Winter is a Siberian Husky puppy plush from the Yomiko Classics™ line by Russ Berrie and Company, made in China around 2005–2008 and distributed in Canada by Amram's. He came from the keeper's grandfather's husky collection and is catalogued as LX 0003. He is the little one of Glisten, the same design in a larger size.
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Maker & product
- Maker
- Russ Berrie and CompanyRuss Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc., Oakland NJ; distributed in Canada by Amram's, Brampton ON
- Product name
- Husky, lying (small/medium size)Yomiko Classics™
- Product code
- Item No. 34377 · Batch EJJ0036Reg. No. PA 253 · Reg. No. 11T-1307707 · Barcode unknown (no hang tag)
- Year of release
- c. 2005–2008Yomiko launched Oct 2005; Oakland address used until late 2008
- Country of origin
- China
Description
- Colours
- Grey and white, airbrushed brown shading on nose, mouth and paws, blue eyes, black nose
- Size
- Approx. 30 cm (12 in) nose to tail
- Weight
- 115 g
- Materials & filling
- Long-pile faux furPolyester fibre + inner-bagged PE plastic pellets
- Eyes / nose
- Safety: Blue glass-look eyes with no eyelids · Plastic: Moulded black plastic nose
Tags & markings
Tags: Sewn tag · Faux-suede “Yomiko Classics” neck medallion
Front“Yomiko Classics™ © Russ Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc. Oakland NJ / Russ Berrie UK Ltd. Southampton SO50 5NZ / Amram's Brampton, Canada L6T 5M1 / Russ Australia Pty Ltd., Banksmeadow NSW 2013 / Made in China”
Back“All new material, conforms to toy safety regulations, contains inner bagged PE plastic pellets & polyester fiber, surface washable, Reg. No. PA 253, KJJ0086 Item No. 34377”
Second label“New material only, Reg. No. 11T-1307707, polyester fibers, inner bagged polyethylene pellets”
Status & value
- Production
- Discontinued
- Rarity & edition
- Uncommon nowMass-produced, not limited, uncommon now because the original Russ Berrie gift business closed in 2011. Easy enough to find on reselling platforms.
- Authenticity checked
- YesHow: Sewn tag, item number and Yomiko Classics medallion match Russ Berrie Yomiko Classics
- Estimated value
- Approx. CAD $15–$30 / €10–€20Based on asking prices (26/10/2026)
Condition & care
- On arrival
- Like New
- Current condition
- GoodClean fur, both sewn tags legible, medallion intact
- Wear & damage
- Hang tag missingLight edge wear on medallion, very mild flattening on fur
- Repairs
- None known
- Display
- Displayed on my blanket box with the other huskies
Care
Care label: Surface clean only
Who he is
- Personality
- Loves the outdoors, homemade food, sits by the fire
- Official lore
- None. Yomiko Classics were realistic animals with no official character story
- Headcanons & backstory
- Retired sled dog
- Favourite activities
- Camping
His little world
- Usual spot
- Next to or on top of Glisten
- Role in the collection
- Display
- Travel buddy
- No
- Best friends
- Family
- Places visited
- China
- Canada
- grandparents (Canada)
- home (Canada)
- home (Ireland)
How we met
- Previous name & life
- Part of my grandfather's husky collection, displayed lined up along the back of his chesterfield
- Why I chose him
- My grandfather told me to ask for something before he passed and I had always loved this particular husky.
- First impressions
- I thought that Winter was very pretty. Every time I would visit my grandparents I would hold this plush husky every chance I'd get while eating dinner or watching TV.
- Our first day
- Bringing them home was bittersweet. My grandfather had cancer, and we had not long before lost my grandmother. I knew right away that I would take the best care of them I possibly could. They sat on my desk until I moved out of the country.
- The deal
- Est. original retail CAD $15–$25
Memories
- Most precious memory
- Having a meal with them in my grandparents' company
- Special occasions
- Christmas sitting with them at my grandparents'
- Favourite feature
- Blue eyes, airbrushing
- Anything else
- Extremely sentimental to me
Why I love you, Winter
You remind me of the times my grandfather would take me camping, to the winter festivals, or to the dog sled races
♡ the keeper
Gallery
photo coming soonSources
- Sewn tags, item number and Yomiko Classics medallion, examined in hand
- Yomiko Classics launch date (Oct 2005) and Russ Berrie address history
- Asking prices on resale platforms, 26 Oct 2026