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Beyond Teddy Bears: R. John Wright has combined elements of real bears and toy teds to create a bear hybrid that goes beyond basic teddy bears.

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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 Interviews & Features
  • Send In the Clowns
    Wendy Meagher brings the circus to town with her new old-fashioned clowns.
  • Artful Little Mirrors of Humanity
    Critters by the Finhold Gallery reflect the 1960s and their creators' whimsy.
  • Whoo Gives a Hoot?
    Artist and designer Jennifer Collins relies on thorough research to recreate characters from different historical eras.
  • Big Top Circus Bears
    Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages … Send in the clowns — it's circus time!
  • Dare Wright & The Lonely Doll
    Photographer and author Dare Wright made toys real and gave voice to a generation of children's imaginations.
  • Regional Report: New England
    You'll find history, fantastic foliage, and terrific teddies when you visit New England in the fall.
  • TeddyCrafts: Circus Elephant
    Begin your big top collection with Celia Baham's 10-inch-tall Circus Elephant. Made of mohair, the elephant is unjointed and self-standing.
  • Win a Bear!
    Complete and return the collector survey in this issue or online for a chance to win a Penelope bear by Steiff. Only one entry per household. One winner will be chosen; odds of winning depend on number of entries. Deadline for entries is October 31, 2005.

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  • Mike Miazga Editor's Note
    Commentary from Mindy Kinsey
  • Collecting
    Bruins 'n Buddies
    Reader Forum
  • News & Views
    News & Views
    Teddy Bear Reunion in the Heartland
    2006 TOBY Announcement
    Merrythought's 75th anniversary
    Calendar
  • Antiques
    Price Guide
    Forever Friends
    The Bear Facts
    Rare & Unusual






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