Hello plush Reddit! I have a plush who has been my best buddy since I was very very small (a year old). She has seen me through everything. Her name is Rosebud.
For some extra context, I am autistic and I have OCD. Plushies are my main source of comfort/coping. Recently as I’ve become more independent, I have realized how hard it is to find replicas/identical matches of older toys and collectibles (especially ones as old as Rosebud), and I am terrified/keep having thoughts that something may happen to Rosebud one day, and I won’t be able to find a match if she gets lost/destroyed (such as in the event of natural disasters, a break-in etc).
I have been so scared of the possibility of damaging her now that she’s older from handling her that I have kept her put away in a box so she stays safe (I do not care so much about potentially getting her dirty, as I expect her to get dirty when I cuddle her, I do however fear the idea of her ripping or tearing for whatever reason). It saddens me to know it holds me back, as I want to keep cuddling and adventuring with her until I grow old. She is extremely soft and has never had a single rip or tear or major spot of dirt/stain beyond, well, the usual grime from being played with and cuddled when I was younger/as I’ve grown.
I was hoping someone can help me identify what plush brand and/or which plush she is, so if something happens one day I can look for a clone. Of course I never want to replace her, I just want peace of mind that she is not impossible to find. I would be devastated if I were to ever lose her, and would probably be inconsolable as she is my primary comfort plush. If I could find a match for her online, or at least if anyone can identify her brand, I wouldn’t feel so afraid of the risks of handling her anymore. Sorry if this doesn’t belong here. I thought this would be the best place to ask. Her tush tag is too faded for me to make out any brands she may be made by (to be loved it to be changed 🤣).
I received her in 2005, she is 21 years old and I am 22 (this is to reference a potential pinpointed production year). I would appreciate any help, as the only result when I reverse search her image is the Warmies golden retriever, I know that is not her. Thank you in advance! I have included plush tax in the post 🐾