admin | September 29, 2010
The story behind Steiff is a remarkable one. Like Adolph Gund, Margarete Steiff was a German teddy maker. At an early age, Margarete was diagnosed with Polio; a disease which often leaves its victims paralyzed. The teddy maker could only make her teddies with one hand, yet despite her physical limitations, she continued to sew. [...]
www.teddyoutlet.com | September 27, 2010
Godiva has provided irresistible chocolates since 1926. For anyone with a sweet tooth, it doesn’t get much better than Key Lime Chocolate and Double Chocolate Raspberry truffles. But during the holidays Godiva amplifies their products with something a little sweeter: an adorable teddy made by the Gund Company.With Halloween approaching, Godiva has already released their [...]
admin | September 22, 2010
You’ve always known Starbucks for its great tasting coffee. But did you know they have collectible teddies, too? Well, if you didn’t, you were missing out. Every season the company brings out a new Bearista bear, and by now, there’s plenty to add to your collection.One of the companies most infamous and sought after bears [...]
admin | September 15, 2010
For anyone who collects bears, the opening of Build a Bear in 1997 provided a glimpse of teddy heaven. Not only can you pick from a variety of bears, but you can personalize them to any occasion. Maxine Clark is the woman behind the bear, and her success has led to several Build a Bears [...]
admin | September 8, 2010
Since 1898, the world has been collecting the cherished GUND teddies. Children and adults alike value the GUND collectibles: such as the Break a Leg Jr. bear, the Gus bear, and the Gaffney bear. But what is the background behind the bear? Who first created GUND, and how did one of their most successful bears [...]