Lobbie Lobster Soft Toy, 10-Inch

For more than 77 years, Mary Meyer has been creating childhood companions meant to be cherished and loved. As a young woman, Mary studied clothing design in New York City. In 1933, at the age of 29, she and her husband, Hans Meyer, put their talents together to design, manufacture, and sell tomato and animal pin cushions along with dolls. After several years, they added stuffed toys to their repertoire. In the early 1940's, they moved the company to the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont.

In the mid 1950's, Mary's son Walter joined the company, and he continues to be actively involved to this day. In 1982, Walter's son, Kevin, joined the company, eventually becoming president in 1986. Through the ensuing years, three of Kevin's brothers would join the company in various capacities. Mary was active in the management of her business until 1982, retiring at the age of 78. After her retirement, she continued to be involved with the company, spending many hours in the company factory store, where she loved to visit with teddy bear collectors and sign their Mary Meyer collector bears. Mary Meyer passed away in 1999 at the age of 94, but her influence lives on.

Known as "Gram" to family, friends, townspeople, employees and colleagues worldwide, Mary brought a sense of gentleness and graciousness to the toy industry. This can be seen in the over 400 different stuffed toy designs that Mary Meyer now offers. Following Mary's principles, the company continually strives to design extraordinary products of outstanding quality, all the while keeping an eye on customer service and value.

One of Mary Meyer's latest creations is the Lobbie Maine Lobster, a unique and cuddly crustacean that is sure to become a treasured friend for little ones. Lobbie Maine Lobster is unique in its style and softness, from its perfectly red body to its shiny black eyes and embroidered mouth. At 10 inches long from its feelers to its tail, Lobbie Maine Lobster is just the right size for long cuddles or imaginative play time, making him a great gift for children of all ages.

Lobbie Maine Lobster also features a sewn-in tag that reads "MAINE," and it is easy to care for, being machine washable in a mesh laundry bag on a gentle cycle, with air drying recommended. Like all of Mary Meyer's products, Lobbie Maine Lobster is made to strict quality standards to meet or exceed every US toy safety requirement, ensuring it is safe for children of every age.

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