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  Teddy bear - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Teddy bear collectors are known as arctophiles from the Greek words 'arcto' (bear) and 'philos' (lover).
Amy, Lulu and Morgan, the teddies from Bananas in Pyjamas.
In the 1995 RPG Earthbound, teddy bears could be used to absorb damage normally inflicted on the heroes.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Teddy_bear   (1072 words)

  
 Teddy Bears & Friends -> The History of the Teddy Bear
While traditional teddy bear companies could adapt to this change in materials, they were not prepared to compete against the flood of much cheaper, mass-produced teddy bears coming from eastern Asia.
One by one, and by hand, teddy bear artistry was born with Beverly, who coined the term "teddy bear artist," often cited as the mother of teddy bear artistry.
This increased appreciation for the teddy bear as an adult collectible has also increased the value of antique teddy bears, the hand-finished, high-quality teddy bears manufactured in the first decades of the 20th century.
www.teddybearandfriends.com /archive/articles/history.html   (1917 words)

  
 IMA Hero: Teddy Bear History
To combine the stuffed bear phenomenon with Teddy Roosevelt, Morris Michtom asked the president for permission to call these stuffed bears "Teddy's Bear." Roosevelt said yes, and the Teddy Bear was born.
If Roosevelt had not refused to shoot the innocent bear cub, if Berryman had not drawn the cartoon, if the Michtoms had not displayed the stuffed bears, if the Michtoms had not asked permission to call them "Teddy's Bear," or if Roosevelt had not granted permission, there would still be stuffed bears.
The Teddy Bear is the most popular plush toy, and it may even be the most popular of all toys.
www.imahero.com /is/teddybear/history.html   (1502 words)

  
 Teddy Bear Town - Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Teddy Bear Town Museum, PO Box 58562, Tukwila, WA 98138-1562 and we'll scan it for you.
Teddy Bear Town is the aesthetic creation of Bert Schippers, Teddy Bear enthusiast, fan and collector for many years.
The bear is golden mohair, 14 inches in height, has moveable arms, legs and is stuffed with straw.
www.teddybeartown.com /museum.htm   (609 words)

  
 Teddy Bear & Friends -> November/December 2005 | Volume 23 Issue 6
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.
The Canadian teddy bear community is an evolving market full of outstanding artists and opportunities.
www.teddybearandfriends.com   (239 words)

  
 Teddy Bear History: Teddy Bear Junction, Childrens Birthday Parties
The teddy bear got its name from an American cartoon in 1902 showing President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt refusing to shoot a cute bear cub tied to a tree.
The president was summoned, but when he arrived on the scene he refused to shoot the tied and exhausted bear, considering it to be unsportsmanlike.
At the same time as it was born in The United States, the Teddy Bear was also born in Germany.
www.ateddybearjct.com /page/TBJ/CTGY/TBH   (417 words)

  
 Teddy Bear Encyclopedia - Gillian Emerson-Roberts - DK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
After 100 years, the teddy bear is still very much in vogue.
Read about the all-time, best-loved bears, from the original "teddy" to Winnie-the-Pooh, with new features on the latest collectibles such as Beanie Bear, and the Millennium Bears.
An invaluable resource for collectors at every level, The Teddy Bear Encyclopedia lists everything from identifying features and materials used, to profiles of the bear designers, to essential details of care and repair.
us.dk.com /nf/Book/BookDisplay/0,,11_078948000X,00.html   (153 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)

  
 Teddy Bear Hugs - Cuddly Toys and Gifts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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.
Teddy Bear Hugs are pleased to announce the launch of our monthly newsletter.
www.teddybearhugs.co.uk   (373 words)

  
 The Teddy Bear Orphanage
The Teddy Bear Orphanage (TBO) aims to provide caring, stable homes for teddies that may have been orphaned, abandoned or simply left in our care.
The bear is made of mohair with glass eyes, stitched nose, cracked material for the foot pads and and filled with fibre.
We spend much of the year travelling to far away places seeking out that treasure, the elusive bear artist spending all her time experimenting, being a perfectionist, creating a new masterpiece of a bear.
www.teddybearorphanage.co.uk   (565 words)

  
 Teddy Bear Picnic
By joining us and purchasing a ticket, a child will receive a teddy bear that will be given to them by local police officers and sheriff's deputies.
Hundreds of festive bears in every size, color and personality will decorate this exceptional home which is a blend of old and new.
As you tour, you will also enjoy hundreds of teddy bears on display that will appeal to the child in all of us.
www.teddybearpicnic.org   (265 words)

  
 Fur Teddy Bears by Frances Hardy - made in Maine
These heirloom fur teddy bears are made from choice reclaimed natural fur, including mink, seal, beaver, bear and very special gray mink.
Teddy bears are handmade by Frances Hayden (now Frances Hardy), one of today's most accomplished bear makers.
This book outlines the delightful story of how one of her teddys was taken to Russia by an exchange student and is now in the Pioneer Camp Museum in the former Soviet Union.
www.teddybearworld.com   (426 words)

  
 Teddy Bear Tunes, Vol. 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the political cartoon depicting Teddy Roosevelt and "teddy's bear" that appeared on this date in 1902.
Children, their parents and Teddy Bear aficionados will enjoy such songs as the rockin’ “Dance With Your Teddy Bear,” the adorable tales of “Wobbly Bear,” the sweet lullaby, “Your Bear Will Be There,” and a special extravaganza, “Happy Birthday, Teddy Bear,” to name a few.
"Teddy Bear Tunes, Volume 1," set to be released officially this Saturday, features classic tunes about teddies (like "House at Pooh Corner" and "Teddy Bears' Picnic") along with original songs written by Doug Pell, who was inspired by his young son's attachment to his own stuffed bear.
www.teddybeartunes.com   (596 words)

  
 History of Teddy Bear   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The 26th President of the United States Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt is who the Teddy Bear names after.
During the hunt, a fellow hunter captured a bear, tied it to a tree and asked president Roosevelt to shoot it.
Morris wrote to the President Roosevelt requesting his permission to call the bears "Teddy Bears".
www.teddy-bears-stuffed-animals.com /history_of_stuffed_bear.htm   (209 words)

  
 Teddy Bear Collectibles - These plush, collectible bears make excellent gifts
These gorgeous plush bears are made with the finest materials and continue to be sewn by hand in Germany.
Limited editions of each original design make these first-quality teddy bears, gifts that are treasured by collectors all over the globe.
We believe that the child in every one of us should have a stuffed teddy bear of their own.
www.collectibleteddybearsonline.com   (210 words)

  
 Free teddy bear pattern   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
So, "Bonjour" is the name of this 8.5 inches teddy bear who is really easy to make with our free teddy bear pattern.
French bear artist Laurence Veron of website www.alentours.com created this pattern especially for the beginners.
Bears realized from this free pattern cannot be sold.
www.teddybearsearch.com /patterns   (160 words)

  
 The Teddy Bear Museum - Stratford, England
Welcome to the Teddy Bear Museum where, since 1988, we have
celebrated every aspect of the teddy bear, from his arrival at the
We are a world famous teddy bear museum and shop located in a heritage 16th century building in the heart of Shakespeare's Stratford, England.
www.theteddybearmuseum.com   (113 words)

  
 Teddy Bear Artists/collectible artist bears
If you have ad blocking software installed on your computer you may not be able to see these bears in their larger size.
If you design and make your own teddy bears, you are invited to apply to join our website.
Bear Stories (if you have a good one please send it to be included!)
www.teddy-bear-artists.com   (207 words)

  
 Teddy Bears
Color this picture of a teddy bear or trace and cut out for a great shapebook.
Nine identical teddy bears with various colors written on their chests.
Primary-lined paper with cute illustrations of teddy bears in the upper-left and lower-right corners of the page.
www.abcteach.com /directory/theme_units/funkids/teddy_bears   (178 words)

  
 Teddy Bears Hug - Resource for Teddy Bear Artists and Collectors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
If you are new to making teddy bears or you have always wanted to try it but been too afraid, our Tips and Hints feature is just for you!
Debbie of Dear Bears has complied a great set of tips and hints to help you in teddy bear making from the beginning to the end.
For teddy bear artists looking for affordable web design to display your teddy bears, please click here for more information and see Georgina's portfolio.
www.teddybearshug.com   (293 words)

  
 Teddy Bear Scene
Teddy Bear Scene is a monthly magazine packed with interesting, exciting and informative articles about the wonderful world of teddy bear collecting.
With some of the best known names in the teddy bear business writing for us, Teddy Bear Scene is a serious must for collectors.
We don't think the world stops at the English Channel - we know teddy bears are loved all over the globe so we make sure we have plenty of stories from overseas.
www.teddybearscene.co.uk   (264 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   (165 words)

  
 Theodore Roosevelt Association
Here is the real story of how the teddy bear sprang into our hearts.
The dogs and guide followed the bear for quite a distance until the bear was very, very tired.
Notice that the guide and the bear are about the same size, suggesting a grown bear.
www.theodoreroosevelt.org /kidscorner/tr_teddy.htm   (468 words)

  
 The Teddy Bear Project
The Teddy Bear Exchange is an I*EARN project.
The bear then sent home a diary by email describing its adventures, the places it has been, as well as the things it had seen and done.
Most bears made home visits, went on excursions, participated in class activities, enjoyed social events - in fact everything that the children did was written about in diary form and sent home.
www.iearn.org.au /tbear   (401 words)

  
 Teddy Bear Encyclopedia: New & Used Books Search Result for Teddy Bear Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
List Price $16.95 / Similar to Teddy Bear Encyclopedia
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List Price $29.95 / Similar to American Teddy Bear Encyclopedia
www.fetchbook.info /Teddy_Bear_Encyclopedia.html   (298 words)

  
 Party ideas, build a bear, birthday party, teddy bear, build a bear workshop, birthday party idea
Party ideas, build a bear, birthday party, teddy bear, build a bear workshop, birthday party idea
, you can build a teddy bear, or build any other animal from our large selection, online.
Teddy Bear "Stuffin" Shack is a trademark of Teddy Bear "Stuffin" Shack, LLC, Atascocita, Texas.
www.teddybearstuffinshack.com   (154 words)

  
 Teddy Bears of Bear Hollow
Bear in mind: Only a deep awareness that we are all One in Love will avert further tragedy, bring lasting peace!
This exquisite teddy bear was developed by Cooperstown Bears in honor of the actor's 100th birthday in 1999.
The Family Room, The Library, The Office, The Bear Room, The Living Room, The Dining Room, The Powder Room, The Garage, The Picnic, The Guest Room, The Stairway,
www.bearhollow.net   (212 words)

  
 Teddy Bear Times
Leading bear artists and manufacturers will join together to offer you the largest selection of bears in East Anglia.
If your much-loved teddy requires restoration, our expert will be in attendance for consultations.
There will also be mohair and bear making supplies, should you have the yearning to make your own bear.
www.teddybeartimes.com   (219 words)

  
 Teddy Bear Story - 100 years of the teddy bear
Teddy Bear Story - 100 years of the teddy bear
Teddy Bear Story: 100 Years of the Teddy Bear
For more information on Teddy Bear Story explore the teddy website
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk /wml/exhibitions/bear/index.html   (63 words)

  
 TeddyBear.com at Table & Home
We are the internet portal for Teddy Bear lovers world wide.
Just in time for the holiday season, Crystal, Steiff's all-new pure white teddy bear, features a stunning Swarovski crystal ornament around her neck.
For more than a century, Gund, Inc. has been creating unique teddy bears and other soft toys recognized the world over for their quality and innovation.
www.teddybear.com   (175 words)

  
 Lil' Bear Shoppe- Teddy Bears, Boyds, GUND, Russ Berrie, personalized outfits, stuffed animals
For that perfect gift, whether personal or corporate; enjoy browsing the Lil' Bear Shoppe for a large selection of teddy bears, stuffed animals and plush toys.
Choose from teddy bears, Giant Friends and cats, dogs and animal friends.
We'll create that special gift, send him or her off in style on board the Lil' Bear Express with a handwritten note containing your message, as well as it's own special gift-wrapping.
www.lilbearshoppe.com   (314 words)

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