(Note: The subject of this article has conflicting sources to their gender. For the purposes of consistency and readability, gender-neutral pronouns will be used to address this character throughout this article due to their neutrality.)
Play-a-Lot Bear is a Care Bear who was first introduced as a plush toy during the the 2002-2006 franchise re-launch toyline.
Profile[]
Appearance[]
They have sky blue fur and their Belly badge is a violet bouncing ball with a red heart stamp followed by a rainbow trail.
Personality[]
While most Care Bears probably wouldn't pass up the opportunity to have some fun or join in a game, Play-a-Lot takes their leisure activities to a whole other level. Though not as competitive as some of their other physically-inclined compatriots, they're more interested in just having a good time and spreading the joy of camaraderie to others. If all work and no play make someone a dull bear, this bear'll never be stuck in the doldrums.
Appearances[]
2002-2006 toyline[]
Play-a-Lot made their debut during the Care Bears franchise relaunch in the early-to-mid 2000s, and has since appeared in several different toy varieties, including a 13" cuddly plush, an 8" plush with baseball cap, and a limited edition 12" blueberry-scented plush packaged with a Care Bears Family episode DVD.
Adventures in Care-a-Lot[]
Though they did not appear in the animated series itself, Play-a-Lot did receive a redesign similar to the characters in the Adventures in Care-a-Lot cartoon. This version appears nearly identical to their original design, but with a slightly modified Belly Badge that changes the shape of the rainbow trail to a heart and makes it plain red instead of being multicolored.
The character doesn't appear in the show, although they did appear in the toyline, as an 8" beanie plush.
Unlock the Magic[]
While Play-a-Lot also doesn't appear in Unlock the Magic, a 5-pack set featuring them was released in Australia in 2023. Their belly badge design has been reverted to the 2006 version, and their color has also been made lighter in comparison to the Adventures in Care-a-lot design. Alongside this, they also have eyelashes, possibly meaning that they were turned from a male to a female.
Descriptions[]
2006: Which Care Bear is the perfect playmate? Play-a-lot Bear! He's always ready to come out and play. This energetic bundle of playfulness is all about helping us keep a little "recess" in our day. Play-a-lot makes a life a ball, that's shown on his symbol - a bouncing playground ball.
2007-2011: It's easy to figure out what Play-a-lot Bear's favorite thing is! Playing all day long is what he was born to do! Rain or shine, he always finds fun! Even his bouncing ball with a rainbow-trailed heart!
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In Other Languages[]
Japanese: プレイアロットベア ("pureiarotto bea" (Hepburn))
Spanish: Juegosito ("Game Bear")
Notes[]
- Play-a-Lot Bear has a similar naming structure to other bears such as Love-a-Lot, Laugh-a-Lot, and Thanks-a-Lot.