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Humpty Dumpty (Steiff's Man from Mars)
"We couldn't get the patent and have egg on our face,
So, we made this alternative - a creature from space."
The "Egg-Man" usually referred to as "Humpty Dumpty," is an English character dating from as
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He has made appearances in many popular books, but his "breakthrough" role was arguably in 1871,
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a result, the company's designers altered the pattern just a bit from his standard presentation and
changed the doll's name to "The Man from Mars" to avoid any patent infringement. Steiff employed
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when the company was not able to close the deal on a "Bonzo" licensing and production agreement.
Today, Steiff's "Man from Mars" is one of the most sought-after vintage dolls ever produced. This
unusually-shaped doll was primarily one giant head with four fully jointed limbs. His face came to
life though black shoe button eyes and careful hand painting of his nose and mouth, He had red arms,
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which was produced in 28 and 35 cm
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the name to "The Man
from Mars" to avoid patent
infringement. Photo from
Teddy Dorado GmbH.

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