New at Zulily! GUND – up to 70% off – plush pals to snuggle!  Recognized all over the world for their high-quality teddy bears and soft toys, GUND was founded in Norwalk, Connecticut, by German immigrant Adolph Gund in 1898. They were one of the first companies ever to design and produce teddy bears and have come to set the standard in plush toys.