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Licensed Characters galore!

The Home of Classic Characters’ collections are steeped with some of the most renowned and much-loved licensed characters. Cuddly Paddington

Rainbow’s extremely popular Paddington Bear Classic collection features Michael Bond’s best-selling storybook character. The plush Paddington toys are created from the highest quality super soft fabrics with exquisite detailing. The collection includes the premium Large Classic Paddington with Boots and Suitcase, the Classic Cuddly Paddington, the Classic Paddington in a Union flag-designed bag and the Classic Bean Toy Paddington.

ElmerDavid McKee’s colourful patchwork elephant Elmer turns 30 this year!  The cheerful and optimistic ambassador that celebrates differences and is loved by children across the world, is one of the most iconic children’s book characters of all time. The Elmer collection features a range of nursery toys and essentials including a ring rattle, rattle toy and comforter as well as the playful Trumpeting Elmer feature plush toy.  

Joining Rainbow’s portfolio of classic characters this year is the beautiful new Spot collection, launching just ahead of Spot’s 40th anniversary in 2020, which includes plush, developmental toys, on the go toys and activity toys.

Other prestigious licensed character collections in Rainbow’s portfolio include Peter Rabbit, Disney’s Classic Winnie-the-Pooh, Disney Baby and Dumbo, Guess How Much I Love You, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, My First Thomas & Friends, Peppa Pig for Baby, Miffy, The Snowman and Snowdog, That’s Not My…and Roald Dahl. Rainbow Designs also offer Universal’s DreamWorks heritage collection including the characters from the renowned blockbusters: Shrek, Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda as well as the exciting new movie for the autumn, Abominable – a certain future classic!