Doris and Edward Teddy Bears At Heathrow

Doris and Edward Teddy Bears - Heathrow Airport

Christmas Bears Doris and Edward Land at Heathrow Following the hugely successful Christmas film which celebrates the gift of coming home, Doris and Edward Bair arrived at Heathrow on Dec. 20, to be greeted by their family, during the airport’s biggest week for emotional Christmas reunions. The bears traveled from Munich to Heathrow on a British Airways flight into Terminal 5 to be met by warm hugs and smiling faces in arrivals. During their journey they were given the star …

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Alfonzo World-Famous Steiff Bear Moving On

Alfonzo The Steiff Teddy Bear

Alfonzo – The World Famous Steiff Teddy Bear Alfonzo may be only 12 inches tall but he’s a Steiff bear with a big reputation. As one of the most valuable vintage teddies in the world, Alfonzo is thought to be worth thousands of pounds. But after almost three decades in Witney, the 110-year-old bear is packing his bags to become the star attraction at a new museum in Denmark. Alfonzo’s owner and collector Ian Pout, who runs shop and museum …

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Gyles Brandreth Donates Teddy Bears To Newby Hall

Gyles Brandreth - Newby Hall - Teddy Bears

Gyles Brandreth – Teddy Bears – Newby Hall One of the world’s largest collections of famous teddy bears is due to go on permanent display at Newby Hall near Ripon. The extensive collection was assembled by teddy bear enthusiasts Gyles Brandreth and his wife, Michele Brown, over many years and includes the original star of the Paddington 1970s animated TV series, Harry Corbett’s 1950s Sooty, Muppet Show stalwart Fozzie Bear donated by Jim Henson himself and the original Children in …

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Teddy Girl Teddy Bear – Furry Treasure

Steiff Teddy Girl - Teddy Bear

Steiff Teddy Girl – Teddy Bear In terms of collectability, Teddy Girl has it all. Her pedigree was impeccable. She was made by Steiff in 1904, just two years after the pioneering German manufacturer made their first jointed bear. Around the same time, the Ideal Toy Company of America made their first bears, calling them Teddy after President Theodore Roosevelt, who had famously refused to shoot a bear cub on a hunting trip. “The bear has commanded a special place …

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Steiff To Create A Collectible Pikachu

A Collectible Steiff Pikachu

A Collectible Steiff Pikachu German toy company Steiff has created a high-quality, and very expensive Pikachu toy. This adorable little guy will sell for $367.00. According to a source on Good Smile Company’s English blog, Steiff’s Pikachu is made from natural mohair; a silk-life fabric specifically made from the hair of the Angora goat. Due to the notable quality, it’s otherwise known as “Diamond Fiber”. Steiff’s new item went on pre-order today, with only a thousand units to be sold …

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