There is something about penguins which is endearing to nearly everyone so it is no wonder that soft toys have been made in the form of them. Some of the cutest toy penguins are clockwork ones which waddle in the same way that the real penguin does. However, soft toy penguins are also adorable and companies such as Steiff have manufactured some of these as well as other toy makers.
Below are some examples and price guides of soft toy penguins including a Steiff mohair penguin with glass eyes and a vintage felt wind-up toy.
Collectors item large Steiff penguin stuffed toy with mohair coat and glass eyes. Tag number 2507/38 Made in Western Germany.
Sold for US$140 at Barton & Williams in 2022
VINTAGE GERMAN “PEGGY” STEIFF LARGE STUFFED PENGUIN, woven fur, red felt beak and brown eyes with feathers, brown felt webbed feet, yellow tag marked “2505/??” which is secured by an incised Steiff metal button to one flipper. 1976-1981. 15 3/4″
Sold for US$150 at Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates in 2022
UNUSUAL FELT WINDUP PENGUIN WALKER
Windup works. 12″
Sold for US$110 at Milestone Auctions in 2020
