffel coat, and Wellington boots - was established in the original Michael Bond books and illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. The costume reflects Paddington's origin story as a bear arriving from Peru who needed practical cold-weather clothing from the Brown family. The costume has been consistently reproduced in all licensed Paddington products for over 60 years, making it the most recognisable element of the character's identity.
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