Muffy VanderBear and Hoppy VanderHare play a game of chess using a whimsical set, which features anthropomorphic animals. On Muffy’s side, the characters hold acorns, listed as signs of strength on the packaging, while Hoppy’s have carrots representing fortune. The North American Bear Co., Inc., a producer of collectible teddy bears and dolls founded in 1978, created the set as well as the charming players.
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