We had one for years, I MEAN "YEARS" before i knew others had them. since i was a kid. he has the hard plastic face too. I thought it was something we had, and didn't know about the story that went with it. Wow, they have books and website devoted to that little guy, and stories to go with him, even cloths! I had a pattern for an elf about 18 yrs ago, for the life of me, i can't find it. I made elves for everyone, but me, of course. anyone have a pattern for one?