49ERS - Team NFL (Russ Berrie 1980s)

The Go 49ers Team NFL plush by Russ Berrie is one of the company’s licensed sports-themed novelty items, created to celebrate the San Francisco 49ers with a cute, collectible design typical of Russ Berrie’s character plush line. Featuring team colors and a spirited “Go 49ers” theme, it was produced during the late 1980s to early 1990s, a period when Russ Berrie held licenses for various NFL team merchandise and released numerous small mascots, cheer-themed plush toys, and gift items for fans. These pieces are now sought after by collectors of vintage NFL memorabilia and classic Russ Berrie products.

Li’l Luvables Cat 14214 - Russ Berrie (1990s)

There’s very little public information about a Li’l Luvables Gray Cat resin figurine by Russ Berrie. The piece belongs to the “Li’l Luvables” (sometimes styled Li’l Luvables) line, which was designed by Kathleen Kelly under Russ Berrie’s Critter Factory brand. The figurine is made of painted resin, and its catalog number 14214 is sometimes listed alongside other small critters in the mid-1990s. According to listings, the Gray Tabby Cat version appears to have been produced around 1994, although exact production records are scarce.

Marissa Bear (Russ Berrie)

 

Marissa Bear from Russ Berrie is a charming collectible plush known for the brand’s signature soft fabrics and sweet, gift-ready designs, typically released in the late 1990s to early 2000s when Russ Berrie’s themed bears were especially popular. Often dressed in delicate, pastel-colored outfits and sometimes paired with inspirational messages or keepsake tags, Marissa Bear reflects the company’s dedication to creating sentimental plush companions meant for gifting on special occasions. While exact release years can vary depending on the specific edition, most Marissa Bear variants trace back to this period, aligning with Russ Berrie’s peak era of character-driven plush toys.