I wish I could find this toy! I loved my napper. I played with him, slept with him, and took him everywhere. My sister broke him when she threw him from the top bunk.

I have a Napper the pup! I have been looking for a talking box for mine. He quick talking ages ago, I took the broken talker out, cleaned and restuffed him...he's the coolest! What a great toy that nobody's ever heard of...LOL! I'll post a picture, maybe other will remember him. I remember a few things he said "RUF RUF RUB MY TUMMY" "MY NAME IS NAPPER" Do you remember more?

I am 35 years old and I have had my Napper since I was 5 or 6. He still talks!! He says: "My name is Napper" "I get so lonely" "You're so good to me!" "Ruff...Ruff-ruff-ruff!" "Ru-ru-rub my tummy!"

I have a napper, he still lives in the bedroom with me and my wife. He mostly sits on my Laptop guarding it from the paws of our rather plump cat. I would love to here him talk again if someone with a talking napper could record him talking and email me the recordings it would make my day. You can email napper@steelbeach.net

I'm looking for a Napper dog, can't find one anywhere, if anyone has any info let me know!!!

I was just thinking of my Napper and decided to look online to see about getting his voice fixed too. He used to say "My name is Napper", "I'm sleepy", "I get so lonely", "Rub rub rub my tummy", "Ruf ruf ruf ruf" and "You're so good to me". I'm pretty sure that is all he would say. Mine stopped working about 12 years ago.

Does anyone want to sell thier napper? I had one sice I was a baby and when I was 16 my parents lost their house with everything inside (my napper too) and I would now like ot get one for my son and help me.

email is tim at motoarmy dot com

i'm looking to buy on as well... i lost mine a few years ago when my parents lost their house too...i was sad for some time and have a baby now and want her to have one...please my email is clairemonet2008 at gmail dot com

One of my earliest toys. For the longest time I thought I'd imagined him until I finally saw one on Ebay. I had totally forgotten what he said until I read these memories.

I still have my Napper Dog...and he still talks as well! He was my favorite when growing up, and I recently found him amongst other old toys. We are expecting a baby in July, so he sits perched on top of the dresser, waiting to be loved by another child. :) I wish I could post a picture of him...he's so cute and his voice is perfect!

I figured out how to upload a pic to this site! Hopefully it will be posted above soon! Enjoy!

i stil have my napper dog well my daughter as him now ..he no longer works ...she sleeps with him and takes him everywhere just like i use too..

I still have my "Snapper". I always thought that's what he said and wasn't about to change his name when my older sister made fun of me. Mine still talks, but I won't let my husband squeeze him as his voice box is slowly wearing down. I love the fact that many of you are handing yours off to your children. I'm way too protective of him to allow anyone to get near him! My cousin apparently had one when I was little and I loved it. So for Christmas when I was 3 I got my own. I slept with him every night for at least 15 years of my life and even took him to college with me!

My sister had one of these guys years ago. It stayed at my parents house up until a few years ago, and OUR kids played with it. I'm not sure if my Mom still has him or not...He was getting a little long in the tooth...He started mixing up his sentences. "My name is...so sleepy" or "Ru-Ru name is Napper" I think he was possessed!!

I would give my first-born Son if I could find a Napper in decent shape that still talks! Actually, my son had one when he was a child. When I divorced his mother, I failed to take Napper with me! What a mistake!

I wish I could find a Napper as well. Ours developed a little talking problem, he'd say stuff like... "Rub,Rub,Rub my I'm sleepy". I see others had this same issue. Still a great doll, and I specifically remember how realistic his nose was.

I'm 34 years old, sitting on my sofa, and looking at my very well loved Napper perched on the arm of the chair across the room. I got him when I was five, on Christmas of 1980. There are no words to descibe how much I loved him! When I was seven I was positively crushed when he fell out of bed once too often and his voice box broke, but mom came to the rescue, opened him up, and fixed it. He has since had several "open back surgeries" and finally we just took the box out and stuffed him. He went to college with me every year during finals week! A few years ago I got into a fierce bidding war on ebay and got a brand new one for $70, just to hear his voice again. I love my Napper. Funny- everyone I've ever come across who had one hasn't just "liked" him, but adored him!

I got Napper for my 3rd birthday in 1981! I have always kept all of my stuffed animals, but when I moved recently I decided it was time to let them go. Seemed silly to keep 3 garbage bags full of stuffed animals, most of which I had forgotton I had. But I did keep a few that were always very special to me, and Napper was one of them! His voice box only works occasionally and he sounds like a record (remember those?!) on the wrong speed, but he's in good shape otherwise. I always thought I was silly for not being able to get rid of him, but apparently he has a lot of meaning to a lot of people! Yay Napper!

i am in desperate need of a napper dog for my mother, i am adopted and my adopted mom always talks about how much she loved her napper dog until her brother destroyed it, mothers day is coming up and i really want to buy her one, i don't care the price. i am only 17 so i cant go to high in dollars. this is really important to me. if anybody knows how i can get one for my mom to show her how much i appreciate her that would be most appreciated, i have spent countless hours searching the internet but i cant find one please help me bring back my moms precious memories. thank you. if you can help email me at patrick.wright1992@gmail.com thank you so much for your help, Patrick Wright

I have a Napper the dog who still talks. I just recently found him in my father's attic in a box. He was one of my absolute favorite toys as a child as well. I can't seem to find a value on him anywhere. Does anyone have any idea if he is worth anything????

danette, please contact me if you have the napper, i have a relative who this would be the bestest present in the whole world to get this back.....rravenshart@Yahoo.com

I have a Napper if anyone is interested in him! He works perfectly and has no holes or major defects. The tag is faded a bit and a little frayed but he is ready to be loved! contact me at kelroy77@windstream.net to make an offer.

As soon as I saw the picture I thought I was going to cry with joy. I literally said out loud, "Oh my god that's him". I would love to have another one. Mine was lost in a move. Clearly this toy meant a lot to many people. We need to reach out to the company and have more made. Perhaps they have a stash of weeee little Nappers in a warehouse somewhere wanting a home!!

Looking for a pleace to buy Napper the talking dog. Please contact me at blc1112@yahoo.com Thanks.

I still have him..but he doesn't work. I used to rub his ears on my nose as I fell asleep....wow, what memories..life was so simple..lol

I just got mine out of the basement for my kids. I took the phonograph thing out and am going to wash it. I think I might put him in a pillowcase so he doesn't get ruined. I'm going to put the phonograph back in him and sew him shut and give him to my son and daughter. Sigh....I love this guy.

Oh, you guys are all making me lonesome for my Napper! He's living in my parents' portable building right now because I couldn't take all my VERY LOVED stuffed animals with me when I went to college. Now, I've graduated, but there is no way I can fit all of them in this little house with me and I don't think it would be fair to play favorites. I would feel like a rotten heel if I did that. One thing I was amazed about about my Napper is that my little sister broke him--so I thought, because his voice box started saying mixed up sentences and eventually, it wouldn't talk at all. I was like that for about 15 years. Then, one day, out of the blue, when I was straightening up my bedroom, I saw Napper on the floor and I picked him up and hugged him. And, lo and behold, he spoke to me for the first time in 15 years! I love that dog so much!

I recently found my Napper!! He was my first stuffed animal, I received him as my very first Christmas present. My sister also broke the voice box by throwing him down. My mom tried to get a replacement in back in 85, but they weren't available. I guess I shouldn't be so amazed at how many of you loved your Napper too.

Who can tell me the maker of Napper and when he was released for sale? I am trying to find a Napper to replace one that my son used to have. Please help.. blc1112@yahoo.com

I also used to have a very much loved Napper! He also broke when I threw him up too high in the playground and didn't catch him! Sob! That photo really made me smile - thanks for sharing! If anyone does know where to get another, would love to find out! divina_quin@yahoo.co.uk

I just listed a NAPPER TALKING DOG on ebay lastnight. It is in great condition and still talks!!! The listing is for 7 days. Please take a look if interested in purchasing one. Just type "NAPPER DOG" into the seach link on top of ebay page. I forwarded the link to anyone on this sight who left an email in their posting. Hope this helps :)

I have had my Napper dog since I was 2. I'm 31 now. He still talks. He says: My Name is Napper, You're So Good To Me, Ruff Ruff, Rub My Tummy, and I Get So Lonley. The talking box makes a grrring sound and I keep expecting it to die.....been waiting 15 years. LOL.

He also said "my name is Napper" & my favorite "you're so good to me"

My daughter is apparently traumatized by the fact that the ONE stuffed animal that she loved the MOST is the only one I did not seem to save for her. The beloved NAPPER!! If anyone has a working one for sale, I would love to be able to untraumatize her by finding her a new "Napper" Thank you, deejohn29@aol.com

Do they have new, unopened or remanufactured talking boxes available anywhere? Mine still talks, but sometimes he mixes up his sentences like some of you have reported. He still says all the prases though! After he speaks he the box inside makes a loud winding down noise that sounds a little like applause. I'm 32 and have had him since birth. I'm surprised he still talks. Especially since I've stepped on him by accident several times...If anyone has ever replaced or repaired the talking box, please let me know how to do it or where to find a new one! There is nothing listed on ebay. I'm thinking about writing to Mattel. cure1979@hotmail.com

Hi! I have a Napper Dog who still talk and is in great condition! If interested, please contact me at jvincescott@gmail.com

I LOVE my Napper! I'm 33 and he was the first stuffed animal I ever remember having. Mine still talks, but he gets some lines mixed up on occassion, and sometimes his voice cuts off before he finishes what he's saying. My favorite thing he says has always been "You're so good to me!" When I was a teenager, I showed him to my family pet and she did NOT like that he talked. I came home from school the next day and found him out of his cradle, with teeth marks in his nose, and torn tail, and cuts on the under side of one of his ears. Thankfully, she didn't do any more damage than that. My 18 month old son loves him now. I wish I could find one for him!

Jessica Z, I have tried to find replacement parts and have even re-manufactured some of my own parts to fix the dog. (Mine was smashed to bits) If you open the dog up and the pieces are still together a local watchmaker can fix the dog. Trust me, it will take a watch maker. Mine unforunately could not be fixed.

I used to have Napper as a child and he was my favorite toy. The voice box started going so my parents sent him back to Matel but unfortunately they couldn't fix him. I hung onto him a while after that but eventually threw him out. I wish I would have kept him. I have a daughter now and would love to have one for her. If anyone has one in good condition they are willing to sell, email me at: yams831@yahoo.com

Oh man! For the longest time I thought I just imagined this dog! I had a Napper when I was really little. He was such an awesome toy! One of the best I ever had. I also remember there being a lion and a lamb like this. I had the lion but my parents could never find the lamb. Niether lion or lamb could match the greatness that was Napper though.

My beloved Napper.....I would love to hear his voice again! I am looking for a Napper dog in working condition....not to replace mine, but as a gift for my son. If you have a Napper dog that you are interested in selling....please contact me :laceygirl9696@msn.com. He needs to be in good working condition. Thanks!

Hello. I have just added a napper in excellent condition to my toy store. Find me on eBay - user id katrinastoys

Our children had a Napper when they we very small. He made it through all their childhoods in very good condition. Unfortunately, he lost his voice. My wife removed his "talker" put in some fresh stuffing and sowed him back up. Now my grandson has him and sleeps with him in his crib. Love this dog.

does anyone know of any one willing to sell their napper dog or where i could find one?

Someone asked about who made Napper and when. Mattel - 1978 I still have mine and yes, he still talks! There was one on ebay a couple of years ago new in the box that went for @$150 if I remember correctly. Should've bought him.

I just posted a Napper for sale on Bonanza.com...He is adorable, I wish I could keep him, but I know he will find a good home.

I just found my Napper today. I got it for Christmas in 1978. It was my favorite toy ever. My brother and I both had one but he messed his up early on. I didn't realize that my mother kept them all these years. I am 42 now and am so happy to have Napper living at my house. My wife and daughter have had a blast tonight watching me carry on with this dog like I was 8 years old again.

I have another Napper that no longer talks if anyone is interested. I wont just give it away. Anyone interested in making me an offer email me at wjohnson705@cableone.net Please put Napper in the subject line so I wont delete it as spam!!

I have a official 1978 Mattel Napper Dog in mint condition and he still works.

bailey2177@yahoo.com If anyone is interested

If anyone has a Napper they want to sell please contact me at alaskaamber@yahoo.com thank you

I have a Napper dog I will sell. He still works but his nose fell off years ago. Other than that he he is great. Feel free to contact me at patrickcpatten@yahoo.com

I am looking to by a napper dog that still works... I loved this toy and would love to have another one. Sadly my napper got lost while moving around from base to base. I haven't thought of him in a long time... until looking for toys for my 8 month old daughter. Any leads would be greatly apprecated.

Oh wow! I'm home sick (snuggling my Napper I got when I was 5 - I am 40 now and still have him, although he doesn't work and is a bit worse for wear). I wanted him so bad, and my parents made me wait almost a year till my bday. I went tearing thru Toys-r-us and he was the last one left. I have never let him go. I'd love to get one for my son, but I see its not going to be so easy. I didn't realize he was so sought after!

If you have a Napper please let me know . lindab411@ comcast.net

Oh my gosh! I can't believe my pup is so popular! These stories brought tears to my eyes. And they all sound so familiar lol. I also call my doggie 'Snapper' cause i thought that was his name. I'm 35 and that's how long I've had him. I got him for my first Christmas. He hasn't talked since I was a teen. My dad operated on him when his box stopped working. His nose was chewed off by one of our real dogs growing up. I gave him to my daughter and she kept asking what he looked and sounded like. That's what made me look on the net but i didn't expect to find an anything. I thought he was just some random brown stuffed animal. I'm very pleased to see how wrong i was. Long live Napper! Lol:D

Would love to buy a Napper Dog if anyone has one for sale...

I have him, he's old and worn 😢 and his voice box is broken

Napper was such a great little toy. Wish they still made 'em like this. I still have mine, he's old and worn but mostly still talks.

cute for a small child

I have a 1978 vintage hug n talk napper dog in good condition for sale if anyone is interested. He doesn't have any tears or nothing missing . Serious inquiries only. Contact me by my email: irissmith6462@gmail.com or my cell number is 1(229)848 2274. If no answer leave a message and I'll get back in touch with u as soon as possible. Thanks

Sitting with my Napper now, he travels all over the world with me. He looks like a right mess and can't talk anymore but I will always take him with me. I will try and upload a photo of him if its possible!

I love this thread! I'm 37 and don't remember a time when I didn't have Snapper. Yes, mine is Snapper. I had no idea his name was really Snapper until reading these stories! He stopped talking about 10 years ago, but still has a place of honor in my bedroom. My parents still tell me stories of the times they spent pressing Snapper because I wouldn't go to sleep until Snapper said he was sleepy.

Their one on ebay now can't see paying 340.00

This thread is hilarious! I had Napper too and loved him. He also said "I'm Napper wanna play?" on top of the rest listed above. Does anyone have a working Napper they want to sell? Please message me at thornjm@yahoo.com.

My wife got a Napper in 1982 when she was 2 and just brought it home with her after we visited her parents this Christmas. I hadn't had one myself, but my wife adores him. He certainly is a cute lil feller, and he still talks!

So much love for our friend Napper! Does anyone know about the making of this great toy?

I love my Napper so much! And he still talks! Will never give him up......

I am looking for a voicebox for my Napper as he has stopped talking. Or perhaps someone knows how it can be repaired. Please email me at jodielp25@yahoo.com.

i also have my napper! he was my best friend from age 4 thru my whole childhood. i did a search to try and find a way to get his little voice box fixed too, as so many others here have done. i miss hearing him talk!

I am in search of a Napper dog. Please email me with a price.

I'm looking for a Napper with working sound. I don't have much but if anyone is selling one like that in decent condition I will pay $125. worlton2921@gmail.com if so please.

I still have my napper dog working order would love to know how much he’s worth