Plush teddy bear titled 'Wish Bear 100th Anniversary' by Gund

The Gund Wish Bear was released in 2002 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Gund Manufacturing Company, which was founded in 1898 but celebrated its centennial milestone in 2002. This special edition bear was produced in collaboration with May Department Stores and features patriotic American flag ribbon detailing, symbolizing both celebration and national pride. The bear was part of a limited commemorative series that marked Gund's century-long legacy of creating quality plush toys. This anniversary bear appeals to teddy bear collectors, Gund enthusiasts, and Americana memorabilia collectors who value limited edition commemorative pieces. The presence of original tags significantly increases its value and desirability among collectors. The combination of the established Gund brand reputation, the patriotic theme, the 100th anniversary significance, and the mint condition with tags makes this bear particularly valuable to collectors of vintage plush toys and those who appreciate nostalgic childhood items from the early 2000s.