Mary T's Attic A Place for Quality Cherished Teddies Trivia: Figurine Variations

Some figurines have significant variations. These variations are usually identified by different color paint. Sometimes, Enesco makes a new mold for the figurine variation, along with painting using different colors. One variation is usually the regularly released piece, and the other variation is usually a catalog exclusive or international version of the piece (or Enesco having fun with variations). Collectors often enjoy getting the variations of the pieces, especially since the variation usually ends up being worth more that the original release of the piece.

The pieces listed here are actual released pieces. The Enesco catalog often contains pictures of the prototype version of figurines, and the colors used in the prototype sometimes change prior to the general release of the figurine. The figurines with variations that are listed below were released to the public as variations. Prototype Variations are listed on this website in the "Errors" section. Click on any of the pictures to see larger versions of the pictures.

TwoBearsOnBench - This piece, which was released during a special national event during 1996, was the very first Cherished Teddies error piece. The benches were connected to the grass during production, and some of the benches were connected backwards, resulting in the flowers on the grass ending up in the back of the figurine, instead of the front.

Christy - released between 1994 and 1996, some Christys in 1995 were released with a white scarf with blue dots instead of the normal blue scarf with white dots.

Millie - released between 1994 and 1996, some Millies in 1995 were released with a white scarf with purple dots instead of the normal purple scarf with white dots.

Dorothy - released between 1994 and 1996, some Dorothys were in 1995 released with a white scarf with yellow dots instead of the normal yellow scarf with white dots.

Karen - originally released in 1992, Karen's mold was made larger in 1994. Some Karens made in 1994 were made using a new mold that included an arm patch, no dots on Karen's bow, and dots on Karen's heart. Production on the original Karen with a larger mold resumed in 1994. The regular Karen (with dots in her bow) is still being produced now.

Sara - originally released in 1992, Sara's mold was made larger in 1994. Some Saras made in 1994 were made using a new mold that included no dots on Sara's bow and dots on Sara's heart. Production on the original Sarawith a larger mold resumed in 1994. The regular Sara (with dots in her bow) is still being produced now.

Jackie - originally released in 1992, Jackie's mold was made larger in 1994. Some Jackies made in 1994 were made using a new mold that included an arm patch, no dots on Jackie's bow, and dots on Jackie's heart. Production on the original jackie with a larger mold resumed in 1994. The regular Jackie (with dots in her bow) is still being produced now.

Mark - some pieces were released in 1995 with a kite tail. Most pieces released after this time did not have a kite tail.

Franz - released in 1996 and retired in 1999, some version of Franz in 1997 have two feathers in his cap, instead of just one.

Jessica - released as a limited Gift Creations Concepts (GCC) catalog exclusive in 1996, Jessica originally had a green bow and a hat with green stripes. This piece was released later in 1996 and 1997 with Jessica having a pink bow and a hat with pink stripes. Some regular release pieces accidentally had the catalog exclusive understamp on the bottom.

Lindsey and Lyndon - released as catalog exclusive in 1996 with white bow in Lindsey's hat and also as regular piece with red bow in Lindsey's hat. The snow on the regular release of this piece also has more sparkle and was retired in 2000.

Joseph - released as a limited Palmer Catalog 1998 exclusive piece with dark blue overalls and dark dots on the arm patch, Joseph was later released in non-limited status in early 1999 with slightly lighter blue overalls and light blue dots on the arm patch. The prototype (seen in the Enesco catalogs) has light blue overalls and a light red wagon, but this version was never released.

Lily - released as a catalog exclusive in 1997 with beige teddy bear and also as regular piece with dark brown bear during 1997 through 2000. Some regular release pieces accidentally had the lighter version bear without the exclusive understamp.

Lynn - released as a catalog exclusive in 1997 with the star on the tree and a red dress and also as regular piece with an angel on top of the tree and a red and white dress. The regular version of this piece was retired in 2000.

Amy - released with white and pink bow and also with the error purple and white bow. Amy was produced during 1992 through 1999.

I'm Surrounded By Hugs - released as a limited edition piece in 1999 with "Mom" in the US and "Mum" in the UK.

Neil - released in the US in 2000 as a club membership gift with one flag and in the UK that same year with a different flag.

Ron - released as the 2000 adoption center exclusive with a light blue, yellow and green beach ball in the US and a red, white and dark blue ball for the international edition.

Diana - special spring 2001 event piece released with a pink heart in the US and with a red heart for the international version.

Don - some pieces were erroneously painted with a purple hat instead of the normal green hat.

Northrop - some pieces (estimated to be between 300 and 500) were erroneously painted with a red coat instead of the normal tan coat before production was corrected.