Teddy Bears and Steiff Animals: First Series Sale Price: $5.97
	This series is considered to be the standard reference among collectors of teddy bears and Steiff collectibles. Each book contains hundreds of full-color examples, loads of information, complete descriptions, and collector values...

	Steiff Classic 1909 Teddy Bear White 14" Sale Price: $159.82

	The Story of the Steiff Teddy Bear: An Illustrated History from 1902 Sale Price: $14.50
	A host of mysteries have arisen surrounding the jointed teddy's creation over 100 years ago in the small town of Giengen, in the south of Germany - who created him, what did he look like, and just where did his name come from? The results of extensive research are presented in this informative and entertaining volume, illustrated throughout with fascinating and beautiful photographs...

	Teddy Bears, Annalee's and Steiff Animals: Third Series Sale Price: $12.25
	Margaret Mandel's popular books on teddy bears are the standard reference among collectors. This latest, the third series, includes hundreds of examples of teddy bears, Steiff animals, and as an added feature, Annalee animals, all photographed in full color...

	Advertising Art of Steiff: Teddy Bears & Playthings Sale Price: $20.00
	All lovers of Steiff dolls & toys will be delighted by this compilation of antique Steiff advertisements which were run in the popular German illustrated newspaper Illustrirte Zeitung between the years 1911 & 1929...

	100 Years Steiff Teddy Bears Sale Price: $38.99
	Born at the beginning of the last century, he has stolen the hearts of people all over the world. The Teddy bear has lived through the many upheavals of the last 100 years and has not only maintained his appeal, he has become even more lovable with the passage of time...

	Steiff Sensational Teddy Bears, Animals & Dolls Sale Price: $22.00
	Experience the endearing charm of Stieff's teddy bears and a bevy of animals in this richly illustrated, large format photographic album showcasing 100 years of this illustrious German company. Certainly one of the most beguiling, colorful stories of Stieff teddy bears and animals ever published!

	Steiff: Teddy Bears, Dolls, and Toys With Prices Sale Price: $48.09
	A must have if you collect Antique Steiff..Book Like New inside . outside cover has some edge scuffing ....I Ship Fast Fromour warehouse, In A Box with Bubble Wrap & FREE Tracking

	TEDDYS TRAUME - TEDDY'S DREAMS : 24 PICTURE POSTCARDS OF HISTORICAL STEIFF TEDDY BEARS
	Twenty-four picture postcards of historical Steiff teddy bears

	Steiff Teddy 2008 Calendar Sale Price: $46.36

Most of us who turn wood come from a woodworking background in flat work. The wood lathe opens up a new world of woodworking with new tools that have their own learning curve and the preferred way to learn is to turn simple projects. A file handle meets the basic criteria of a woodturning project for learning purposes in being inexpensive, entertaining, and useful as a finished item as well as teaching important skills in basic woodturning.

All that is needed for a file handle is a square of wood and, if desired, a scrap piece of copper pipe for a ferrule. The tools that are used are the roughing gouge to reduce the wood square to round; a parting tool to determine the finished diameters, reduce the ferrule section and part off the handle; and a spindle gouge to leave a finger groove for comfort.

A trip to the woodpile should give a suitable piece of wood for the handle. In fact, since a square of about 1 1/4" will be sufficient, a piece of ash or maple will likely supply three or four appropriate blocks. Just a few minutes at the band saw or other cutting station and the wood should be ready to go.

Mark the centres on each end mount the wood between spur center at the head stock of the wood lathe and the tail stock at the other end. Make sure the wood will clear the tool rest before turning on the lathe. There will be some discussion among wood turners as to what the appropriate speed should be, but basically the speed with which you are comfortable is a good one to use. For things this size 1200 rpm is likely good to start.

The roughing gouge is used to turn the wood to a rough cylinder. In conjunction with a measuring gauge, the parting tool is used to determine the final diameters of the butt end, hand grip, finger grip, and ferrule. Either the roughing gouge or the spindle gouge can be used to cut to the final surface but the spindle gouges will generally give a smoother texture and can be used for all the shaping or for the final cut before sanding.

The finger section gives a comfortable feel to the tool and is coved with the spindle gouge. This is the section that really emphasizes cutting with the grain and is a valuable learning place for new wood turners. Similarly the ferrule section needs precise cutting with the parting tool to precisely fit the pipe section. After a quick sanding and finish on the lathe with a bit of shellac, if desired, it can then be parted off and another one mounted.

One of the delights of a woodturning project like this is giving it away to a woodworking friend. Most commercial file handles are miserable to use and a poor fit to most hands so this is a welcome addition to any woodworker's tool kit. Also, the gratitude is usually more than sufficient to inspire the next one and the one after that. After all, in woodturning as in most other things, practise makes perfect, or at least close.

Darrell Feltmate is a juried wood turner whose web site, Around the Woods, contains detailed information about wood turning for the novice or experienced turner as well as a collection of turnings for your viewing pleasure. You too can learn to turn wood, here is the place to start. Wondering what it looks like? Follow the page links for a free video.

There are several wood turning projects fully explained on the web site. In particular, a selection of beginner's projects may be found on the Beginner's Projects page complete with explanation and step by step photos.

Plans and instructions with pictures for turning the file handle here can be found at http://aroundthewoods.com/woodturningbasics/projects/filehandle/filehandle1.html

I have a 1992 Steiff teddy bear and I want to sell him. How much and where is best to sell?

He is jointed and he growls. He has never been played with, just put in a cupboard. He is quite large about 22 inches. Is ebay the best option? Is he worth a lot of money?
Thanks because I don't know anything about Steiff bears.

50 quid starting bid

	Steiff Studio Seal Grey Plush Replica Sale Price: $283.98
	Made to Order. Four month lead-time. Surface Washable. Made in Germany.

	Margaretes 1909 Light Blond Teddy Bear Plush Replica Sale Price: $414.53

	STEIFF 2009 BONZO 1927 REPLICA TEDDY BEAR Sale Price: $450.00
	Fall/Christmas 2009 Worldwide Limited Edition of 750 pieces. Size: 13 inches EAN: 402074 New in its original box

	STEIFF 2009 MOHAIR REPLICA 1960 GOLDEN BLOND TEDDY BEAR Sale Price: $415.00
	Size: 17 inches EAN: 400049 LIMITED EDITION OF 1960 Excellent condition Brand New in its original box

	ZDISC Rottweiler PUPPY AKC Licensed Replica by Steiff Sale Price: $67.33

	STEIFF 2009 MOHAIR 1910 REPLICA GOLDEN BROWN TEDDY BEAR Sale Price: $415.00
	EAN 400032 Size: 18 inches Limited Edition Size: 1910 Excellent condition Brand New in its original box

	STEIFF 2010 CLOWN REPLICA 1928 TEDDY BEAR Sale Price: $375.00
	Size: 15 inches EAN: 403019 LIMITED EDITION OF 1928New in its original box

	STEIFF 2008 BLACK 1908 REPLICA MOHAIR TEDDY BEAR Sale Price: $280.00
	Size: 14 inches EAN: 408564 Limited Editon of 3000 New in its original box

	Teddy bear 1925 50 moh white replica 10 Sale Price: $595.90

	Teddy Replica 1960 Blond Sale Price: $405.00

It's no secret that plush toys are popular, but some of them are better liked than others. One of the most popular brands now is Webkinz. These are small plush toys, similar to many others, but they have the unique feature of coming with a 'secret code.' Going to the Website and inputting that code gives you access to their virtual world, where you can own a virtual version of your pet and interact with others. You can also buy virtual pets and virtual accessories and furniture for them. There are normal pets, wild animals, made up creatures, and mythical creatures, so there's something there for everyone.

Another very popular company for plush animals is Ty. They make the famous 'beanie baby' line, and have been doing so for a very long time. The Ty company also makes the smaller beanie babies that so many people collect, including the ones that were in McDonald's Happy Meals for some time. The company makes other lines of plush toys, too, but most people just know them for their beanie babies. They make ornaments, animals for toddlers, and many other different versions of their beanie babies, some of which have now been discontinued.

If you don't live in Germany you might not have heard of the name 'Steiff' but the company is very popular for its quality. However, that quality is expensive. While the toys have a high price tag, they are also extremely well-made and they come to you only after rigorous inspections. These are not cheaply-made toys that are put out by the hundreds for people to snap up. They are made carefully and deliberately, and they each have a trademark metal button in their ear (or elsewhere, if necessary) that identifies them as being the real thing. The company was started back in the 1800s, with the first bear actually being built in 1902. That caused the company to really take off and got it to where it is today.

For people who like to create something unique, the build-a-bear workshop might be just what they're looking for in the way of a toy. These are customizable teddy bears and other types of stuffed animals. They can be designed by people who come to the workshop, and the newest ones allow you to go online and own one in the virtual world, just like you can with the Webkinz. That has helped to make them even more popular with children and teenagers, although adults like them, as well.

Come take a look and find a great deal on a Popular Plush Toys and many other stuffed animals - great for kids and adults!

I have a Steiff bear. How do I know if it is original or a replica. How do I find out how much it is worth?

It has it's original tag with 00379 on it. There is no slash in the numbers. I know it is either from 1909 or a replica of that bear. How do I know the difference? Plus how much is it worth?

one time my friend found a magic stick.

	Steiff Classic 1909 Teddy Bear White 14" Sale Price: $159.82

	Steiff Classic Teddy Bear Leo Ash Blond 9.5" Sale Price: $147.95

	Steiff Classic 1920 Teddy Bear Light Brown 10" Sale Price: $103.93

	Steiff Sleep Well Bear Beige 11" Sale Price: $35.10

	Steiff Classic Teddy Bear Reddish Blond 7" Sale Price: $148.90

	Steiff Classic Teddy Bear Brass 16.5" Sale Price: $242.99

	Crochet a Mohair Bear Teddy Bear, a Crochet Pattern By Sue Pendleton Sale Price: $10.50
	Have you ever wanted to crochet a teddy bear from mohair yarn, but feel a little bit uneasy about working with fuzzy thread? It's easy to feel intimidated by mohair and eyelash yarn if you don't know the techniques that make it a lot easier...

	Steiff Keyring Mini Teddy Bear Blond Sale Price: $54.99

	Steiff Sleep Well Bear Comforter Beige Sale Price: $28.55

	Steiff Classic 1905 Teddy Bear Blond 12" Sale Price: $265.39

To this day, the question of who actually created the first teddy bear is still debated. Regardless of who was first, the Theodore bear became a national obsession. In 1903, Steiff produced 12,000 bears. Teddy manufacturers blossomed.   Textbook writer Seymour Eaton, under the pseudonym Paul Piper, wrote a rollicking poem called "The Roosevelt Bears" that appeared each week in newspapers around the country and followed the antics of "Teddy-B and Teddy-G".

Eaton also published a series of books about the bears. "Teddy bears are all the rage," read an ad in the 1908 Sears, Roebuck catalog.  Bears of all kinds--plaid bears, fuzzy bears, Viking bears--perch on every available surface.  How about a bear with a hood with curlers on it and fuzzy slippers and a robe? It's there too.

And today Vermont TeddyBears -Most of Vermont Teddy's customers are men sending Bear-Grams. Customized Bear-Grams can cost up to $300 apiece. Although the company specializes in lightheartedness--it ships each bear in a container complete with airholes and a delicious candy treat, in case the bear gets hungry on the trip--it's a full-size business.

Real bears have to contend with hunters and habitat loss, but there's no sign teddybears will ever be endangered. If you look through popular magazines, there's always an ad for some limited edition, and you go into a gift shop and there are  bear aprons and teddy bear mugs and teddy bears this and teddy bears that.

The Teddy Bear Museum in Naples, Florida--one of the first such museums in America--displays about five thousand teddies from all over the world. Some are holding their own teddy bears; others dress in bear jewelry and carry bear handbags. An enchanting experience for children of any age, this distinctive museum showcases bears in all shapes and sizes including one-of-a-kind teddy bears, limited editions, antique bears, and unique moving displays.

In 1997, the Huis Ten Bosch resort in Nagasaki, Japan, unveiled the Teddy Bear Kingdom--a 1,300-square-foot reproduction of a medieval stronghold with fifteen hundred classic and new bears. On April 24, 2001, J.S. International chairman Jesse Kim, who remunerated $193,477 for a one-of-a-kind existing Steiff bear at a charity auction, opened the JeJu Teddy Bear Museum in Korea. The Jeju Teddy Bear Museum opened specially for the European collectors and is more exhilarating than ever with special "Teddy Bear" entertainment.

Since the late 1970s, a generation of "bear artists" has taken tired old teddy to a new level. Art bears are nearly always hand-sewn, one-of-a-kind or limited-edition pieces. They're as diverse and creative as the artists themselves--huggable, droopy-limbed bears, minutely detailed mohair miniatures no bigger than thimbles, bears dressed as hobos, angel bears, clown bears, biblical bears, inquiring bears, shy bears, and bears of every personality, shape and expression.

How has a single toy eluded the restrictions of age, gender, nationality, culture and faith for over a hundred years? What makes people cling to their teddy bears, loved to within a millimeter of their fur, for lifetimes? The teddy bear started as a child's toy, something to comfort and please the young. That bear became a confidante, our best friend, the companion who kept us safe and sound during the trials of childhood. 

Learn how to clean your teddy bear friend at teddybears.gogoodpages.com

Where can you purchase mohair fabric to make a teddy bear in the United States?

Where can you purchase mohair fabric to make a teddy bear in the United States, please don't say ebay or etsy, I have already looked there and I have googled also.

you can try http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com I am not sure they have the mohair fabric tho. I have made teddy bears out of Angora pelts. This is the mohair still attached to the hide. A friend gave me the pattern to these. For the Angora Pelts go to a leather goods supply house.

	Steiff Classic 1909 Teddy Bear White 14" Sale Price: $159.82

	Steiff Sleep well bear comforter, pink [Baby Product] [Baby Product] Sale Price: $24.99
	Steiff Sleep Well Bear Comforter has a face made from baby-soft plush pink with the name Steiff embroidered on the front. Babies love playing with the knots on each corner. Machine washable. Yellow label with the famous Steiff gold plated button in the ear...

	Steiff Bertie Baby Pantom Bear Sale Price: $199.99
	Pantom animals first appeared in the Steiff catalog in 1911. These marionette rarities, which take their name from the word "pantomime," were designed by Albert Schlopsnies, a creative mastermind who worked with Steiff in the early part of last century...

	STEIFF RINGMASTER TEDDY BABY GOLDEN AGE CIRCUS Sale Price: $300.00
	STEIFF 440~RINGMASTER TEDDY BABY~GOLDEN AGE CIRCUS

	Baby Bear 14 Inch, White Sale Price: $23.00
	14 inch pure white baby teddy made from cloud-soft plush. Surface washable.

	Steiff Classic Teddy Bear Leo Ash Blond 9.5" Sale Price: $147.95

	Beatrix Potter Collectibles: The Peter Rabbit Story Characters (Schiffer Book for Collectors) Sale Price: $21.86
	Beatrix Potter brought animals to life for generations of children. Characters such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-duck, Tom Kitten, and Benjamin Bunny "people" her classic stories. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is the best-selling childrens classic of all time, selling over forty million copies...

	Steiff Sweet Dreams Lamb Pale Pink 8" Sale Price: $27.74

	Steiff Sleep Well Bear Beige 11" Sale Price: $35.10

	Steiff Sleep Well Bear Comforter Beige Sale Price: $28.55

Do Aussie mums appreciate Steiff teddy bears?

I want to buy a friend a steiff teddy for her baby's christening but don't want to do a big song and dance about "oooh it's a steiff bear!! wow!!"

i am an american and have no idea what they are.

i think the mom will be thrilled you bought something special for what she consiters a special day.

i am not catholic but one if my best friends is.
she knows that i do not agree with christening but to show her how much i loved her and her family i bought the baby his first rosary.

she was so touched she cried.

	Build-A-Bear Workshop Chicago Cubs™ Raglan Tee III Sale Price: $6.50
	Teddy bear size officially licensed MLB™ Chicago Cubs™ raglan style tee.

	8 Pc Kit Teddy & Co Build Me, Dress Me, Hug Me! 12" , Build and Stuff, Dark Brown Bear, with Stuffing and Heart! Sale Price: $25.00
	Compatible with other 12" building bears. Look for other clothing to complete your Teddy's closet!

	Build-A-Bear Workshop Philadelphia Phillies™ Raglan Tee III Sale Price: $6.50
	Officially licensed MLB™ Philadelphia Phillies™ teddy bear size raglan tee.Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. MLB.com

	Build-A-Bear Workshop Philadelphia Phillies™ Halladay Tee Sale Price: $7.00
	Philadelphia Phillies™ fans will love this teddy bear size Halladay tee. Makes a great gift for baseball lovers!

	Build-A-Bear Workshop New York Mets™ Raglan Tee III Sale Price: $6.50
	Officially licensed MLB™ New York Mets™ teddy bear size raglan tee.

	Build-A-Bear Workshop Peacock Tee & Scarf Sale Price: $8.00
	White teddy bear size tee peacock design, gathered sleeves wand paired together with a coordinating peacock feather print scarf.

	The Stuffing Factory Stuffed Plush Animal Build Black & White Cow with Clothes Kit Sale Price: $25.00
	1. Fill paws and legs with stuffing material. 2. Fill remaining body with stuffing just the way you like it! 3. Close Cow with magic tape! 4. Dress your cow!

	Build-A-Bear Workshop Cleveland Indians Pink Raglan Tee Sale Price: $6.50
	Officially licensed MLB™Cleveland Indians™ teddy bear size pink raglan tee.

	Build-A-Bear Workshop Los Angeles Dodgers™ Raglan Tee III Sale Price: $6.50
	Officially licensed MLB™ Los Angeles Dodgers™ teddy bear size raglan tee.

	Build-A-Bear Workshop Groovin' Giraffe Tee
	Black teddy bear sized tee with Groovin' Giraffe Logo.

Here are some interesting facts about the Steiff bear collectibles..

Margarete Steiff was born in 1847 and died in 1909

1880 Development of the first soft-filled fabric toy animal

1892 The first Steiff catalogue was published

1893 Steiff attended its first trade fair

1902 The Teddy bear was born - Steiff invented the first plush animal

1904 The "Button in Ear" was used to protect all products

1907 Steiff sold 974,000 Teddy bears

These are well made quality bears, that have become a collectors item. Serious collectors are always searching for these Steiff Bears. With the availability of the internet now, you can search the world for your very own Steiff Bear without leaving your home!

Another great place to check, are estate sales, the items at estate sales are quite often sold in "lots", meaning a box of items etc.. you could luck out and find some real collectibles that way, including the bears, and sometimes you will find some other great collectible toys.

You could also place an ad in your local paper, that you are interested in purchasing Steiff Bears. You will sometimes get people who are looking to downsize and clear out their house or their collections, and are quite willing to sell them to you for a good price. Sometimes you will find a great collectible or antique at garage sales as well. So, keep your eyes open, and get familiar with their prices.

But if you want to buy and sell and make money at the Steiff Bear collecting business, then the best place to check is online.

http://www.make-crafts-for-cash.com/steiffbear.html click here to find out more about Steiff Bears and to see the great collection online. Article and website by Diane Palmer

Talking Plush Dolls Kinda Like Buildabear?

I wanna buy a stuffed animal for my girlfriend for her bday, but I live too far away from Build A Bear. Are there any other places where I can RECORD MY OWN VOICE and put it IN THE BEAR?

Build-a-Bear! You can make one online. You can actually record a voice too, from the computer somehow. Not sure how though.

	Steiff Classic 1909 Teddy Bear White 14" Sale Price: $159.82

	Steiff Classic Teddy Bear Leo Ash Blond 9.5" Sale Price: $147.95

	100 Jahre Steiff Teddybären - Das Original seit 1902

	Steiff Sweet Dreams Lamb Pale Pink 8" Sale Price: $27.74

	Steiff Sleep Well Bear Comforter Beige Sale Price: $28.55

	Steiff Sleep Well Bear Beige 11" Sale Price: $35.10

	Steiff Keyring Mini Teddy Bear Russet Sale Price: $37.34
	Mini mohair teddy bear keyring, 3 inches, russet

	Steiff Classic 1920 Teddy Bear Light Brown 10" Sale Price: $103.93

	Steiff Sleep Well Bear Grip Toy Pale Pink Sale Price: $14.60

	Steiff Sleep Well Bear Music Box Blue Sale Price: $40.50
	Steiff Sleep Well Bear Music BoxLet your little one drift to sleep with this peaceful Sleep Well Bear Music Box. This super-soft plush bear features a removable music box that plays Schlaf, Kindlein, Schlaf- a German Folk song...

I have a Steiff bear. How do I know if it is original or a replica. How do I find out how much it is worth?

It has it's original tag with 00379 on it. There is no slash in the numbers. I know it is either from 1909 or a replica of that bear. How do I know the difference? Plus how much is it worth?

one time my friend found a magic stick.

Brummbär

Yes. Steiff and Hermann seem to never lose their value. The larger the bear the more they are worth. I am trying to find a 26" or larger Seiff for under $500 and I haven't found one yet!

	Steiff Classic 1909 Teddy Bear White 14" Sale Price: $159.82

	Steiff Classic Teddy Bear Leo Ash Blond 9.5" Sale Price: $147.95

	Steiff Classic 1920 Teddy Bear Light Brown 10" Sale Price: $103.93

	Steiff Classic 1920 Teddy Bear Blond 20" Sale Price: $291.99

	Steiff Classic Teddy Bear Reddish Blond 7" Sale Price: $148.90

	Steiff Classic 1909 Teddy Bear Brass 14" Sale Price: $200.00

	Steiff Classic 1905 Teddy Bear Blond 12" Sale Price: $265.39

	Steiff Classic 1920 Teddy Bear Blond 10" Sale Price: $169.99

	Steiff Sweet Dreams Lamb Pale Pink 8" Sale Price: $27.74

	Steiff Classic Teddy Bear Brass 16.5" Sale Price: $242.99

Just about everybody had a treasured stuffed toy when they were young. The feeling of happiness and nostalgia of these toys is what makes some adults become collectors of them, namely stuffed animals from Steiff. They are in high demand by collectors when available at fairs and auctions, namely stuffed bears. The legend of Steiff stuffed animals started sometime in 1880 in Germany, in the town of Giengen an der Brenz. Margarete Steiff, a wheelchair bound seamstress, made toy animals from her own designs as a hobby.

They were mostly of dogs, cats, pigs and elephants. Stuffed animals that we know of today began when Richard Steiff, a nephew of Margarette, created the first toy bear with jointed limbs in 1902. This bear with jointed limbs became popular worldwide, and as a result, it was the winner at the World Exhibition that was held in 1094 in St. Louis. It was later named after President Teddy Roosevelt and became known as the teddy bear. The company is known for its high quality creations, which are still made in the town of Giengen. The town of Giengen is considered a mecca for lovers of stuffed animals, and visitors can experience an Adventure Museum as well as the Steiff factory. The museum tells the history of the products and a gift shop sells bears, replicas of past animal products, historic catalogues and porcelain.

The Steiff Classic range is the line that is most sought after by collectors, featuring a wide variety of animals that are all hand made. A majority of the creations date back to the early 1900's up to the 1920's. There is also a bear with a stitched on Valentine's heart, which makes a romantic gift. The range also includes characters from the Beatrix Potter stories, including Peter Rabbit and the Mrs. Tiggy Winkle hedgehog. Another children's favorite that is available is the Paddington Bear, with his trademark blue hat and red duffle coat. The majority of Steiff baby animals are created with babies and toddlers in mind. Teddy bears, kittens and puppies are included in this collection that is designed from durable, high quality materials.

The Cosy Animal line has machine washable animals and there are also children's clothes, keyrings, bags and gift sets. Another great collection is the Steiff Limited Edition selection that showcases a pink and grey replica of the world famous 1908 teddy bear. You can also find a Moon Bear, a Grizzly Bear and a cute Pierrot Bear in the selection. Another one of my favorites in this range is the famous character from story books, the Rupert Bear. However, the teddy bear will continue to be the toy that is most associated with the company.

Looking for Steiff Bears? Visit our site for great deals. For more articles and information, visit Peach Tuesday.

	Shirley Temple - Little Darling Pack (Little Miss Marker/Now and Forever/The Runt Page) Sale Price: $0.99
	Shirley Temple's superstardom in the 1930s was associated with Twentieth Century Fox, but before Fox locked her down she made the two films for Paramount bundled here. It was 1934, her breakthrough year, and these pictures are not quite yet the showcase vehicles Fox would assemble for their pint-sized meal ticket...

	Shirley Temple - America's Sweetheart Collection, Vol. 3 (Dimples / The Little Colonel / The Littlest Rebel) Sale Price: $15.77
	*Disc 1: Dimples *Disc 2: Little Colonel *Disc 3: Littlest Rebel

	Captain January, Shirley Temple, Guy Kibbee on Midget Window Card, 1936 Photographic Poster Print, 18x24 Sale Price: $29.99
	Captain January, Shirley Temple, Guy Kibbee on Midget Window Card, 1936 is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display...

	Shirley Temple Vintage Photograph in One Piece Chiffon Dress "Curtsy" (8 X 10 Black & White)
	Beautiful glossy black and white photograph. No date, circa 1930's. A lovely photo of Shirley Temple with a short dress that has ribbons and a ribbon in her hair. Her shoes are white with a buckle. Posed getting ready to curtsy.

	Shirley Temple - Vintage Photograph "Cowboy Chaps and Hat" (8 X 10 Black and White)
	Beautiful glossy black and movie photograph of Shirley Temple wearing cowboy chaps and holding a hat. No date, circa 1930's.

	"The Blue Bird" 442/19 Shirley Temple Vintage 8 X 10 Black and White Photograph
	Beautiful glossy black and white movie scene from the 20th Century Fox Picture "Blue Bird". Side is numbered 442/19. No date, circa late 1930's. Film also starred: Spring Byington, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard, Eddie Collins, Sybil Jason and others.

	Shirley Temple Vintage 8 x 10 Black and White Photograph "The Blue Bird" 442/79
	Beautiful glossy black and white movie scene from the 20th Century Fox Picture "Blue Bird". Side is numbered 442/79. No date, circa 1930's. Film also starred: Spring Byington, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard, Eddie Collins, Sybil Jason, Jessie Ralph, Helen Erickson, Johnny Russell, Laura Hope Crews, Russel Hicks, Cecelia Loftus, and Al Shean.

	Shirley Temple Vintage 8 X 10 Black and White Photograph "The Blue Bird" 442/40
	Beautiful glossy black and white movie scene from the 20th Century Fox Picture "Blue Bird". Side is numbered 442/40. No date, circa late 1930's. Film also starred: Spring Byington, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard, Eddie Collins, Sybil Jason and others.

	Shirley Temple Vintage Movie Scene Photograph "The Blue Bird" Number 442/83 (8 x 10 black/white)
	Beautiful glossy black and white movie scene from the 20th Century Fox Picture "Blue Bird". Side is numbered 442/83. No date, circa 1930's. Film also starred: Spring Byington, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard, Eddie Collins, Sybil Jason, Jessie Ralph, Helen Erickson, Johnny Russell, Laura Hope Crews, Russel Hicks, Cecelia Loftus, and Al Shean.

	Shirley Temple Vintage Photograph "Curly Top" (8 X 10 Black and White)
	Beautiful glossy black and movie scene from the Fox Film Production "Curly Top". Bottom is numbered 16/747. No date, circa 1930's.

There are all kinds of collectors in the world with different reasons for collecting.  Two very popular collectibles that often get lumped together are dolls and Teddy bears. 

Perhaps their popularity as collectibles is due to the fact that they both have roots deep in childhood or maybe it is because they both have very impressive potential to increase in value.  Regardless, they are both collected and cared for by people who treasure them deeply.  Not all of the dolls and bears that are sold today will be worth much in the future.  Many will not have much inherent collectible value to begin with and others will quickly lose their value as they are played with and damaged by normal wear and tear.

Among dolls, the vintage ones are often the most valuable.  Brands like Barbie and Madame Alexander are well known and documented, but other, less talked about names are also quite valuable.  Shirley Temple dolls can fetch impressive numbers at auction and new ones are still being produced today, even though the original craze for them started all the way back in the 1930s.  Strawberry Shortcake dolls which had their day in the sun during the early 1980s now can bring hundreds of dollars online.  Of course there are many other dolls that have just as much collectible value.  These are only two examples.

Teddy bears are another childhood favorite that some people do not recognize their collectible value until they take a closer look.  Older bears from companies like Bing and Steiff  were some of the first Teddy bears ever produced back before 1910.  They can easily bring hundreds of dollars when put up for sale.

Whatever your reason is for collecting, for money or just for fun, you can learn a lot about the hobby and enjoy yourself while you are doing it.  If you are lucky or decide to work at it, you might even make yourself some money.

Becky likes to collect vintage dolls and has been growing her collection of Steiff bears since she was a little girl.

	Justin Bieber Complete Teddy Bear Collection Sale Price: $36.50
	Let more Justin Bieber in your life! Having Justin Bieber bedding in your room isn't enough for tons of the fans, now they can add a Justin Bieber teddy bear to their ultimate fan collection. Justin Bieber teddy bears, the only thing that sets them apart from all other teddy bears is t-shirts and hoodies with 'Justin Bieber' or names of his songs written on them.

	The Complete Book of Teddy-Bear Making Techniques Sale Price: $116.99

	The Adventure Of The Mazarin Chip Sale Price: $1.99

	Black Bear Hunting: Expert Strategies for Success (The Complete Hunter) Sale Price: $15.20
	Comprehensive Reference for Hunting Black Bear Effective wildlife management has given rise to growing black bear populations in many areas across the nation. As more and more hunters have the ability to hunt bears, they need the information to do it effectively...

	Episode 4 Sale Price: $5.99

	Chicago Bears: The Complete Illustrated History Sale Price: $18.74
	One of only two remaining charter members of the National Football League, the Chicago Bears are a team steeped in history. With nine pro football championships and twenty-six hall of famers, the Bears are also among the most successful franchises in all of professional sports...

	Yogi Bear's Big Breakout Sale Price: $0.99

	Teddy Bears: A Complete Guide to History, Collecting, and Care Sale Price: $25.73
	Covering every facet of bear-collecting, this book combines a visual treatment of the wealth of bears--350 in all--with solid information about their background, manufacture, and care, including how to start a collection...

	The Yogi Bear Show - The Complete Series Sale Price: $16.77
	Yogi Bear began as a secondary character on The Huckleberry Hound Show (1958), but he proved so popular, he was given his own series in 1961. A conniver and a schemer, Yogi frequently proclaimed he was "smarter than the average bear...

	Fairy Tales for the 90's Sale Price: $1.99

To this day, the question of who actually created the first teddy bear is still debated. Regardless of who was first, the Theodore bear became a national obsession. In 1903, Steiff produced 12,000 bears. Teddy manufacturers blossomed.   Textbook writer Seymour Eaton, under the pseudonym Paul Piper, wrote a rollicking poem called "The Roosevelt Bears" that appeared each week in newspapers around the country and followed the antics of "Teddy-B and Teddy-G".

Eaton also published a series of books about the bears. "Teddy bears are all the rage," read an ad in the 1908 Sears, Roebuck catalog.  Bears of all kinds--plaid bears, fuzzy bears, Viking bears--perch on every available surface.  How about a bear with a hood with curlers on it and fuzzy slippers and a robe? It's there too.

And today Vermont TeddyBears -Most of Vermont Teddy's customers are men sending Bear-Grams. Customized Bear-Grams can cost up to $300 apiece. Although the company specializes in lightheartedness--it ships each bear in a container complete with airholes and a delicious candy treat, in case the bear gets hungry on the trip--it's a full-size business.

Real bears have to contend with hunters and habitat loss, but there's no sign teddybears will ever be endangered. If you look through popular magazines, there's always an ad for some limited edition, and you go into a gift shop and there are  bear aprons and teddy bear mugs and teddy bears this and teddy bears that.

The Teddy Bear Museum in Naples, Florida--one of the first such museums in America--displays about five thousand teddies from all over the world. Some are holding their own teddy bears; others dress in bear jewelry and carry bear handbags. An enchanting experience for children of any age, this distinctive museum showcases bears in all shapes and sizes including one-of-a-kind teddy bears, limited editions, antique bears, and unique moving displays.

In 1997, the Huis Ten Bosch resort in Nagasaki, Japan, unveiled the Teddy Bear Kingdom--a 1,300-square-foot reproduction of a medieval stronghold with fifteen hundred classic and new bears. On April 24, 2001, J.S. International chairman Jesse Kim, who remunerated $193,477 for a one-of-a-kind existing Steiff bear at a charity auction, opened the JeJu Teddy Bear Museum in Korea. The Jeju Teddy Bear Museum opened specially for the European collectors and is more exhilarating than ever with special "Teddy Bear" entertainment.

Since the late 1970s, a generation of "bear artists" has taken tired old teddy to a new level. Art bears are nearly always hand-sewn, one-of-a-kind or limited-edition pieces. They're as diverse and creative as the artists themselves--huggable, droopy-limbed bears, minutely detailed mohair miniatures no bigger than thimbles, bears dressed as hobos, angel bears, clown bears, biblical bears, inquiring bears, shy bears, and bears of every personality, shape and expression.

How has a single toy eluded the restrictions of age, gender, nationality, culture and faith for over a hundred years? What makes people cling to their teddy bears, loved to within a millimeter of their fur, for lifetimes? The teddy bear started as a child's toy, something to comfort and please the young. That bear became a confidante, our best friend, the companion who kept us safe and sound during the trials of childhood. 

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Where can I buy the complete series of Little Bear or Franklin the Turtle DVD's?

I want to buy the complete series of DVD's of the children's shows Little Bear or Franklin (the Turtle), but I'm not sure where I can find them. I don't care if they are burned, bootleg, or fake, as long as they can be watched on a regular US DVD player. I've tried different web sites, but I can't find it.

there doesn't appear to be a franklin the turtle box set but all the available dvds can be bought from amazon

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there is a little bear dvd collection but it is currently out of stock with amazon and no date is provided for when it will be back in stock. Here is a list of the Little bear dvds

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	STEIFF LITTLE HOPPEL 9" RABBIT [Toy] Sale Price: $44.00
	Size: 9 inches EAN: 281013 New in its original plastic

	Dossy Steiff Rabbit
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	Beatrix Potter brought animals to life for generations of children. Characters such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-duck, Tom Kitten, and Benjamin Bunny "people" her classic stories. The Tale of Peter Rabbit is the best-selling childrens classic of all time, selling over forty million copies...

	Steiff Peter Rabbit
	Steiff Peter Rabbit. The mischievous bunny from Beatrix Potter's beloved books has been beautifully brought to life by Steiff, and he's eager to hop into the hearts of kids and collectors alike! This limited edition Peter Rabbit has a mohair "fur" coat, fluffy tail and adorably expressive face...

	Steiff Lulac Dangling Rabbit Sale Price: $300.00
	Steiff Lulac Dangling Rabbit, Blond EAN 122507 is made of cuddly blond soft woven plush.

Steiff Bears have been around since the turn of the century and right from the off they have always been very popular due to their quality and detail.

Steiff recently launched ranges such as Steiff Animals and My First Steiff and they have been hugely popular. In fact some of them are so popular they are difficult to get hold of such as My First Steiff in Pink sold out very quickly and isn't due back in stock at Steiff until around September time.

Some new Steiff Bears coming out in the last quarter of 2009 include Pudsey Bear which is obviously aimed at raising money for Children in Need. Steiff themselves will donate £15 and the retailer will also donate £15. There is also a limited edition Black Rabbit from Beatrix Potter which will retail at around £145.

A range of Steiff Bears that will make ideal birthday gifts are the Teddy Bear Month range i.e. Teddy Bear January. Obviously you buy someone a teddy based on the month that person was born.

An interesting range of Steiff is the click-a-bear where you have to build the bear yourself. These retail at about £16.

The Steiff Animals range includes Manschli Panda, Hoppel Rabbit and Linda Lamb and are again very popular and make ideal gifts for birthdays.

My interest in Steiff Bears started a few years ago on a trip to London. We saw them initially in Harrods, where there is a fantastic display of Steiff toys and then in Hamleys which is a must visit for anyone with kids.

If you want to buy Steiff Bears online try my online gift site.

Does anyone know who the maker of old stuffed mohair rabbit,dressed in red felt/and hat could be ?

Has a small hole in left ear,maybe for tag. Do not think steiff, tag is in right ear for them.

could be the chicago toy co.