Was the Chucky doll from Child's Play real?

Given the character's enduring popularity, it's worth asking: Did the Chucky doll exist before 1988's "Child's Play" made it famous?
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This 2-Foot Talking Chucky Doll Will Make You Scream — Here's Where To Buy It

For $89.99, you can purchase your very own talking Chucky doll, which comes loaded with creepy messages that will spook every member of your household. He will deliver his most notable lines including ...
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For Don Mancini, Chucky is So Much More Than a Killer Toy

Chucky: Björgvin Arnarson and Zackary Arthur – Photo: SYFY READ THIS COVER STORY IN THE MAGAZINE “I felt that exploring a story about teenage issues through the horror prism was going to work well for ...