Rarity Value - 15 figures were released in 1934, further models were released over the next two years.  Pat Pelican was not issued until October 1936 and there will simply be less of these about than say Mr Pie Porker who was issued in October 1934.  To stimulate demand both the Jonathan's were deliberately kept in short supply and because he was only issued for a limited period the Boy Eating Chocolate is perhaps the rarest figure, he certainly commands the highest price.  A completely re-painted Boy/Chocolate sold in 2005 for £62.00 whilst a top quality original would be expected to fetch around £200.00  Another reason for models having rarity value is the fact people collect figures of say Ducks or Pigs and thus Tom Kitten would be much sought after not only because he is a Cococub or just because he is a cat but also because he has a name similar to the character by Beatrix Potter.  Willie Mouse has wide appeal as he is the character on whom Wanderlust Mouse in the American Wee Forest Folk series is based.

It is not only the different models that can have a rarity value but paint variations can also command a premium.  Both Tubby Bear and Nutty Squirrel can have scarves that are consistently one of two different colours.  There are numerous other examples.