Are Jellycat toys collectable?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are you will have at least heard of the London-based soft toy brand, Jellycat.

Popular with kids from 1 to 99, Jellycat plushies are now in the top 3 of stuffed animal brands, resulting in homes across the world housing growing collections of touchably soft, yet funky friends.

So, why are Jellycat toys so collectable for enthusiasts? Read on to get the latest scoop!

The invasion of Jellycat plushes

There are many reasons Jellycat soft toys have become collectable, but by far the most popular reasons include:

A mind-boggling range

From the day of its inception, Jellycat as a brand has focussed on providing soft toys to the underserviced. As a brand, they take inspiration from anything and everything, from art, books, and music to popular interests in the consciousness of society.

Gone are the days of a plain old teddy bear, now you can indulge in a staggering selection of over 200 active products, from fruit and vegetables, plants, underrated wildlife, and beautiful bunnies alike – nothing is off-limits.

This vast and varied range means that there really is something for everyone and their quality makes them excellent gifts, be that to others or yourself on payday.

So, whether you need a birthday gift for your militant vegan niece (Vivacious Aubergine, anyone?), your bird-mad grannie is celebrating her 80th (consider the gorgeous Evelyn Swan!) – you won’t struggle for personal and delightful gifting options.

Seasonal sensations

The founders of Jellycat take inspiration from art, fashion, and design, releasing new toys as part of a seasonal model. These seasonal updates coordinate with the major holidays and festivities alike, including:

• Spring
• High summer
• Autumn/winter
• Valentines Day
• Easter
• Halloween
• Christmas

This increase in Jellycat ranges means that the characters are always being updated and, sadly, retired, making collecting a natural next step for many.

A focus on quality

With retail roots in John Lewis, Selfridges, and high-end Parisian boutiques, and a focus on quality, you may be worried that Jellycat toys are an investment rather than a toy to be cherished.

Thankfully, this simply isn’t the case.

Designed to bring comfort and stability to its customer base, Jellycat focuses on giving the best possible designs, quality fabrics, and customer service – all of which have brought in fans that return time and time again, from across the world. 

Even during the Pandemic and during the current cost of living crisis when consumers are minimising non-essential spending.

Ageless appeal

The final factor that creates a collectable quality for Jellycat is their wide age suitability: most Jellycat soft toys are suitable from birth.

Unlike many of their big-name competitors, Jellycat products pass stringent UK and EU safety testing and create plushies from baby-safe materials – allowing collections to begin from birth (unless stated otherwise).

This gives families the chance to start beloved traditions upon the birth of their newest arrival or forge new friendships with older children or adults as the collections are released.

Find your joy with Jellycat

With an almost endless range and masterful designs guaranteed to make you smile, Jellycat collectors don’t look set to stop anytime soon.

And we’re sure once you have bought your very first Jellycat, you’ll be back for more.

If you need personalised recommendations for gifting or have a question about a specific plushie, why not call us on 01892 525 976 or email us at online@jeremyshomestore.co.uk? A member of our knowledgeable team will get back to you as soon as they can.