Glisten is a large Siberian Husky plush from Russ Berrie's Yomiko Classics™ line, likely sold as the 16-inch lying husky. Her Wayne, NJ tags date her to about 2009–2010. She is catalogued as LX 0004, and is the mother of Winter in the husky family.
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Maker & product
- Maker
- Russ BerrieRuss Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc., Wayne NJ; distributed in the UK/Europe by Russ Berrie UK Ltd, Southampton
- Product name
- Husky, lying (large, likely sold as “16 inch”)Yomiko Classics™
- Product code
- Item No. 35973 · Batch KJJ0110 · Reg. No. PA 259Barcode unknown (no hang tag); likely 0 39915 35973 6, worked out from the 12" husky's barcode
- Year of release
- c. 2009–2010U.S. Gift, Inc. name + Wayne NJ address = late 2008 to April 2011; batch KJJ0110 possibly January 2010
- Country of origin
- China
Description
- Colours
- Grey and white, airbrushed brown shading on nose, mouth and paws, blue eyes, black nose
- Size
- Approx. 50 cm nose to tail
- Weight
- 325 g
- Materials & filling
- Soft short-pile faux furPolyester fibre + inner-bagged PE plastic pellets
- Eyes / nose
- Safety: Blue plastic safety eyes with no eyelids · Plastic: Moulded black plastic nose
- Safety marks
- CE
Tags & markings
Tags: Sewn tag · Faux-suede “Yomiko Classics” oval neck medallion
Front“Yomiko Classics™ Husky / Russ Berrie U.S. Gift, Inc. Wayne, NJ 07470 / Russ Berrie UK Ltd. Southampton SO50 5NZ / Amram's Brampton, Canada L6T 5M1 / Russ Australia Pty Ltd., Banksmeadow, NSW 2019 Australia / Made in China / Fabriqué en Chine”
Back“All new material, conforms to toy safety regulations, contains inner bagged PE plastic pellets & polyester fiber, surface washable, Reg. No. PA 259, Batch: KJJ0110 Item No. 35973”, Russ flower logo, CE mark; French-language panel alongside
Status & value
- Production
- Discontinued
- Rarity & edition
- Mass-produced, not limitedThis Wayne NJ tag version was only made c. 2008–2011, before the original Russ Berrie gift business was liquidated. Easy enough to find on reselling platforms.
- Authenticity checked
- YesHow: Sewn tags, item number and Yomiko Classics medallion match Russ Berrie Yomiko Classics
- Estimated value
- Approx. €15–€30Based on asking prices (26/10/2026). Est. original retail approx. €22–€30 (no documented price)
Condition & care
- On arrival
- Like New
- Current condition
- Like NewClean soft fur, one sewn tag legible, the other faded, medallion intact
- Wear & damage
- Hang tag missing
- Repairs
- None known
- Display
- Displayed on my blanket box with the other huskies
Care
Care label: Surface clean only
Who she is
- Personality
- Soft, kind, and caring
- Official lore
- None. Yomiko Classics were realistic animals with no official character story
- Headcanons & backstory
- Retired sled dog
- Favourite activities
- Laying by the fire, camping, baked goods
Her little world
- Usual spot
- Next to or under Winter
- Role in the collection
- Display and Travel (only in winter)
- Travel buddy
- Yes
- Best friends
- Family
- Places visited
- China
- France
- home (Ireland)
How we met
- Previous name & life
- Unknown
- Why I chose her
- I have another husky (Winter) of the same brand and wanted a larger one since I love the small one so much
- First impressions
- Extremely soft, very well taken care of, feels brand new despite the worn tag
- Our first day
- Eat breakfast and have tea together with Winter (husky), introduced them to the husky family
Memories
- Favourite feature
- Very soft fur
- Anything else
- So soft
Why I love you, Glisten
You are a great travel companion in winter, you keep me warm and help ease the anxiety of winter storms
♡ the keeper
Gallery
photo coming soonSources
- Sewn tags, item number and Yomiko Classics medallion, examined in hand
- Russ Berrie company name and address history (Wayne NJ, late 2008 – April 2011)
- Asking prices on resale platforms, 26 Oct 2026