Furskin Bears

Created by Xavier Roberts, Furskins were produced by Panosh Place, Roberts’s Original Appalachian Artworks and Coleco from 1983 to the late 1980s.[1]

Each Furskins Bear had its own unique attire, name and character background story in the valley of Moody Hollow.[2] Bear sizes were styled into two main types, with a novel third. A set of 8 original five-inch posable bears began the series, followed by a second set of 8 five-inch posable bears out of popular demand. A subsequent set of 16 twenty two-inch bears were created as the demand for the toy grew. The Furskins series was rounded out by the addition of 6 small bears.[3] Four special collectible bears were created for and sold at Wendy's for $1.99 during the 1980s.[4]

Additional clothing was available for Furskins, as were playsets, for collectors to own. Playsets included the Moody Hollow Express and Moody Hollow General Store.[5]

Each Furskin hailed from Moody Hollow and had a unique look to match the character's story.[6][7] Some popular Furskins characters were;

Selma Jean Furskin—the Possum Queen of Moody Hollow has a ribbon attached crown, sash, pants and shoes.[6]

Hattie Furskin -- "the pie baker of Moody Hollow" Peach multi colored dress w/ blue ribbon.[6]

Dudley Furskin -- "the general store manager" striped overalls and scarf.[6]

Cecelia Furskin—middle sized red fur red and white plaid shirt with lace. Demin dress and cowboy hat.[6]

Fannie Fay Furskin -- "School Marm" - Pale Pink Print Dress...Solid Pale Pink Pinafore..Dark Pink Stretch Stockings.[6]

Boon Furskin -- "the sweet-toothed beekeeper" straw hat, bug net, bees, flannel shirt and khakis.[6]

J. Livingston Clayton Furskin—middle sized - tracker explorer aka Scout - Camo and hunting cap.[6]

Persimmon Furskin—middle sized baker's assistant. Light blue dress flowers apron with two pockets and headband.[6]

Bubba Furskin—middle sized Best tater farmer (sweet) east of Idaho. Blue overalls, red long johns and bandanna.[6]

Hank "Spitball" Furskin—middle sized, baseball hat, red.[6]

Baby Thistle Furskin—middle sized, diapers.[6]

Junie Mae Furskin—middle sized square dancer in blue polka dot dress, lace slip and yellow ribbon.[6]

Farrell Furskin -- "the Moody Hollow Postmaster" hat, flannel shirt and "trademark bowtie".[6]

Humphrey Furskin—blue (or other colored) tee-shirt.[6]

CeCe Furskin[6]

Debonaire Bear[6]

Jam Furskin[6]

Wizards[6]

Coleco 1st 8 issue:[7] Orville T (aviator) Jedgar (sheriff) Selma Jean (possum queen) Fannie Faye (school marm) Boone (bee keeper) Farrell (postmaster) Dudley Furskin (store manager) Hattie (baker)

Coleco 2nd 8 issue:[7] Bubba (potato farmer) Cecelia (handywoman?) Hank “Spitball” (baseball player) June Mae (squaredancer) Lila Claire Persimmon (baker’s assistant) J Livingstone Clayton “Scout” (scout) Thistle (the baby)

Wendy’s Furskins Bears[7] Farrell, Hattie, Boone, Dudley

Panosh Place Furskins[7] Dudley, Boone, Farrell, Hattie, Bubba, Cece, Lila Claire, Thistle, Persimmon, Hank Spitball, Jedgar, Junie Mae, Scout, Orville T., Selma Jean

Hide and Seek Furskins (Baby Furskins)[7] Molasses, Jam, Flour, Sugar, Candy, Honey

Xavier Roberts's Furskins vary in collector value depending on condition and desirability.