Beau the Bear vs Screwball: Which Fightin Phils Plush Wins?
By Reading Fightin Phils Official Store | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: Comparisons
Compare Beau the Bear, Screwball, and the Reading Hot Dog plush on size, outfit, and price to pick the right Fightin Phils mascot plush for your fan.
Quick answer
Choose the Beau the Bear plush if you want a dressed-up mascot with a Baseballtown tee; pick the Screwball Plush Toy if you prefer a known 8-inch size for display. The Reading Hot Dog Plush is the budget-friendly novelty pick.
Outfit and character: what each plush represents
Beau the Bear arrives in a grey Baseballtown tee, so he reads as a mascot in team gear rather than a plain animal. Screwball is the beloved mascot character in plush form, while the Reading Hot Dog Plush leans into ballpark food humor. None of the listings specify height for Beau or the Hot Dog, so if exact dimensions matter, Screwball is the only one with a stated size.
Price and value trade-offs
At catalog prices, the Reading Hot Dog Plush is the lowest-cost entry, followed by Screwball, with Beau the Bear the highest. Each is discounted from a higher comparison price, but the gap between them is small enough that character preference should drive the decision more than savings. Remember that prices can change and are shown at checkout.
Key trade-offs to weigh
- Character vs. outfit: Beau the Bear comes wearing a grey Baseballtown tee, while Screwball is the mascot character without a described outfit. If you want a plush that looks dressed for game day, Beau is the clearer choice.
- Known size vs. unknown size: Only the Screwball Plush Toy lists an approximate height (8 inches). Beau and the Hot Dog do not state dimensions, so choose Screwball if size certainty matters for a display shelf or gift. Check the product page for any updated measurements before ordering the other two.
- Novelty vs. mascot tradition: The Reading Hot Dog Plush is a ballpark-food novelty, while Beau and Screwball are mascot characters. Pick the Hot Dog for a fun, offbeat gift; pick a mascot plush for a more traditional fan collectible.
Product facts at a glance
- Mascot Factory Beau the Bear: Dressed in a grey Baseballtown tee and officially licensed. The tee makes it a display-ready mascot piece rather than a generic bear.
Mascot Factory Beau the Bear - Mascot Factory Reading Hot Dog Plush: Officially licensed and made by Mascot Factory. A low-cost novelty gift that still carries official team branding.
Mascot Factory Reading Hot Dog Plush - Screwball Plush Toy: Approximately 8 inches tall, made by FOCO from polyester and polyethylene. The stated height helps you judge shelf or cuddle size before buying.
Who should choose which
Best for
- Shoppers who want a mascot plush in team clothing (Beau the Bear)
- Buyers who need a known 8-inch size for display (Screwball Plush Toy)
- Gift-givers looking for a low-cost novelty (Reading Hot Dog Plush)
Not for
- Anyone who needs an exact height for Beau or the Hot Dog before buying
- Shoppers who prefer non-mascot, food-themed plush (choose the Hot Dog instead of Beau or Screwball)
