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...
Founded in 1997, the Build-a-Bear Workshop and related company has become a staple part of childhood and adult stuffed-animal collections. In large metropolitan areas, local malls often have a Build-A-Bear...
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...
Margarete Steiff, founder of Germany’s Steiff toy company, began sewing felt elephant pin cushions to give as Christmas gifts in 1879. Margarete’s story is particularly inspiring because after contracting...
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...
Many people will run auctions claiming their items are Steiff, if ID is no longer attached, but it often turns out they're not Steiff. To be an educated consumer, as with any collectible, do your research! The...
This guide includes written and visual examples for new sellers who wish to maximize their profits when selling their personal collection of BOYDS BEARS on eBay. The guide will give examples of what collectors...
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...
Finding teddy bears for sale on eBay is easy. Finding teddy bears for sale that make the bidding process easy for a potential buyer - - well, that's another story. If you are going to list a teddy bear on eBay...
Each and every piece of "vintage" Steiff has a wonderful story behind it. What collectors need to remember is that wool-eating bugs can enter their collection by way of a new purchase. Since Steiff has become...
