{"product_id":"retired-bad-taste-bears-norman-figurine-piranha-studios-with-box-gift-funny-be","title":"RETIRED Bad Taste Bears \"NORMAN\" Figurine Piranha Studios With Box gift funny be","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used - Excellent Condition (Boxed)The collectible is in excellent, display-ready condition with no noticeable chips, cracks, or damage to the paintwork. The original box is included and is in good used condition, showing some minor wear consistent with age and storage, but still structurally sound and features all original stickers. The figure is nestled securely in its original styrofoam packaging. Please see all photos for the exact condition of the figure and box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bad Taste Bears\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Figurine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Norman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polystone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humour\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.25 in\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retired,Boxed,Hand-Painted,Collectible,Original Packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\/Artist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peter Underhill\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piranha Studios\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17457\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsed - Excellent Condition (Boxed)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe collectible is in excellent, display-ready condition with no noticeable chips, cracks, or damage to the paintwork. The original box is included and is in good overall condition, showing some minor wear consistent with age and storage, but still structurally sound and features all original stickers. The figure is nestled securely in its original styrofoam packaging. \u003cb\u003ePlease see all photos for the exact condition of the figure and box.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Bear: \"NORMAN\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp for auction is the highly sought-after and long-\u003cb\u003eretired\u003c\/b\u003e Bad Taste Bears figurine, \u003cb\u003e\"Norman\"\u003c\/b\u003e. Created in \u003cb\u003e2004\u003c\/b\u003e by the original designer, Peter Underhill, this figure is a classic example of the line's irreverent humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorman is depicted as a slightly worse-for-wear, glazed-over bear with a noticeable potbelly, clutching a jar of what appears to be honey (or perhaps something a little stronger!). The figure stands approximately \u003cb\u003e3.25 inches (8.3 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e tall and is individually hand-painted polystone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBear Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Norman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/b\u003e 2004\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Piranha Studios\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFigurine No.:\u003c\/b\u003e 17457 (as shown on the box)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 3.25 inches \/ 8.3 cm tall\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorical Background: The Original Retired Series\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collectible belongs to the coveted original series of Bad Taste Bears, produced by \u003cb\u003ePiranha Studios\u003c\/b\u003e before the company was acquired in 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bad Taste Bears concept was created by designer \u003cb\u003ePeter Underhill\u003c\/b\u003e in the mid-1990s. The figures gained rapid popularity by taking the innocent image of a teddy bear and injecting it with adult themes, black humor, and cheeky rebellion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFigures produced by the original Piranha Studios are now all officially \u003cb\u003eretired\u003c\/b\u003e and are highly collectable among a worldwide fanbase, making this a fantastic opportunity to own a piece of the line's history! As the box warns: \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"WARNING CONTENTS MAY OFFEND.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bad Taste Bears","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53733496029531,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_936b41dc-43a4-489f-b8a2-74a7a90d2c6b.jpg?v=1786126089","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/retired-bad-taste-bears-norman-figurine-piranha-studios-with-box-gift-funny-be","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}