Up for sale is a highly collectible, vintage 1983 Mattel Talking Athletic Garfield plush toy. This iconic retro piece features a soft plush body paired with a rigid plastic face, wearing his classic blue athletic shorts and molded plastic sneakers. When the pull string is functional, his heavy plastic eyelids mechanically open and close.Cosmetic Condition:Overall Condition: Good, pre-owned vintage condition.Face & Eyes: No cracks or deep gashes to the plastic face plate or eyelids.Fabric & Hair: The orange felt body is bright with good color retention. The classic black yarn hair strands are present behind the ear.Flaws: Shows typical light vintage wear. There is some minor surface smudging/discoloration on the white painted plastic sneakers, which is very common for this 40+ year old toy. No major stains or foul odors.
Functionality (PLEASE READ):[CHOOSE OPTION 1]: FULLY WORKING! The pull string mechanism operates smoothly. When pulled, his eyelids animate perfectly, and the internal voice box recites his classic athletic phrases, this may not be as good as it originally was.
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Please review all the photos closely to judge the exact cosmetic condition for yourself. Item will be packaged with care and shipped promptly.