There will always be toys that we can count on to be there for every generation, including the Yo-Yo, Slinky, and Mr. Potato Head, but none is more endearing or enduring than the teddy bear . Teddy bears are...
Originally created for stationary and greeting cards by American Greetings, the Care Bears advertised today are familiar fluffy and brightly colored bears. Elena Kucharik first designed and drew the bears in...
Dolls receive a lot of wear and tear from the children who play with them, and they also suffer damage from careless storage, rough handling, and exposure to heat, sunlight, and moisture. By the time they have...
The acronym OOAK means one of a kind. The term refers to an object that is unique, and an exact copy cannot be found anywhere else. OOAK bears do not necessarily refer to plush teddy bears. OOAK bears can be...
As one of the oldest teams in the NFL, the Chicago Bears boast a history so rich that their fans enjoy the ability to collect and display memorabilia from decades worth of successes. This includes souvenirs...
There will always be toys that people can count on to be there for every generation. The Yo-Yo, Slinky, and Mr. Potato Head, spring to mind, but none is more endearing or enduring than the teddy bear. Teddy...
I have been a doll collector for many years. I search for dolls almost every day on Ebay and have learned quite a bit about the practice of selling of dolls here. I would like to share how I go about deciding...
A SELLERS GUIDE TO BRINGING CUSTOMERS BACK AGAIN AND AGAIN... When I began Ebaying years ago, I was immediately struck by some of the negativity and presumptuousness (not to mention the unbelieveable...
Cleaning and Brushing Matted Doll Hair NOTE: If you find this guide helpful, please vote below I have found that by taking a little extra time to smooth and clean a used doll's hair makes for a more profitable...
I am an avid Teddy Bear collector and historian, and was the Boyds Tracker Editor for the 2004 Boyds Tracker book by Bangzoom Publishing. I used to write for Teddy Bear Review magazine and had a regular column...