Introduced in 1981 | Estimated Fewer Than 3,500 Produced | A Foundational Simpich Santa
The Santa with Toy Bag holds a special place in Simpich history. While a handful of Santas were created before him—often in extremely limited runs or as early prototypes—this joyful figure is the first Simpich Santa ever produced in notable numbers, marking the true beginning of the Simpich Santa tradition.
Standing proudly with his toy-filled bag and winding scroll, this Santa embodies everything collectors love about the early Simpich era: a warm, hand-sculpted expression, rich red costuming, and Jan and Bob’s unmistakable storytelling touch. Though production numbers were never formally recorded, the short manufacturing window places the total for this design at well under 3,500 pieces.
What makes this even more remarkable is that—decades after production ended—its availability today is often no better than the numbered Limited Editions that followed. Many of these early Santas have long since found permanent homes in family collections, making high-quality examples like this one increasingly difficult to find.
This Santa with Toy Bag stands as a foundational piece in the Simpich Santa lineage: the design that bridged the early, experimental years with the celebrated Limited Edition Santas that came in the 1990s and 2000s. With his cheerful stance and overflowing bag of toys, he remains one of the most iconic and beloved Simpich creations.
Introduced in 1981 | Estimated Fewer Than 3,500 Produced | A Foundational Simpich Santa
The Santa with Toy Bag holds a special place in Simpich history. While a handful of Santas were created before him—often in extremely limited runs or as early prototypes—this joyful figure is the first Simpich Santa ever produced in notable numbers, marking the true beginning of the Simpich Santa tradition.
Standing proudly with his toy-filled bag and winding scroll, this Santa embodies everything collectors love about the early Simpich era: a warm, hand-sculpted expression, rich red costuming, and Jan and Bob’s unmistakable storytelling touch. Though production numbers were never formally recorded, the short manufacturing window places the total for this design at well under 3,500 pieces.
What makes this even more remarkable is that—decades after production ended—its availability today is often no better than the numbered Limited Editions that followed. Many of these early Santas have long since found permanent homes in family collections, making high-quality examples like this one increasingly difficult to find.
This Santa with Toy Bag stands as a foundational piece in the Simpich Santa lineage: the design that bridged the early, experimental years with the celebrated Limited Edition Santas that came in the 1990s and 2000s. With his cheerful stance and overflowing bag of toys, he remains one of the most iconic and beloved Simpich creations.
