Plush toy 'Pound Puppies Rumple Skins' by Tonka

Pound Puppies were a popular line of stuffed toy dogs created by Mike Bowling and manufactured by Tonka in the mid-1980s. The original concept featured adoptable plush puppies that came in cardboard carriers resembling dog kennels, with the Rumple Skins variant being introduced as a spin-off line around 1986-1987. These toys gained significant popularity following an animated TV special in 1985 and a subsequent animated series. Pound Puppies became one of the most successful toy franchises of the 1980s, appealing to children who enjoyed the concept of 'adopting' and caring for their own stuffed pet. The Rumple Skins variant, with its distinctive red collar and embroidered 'PP' logo, is particularly sought after by vintage toy collectors and nostalgic adults who grew up during the 1980s. These plush toys represent a significant piece of 1980s pop culture and childhood memorabilia.