Toys of the Eighties, Pillow People
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Pillow People were square stuffed toys that had faces on them and dangling arms and legs. There were a few versions released and they are dated in 1985 by P.S.E. Marketing, Inc. Some of the names of them were Sweet Dreams, Sandman, Footsteps, Punky Pillow, Pillow Fighter, Rock-A-Bye Baby. They were the first versions released, soon after them were different ones.
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Heather - May 24, 2007 - Report this comment
I had a Baby one, it was great I was planning on giving it to my daughter but my mother got rid of it when I was 14..I have been looking for it again Ebay has some but not the one I had there baby one is pink mine was cream.
RM - June 16, 2007 - Report this comment
I have one that looks like a bulldog. So cute i still cuddle it every now and again!
Gab - June 26, 2007 - Report this comment
I had several of these, I had the Pillow Fighter who was yellow with boxing shorts and red gloves and had a black eye, I had some others too. I still have a little one, she's Stormy or something? Pale blue with pink and blue stripes on her legs and arme, lightning bolt in her mouth and on her heard. Fighter finally died in a traic dryer accident.
Paul - July 25, 2007 - Report this comment
D.J. from full house had one!
Empress - August 09, 2007 - Report this comment
I've had my Pillow Friend, as I call him, for about 20 years. He's traveled to Europe and Mexico with me and still sleeps with me every night. ;) I'm not ashamed at all.
dubbayumm - August 26, 2007 - Report this comment
I never got one of these. Ugh i was so mad. lol
Britt - August 31, 2007 - Report this comment
I have Mr. Sandman, It's about 20 years old, I love it and I still have it sitting on my bed, and on occasional bad night cuddle with it... Its definatly seen better days.
Teresa - September 02, 2007 - Report this comment
I was so jealous of my friends who had them!!! Now when I watch re-runs of Full House, it always makes me smile when DJ runs to her Pillow Pal for comfort.
Katie - October 07, 2007 - Report this comment
Yeah Dj from Fullhouse had one with a window on its face? Or at least it looked like a window.
Sue - October 12, 2007 - Report this comment
I had a pinkish-purplish dog one, he was pretty cool :)
Annie - October 31, 2007 - Report this comment
I have one that is a door. I've had it for so many years and I still sleep with it at night :)
Vicki - November 14, 2007 - Report this comment
I got the baby one when i was born, i've taken it everywhere with me since and she sleeps with me every night. Im not ashamed, i love her... i call her Person because thats all i could say when i was little to describe her. For my 18th birthday this year i also got another one... i've called this one Pinky due her being pink lol! She also has a bright blue eyes, has pink legs with black fishnets and black shoes with a red love heart on the front, she also carries a white handbag. I hope to purchase more... they are brilliant!
Amanda - December 12, 2007 - Report this comment
I too had the baby one. I can remember getting it for my 3rd birthday. Baby has been re-stuffed, cleaned, sewed, new lace you name it. She still looks pretty ratty because I slept with her every year for 21 years. Now that I'm married, Baby is in a nice storage spot. I'd love to find one to give to my own children one day!
Brandi - January 05, 2008 - Report this comment
I have one of these on my son's bed. It was my husbands and BOTH of them loved it so much that it's starting to wear thin!
Liz - February 08, 2008 - Report this comment
I had Rock-a-bye Baby for about ten years, and by the end she was threadbare and had been sewn and resewn in about a zillion places. My mom and I got in a fight when I was 13 and she didn't survive. I still miss her sometimes and I'm 23 now.
robsgurl - February 14, 2008 - Report this comment
I had the door one
Miranda - March 03, 2008 - Report this comment
I remember when these were popular! I HATED them. How stupid! I still think they're incredibly lame. Who wants to play with a stuffed window or door? Not me.
Holly - March 12, 2008 - Report this comment
I had big foot - he had yarn hair and my mom also got me a special edition valentines day one - she was a heart with fishnet tights and heels on - so cute!!!
K-dog - April 08, 2008 - Report this comment
I had one along time ago. It was pillow fighter, I think I was like 6 or something, but I always had dreams of devils or demons like getting out of it......Really scary dreams I still remember it very well.....lol. I could sleep anywhere near it after those dreams.
kandi cicatko - April 25, 2008 - Report this comment
if anyone has a mr.sandman they r wanting to sell i am looking to buy. thank you
Kelly - May 03, 2008 - Report this comment
These things always scared me. They were just as scary as Sponge Bob.
Ann - May 04, 2008 - Report this comment
I have Rock-a-bye Baby. I didn't have it as a kid though I wanted one. I found it at a thrift store and felt like I had totally hit the Jackpot. It's funny in Full House when DJ and Stephanie are arguing about whether to give Michelle DJ's Pillow Person or Mr. Bear.
Sara - May 16, 2008 - Report this comment
Me and all my cousins got these pillow people for Christmas one year from my grandparents. We all LOVED them and had them for years! Great toy!
Mike - May 27, 2008 - Report this comment
I have the exact one in the picture. It's called Pillow Fighter and i still have it on my bed but it might hav been my sister's from the early 80s or something.
Carla - June 22, 2008 - Report this comment
My sister had a blue elephant, and it was her favorite toy. She is having a baby and I would love to find a pillow pal just like hers. If anyone knows where I can find one contact me at carlascales@live.com please!!!!
Kaitlin - July 10, 2008 - Report this comment
Hey I am lookig for the one in the full house episode. It is called window rattler. It is a girl with green hair looking in a window and her arms and legs are black and white striped? If anyone one is willing to sell let me know!
garageLESSsale - October 07, 2008 - Report this comment
I currently have an original 1985 "Mr. Sandman" pillow people on auction at ebay.com. Thanks! garageLESSsale
amanda - October 14, 2008 - Report this comment
hey guys! i have rock a bye baby pillow person. I got it for my 3rd birthday from my sister who was 13 at the time and I still sleep with it and i am 25 i know pathetic but its just something that holds a lot of meaning to me. its so beat up and has no legs now but every so often i resew her and fix it all up! i am so happy to have it
Tiffany - October 31, 2008 - Report this comment
I have Sweet Dreams! I am 28 and still have her sitting in my room haha
val - November 19, 2008 - Report this comment
I had Thunder Clap, my friend had the door.
Jason - November 26, 2008 - Report this comment
A lot of people are cuddlers. Well let me chime in for the boys. I was pretty big into WWF (not WWE) and I used to lay mine on the couch and climb to the top ropes (arm of said chair) and drop the "supafly jimmy snucka elbow" on him. GET SOME!
Rachel - December 28, 2008 - Report this comment
I had a couple mini people. I remember on the Show Full House, DJ Tanner had on. I wanted the same one she had.
Laura - January 07, 2009 - Report this comment
I loved my pillow person!! She was so cute and she sat next to my Couch Potato.. I think they had something going on!
Karen - January 10, 2009 - Report this comment
I had BIG FOOTSTEPS, took him to college with me too. My roommate wanted one so bad. My dog chewed his nose off so I made him a new one, braided his hair. Kept him until my dad's basement flooded and he threw him away. He was a great friend, nice and comfy to lay on too.
Shawna - January 13, 2009 - Report this comment
D.J had a pillow person on Full House. Who didn't love Full House!!!
SZA - January 13, 2009 - Report this comment
Everybody ... Full House sucked!!!!
Emmy - January 28, 2009 - Report this comment
am looking to buy my brother a joe college pillow people we both had them in the 80's drowsy dog not sure if was her name but what i called her was mine my first ever toy...re-buying her and joe college for my brother as surprise if i could only find his....my email is chiquita_a50@yahoo.com if someone can send me and info on where to buy joe college...
Emmy - January 28, 2009 - Report this comment
sorry that email was supposed to say chiquita_150@yahoo.com
Jenn - February 07, 2009 - Report this comment
I had the blue one Sandman.
Lex - March 11, 2009 - Report this comment
Pillow People were fantastic friends! Growing up I had Mr. Sandman, Pillow Fighter, and Punky Pillow. I still keep Mr. Sandman on display in my office.
robbi---robbrina - March 31, 2009 - Report this comment
I lost Mr. Sandman on an ebay bid..(sniff) but the bid was up 2 88.99 & I would have really been crazy 2 pay that! I have a boxer one, one that says baby one it, & big & lil girl lookin one, one w/ big feet, & a pillow university student one. I'm pillow people surrounded!
lovinit - April 13, 2009 - Report this comment
I had one too....the window one....tried to get one on ebay, but it ended at $149.99. Wow!
Karen - June 03, 2009 - Report this comment
I am looking for a Mickey Mouse pillow person. Does anyone have one for sale. Thnks
Karen - June 03, 2009 - Report this comment
Sorry, my e-mail is holmescs@hotmail.com
Rosa - June 04, 2009 - Report this comment
I'm 34 and I sleep with my Punky Pillow....I love him, I have 6 of them.... incase I loose one...
Joan - June 05, 2009 - Report this comment
My daughter had a punky pillow as a little toddler and she had to sleep on it. I would give anything to see one and buy one for her. She called it "pawnky pillow". She is 25 now.I never can find that one.
Dana - August 07, 2009 - Report this comment
I have one of the pillow people for sale!! It is the DROWSY DOG one!! You can email me with an offer at dana050706@aol.com. The highest bidder wins!! I check my email daily!!
Curtis Von Roue - August 07, 2009 - Report this comment
I am looking for the yellow boxing pillow person. I had one when i was younger up until college. It got lost during the move. If anyone knows where I can get another one please let me know. durtycurty@hotmail.com
Kari - August 12, 2009 - Report this comment
I have the 2 in the pic above. the one with a pillow and the one with pink and has yellow piggy tails. Still have them too.
Kristen - August 28, 2009 - Report this comment
I had many Pillow People as a child (I'm 34 now). I actually had a dream about Pillow People the other day (LOL) and it got me thinking about them. I would LOVE to get my hands on a Mr. Sandman or the one looks like a window, a door, or a thundercloud. If anyone knows anyone who might have any of these, please let me know!!!
j - October 11, 2009 - Report this comment
Kirsten, not sure how to get hold of you but i do have a pillow person (the smaller version) if you are interested..i think its name is Rock a Bye baby, and it still has the tag on it , from 1985 if you are interested please e mail me at dollsnmore2000 at hotmail dot com no spaces...thanks
Josh - October 19, 2009 - Report this comment
I desperately need to find a Mr. Sandman Pillow People doll. If anyone has any information, please let me know. I've called so many people and searched for so many hours that I'm going mad. I need to find this asap. Thanks ya'll! Take care
kandi cicatko - October 21, 2009 - Report this comment
to anyone who reads this if u go to ebay and no i am not the seller there is pillow people up for sale like the brown door pillow person, the window rattler, and the one girl in the pink dress with the ponytails.
Jay - November 04, 2009 - Report this comment
I had pillow fighter and I think I still have him he has a black eye and punching gloves that were red
Amber - November 08, 2009 - Report this comment
I still have the pillow person in the pink dress with ponytails since I was born in 1986.
Paula - November 12, 2009 - Report this comment
So, I just found my Pillow Person (the one in the pink dress with the blonde pigtails) in my parents house while cleaning out for a move. I was shocked when I found that they were such a hot item online (the same one is currently going on ebay for over $60). Now, I just have to decide do I cherish it enough to keep (and will my daughter ever want it)? Or, should I sell it?? Hmmmm...
skyehigh - December 21, 2009 - Report this comment
i had punky pillow for so long, i must have just lost him recently (27). back to ebay for me!
sarah - December 27, 2009 - Report this comment
I have the window looking one that DJ hads from full house!! haha, it took me years to find though. i love it now(: i also have the sleepy one :)
Tamika - February 01, 2010 - Report this comment
I have Punky of the Pillow I put on the bed for decorations somtimes, and my sister has Sweet Dreams the big one and the little baby Sweet Dreams Pillow People.
Melissa - March 18, 2010 - Report this comment
Hi, i don't know if anyone is still looking but i have a Large sweet dreams pillow person on ebay. I just found her in my attic, wrapped in plastic and protected so she is in good condition.
leah - March 21, 2010 - Report this comment
I am an avid pillow person collector. I am selling some of my doubles on ebay right now. I have the "pillow fighter" and "big footsteps" for sale if anyone is interested. I am also looking for the dina snooze one, punky pillow and stardust. Let me know if you can help or want to trade. eldubbs@hotmail.com
kandi - April 06, 2010 - Report this comment
which pillow person r u selling. i am seeing the girl with pigtails, mr.sandman, and the sweet dreams with the little sweet dreams right next to her.
hgra - April 07, 2010 - Report this comment
I've been trying to find a tote I had for forever. I'm not sure if it was part of the Pillow People line or something similar, but it was a pink fleece tote with handles at the top. It had a face on one side of the bag and legs and arms attached to it. It looked just like a Pillow Person, only it was a tote bag instead of a pillow. Anyone else have one of these or ever seen one?
good - May 18, 2010 - Report this comment
Hey, I am looking for a pillow person. I have had this pillow person since I was very young and mine is starting to get old. The pillow person I am looking for is Sweet Dreams. If anyone knows where I can buy one that would be great. I dont want to have to go though a bid to get it and then not end up getting it. I am looking for one to purchase. If you know anything please let me know. tower_of_power29@yahoo.com
amanda magallanes - July 04, 2010 - Report this comment
If anyone is selling a "sandman" pillow people please e-mail me at bigrick245@yahoo.com
Shawn - November 04, 2010 - Report this comment
I had Blue Bonnet Sue ordered from an ad on the margarine box, it matched the ones my girls had. They have Rock-a-bye Baby and Pillow fighter. Has any one seen the Blue Bonnet Sue Pillow?
Rob - November 20, 2010 - Report this comment
If anyone is selling the sleepy looking pillow person, I think it's sandman, please let me know! Robkrieg@yahoo.com
Tanith Ball - November 21, 2010 - Report this comment
Hi, Im Desparately looking for a Punky pillow person, my daughter had one which she loved to destruction, She is now expectiong her first baby and i would love to suprise her with a Punky for her baby, if you have one to sell or know where i may get one please email me tiball4@hotmail.com mant thanks i look forward to hearing from you.
Mo - December 22, 2010 - Report this comment
I remember on Full House, when DJ calls her Pillow Person a "sophisticated companion". Steph replies, "Sophisticated? Please. It's a pillow, with arms and legs growing out of its face."
Maria - December 23, 2010 - Report this comment
Hi, I'm sorry its not about pillows but I am desperate... I am looking for a game I bought from a toy party in the 80's. It was called "Who Burst the Box" It was a telephone box that was kept together with a lid. It had a number of foam shaped people in 4 colours. What you had to do was hold the lid and poke the people in through the side panels, then let go of the lid. Hopefully the sides wouldn,t burst. If they did you were out. You would carry on until one person was left & that person would be the winner. Does anyone know where I can get this game???????
Lucky - December 24, 2010 - Report this comment
Maria: I remember that phone booth game being called "Stuff It".
Sunshine - January 01, 2011 - Report this comment
I am looking for Sweet Dreams, blonde girl with pigtails in the pink dress. I am 31, had mine since I was eight. It is so thin I'm afraid of tearing it. Would love to have another one.
Thurston - January 01, 2011 - Report this comment
After 18 years I found my sons Mr. Pillow Fighter again today. We had put it into storage after Hurricane Andrew destroyed our home in 1992. Needless to say, I was glad to finally find him. I told my son today (who's 24) that I found his Mr. Pillow Fighter and that I am holding him Randsom. Haven't decided what I going to ask for yet, but I got a feeling I'll get what I ask for.
Gianni - April 23, 2011 - Report this comment
I have a pillow people, but he's a football. cant seem to find any info on him. its dated 1985. gmonte77jr@sbcglobal.net
Rebecca - April 25, 2011 - Report this comment
I have 2 pillow people~1 is a large girl with pink dress and blonde hair with pigtails. I think her name is sweet dreams, but not sure. I also have one which is a little bit smaller and it is a purple dog with a nightcap on. I dont' know his name. I was about to list on ebay but would consider offers. I can send pics if you emali me. Bookab6211@aol.com
lani - June 05, 2011 - Report this comment
I have a brand new in plastic with tags Jill College Pillow People! Does anyone know if they carry any value??
jackbklyn01@yahoo.com - July 05, 2011 - Report this comment
Looking for Mr. Thunderclap.. :-/. Definitely interested if anyone has seen him!!
Josh riverside nj - July 17, 2011 - Report this comment
I have a PILLOW FIGHTER!! my older brother got him on his first christmas in '86. I was born in '89 and he gave pillowfighter to me as a gift. I still sleep with him every night I love him. He been through everything with me. My mom has problely sewed him 100 times he still sleeps right in bed with me My girldfriend fell in love with him too I'm 22 now and one day I'm going to to have him fully restored and problely put him on display in my bedroom
heart throb - October 04, 2011 - Report this comment
does anyone have the heart shaped pillow person!!?
Dawn - November 23, 2011 - Report this comment
I am looking for the squeeky door pillow people, if anyone knows of one being sold....I am so very interested.....THANKS!
Maia - November 28, 2011 - Report this comment
I am also looking for a "Squeaky Door" pillow person. If anyone has one too sell I am very interested. Please e-mail me if you have any information about possibly purchasing one. Maiasophiaa@aim.com Thank you
Erin - November 29, 2011 - Report this comment
I'm looking for a pillow fighter pillow person I've been searching everywhere for one for my father. he's been very sick lately so i want to chear him up. he had a pillow fighter when i was growing up and he loved it. it anyone has one or knows where I can find one please email me. littlerinnie143@yahoo.com
always looking - December 08, 2011 - Report this comment
I'm looking for a pillow people backpack. I had it all the way up into I moved out and the box it was in got lost. It was a Sweet Dreams, and it had a heart patch on it that said I(heart) my sac lil_blue_fairie@yahoo.com
Jessica - February 25, 2012 - Report this comment
I want one of these ever since I saw DJ from full house holding one I want one. they look so cool
Jan Griffiths - March 25, 2012 - Report this comment
The Pillow Fighter (yellow one) kinda reminds me of Spongebob.
Shelley - June 17, 2012 - Report this comment
I have the Blue Bonnet Sure Pillow! My uncle had ordered it from the margarine boxes! I plan on giving it to my daughter when she is old enough.
Melissa - August 04, 2012 - Report this comment
Does anyone have any info on the Pillow People University? I found one that I had gotten when I was like 13 or 14 lost in my Mom's attic. She is in mint condition just wondered if she is worth anything now. She has blonde hair w/ a pink head band, pink skirt and a green sweater with an yellow badge that states she is from Pillow People University.
megan - August 05, 2012 - Report this comment
i have a pink scotish terrior puppy pillow from the 80's. it is very old and ragged now and i would like a new one if possible, iam sure it it a knock off pillow people pet. if any one can help let me know please.
Natalie - October 28, 2012 - Report this comment
Candance Cameron DJ Tanner fullhouse had one I wouldnt mind one
michelle - May 08, 2013 - Report this comment
I still have my punky pillow...I got it in 1987 amd its still in great shape!
Jonathan - May 28, 2013 - Report this comment
I have a couple Pillow People I'm going to be listing on Ebay real soon, my user name on there is mullinmania I specialize in vintage items
Erin - August 27, 2013 - Report this comment
I got a mini pillow person from my grandma when I was 5 she found it at a yard sale and it was almost a dog toy :(. it's pink has a heart nose, hearts on its legs and hat, kisses on its cheeks, and a heart in the middle that used to say snuggle up before it faded. Any idea what the name of this one is, I can't find it anywhere.
Claire - April 25, 2014 - Report this comment
I had sweet dreams and named her lucy I took her woth me to every hospial appointmemts and when I needed operations I had her for roughly 11 years on yhe end I had to throw sweet dreams away was beyond salvageable i really want to buy one but the pne pn ebay £30 doesn't look original it has raised cheeks and the dress is not the same pattern so be careful collectors I know people were not for everyone but its the semtimental value why people loved them bring back pillow people im 30 and I would buy one :)
Claire - April 25, 2014 - Report this comment
Sorry about the spelling not use to this touch screen phone
Marie - May 05, 2015 - Report this comment
Looking to buy fighter pillow people
Alice - July 11, 2015 - Report this comment
My gramma gave on to one when I was young. saying it was hers but now its mine. I didn't even though that it was a pillow people tell today, when I saw a tag that had some information. But sadly I don't know her name. It is the one that is white holds a pillow and it says baby, has pink circles also her eyes are close. Still to think that I have something that wasn't made when I was born.
Mayra - January 13, 2017 - Report this comment
Hello. If anyone knows where I can find a Window Rattler pillow person please email me to mayranaranjo16@yahoo.com it would mean the world to me. I've been looking everywhere online but I just haven't been in luck. Tanks!
Mayra - February 01, 2017 - Report this comment
People who own a pillow person, how do you guys wash and remove stains from these pillows without ruining them?
samareh - March 01, 2017 - Report this comment
if anybody is looking for a "SWEET DREAMS " pillow person there is one on dirtybutter.com I just saw it. as of 3/1/17 go to the search field and type in " pillow people" ( in lower case letters. good luck
Samareh - March 29, 2017 - Report this comment
I'm looking for a mr. Thunderclap I'm willing and able to pay good money for him please let me know if any of you have one and would like to sell.
Samareh - March 29, 2017 - Report this comment
Myra: Do not put it in the machine it will get lumpy you spot clean them surface clean only . Hope this helps
Johnna - April 21, 2018 - Report this comment
I've been looking for Squeaky Door, My son called him knobby since he had a speech issue and couldn't say squeaky lol. That silly pillow gave him much comfort while he was a child and we lost it in a move. He just had a child of his own and I'm trying to find it to give him for father's day. I know there's one on Ebay, but even though it said best offer the seller won't settle and I can't afford $149 for it. Any help in my journey to find it will be very appreciated. Thanks. I loved reading everyone's memories.
Jackey - October 13, 2018 - Report this comment
DJ had s pillow person.

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