Dale Earnhardt #3 Signature Bear (Black)
RCCA (Racing Collectibles Club of America) / Action Performance Companies Inc. • NASCAR Racing Collectibles - The Intimidator Series
Toy Category
Plush/Stuffed Animal
Year Released
Circa 1998-2001
Condition
Good/Fair. The plush shows significant lint accumulation and surface debris. There is visible fuzzing and pilling of the black fabric. The embroidery remains intact, but the overall presentation is dusty.
Estimated Market Value
$3.00 - $8.00 USD
Description
A black seated teddy bear featuring Dale Earnhardt's iconic number '3' and his stylized signature embroidered on the chest. The bear includes a small NASCAR logo patch on the right foot and formerly featured a hang tag with Dale Earnhardt's likeness and biography. The design reflects Earnhardt's famous 'Intimidator' persona.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$3.00 - $8.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$1.00 - $5.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
NASCAR licensed mass-market release; manufactured in China.
Model Number
SKU #100615 (standard release)
Toy Type
8.5-inch bean-bag style plush, synthetic fabric with polyester and plastic pellet fill
Toy Condition
Good/Fair. The plush shows significant lint accumulation and surface debris. There is visible fuzzing and pilling of the black fabric. The embroidery remains intact, but the overall presentation is dusty.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging/No Tags. The swing tag (ear tag) is missing, which significantly affects collector value for plush items of this era.
Rarity & Significance
Common. These were produced in massive quantities during the peak of the NASCAR merchandise boom and the Beanie Baby craze of the late 90s. While Dale Earnhardt items have high nostalgia and cultural significance, this specific plush is widely available on the secondary market.
Special Features
Embroidered signature and car number; licensed NASCAR 'Official' patch on foot.
Notable Variations
Also produced in a grey/silver 'Goodwrench' anniversary version and various sizes (including a smaller keychain version). Some versions were released with a commemorative 'The Intimidator' logo on the back or reverse side.