Mattel to Create Toys Based on ‘Gus’ Animated Series. By Mediha DiMartino. December 13, 2020. 169. Facebook. Twitter. Linkedin. Email. Print. ... plush toys and vehicles based on the show.

Gus was created in 2004 to help introduce new instant ticket games. ... was enough of a hit that past lottery directors had to expressly reject requests to convert the TV character into a plush toy.