WGSSFP: Big Bird


Big Bird suffered the most in the switch from Topper to Questor/Gabriel. The loss of detail in the feathers is startling, and the shrinkage of the overall body notable. The plastic inserted eyes were retained, unlike Cookie Monster. The original sculpt is marvelous, true to the character and lovingly rendered. TOPPER The Topper Big Bird (1971-72) Slightly larger. Deep, crisp details on the feathers. Softer rubber. Plastic inserted eyes. No Hong Kong markings on base. QUESTOR/GABRIEL Questor (1973-77) Gabriel (1978-79) Slightly smaller. Harder rubber. Less detailed texture. Plastic inserted eyes. Hong Kong markings on base. GABRIEL 1980 Harder, semi-translucent plastic. Bright pink eyelids with heavy black painted eye shadow. Hong Kong markings on base. VICMA A poorly made copy of the original . LILI LEDY Pictured in catalogs.

Big Bird suffered the most in the switch from Topper to Questor/Gabriel. The loss of detail in the feathers is startling, and the shrinkage of the overall body notable. The plastic inserted eyes were retained, unlike Cookie Monster. The original sculpt is marvelous, true to the character and lovingly rendered.

TOPPER

The Topper Big Bird (1971-72) Slightly larger. Deep, crisp details on the feathers. Softer rubber. Plastic inserted eyes. No Hong Kong markings on base.