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Title: Zoo Borns by Ed Kaplan Associates, 1994
Post by: Ghost Of The Doll on Friday 12 March 2010, 07:46 pm

Jennifer would like to know more about a line called Zoo Babies from 1994:

"I found these in a thrift store and just love them, but I can't find any info on who made them or if there were any other ones. The bottoms of the feet say "Zoo Borns". The each have battery compartments, but no longer work so I don't know what they did. They have soft plush bodies and harder plastic heads that are covered in flocking. They have rubbery plastic feet. The tags read Ed Kaplan Associates.  The back of the Hippo's head says 1994."

(http://www.ghostofthedoll.co.uk/ID/2009_Aug_Jen1a.jpg)

UPDATES!!!

Thanks to Tiffany who added:

"I had the giraffe like the one in the picture, and my sister had a baby monkey. I think it might have been a chimpanzee. I'm not completely sure what the batteries did, but I'm pretty sure I remember them making animal noises. I may be wrong but that's what's coming to mind. Also, I believe they came with baby bottles. Their mouths are opened a little and I remember always pretending to feed mine."

Thanks to Abby who added:

"I had to do some googling on these zoo borns. That giraffe was just too cute. They were made by Ed Kaplan and Associates in 1994 and they giggled."

See on YouTube here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=On-9WvKEZPU

Title: Re: Zoo Borns by Ed Kaplan Associates, 1994
Post by: jenniferf82 on Wednesday 17 March 2010, 08:13 am

Hehe, that's my Youtube video! cool!

Anyhow, there were some listed on Ebay lately that I missed.. GRrrr.. But, here are a couple photos from those listings.. Definitely was a Zebra and a Monkey..
(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/i_shop_here82/ZoobornsMonkey.jpg)
(http://imgs.inkfrog.com/pix/i_shop_here82/ZoobornsZebraphoto_copy.jpg)

Title: Re: Zoo Borns by Ed Kaplan Associates, 1994
Post by: zap18 on Tuesday 23 March 2010, 05:45 pm

Here's a pic of the Panda, as promised.  Cute, isn't he?

(http://i715.photobucket.com/albums/ww156/zap18/Myphotos/Ghost%20of%20the%20Doll/DSC07542.jpg)

Title: Re: Zoo Borns by Ed Kaplan Associates, 1994
Post by: jenniferf82 on Thursday 25 March 2010, 03:23 am

Eek, he's adorable! Thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Zoo Borns by Ed Kaplan Associates, 1994
Post by: zuse on Thursday 25 March 2010, 12:14 pm

Give. Panda. Now.

Title: Re: Zoo Borns by Ed Kaplan Associates, 1994
Post by: Tribble79 on Friday 26 March 2010, 11:28 pm

oooh, I adore the Panda's feet, but I absolutley LOVE the Hippo

Title: Re: Zoo Borns by Ed Kaplan Associates, 1994
Post by: zuse on Saturday 08 May 2010, 05:41 pm

Ooo! Here's a picture of the elephant one. :)

http://plushmemories.com/blog/searching-90s-elephant-tiger-panda-giraffe-with-flocked-velvet-heads-plastic-paws/
(http://plush.dirtybutter.com/blog/images/flockedheadblueelephant.jpg)

Title: Re: Zoo Borns by Ed Kaplan Associates, 1994
Post by: EmBee on Sunday 09 May 2010, 08:31 pm

I want the Zebra!!   :'(

-Em

Title: Re: Zoo Borns by Ed Kaplan Associates, 1994
Post by: Ianua on Friday 14 May 2010, 05:51 pm

Love the Giraffe

Title: Re: Zoo Borns by Ed Kaplan Associates, 1994 HIPPO
Post by: Dirty Butter on Thursday 09 September 2010, 11:48 pm

We have just put the Zoo Borns HIPPO on sale in our catalog http://dirtybutter.com/plushcatalog/shop.php//animals/1994-ed-kaplan-no-50129-zoo-borns-purple-hippo-giggles/p_2587.html (http://dirtybutter.com/plushcatalog/shop.php//animals/1994-ed-kaplan-no-50129-zoo-borns-purple-hippo-giggles/p_2587.html). He has the cutest deep voiced giggle that is so appropriate for a hippopotamus. This one is in MINT condition and will be packed carefully.

(http://dirtybutter.com/plushcatalog/images/uploads/1994edkaplanzoobornspurplegrayhippo.JPG)

Title: Re: Zoo Borns by Ed Kaplan Associates, 1994
Post by: heather.crowley on Wednesday 27 October 2010, 08:08 pm

Hi,

I have a couple of old zoo borns that I have had forever and was wondering if anyone would be interested in them? I just have too much stuff in my house these days. I got them at Toys R Us when I was a kid.  I am not overly familiar with the site (just signed up!) but it was one of the only ones I could find with people talking about these things! I can post pictures of the ones I have. Thanks.

-Heather

Title: Re: Zoo Borns by Ed Kaplan Associates, 1994
Post by: zuse on Wednesday 27 October 2010, 10:59 pm

If you have a Panda, I know someone that is desperately looking for one! ;) Check around on the Wanted Board.

Title: Re: Zoo Borns by Ed Kaplan Associates, 1994
Post by: heather.crowley on Friday 29 October 2010, 09:56 pm

Thanks very much. I wrote on the wanted board. I am trying to contact her but her email is hidden :(