Simply stated, Bearington Collection is a diverse line of award winning bears and friends that offer
affordable collectibles. However, Bearington Collection is much more than teddy bears. The Bearington Collection is a company that is
dedicated to creating top quality bears, bunnies and buddies that can be collected and enjoyed by families throughout the world.
The Bearington Collection is a relatively newcomer to the collectible plush industry but has made
quite an impression on plush collectors from around the nation. In approximately six years Bearington has received recognition from both
its peers in the plush industry and collectors by receiving numerous TOBY (Teddy Bear of the Year) Industry Choice Awards, four TOBY Public's
Choice Awards, five Golden Teddy nominations and the honor of Collectible of the Year in Canada.
Bearington Collection was founded in Marietta, Georgia and is a family owned/operated (privately held)
business. The primary family designers have been in the teddy bear business for years and can't imagine doing anything else. All of
Bearington's designs are crafted with careful consideration given to every detail that goes into making a bear. They truly put a great
deal of thought and pride in each and every one of the bears created. This dedication to the design process, results in a unique
hand-crafted product that is filled with personality and love.
Please take your time looking at the Bearington Collection and see for yourself why.......'It MUST be a Bearington!'
Beginning as a small antique shop in rural Boyds, Maryland way back in the disco and bell-bottom days
of 1979, The Boyds Collection Ltd has been making folks laugh and sigh for nearly 30 years! Today, near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the hard
working folks of Boyds continued to work on bringing you whimsically unique teddy bears, floppy-eared hares and other friends. As Boyds grew,
they recognized folks need for affordable giftware items and nifty stuff to decorate their homes.
Today....the line has grown to include everything from dressed to bean-filled bears and friends to
figurines, accessories, pottery, home décor and much more. With skilled hands and a bit of magic, Boyds master crafters bring each Boyds
piece to life using only the finest quality materials creating fantastic gifts for all occasions. From birthdays and special occasions,
to home decorating and those everyday moments when folks simply need a bear hug and a smile....the Folks at Boyds got ya covered!
But in the end, what really makes a Boyds bear or friend special is someone special... like you...
who will give it lots of love, plenty of bear hugs and share in life's fun and adventures for many years to come!
Welcome to the Charlie Bears Collection - the designer bears oozing with personality and attitude!
Based in England, the popularity of the Charlie Bears grows daily due to its exceptional artistic quality and affordability. All of these
cuddly little characters have been designed by one of a truly superb team of internationally renown, award winning artists, including Heather
Lyell of New Zealand, Maria Collins of the UK, Isabelle Lee of South Korea, Susie James of the UK and Lisa Rosenbaum of Australia. Charlie
Bears are made with the finest plush or mohair, with hand cut and hand stitched finishes, all with the greatest attention to detail.
Charlie Bears are fully jointed, some with fixed points, some with wobble joints and each arrive in their very own Charlie Bears cotton
canvas bag. We're sure you'll fall in love with this new collection of Charlie Bears from England as we have and you too will find that
perfect charming little bear to start your Charlie Bears Collection.
For more than a century, GUND has been creating unique teddy bears and other soft toys recognized
the world over for their quality and innovation. The leading soft toy manufacturer in the United States, and also the oldest, GUND was
founded by German immigrant Adolph Gund in Norwalk, Connecticut in 1898. GUND was one of the first companies to design and produce teddy
bears in the early 1900's.
In 1907, a young Russian immigrant, Jacob Swedlin, took a modest job at GUND. When Adolph Gund retired
in 1925 with no children of his own, he sold the business to Swedlin for a token sum with the understanding the name would always remain
GUND. Jacob Swedlin passed down control of the company to his daughter Rita Raiffe and her husband Herbert Raiffe in 1969. Herbert Raiffe
continued Gund's tradition of producing high quality plush and the company prospered under his leadership. Also, under the direction of
Herbert and Rita Raiffe, the company began using its now trademarked under-stuffing technique, the heart of the world's most huggable plush.
Bruce Raiffe, the third generation to run the company, joined GUND in 1977, became President in 1993, and Chairman and CEO in July 2004. Also
in July 2004, Jim Madonna was appointed President of GUND, marking the first time in the Company's 106 year history that a non-founding family
member took the reins.
GUND was responsible for pioneering many innovations, safety standards and manufacturing processes
for the toy industry. GUND was also the first company to produce a musical toy that was affordably-priced for the average American family.
GUND has always been committed to product safety, and the company set an important industry standard by devising a way to attach eyes securely
to plush animals, preventing them from being pulled out by small children.
The famous GOTTA GETTA GUND advertising campaign in the early 1980's led to the company's recognition as
a leading consumer brand. Snuffles® the bear and Mutsy® the dog are two of the company's most famous characters. Beginning in late 2002, GUND
launched a new consumer ad campaign with two adorable creations, Manni' and Dreyfus'. Today, the company manufactures an extensive collection
of unique characters and licensed plush under the GUND and baby GUND brands. The world is once again saying....... "Gotta Getta GUND".
An Australian company ' Settler Bears was established many years ago in a town called Ferntree Gully,
nestled in the foothills of the blue Dandenong Ranges.
They were inspired by the beautiful surroundings and believe it's one of the reasons their teddies have
become so special. Just as in nature where each season is different, so are their designs which reflect inspiring teddy bear personalities....
truly a new breed of teddies.
We hope you will enjoy Settlers Bears and let them fill special places in your home and heart......
The Heartwood Creek collection has quickly garnered nation-wide popularity and it's no wonder why artist
Jim Shore's heart-warming, folk-art inspired designs, intricate patterns, and warm country colors blend to create truly charming collections.
Every piece exudes a bit of Jim's own down-to-earth personality, giving Heartwood Creek an abundance of nostalgic appeal.
The Doll Maker and Friends proudly introduces an unforgettable collection of original artist dolls, created
by some of the finest artists in the industry. The Doll Maker and Friends offers collectable dolls of superior craftsmanship, creating the best
in silicone, porcelain, vinyl, felt, resin and cloth. Each is made with exquisite quality in small limited editions making each an heirloom
you're sure to treasure.
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