Teddy Bear and Friends

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From Cakes to Critters…: Artist Susan Arnot loves to create. Her favorite step in bearmaking is finishing, because "that's when the bear comes alive in your hands."

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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
  • Holiday Gift Guide
    Whether you're shopping for family, friends, or fellow collectors — or dropping hints for your personal Santa — we have the bears worth bragging about.
  • Highland Bears
    Traditionally styled and meticulously handmade, Atlantic Bears are a rare type of Scottish teddy.
  • Limelight: Hermann-Spielwaren
    The Pope Bear, plus your first look at Hermann's 2006 designs.
  • Collecting Teddy Bear Postcards
    If you're running out of space for real teddies, branch out to flat bears: postcards and paper ephemera.
  • Rolling Along: Animals on Wheels
    Before there were teddies, there were bears with wheels. Learn the history of Steiff's wheeled toys and meet a few modern examples, too!
  • Regional Report: Canada
    The Canadian teddy bear community is an evolving market full of outstanding artists and opportunities. Plus! Teddy Roadtrip Map of Canada
  • TeddyCrafts: Making Udo
    As a holiday gift or celebration of the new year, make Udo, a 14-inch bear designed by Australian artist Monica Spicer.
  • Win Our Cover Bear!
    Steiff has generously donated three Crystal bears for a reader giveaway. Send your entry today!

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    Commentary from Mindy Kinsey
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    Teddy Bears on Vacation
    TBAI
    Ambassadors of Peace
    Hurricane Relief Efforts
    Calendar
  • Antiques
    Price Guide
    Forever Friends
    The Bear Facts
    Rare & Unusual






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