Teletubbies "Laa-Laa" Figure, 1998

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Artifact Overview

Teletubbies -- Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po -- first said "Eh-oh!" in 1997. The show about the colorful, television-in-their-tummies foursome encouraged preschoolers to be active, creative explorers -- and have fun! The award-winning BBC show captivated one to four year olds -- the intended audience -- and created an adult following as well. Again! Again!

Artifact Details

Artifact

Character doll

Date Made

1998

Creator Notes

Made in China for Playskool, a division of Hasbro, Inc. (Pawtucket, Rhode Island). Licensed to the Itsy Bitsy Entertainment Company (US) by Ragdoll Productions (UK).

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

98.58.4.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 9.25 in (product package)
Width: 4.625 in (product package)
Length: 2.625 in (product package)

Inscriptions

Front of box: "Over the hills and far away, | Teletubbies come to play!" Teletubbies | Laa-Laa PLAYSKOOL | 57208/57205 Asst. | AGES 1 1/2 & UP Side of box: Laa-Laa is the second smallest Teletubby. She loves to laugh and sing. Laa Laa loves "big hugs" best of all.