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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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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Steiff Button In Ear Refused Trademark Protection

Steiff Button In Ear Trademark Case

Steiff Button In Ear Trademark Case Teddy bear maker Steiff’s “button in ear position” trademark refused April 30 2014 The General Court of the European Union has refused famous German toy manufacturer Steiff’s Community trademark application for a positional trademark relating to metal buttons affixed to the ears of plush toys (in German: “Knopf im Ohr”). Famous German toy manufacturer Steiff had applied for a Community trademark for a positional trademark: a metal button to be affixed to the middle …

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Designers Utilize Steiff Bear’s Faux Fur

Karl Lagerfeld - Designers Steiff Bears

Lagerfeld And His Faux Fur Steiff Bear Katherine Ormerod October 18 2013 For shoppers seeking comfort in the winter, what could be cozier than wrapping up in faux fur, the stuff of the original teddy bear? Steiff teddy bears, first manufactured in Germany in 1902, continue to fetch large prices at auction among enthusiasts – the record stands at $165,000. But their impact on the world of fashion has, until now, been limited. While designers including Karl Lagerfeld and Marco …

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