RARE House of Hatten Warner Bros Studio Santa Scooby Doo Signed AP Iwao Takamoto

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RARE House of Hatten Warner Bros Studio Santa Scooby Doo Signed AP Iwao Takamoto:
$599.99

This is an extremely rare Scooby Doo plush doll, perfect for the serious collector. This is a House of Hatten, exclusively for the Warner Brothers Studio Stores doll, made in 1998. It was part of a limited edition of only 250, but this is an artist proof, 1 of only 25. To make it even better, it is signed by one of the creators of Scooby Doo, the late Iwao Takamoto. This is approx. 22\" H x 10\" W x 15\". Scooby Doo is dressed in his Santa costume, complete with a hat with a dangling bell, holding his sack of overflowing presents (mostly dog treats, cookies, and adoughnut).
The original tag is still attached, and reads:
House of HattenExclusively for Warner Bros. Studio Stores.\"Merry Christmas Mystery Lovers!\" Santa Scooby is bound and determined to deliver his sack of Scooby Snack sweets to the World this Christmas! This beautiful Santa was created at the famed Warner Bros. Gallery Studio and was hand-crafted with the finest crimson velvet and plush fur trim. Scooby, The Mystery Solvin\' Santa is sure to become a treasured family Heirloom, adding a whimsical cartoon touch to your Holiday setting for years to come.This certificate accompanies piece number AP12 in an edition of 250.25 artist proofs were also produced numbered AP1 through AP25.
The bottom of one foot is signed \"AP 12/25\" and the other has a sticker saying \"House of Hatten Made in thePhilippines\". Takamoto\'s signature is on the front, on one of the Scooby Snacks. Unfortunately, this Scooby has suffered some minor damage. The tips of his ears; some of the Scooby Snacks, and his feet (especially along the bottom edges), have some scratches in the paint. Included with the purchase price is free shipping to the continental US only. This piece is rare for so many reasons, that if you are truly interested this may be your only chance to own this wonderful collectible!