Vintage 1987 Paddington Bear Holiday Tin Box All over print cartoon graphics. Two top handles. 80s Christmas, Cookie Box, Secret Storage, Stocking Stuffer Gift, Office Ugly Sweater Party, Elf on Shelf Size: 5" x 3.5" Color: Red Condition: Excellent Vintage Paddington Bear is a fictional character in children's literature. He first appeared on 13 October 1958 in the children's book A Bear Called Paddington by British author Michael Bond. He has featured in twenty nine books written by Bond, the last of which, Paddington at St. Paul's, was published posthumously in 2018.