Condition: Used
Condition Notes: This figurine is in Good Condition.Figurine: The bear and armchair are free from chips, cracks, or significant scuffs. The paintwork is clean, highlighting the textures of the leather chair, the beer can, and the snacks. All small details, like the remote controls and the bear's expression, are perfectly intact.Box: Comes with its original brown cardboard box, complete with the "JOHN SMITH" label and inner protective foam inserts. The box shows minor shelf wear but is in great shape for its age.
Theme: Novelty
Brand: Bad Taste Bears
Artist: Peter Underhill
Vintage: Yes
Type: Figurine
Country of Origin: China
Historical Background: Created by artist Peter Underhill and produced by Piranha Studios, the 'John Smith' piece is a classic example of the Bad Taste Bears' subversive, adult-themed humor. Released as a famously cheeky novelty 'flasher' bear, it remains a highly collectible and instantly recognizable figure for dedicated Bad Taste Bears collectors.
Looking for the perfect, tongue-in-cheek gift for a dad, husband, or couch potato in your life? This highly collectible and hilariously relatable "John Smith" figurine from the Bad Taste Bears collection is it!
This fantastic resin piece perfectly captures the classic image of pure sloth: a bear sprawled out on a comfy, deep-red leather armchair, surrounded by the essentials—a can of "Beer," a box of snacks, and multiple TV remote controls scattered across his body. The bear's expression of tired contentment makes this piece an instant winner for its humorous and accurate portrayal of a lazy day.
This figurine makes a brilliant, unique, and slightly naughty present for Father's Day, a birthday, or just a funny addition to an office desk or man cave.
Item Details
Title: Funny Daddy Gift! Rare Bad Taste Bears "John Smith" Couch Potato Figurine - 2004
Manufacturer: Piranha Studios / Bad Taste Bears
Designer/Creator: Peter Underhill
Year: 2004 (as per box label)
Character: "John Smith" (A satirical name for the "everyman" or couch potato)
Material: Hand-painted Resin Figurine
Approximate Dimensions: Approx. 3.5 inches tall and 3.25 inches wide (Measurements from image and typical size for the series).
Detailed Condition
This figurine is in Good Condition.
Figurine: The bear and armchair are free from chips, cracks, or significant scuffs. The paintwork is clean, highlighting the textures of the leather chair, the beer can, and the snacks. All small details, like the remote controls and the bear's expression, are perfectly intact.
Box: Comes with its original brown cardboard box, complete with the "JOHN SMITH" label and inner protective foam inserts. The box shows minor shelf wear but is in great shape for its age.
Warning: The box proudly displays the "WARNING CONTENTS MAY OFFEND" label, as is customary for this subversive collectible series.
Inclusions: Includes the original box, inner foam packaging, the figurine, and the accompanying leaflet showcasing other bears in the series.
Note: As labeled on the box, this is NOT A TOY; it is a collectable item.
Historical Background
The Bad Taste Bears collection, launched by Peter Underhill and produced by Piranha Studios in the early 2000s, specialized in creating witty, irreverent, and often controversial figurines. The humor is derived from taking the innocent teddy bear and placing it in scenarios that reflect human vices, bad habits, or cultural parodies.
The "John Smith" bear, released in 2004, is one of the most popular and commercially successful bears because of its universal appeal as a satirical representation of modern sloth and domestic life. It pokes fun at the ultimate state of relaxation—or perhaps, sheer laziness—making it a beloved and highly sought-after collectible.
Give a gift that's sure to get a laugh! Add this iconic "John Smith" Bad Taste Bear to your cart today!
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