Christmas in November.... Plush Santa Doll...

     Hello vintage lovers!! I can not believe that November is over half way over already.... I have been getting my Christmas stuff together this week, I don't know why I don't start at the beginning of November cause it always takes me days to get my stuff up and together. I have to get all the stuff I have picked up over the year and reorganize, I am still missing some items and I am not too happy about that.... I am hoping it hasn't gotten thrown out by mistake or donated.... A little off topic of my post but getting back on track... Now...
     I wasn't going to stop by my goodwill today but something told me to go, and boy I am glad I did! I found this awesome dude waiting for me, he was only 2.99! I have a small collection of these plush Santa dolls, I love them. All of mine have issues but that's what you are going to get with a toy that is over 50 years old. I say toy because that is what these guys were made for, to give to children for Christmas. They only recently (within the last 20 years) have become collectible. I have found 4 of mine at goodwill, 1 at a flea market and one belonged to my grandmother. I am going to do a post about my Santa collection in December so be on the lookout!
     My love for these cuties came from my grandmother, she had a rushton coca cola Santa that I loved so dearly. She really didn't like me playing with him but I begged her every weekend I visited. I was so excited when Christmas came, that meant the Santa came out. I am lucky enough to have been given this Santa when my grandmother passed away.
     This guy has the face of a rushton but he is not marked. His maker is unknown, he has hong kong on his boots and tag on his body. He is in very good condition, his beard is a little dirty but his suit looks good and his boots just need a little soap and water. His face paint is very vibrant with no scuffs, I was so happy to find him. Like all my collections I will never say no to one of these guys they are too cute!