I just saw this commercial for Lots-o’-Huggin’ BEAR. I saw it while watching Cold Case on TNT. It looked like someone put an old VHS tape in and hit ‘play.’ I didn’t recognize the toy, but it reminded me of a cross between Teddy Ruxpin and My Buddy.

It happens to be a NEW commercial promoting Toy Story 3 (source: Wikipedia and SlashFilm.com). The bear is a new character and this is Pixar’s way of creating a buzz and getting people to identify with the toy. I love it. I had no interest in seeing Toy Story 3, but now I’m intrigued. I just might have to watch it!

Oh– and by the way– there’s a Japanese version. I love how the other toys bow in respect to “Lotso.”

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