TM SeaWorld Dolphin

Earlier my Mum discovered all my old dinos and a few extras in our loft that I thought were long gone :) . This is one, any info on it?

The bottom reads...

TM & (C) 1994 SEA WORLD
PROPERTY TRUST
MADE IN CHINA

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Steve, I don't know Toy Major range or style but usually they are marked TM. Maybe someone can help you better here. Anyway congratulations for finding back your toys with the help of your Mother! :)

That is a beautyful and interesting find
So much the better as it was in your own loft

It looks like Toy Major made it as an advertising object for some Sea World in Australia.
That little delphin must have traveled very far
Does you or your Mom know anybody who could have been there some years ago ?

Here is what I can find on Australian Ebay right now : [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

It looks like that Sea World is a HUGE affair * look here *

I think the TM stands for trademark (on the Sea World name) rather than Toy Major. I could be wrong though. I usually am.

-Kristie

K´m on, Kristie ! You are such a smart young lady

And you may well be right !
Here is the Toy Major-logo. The Trade Mark logo does not at all look like that
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Thanks for the info. Yes it was our family who was there It was when I was 8, The TM on the bottom doesn't have this oval surround.

Steve170 wrote:

Thanks for the info. Yes it was our family who was there It was when I was 8, The TM on the bottom doesn't have this oval surround.

Its correct that TM is Trade Mark and (C) is copyright, given that they have also dated the figure (in terms of year). This would usually signify an OEM (trade term) or product made directly for a customer under their own design which is protected under copyright law from any direct duplication. However the bigger companies can (dependant upon quantity ordered) also request a manufacturer to re-brand their own product under certain circumstances. So Manufacturer is uncertain, it could be any HK/China factory of that time, not necessarily a famous animal manufacturer. However he has a certain magnetism all of his own and is sure to be one of a limited edition. So, wonderful Dolphin and be happy.............................................I like him!

Thanks Egbert! You are an expert!