Teddy Ruxpin, most commonly known as Teddy, is the main protagonist of The World of Teddy Ruxpin series. He hails from the southern island country of Rillonia, and was originally created by Alchemy II.
The first animated toy of Teddy Ruxpin was released in 1985 by Worlds of Wonder. He was subsequently released in 1992 by Playskool, in 1998 by YES! Entertainment, in 2006 by Backpack Toys, and in 2017 by Wicked Cool Toys.
Physical Appearance[]
Teddy, like most Illiops, is short and stocky in stature. He has dark brown eyes and fur. His signature outfit is a red bodysuit with a tan tunic worn over it. He has also been spotted wearing a backpack on some occasions.
In 1998, Teddy's outfit was changed to a red shirt with a yellow stripe, and blue pants. In 2017, Teddy was portrayed with lighter brown fur and blue eyes, as well as sporting an orange shirt, denim shorts, and a tan vest.
Personality[]
Teddy is much like the other, reserved Rillonian Illiops, but he has always known he has something special within him: a spirit of adventure. Kind, caring, and brave, Teddy is the kind of Illiop to stop and help his friends (especially Grubby and Gimmick), and even those he doesn't know. He always stands up for what is right, even if others (namely M.A.V.O.) seek to stop him.
Teddy is a dedicated son to both his parents, Ilana and Burl (taking after his adventurous father especially)
Appearances[]
Adventure Series[]
Teddy's first appearance is in The Airship, the beginning of the Adventure Series. Much of his kind and caring personality is developed in the books, as is his relationships with his friends and enemies (usually Tweeg and L.B., as M.A.V.O. is virtually non-existent). Many more songs are sung by Teddy in the Adventure series due to the toy being the ideal medium for them to be enjoyed.
The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin[]
Teddy appears in all of the episodes of the cartoon series. Along with this, Teddy's long-ranging backstory and family history is explained throughout the series, and the viewer gains a much deeper understanding of his character through so. Teddy is quite similar to his Adventure series counterpart, but with some differences. He does occasionally fall short of himself, something not usually seen in the books. Though caring a lot for his friends, he has been shown to grow frustrated when he is not taken seriously.
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Trivia[]
- Teddy's original, working name was "Simian Greep". This was later changed due to fears of "Greep" sounding too much like "Geek".
- Since Teddy Ruxpin's debut in 1985, his design was only changed four times.
- During the development of the original story, a mushroom-like creature named Fearful had his real name as Teddy Ruxpin. Fearful would later have drastic changes made to his character, eventually becoming Prince Arin.
- In 1993, the French version of the Playskool Teddy Ruxpin release featured him with a green and yellow shirt, and red pants.