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  Teddy bear - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Teddy bear is a stuffed toy bear for children.
Roosevelt refused to kill the lassoed animal, calling it "unsportsmanlike", and "Teddy's Bear" was immediately publicized by political cartoonists, taking journalistic licence and changing it to a young cute bear.
Pookie, the teddy bear belonging to Garfield, the famous cartoon cat.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Teddy_bear   (648 words)

  
 Rupert - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619-1682), nephew of Charles I of England and Royalist army cavalry commander during the English Civil War
Rupert, a fictional planet in the book Mostly Harmless
Rupert the teddy bear, Stewie's teddy bear from Family Guy.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rupert   (153 words)

  
 Teddy bear collecting
A lot of teddy bears born in Germany at the beginning of the century have given lots of pleasure and have then grown up to earn lots of money for their owners.
Another factor that will play a part in a bear’s rise to fame will be whether they make it in story form in print and more especially as a cartoon character on TV or the Internet, all this will be dependent on the bear’s personality and their family.
Teddy bears started in 1903 when a cartoon appeared in an American newspaper depicting American President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt refusing to shoot a bear cub that his hosts had tied to a tree so the president would not be left without a kill on a hunting excursion.
www.ba-education.demon.co.uk /for/collectables/teddybears.html   (1034 words)

  
 Rupert Little Bear Library
Rupert soon learns from Susan, a toy cat, and Belinda, a doll, that the Toy Man is in fact evil and plans on turning Rupert into a teddy bear.
Rupert and the prince become fast friends, but are unaware that the king's brother is plotting to kill his fragile nephew in a plot to assume the second in line to the thrown.
Rupert, his mother, a cobble, a servant girl, two dwarves, an old housekeeper, an ogre, a robber, the Robber Chief, the Robber Chief's daughter, a fairy disguised as an old dame, a wizard.
www3.sympatico.ca /brooksdr/rupert/main.htm   (3599 words)

  
 Teddy_Bear_Timeline
“Teddy” Roosevelt agrees and "Teddys Bear" is born.
Well, the popular song The Teddy Bears' Picnic was used as a theme song during President Roosevelt's subsequent election campaign and...
The Steiff bear did not capture the hearts of the people of Germany however and it is suggested that she might have discontinued the line entirely, except for an amazing coincidence.
www.cymruted.com /html/timeline.html   (1038 words)

  
 TBT | Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Rupert and the Frog Song, produced by Paul McCartney in 1984, was based on Alfred Bestall’s endpaper from the 1958 annual.
Rupert is indeed hiding, from a witch who is swooping down, her clothes billowing around her menacingly.
Rupert is flying on the end of a kite, a picnic spread on the ground below, his family and friends agog at the spectacle above them.
www.teddybeartimes.com /articletbt.asp?artid=1346&pre=   (2405 words)

  
 Lister's History of Rupert Bear
Rupert continued to appear daily throughout the war, despite the extreme restrictions on the availablility of newsprint.
The Rupert stories were situated in the idyllic English countryside into which the War was never allowed to intrude and It was thought that Rupert added a little haven of normality in a chaotic world and that he was good for public morale.
The Rupert Annual was one of the only children's annuals to survive the War, but when it ended in 1945, it was thought that many new annuals would be introduced and that the Rupert Annual would face competition.
www.nylon.net /rupert/lister.htm   (859 words)

  
 Teddy Bear History
While it is true that both Germany and the United States claim to have invented the teddy bear, it seems to be a mere coincidence that the toy evolved almost simultaneously on both sides of the Atlantic in 1902-3.
In 1905, Steiff registered the button-in-the-ear trademark, and in 1907 they called their bears "teddy," instead of the previously popular name for jointed plush bears which was "Bruins" (the traditional English name for a bear).
Queri suggested that the "bear doll" was an instant success with American buyers when it was shown at the Leipzig Trade Fair because of the story of Roosevelt and the bear, and that it became a national symbol as a result.
www.800bears.com /teddybearhistory.html   (2367 words)

  
 Teaching Pre K-8: much maligned Teddy Bear, The   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The speakers repeatedly chastised anyone who would still do such a frivolous theme as "teddy bears." I spent the week discussing the use of themes in a language learning classroom and, in particular, my beliefs about learning and how it all relates to the seemingly insignificant teddy bear.
Whether the bears become embedded in a broader theme like "I Remember When," which encourages us to reminisce about what we've learned, or "On the Move," a theme that focuses on the adventures of Travelling Teddy and his kin, something magical happens when bears appear.
We correspond with teddy bear makers and organize displays for the rest of the school to attend.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3666/is_199802/ai_n8803272   (1013 words)

  
 David Lister on Rupert Bear 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Mary Tourtel continued to draw the Rupert cartoons until 1935, by which time her eyesight was deteriorating and the appearances of Rupert were becoming somewhat irregular.
For some reason, Rupert's head in the stories in the annuals was left uncoloured, although the covers always showed him with a brown teddy bear coloured head.
So the official ordered the colour of Rupert on the cover to be changed from brown to while and the great majority of the annuals for 1973 were issued the head and face of Rupert shown on the cover in white.
www.britishorigami.org.uk /academic/lister/rupert2.htm   (1422 words)

  
 History of the Teddy Bear
For collectors very early Steiff bears, with their hump backs, long snouts, large tapered feet and elongated arms with curved paws, are the most sought-after.
These include the 1907 Laughing Roosevelt Bear by the Columbia Teddy Bear Company, which opens its mouth to display large teeth like those of the President, and the 1917 red white and blue Patriotic Bear with electric light bulb eyes.
An adult collectors’ market for old bears and teddy bear ephemera began to emerge while a new area of collecting was created by ‘bear artists’ making high quality, hand crafted bears in the traditional manner.
www.theteddybearmuseum.com /history.htm   (792 words)

  
 National Teddy Bear Day - Celebrate with Favorite Bears   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The modern Teddy Bear was born in 1905.
Bears have become so much a part of childhood around the world, that they play a large role in children's television.
Other "bear" shows include Corduroy, based on the children's book about a little girl and her favorite teddy bear.
familyscreenscene.allinfoabout.com /features/teddy.html   (865 words)

  
 Teddy Bear UK:RUPERT BEAR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Rupert Bear first appeared in the Daily Express on 8 November 1920.
Rupert was the result and he was an immediate success and has subsequently appeared in the paper on a daily basis since his character was launched in 1920 in a story called 'The Adventures of a Little Lost Bear', with Mary Tourtel's illustrations and captions provided by her husband.
Rupert stories continued to be published throughout WW2 because despite the shortage of space, as newspapers were reduced in size to single sheets, Lord Beeverbrook felt that Rupert was good for the Nations morale.
www.teddy-bear-uk.com /learning/famous/rupert/history.htm   (340 words)

  
 steiff bear, steiff bear uk, steiff teddies, steiff teddy bear, steiff animals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Teddy bears are not all cute cuddly toys, some have teeth, and growl.
Teddy Bears are so popular that several Teddy Bear Museums have been established all over the world - from Naples, Florida to Giengen, Germany.
Teddy Girl, a 1904 cinnamon Steiff bear formerly owned by Colonel Bob Henderson, is sold at auction in London for £110,000 to Yoshihiro Sekiguchi, founder of the Teddy Bear Museum in Izu, Japan.
www.bearcorner.co.uk /index.php?option=categories&category_id=1405   (545 words)

  
 Bear manufacturers | Teddy Bear Story   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
In Britain, the earliest bears were made by established toy makers, like JK Farnell and WJ Terry, who caught onto the teddy craze.
Other companies like Dean’s, Chad Valley and Chiltern began making bears during the ban on German imports during Word War I. The most famous British maker is Merrythought, founded in 1930 and known for its character ranges such as Bingie and Cheeky.
Bear makers across the globe specialised in different types of bears reflecting their country of origin – from the very first teddy bear in America, to koalas in Australia.
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk /wml/exhibitions/bear/bear2.html   (216 words)

  
 Teddy Bear Hugs - Cuddly Toys and Gifts
Teddy bears are so much a part of life these days that it is hard to imagine a time before they were invented.
Huggable teddy bears are an ideal gift for almost any occasion and they are now catching up with flowers in terms of popularity.
We are keen to trade links with other websites dedicated to teddy bears so if you run such a site, please get in touch and we will arrange for a reciprocal link.
www.teddybearhugs.co.uk   (258 words)

  
 Rupert the Bear lyrics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Oh Rupert, Rupert the bear every one sing his name.
Where you'll meet a little teddy bear if you are good.
Rupert, Rupert the bear every one come and join, in all of his games.
www.cfhf.net /lyrics/rupert.htm   (178 words)

  
 KinderStart - Shopping : Toys and Games : Fuzzy/Stuffed Animals
The softest and cuddliest teddy bear is ready for adoption and looking for a loving child to take good care of and play with it.
We are a world famous teddy bear museum and shop located in a heritage 16th century building in the heart of Shakespeares Stratford, England.
Teddy Bear Town offers a wide variety of collector's, gift and just plain old lovable bears that will be received with delight.
www.kinderstart.com /shopping/toysandgames/fuzzystuffedanimals.html   (2545 words)

  
 Teddy Bear History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
It is his love for animals that is the core of the teddy bear legend.
Whatever the reasoning behind the caption, the little bear in Berryman's cartoon was destined to become popular.
The idea of a jointed, stuffed bear was suggested by one of her nephews, Richard, who persuaded her to make one to show at the Leipzig Toy Fair of 1903.
www.sunshinedollandteddybearshop.com /history.html   (881 words)

  
 MoreAboutMe
Starting with favorites, my favorite T.V. shows are Family Guy, which is about a disfunctional family with a talking dog named Brian, who also is an alcoholic, and my most favorite character, Stewie, who is a baby around 2 years old and is very determined to have control over man kind.
He carries a teddy bear named Rupert, and a raygun that he uses to control people and shoot them.
Stewie is just one angry little baby who wants the world to be his...he also has a great liking for fig newtons, and claims there is an orgy in his mouth when he eats them.
www.geocities.com /xCOOLxDIVAx21/MoreAboutMe   (238 words)

  
 Bob and Rupert - short stories uncut   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Jacob Capone shook in front of the televisions as he waited for the new episode of Bob and Rupert to be shown to him.
The show was about a bunny named Bob, and a teddy bear named Rupert, who would travel through their Eden-like world helping their animal friends solve problems in peaceful and harmonious ways.
Rupert looked at Bob, knowing that it was his turn to answer a question.
www.eastoftheweb.com /uncut/node/view/20896   (4906 words)

  
 Teddy Bear UK - teddy bears at the best prices
Whether you are a collector looking for that special teddy bear, or if you are looking for a gift for someone special we have one of the largest ranges of teddy bears and soft toys at the very best prices.
We have the best teddy bears and soft toys from Steiff, Boyds, Dean's, Gund, Teddy Hermann, Countrylife, Cotswold, Russ, Hansa, Steiner, and Merrythought, plus Pooh, Paddington, Rupert, teddy bear giftware and needlecraft.
Read about their history and see some of them in our teddy bear museum.
www.teddy-bear-uk.com   (170 words)

  
 Rupert-Idaho   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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 Free Knitting Pattern: Mini Rupert the Bear
This pattern is written for hand knitting but is easily transferable to standard gauge machine since there is no shaping in the actual knitting.
The recipient of this bear (my 31 year old brother) liked it so much he wants me to make Rupert's friend, Bill Badger.
NOTE: For a plain teddy bear work the whole bear in one colour and omit the embroidered checks, scarf is optional.
www.knitting-and.com /knitting/patterns/toys/rupert.htm   (351 words)

  
 David Lister on Rupert Bear   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
He had been interested in folding paper since he was a child and, of course, the drawing of the diagrams presented no problem to him.
The paperfolding was introduced into the Rupert Annuals at a time came when the whole pastime was at a low ebb in the West..
Many British folders have told how their interest in folding started with the Rupert Annuals, and while it was not the origin of my own interest, I was certainly encouraged by the Rupert Annuals and excited to find in them models to add to my collection.
www.britishorigami.org.uk /academic/lister/rupert.htm   (1273 words)

  
 Special Teddy Bear Offers, bargains Deans Bears, Teddy Hermann, Steiff bears , musical teddies, collectors bears at ...
Above left is the wonderful Kathleen by Teddy Hermann, the musical teddy exclusively produced by Teddy Hermann for Ted's Eclectic Lot.
Her wind up musical box makes her an outstanding collectable teddy bear and who could resist her marvellous charm.
Next is Cheeky Little Leprechaun by Merrythought, an exclusive to TEL (Ted's Eclectic Lot); stands approximately 12 inches tall and comes complete with his one punt (£1) millennium coin in his pouch.
www.tedseclecticlot.com /teddy_bear_offers.htm   (381 words)

  
 reality blurred + Rupert won't be on Amazing Race 8.
Distressing rumors that The Amazing Race 8 would feature Survivor pirate/teddy bear Rupert Boneham are apparently not true.
Rupert tells Reality TV Magazine, “No, we won’t be doing the Family race.
As much as I enjoy the show, I wouldn’t put my 5 year old daughter through that.” Not that she could participate: the age limit for kids is eight.
www.realityblurred.com /realitytv/archives/the_amazing_race_8/2005_Apr_22_rupert_not_cast   (685 words)

  
 All 4 Kids UK Family Directory - 1st for Teddy Bears   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Teddy Bear UK have one of the largest ranges of teddy bears and soft toys at the very best prices.
We have the best teddy bears and soft toys from Steiff, Boyds, Dean's, Gund, Teddy Hermann, Countrylife, Russ, Hansa and Merrythought, plus Pooh, Paddington, Rupert, teddy bear giftware and needlecraft.
Whether you are a collector looking for that special teddy bear, or if you are looking for a gift for someone special Teddy Bears UK is your one-stop shop!
www.all4kidsuk.com /sitemap/company/1stforteddybears.htm   (217 words)

  
 Teddy Bear Tales
I was consequently surprised at the amount of traffic that the page attracted, clearly demonstrating the world-wide interest that exists in the subject of Teddy Bears.
A teddy bear who worked on a building site arrived for work one morning to discover that his pick was missing.
Natalie screamed with delight as she reached for her teddy bear.
www.thestorytelling-resource-centre.com /Teddy.html   (1672 words)

  
 domestic teddy bear surveillance
Obviously, by matching the purchase records with personal contact/communication records.<< Ted Kacyzninski manufactured his own shrapnel from junk-yard metal.
Has no one considered that all those Teddy Bears were for the purchaser's wives?
<< During the Quebec ruckus a catapult was used to fire teddy bears over the fence,jaggi singh,who was snatched and held prisoner for weeks,had teddy bears become a mascot and rallying symbol for his release.Hirstory repeating as farce?
www.mail-archive.com /cypherpunks@minder.net/msg16419.html   (86 words)

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