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Teddy Bear and Friends is a trustworthy, informative, visually exciting resource edited for the community of teddy bear collectors and makers. With every issue, Teddy Bear and Friends: · covers all aspects of collecting teddy bears, including what's new, who made it, and where to find it; · connects readers to bears and teddy bear people: fellow collectors, experts, artists, manufacturers, and vendors.

This Month's Features

  • Around the World with Hundreds of Bears
    Teddy bears have been called the "Ambassadors of Love." Chris Herrington and the Hard Rock Café prove it with authentically costumed teddy bears in 50 countries around the world.
  • "Die Welt von Steiff" Opens!
    Get your first glimpse of the new "World of Steiff" interactive museum in Giengen, Germany. Plus! Steiff's fabulous 125th anniversary Festival.
  • Teddy Bear and Toy Museums
    Planning a vacation? Use our latest comprehensive list of museums worldwide to find a few fun spots to visit on the way.
  • Teddy Travels: An English Bear Hunt
    Get off the beaten track for a bit of British bear spotting.
  • Russian Revelation
    An insider report on the 7th International Doll and Teddy Show at the Wachtanoff Gallery in Moscow, Russia.
  • 2005 TOBY Industry's Choice Winners
    The Industry's Choice Winners are the finest designs of the year. Now you get to choose the best of the best. Plus! Vote on one ultimate teddy bear of the year.
  • Bear Noel: The Story of a Store
    In opening his studio to the public, Kelly Dean has discovered inspiration and a new calling.
  • Teddy Roadtrip Map
    A helpful guide to teddy bear stores and shows across America.
  • Bears In My Backyard
    Exploring the teddy bear scene in Pennsylvania.

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