Make Room For The Teddy Bears!

Huw Smith and His 600 Teddy Bears

Huw Smith and His 600 Teddy Bears Retired couple upsize their home to a four-bedroom detached property… to make room for their 600-strong collection of Teddy Bears! Most people upsize their house to accommodate a growing family. But retired couple Huw and Jan Smith have a rather more fuzzy reason for moving into a bigger home – because behind the doors of their new residence live hundreds and hundreds of teddy bears. The pair have more than 600 of the …

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Hatsune Miku Gets Her Own Steiff Teddy Bear

Hatsune Miku - Steiff Teddy Bear

Hatsune Miku – Steiff Teddy Bear World-renowned plush maker Steiff is making a limited run of Hatsune Miku teddy bears, but those looking forward to twin-tails will have to settle for other details. The bear has Miku’s trademark teal coloration, tie and collar, her name on one paw, a silhouette of Miku on the other, and “01” embroidered onto the left shoulder. The bear is made from a soft mohair, and has movable joints. Only 1,500 will be made, but …

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Steiff Collector Sells Bears For Thousands

Steiff Collector - Jena Pang

Steiff Collector – Jena Pang and His Bears A Steiff collector has sold his collection of antique teddy bears for more than £95,000 at auction. A total of 95 bears, including 32 made by Steiff, were sold by Special Auction Services in Newbury for Steiff collector Jena Pang. Mr Pang has been a collector for 12 years but sold them ahead of a move to Hong Kong. The bears sold for £95,827, with one of them fetching £8,260. Seven lots …

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Steiff To Produce Limited Edition Godzilla Doll

Steiff Limited Edition Godzilla

Steiff Limited Edition Godzilla German plush company Steiff, whose teddy bears can range from $50 to $1,000, is applying its handiwork and craftsmanship to this year’s cuddliest creature — Godzilla. Germany-based teddy bear maker Margarete Steiff GmbH began taking orders for a limited edition of stuffed Godzilla dolls to celebrate the 60th year since the monster’s first movie opened in Japan. Created as a collaboration between Steiff and TOHO to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Godzilla, the 50 cm (about …

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World Class Steiff Teddy Bear Collection

1904 Rod Bear - Steiff Teddy Bear

1904 Rod Bear – Steiff Teddy Bear James D. Julia’s June Antique Advertising, Toy, & Doll Auction to Feature the World Class Steiff Teddy Bear Collection of Chuck and the Late Cathy Steffes of Galax, VA. May 19, 2014 James D. Julia, Inc., is proud to present this comprehensive and breathtaking collection in association with the company’s Antique Advertising, Toy, & Doll Auction to be held on June 13, 2014. The Steffes collection offers something for everyone – and given …

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