About this piece
Vintage Soviet rubber squeaky toy of a fairy tale girl with a basket. Retro USSR bath toy.
Condition
Used, vintage condition. Made of molded rubber/soft plastic. Shows significant age-related wear, specifically heavy paint loss and flaking on the blue eyes, which is typical for vintage bath toys. Please carefully examine all attached images and the video for exact visual details and overall condition.
From the seller's notes
This is a charming and nostalgic vintage Soviet-era rubber toy, originally designed as a bath toy or squeaker for children. The figure depicts a classic fairytale character, Little Red Riding Hood, wearing her signature hood tied under her chin and carrying a small woven basket. These types of soft molded toys were an absolute staple of childhood in the USSR and evoke a strong sense of mid-century Eastern European nostalgia.
Key Features:
- Authenticity: 100% genuine vintage childhood toy manufactured in the USSR.
- Classic Design: Features the recognizable, durable molding characteristic of Soviet preschool toys, capturing a beloved fairytale character.
- Nostalgic Collectible: Perfect for collectors of vintage rubber toys, Soviet memorabilia, or retro nursery decor.
Technical Specifications:
- Item: Bath Toy / Squeaky Figure
- Subject: Little Red Riding Hood
- Material: Molded Rubber / Soft Plastic
- Era: Soviet Period (USSR)
Condition Note:
This is an authentic vintage toy from the USSR that has been heavily played with. It displays significant, expected signs of age and use. Notably, there is substantial paint loss and flaking, particularly the blue paint on the character's eyes, which is very common for these water-friendly rubber toys. It is being sold "as is" as a nostalgic collectible. Please carefully examine all attached images and the video for exact visual details and overall condition before purchasing. Ships directly from Ukraine.
Specifications
- Condition
- Used vintage
- Quantity
- One of a kind
- Ships from
- Pavlograd, Ukraine
- US shipping
- Included in price
Shipping to the United States is included in the price.
- Orders are packed and shipped from Pavlograd, Ukraine, within 1–3 business days.
- Shipping to the United States is included in the price of every item. There is no extra charge at checkout.
- We ship with Ukrposhta. Delivery usually takes 3–6 weeks.
- Import duties and taxes: the buyer pays any customs duties and fees charged by US customs. We cannot predict them in advance.
- Packaging: items are wrapped to protect them in transit. Fragile items (glass, porcelain, ceramics) are packed separately.
- Tracking: registered parcels get a tracking number. Tracking updates may be limited once the parcel leaves Ukraine.
- Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for items that match their listing description.
- Items must be returned in the condition received, in their original packaging where applicable.
- Vintage items sold as "as-is," "untested" or "for parts" are final sale.
- To start a return, contact us at epochsoviet@gmail.com with your order number and a short description of the issue.
- Refunds are issued to the original payment method within 5–10 business days of receiving the return. Return shipping is paid by the buyer, unless the item is wrong or not as described.
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Original Soviet object
Authentic item from the USSR period, not a reproduction.
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Honest condition
Wear, marks and working status are described, not hidden.
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Photographed as is
What you see in the photos is exactly what you receive.
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Packed with care
Fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed separately.
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Tracked shipping
Sent from Ukraine with a tracking number, US shipping included.
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14-day returns
Return any item that does not match its description.
Original Soviet objects · Described honestly
Condition guide
- New old stockUnused, from old warehouse stock
- ✓ Used vintageThis item
- As-is / for partsSold untested or not working
Used, vintage condition. Made of molded rubber/soft plastic. Shows significant age-related wear, specifically heavy paint loss and flaking on the blue eyes, which is typical for vintage bath toys. Please carefully examine all attached images and the video for exact visual details and overall condition.
Care & handling
- 1Display, not play: vintage plastics and rubber can be fragile.
- 2Clean gently with a damp cloth.
- 3Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.
- 4Store in a dry place.
Frequently asked questions
Is this item authentic?+
Yes. It is an original object from the Soviet period. Where the age or origin is uncertain, the listing says so.
Does the price include shipping?+
Yes. Shipping to the United States is already included. Import duties, if any, are paid by the buyer.
How long does delivery take?+
Orders ship from Ukraine within 1–3 business days. Delivery to the US usually takes 3–6 weeks.
Can I get more photos?+
Yes. Write to us before ordering and we will send extra photos or details.