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Teddy Bears

The Teddy Bear is named after the late U.S. President, Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt. Cartoons of the early 1900's associated the President with the bear, and before long, the "Teddy" bear was born. Bears have become favorite toys and are highly collectible and sought after as gifts.

Please submit only sites dealing with plush toy, antique, or collectible teddy bears for sale.

Sites that sell handmade teddy bears by individual artists or crafters, should be submitted to Shopping/Crafts/Soft Toys/Bears. Sites of dealers, retailers, or individuals that sell handmade teddy bears, but are not the artist or crafter, may be submitted here.

All sites must meet the general Shopping/ guidelines to be added in this category; more importantly: list or show products, prices, and give ordering information.

Informational sites dealing with the joy of collecting teddy bears, but not selling; go to Recreation/Collecting/Toys/Teddy_Bears.

Boyds

The Boyds Collection Ltd. began as an antiques shop in the home of Gary M. Lowenthal and his partner, now wife, Justina (Tina) Unger. A group of 100% Merino Wool Bears from China was added in 1984, and at that time Gary (G.M.) designed his own 12" fully jointed wool bear and also turned to resin sculpting. The success of the Merino Wool Bears caused him to license the rights to a design that incorporated poseable characteristics with a plush body. From that idea, the company was formed.

Please submit only sites dealing with Boyds Plush Teddy Bears and Friends for sale from dealers, retailers, or private collections in this category.

Sites that list Boyds Plush Bears along with other brand named or type bears, can also be found in Shopping: Toys and Games: Stuffed Animals: Teddy Bears.

Sites that are about the joy of collecting Boyds Plush Teddy Bears, but NOT selling; should be submited to Recreation: Collecting: Toys: Teddy Bears: Boyds.

Sites that are about Boyds Resin Figurines only, should use the link to that category, and submit there.

Holy Bears

Holy Bears honor religious themes, sacraments, life-cycle occasions and family values. A Bible-shaped hang tag affixed to the left paw includes an appropriate Bible verse and comes in a tag protector. Manufactured by HolyBears, Inc. of Texas, USA.

Please submit only sites dealing with Holy Bears for sale from dealers, retailers, or private collections in this category.

Sites that list HolyBears along with other brand named or type bears, can also be found in Shopping: Toys and Games: Stuffed Animals: Teddy Bears.

Steiff

The worlds oldest teddy bear company from Giengen, Germany was started in 1880 by Margarette Steiff, and has continued on through family ownership. The famous 'button in the ear' appears on every bear to symbolize authentic design. Today Steiff Bears can be found as vintage, replicas, and as new editions.

Please submit only sites dealing with Steiff Teddy Bears for sale by dealers, retailers, or from private collections.

Sites that list Steiff along with other brand named or type bears, can also be found in Shopping: Toys and Games: Stuffed Animals: Teddy Bears.

Sites about the joy of collecting Steiff, but NOT about selling; should be listed at Recreation: Collecting: Toys: Teddy Bears: Steiff.