This is the authentic, original version with the deep royal blue fabric, produced for only a few months in 1995 before being switched to light blue. Authentication Details (For the Serious Collector). Hang Tag: 3rd Generation (No star, no poem). Tush Tag: 1st Generation (Black and White text). Pellets: PVC Pellets (Standard for this era). Color: Deep Royal Blue (Not the common light blue or the larger Buddy version). Addressing Common Myths & Pricing Errors. This listing is priced based on the verified 1995 production run. The “Gosport” Typo: This item does NOT have the common “Gasport” typo-this is the earlier, rarer 3rd Gen tag that predates the typo era, making it more desirable. No Star: The absence of the yellow star on the hang tag confirms its status as an early, rare release. Plush is clean with no “matting” or odors. Hang tag is attached and has been kept in a plastic protector (included). Stored in a climate-controlled, smoke-free environment.