Plush Items

This soft 10-inch Chelsea Classic Teddy Bear comes with a traditional cap and gown. Show your favorite graduate how proud you of their accomplishments with this lovable plush donning some Vandal Pride.

• Ages: 0 and up
• 100% Polyester
• CPSIA Certified

Show off your Vandal Spirit with this Joe Vandal golf head cover.
Also makes for a great sock puppet, no joke!

• Length: Approximately 16 inches

This lovable ten inch plush Joe Vandal doll comes with his own "Idaho Vandals" t-shirt. Perfect for any future, current or past University of Idaho students. We would tell you it makes a great gift for children, but we know you're really getting it for yourself.

The Story of Joe Vandal
Idaho's student-athletes go by a name earned nearly a century ago by a basketball team coached by Hec Edmunson, whose teams played defense with such intensity and ferocity that sports writers said they "vandalized" their opponents.

The mark made by that 1917 team went far deeper than wins and losses on the court. In 1917, Harry Lloyd "Jazz" McCarty- a writer for the Argonaut- subtly tagged the team with a new nickname in a pre-game write-up. "The opening game with Whitman will mark a new epoch in Idaho basketball history, for the present gang of 'Vandals ' have the best material that has ever carried the 'I' into action." McCarty's indirect suggestion stuck. By 1921, McCarty and Edward Maslin Hulme, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, succeeded in their push to have Vandals officially adopted as the nickname for all Idaho teams.

The University of Idaho is the only institution of higher education to use the mascot of the Vandal. The nickname exemplifies the spirit of the University in more than just athletics; as University of Idaho Vandals, we are fiercely competitive and independent thinkers and doers.

The tradition of Joe Vandal began in the late 1950s when yell leader Bill Currie made a sideline appearance as the spirited and enthusiastic "Joe the Vandal." With a homemade mask created by his mother who worked in the art department, Currie motivated the University's eager fans. Currie was invited to travel with the team and do anything he could to "draw attention to himself."

In the early 2000s, Joe faced a bit of controversy when the traditional mascot costume was replaced with an inflatable suit. The new identity of Joe never received the open welcome some had anticipated. Inflatable Joe's reign was cut short and he was ceremonially deflated to reveal the classic Joe underneath; seeing the rebirth of their beloved Joe, fans went wild.

Although Joe's looks have changed over time, his spirit is tried and true. He can be seen at athletic events and large campus events all year long. All students, not only athletes, are considered Vandals with the heritage of a fierce Germanic tribe- as described in our Go! Vandals Go! Fight song.

These huggable, loveable Cuddle Buddies love to show their Vandal Pride in their "I-Vandals" Hoodies and make for a perfect gift for friends, family or even yourself!

Encourage your little Vandals to stay safe and healthy with a teddy that features a mask with "Vandals" written on the side and a hoodie with the I-Vandals Logo on the front

Now more than ever, we all deserve a new plush. Enter Tina, the stuffed llama to get you through any drama! This fuzzy friend from Mascot Factory is made of surface-washable polyester fiber, and sports a delightful black bandana imprinted with the classic Brown University crest. White Llama with dark brown ear tufts

• 100% polyester
• Approx. 10" tall
• Surface washable, flame retardant

Now more than ever, we all deserve a new plush. Enter Tony, the stuffed llama to get you through any drama! This fuzzy friend from Mascot Factory is made of surface-washable polyester fiber, and sports a delightful black bandana imprinted with the classic Brown University crest.

• 100% polyester
• Approx. 10" tall
• Surface washable, flame retardant

Unlock your Vandal Pride with this fun plush mascot keychain. This keychain features a split keyring that makes it easy to add/remove keys, a silver chain, and best of all, a mini-plush pal wearing an "Idaho" t-shirt

• 100% polyester
• Plush: Approx. 4.5 inches
• Key Ring: Approx. 1 inch diameter

Unlock your Vandal Pride with this fun plush mascot keychain. This keychain features a split keyring that makes it easy to add/remove keys, a silver chain, and best of all, a mini-plush pal wearing an "Idaho" t-shirt

• 100% polyester
• Plush: Approx. 4.5 inches
• Key Ring: Approx. 1 inch diameter

Unlock your Vandal Pride with this fun plush mascot keychain. This keychain features a split keyring that makes it easy to add/remove keys, a silver chain, and best of all, a mini-plush pal wearing an "Idaho" t-shirt

• 100% polyester
• Plush: Approx. 4.5 inches
• Key Ring: Approx. 1 inch diameter

Unlock your Vandal Pride with this fun plush mascot keychain. This keychain features a split keyring that makes it easy to add/remove keys, a silver chain, and best of all, a mini-plush pal wearing an "Idaho" t-shirt

• 100% polyester
• Plush: Approx. 4.5 inches
• Key Ring: Approx. 1 inch diameter

Unlock your Vandal Pride with this fun plush mascot keychain. This keychain features a split keyring that makes it easy to add/remove keys, a silver chain, and best of all, a mini-plush pal wearing an "Idaho" t-shirt

• 100% polyester
• Plush: Approx. 4.5 inches
• Key Ring: Approx. 1 inch diameter

Unlock your Vandal Pride with this fun plush mascot keychain. This keychain features a split keyring that makes it easy to add/remove keys, a silver chain, and best of all, a mini-plush pal wearing an "Idaho" t-shirt

• 100% polyester
• Plush: Approx. 4.5 inches
• Key Ring: Approx. 1 inch diameter

Classic 10" Chelsea teddy bear wearing a two piece black and
white cheerleader outfit with a gold Idaho screen-print on the front.

• 100% polyester and PVC pellets.

Classic Chelsea teddy bear wearing a Letterman's black and gold jacket
with real snaps and embroidered "I" on the front.

• 100% polyester and PVC pellets
• Paws are leather

Short but sweet plush pals create huge smiles!

• 4 Inches
• Choose from a cute "Vandalized" Hedgehog, Owl, Sloth, Hippo, or Llama.

Start your super cute Short Stacks collction of animals with "Vandals" bandanas!

•6.5″ from head to bottom

This tiny guy is a BIG Vandal fan!