Thank you for looking at my listing among so many others. I will do my best to provide a pleasant transaction, so please consider it. ☺️ This is a soft vinyl mascot of the antique Misha the bear, purchased at a pop-up antique exhibition at Shinjuku Takashimaya last year. There are various Misha figures, but this one has a uniquely endearing and irresistible expression that I found very cute. I purchased it for just under 9,000 yen. This is a soft Misha made of elastic soft vinyl material, with a yellow-brown color that looks like a delicious baked bread. (Soft vinyl material... soft vinyl. This refers to hollow molded products obtained by pouring vinyl chloride monomer into a mold and heating it to polymerize.) Misha has collectors all over the world and is one of those figures that is known to those in the know in Japan. Because it is made of soft vinyl, there is no worry of breakage, and it is attractive because it can be displayed casually even in homes with small children or pets. Misha's plump line from its round head to its bottom is irresistibly cute. Its arms and legs are chubby like a baby's, and while it doesn't quite look like a mascot for a sports festival, that's precisely its charm. This soft vinyl Misha is cute in both appearance and touch, with a bouncy feel. It is even chubbier and cuter than other Misha dolls (perhaps because its head is large, its proportions are even more childlike...◎), giving it a charming impression. This is also a rare item, so it's a must-see for collectors! (When squeezed, it makes a slight "pssh" sound as air escapes, but it does not make a sound like a typical children's toy.) ⚫︎ Era: Moscow Olympics Character Misha, 1980s Object ⚫︎ Condition: There are some signs of age-related dirt overall. Thank you for your understanding as a vintage item. ⚫︎ Size: H180 × W100mm *Items other than the bag shown in the image are not included. No pets, non-smoking environment. It will be shipped compactly. Returns cannot be accepted after purchase, so please feel free to contact me in advance if you have any questions. ☺️ #vintage #Mishathebear #mascot #RussianOlympics #antique