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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.

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This Month's Interviews & Features

  • With Love from South Africa: Di Bester’s fresh and funny Gizmo Bears.
  • Tribute to Tiny Teddies: Our 13th celebration of small ursines features miniatures by more than three dozen artists and manufacturers representing eight countries.
  • Collecting Limelight: Deb Canham Artist Designs. Deb introduces her newest designs and shares stories from her workshop.
  • Lost in Translation: Meet several of Steiff’s more unusual character creations.
  • 2008 Toby Industry’s Choice Award Winners: Admire the 75 best bears (and friends!) of the year, then cast your ballot for the Public’s Choice Winners. Plus! Your ballot is an entry in our annual giveaway program.
  • Spring Fling: If warm weather seems to be taking its time coming to your neighborhood, encourage it with one of these signs of spring – cheerful teddies dressed as flowers and butterflies, darling baby animals, and of course bunnies galore. Plus! Tips on designing a baby animal.
  • Teddy Crafts: Baby Oliver: Baby Oliver, designed by Tami Eveslage, is a cuddly cub you can make for your own collection.

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