The box and instructions are not included. Operation has been confirmed. It says things like "Wow!" and "I'm hungry." The fur has been washed. The fur is held in place with rubber bands. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to condition due to the age of the item. When using, please use 4 new AA alkaline batteries (do not use rechargeable batteries). Operation was confirmed and a video was taken on September 25th, but as this is an old toy, we cannot provide support for any issues upon arrival. Please note that recycled materials may be used for packaging.