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Teddy Bears are our friend. Find yours here.

Everybody should have a Teddy Bear. Here are all kinds of wonderful teddy bears along with some interesting facts, history of teddy bears and links for making your own teddy bears, teddy bear clothes and other fun bear stuff.

If you're looking for the perfect gift for your child, grandchild or for someone else, this is the place to shop. Doesn't really have to be a child either. I know plenty of adults with teddy bears.

Some of us still have ours from our childhood. Do you still have yours? If you didn't have one when you were young, nows a good time to get that teddy bear you always wanted. Check these guys out!

TR & The Teddy Bear - PART 1 

A True Story

Did you know that teddy bear collectors are known as arctophiles from the Greek words ìarctoî (bear) and ìphilosî (lover and that the teddy bear is younger than the electric light, the motor car, and the telephone?

Many of us have loved a teddy bear at some point in our lives. And itís likely that we've even had more than one very special "teddy" in our lives.
However, did you ever here the real story of how the teddy bear sprang into our hearts?

A Hunting We Will Go
Well, it seems that 105 years ago, in November of 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt, went on a bear hunt into the swamps of Mississippi. He enjoyed nature and being out in the woods where animals lived. Because he was the President of the United States, the people organizing the hunt wanted to make sure the hunt was successful.

But after 3 days of walking and climbing and riding, no bears were found. Now what? The President's bear hunt would be a failure!

So, the next day the hunting guide, Holt Collier, and his hunting dogs finally found an old bear. The dogs and guide followed the 235-pound bear for quite a distance until the bear was very, very tired. The dogs attacked and injured the old bear. The guides tied the bear to a tree and called for the President. Here was a bear for him to shoot!

Don't Shoot!
President Roosevelt looked at the poor old bear and said "No, I wouldnít be able to look my boys in the face again! Spare the bear! I will not shoot a tethered animal!" No one would shoot this old bear for sport. That would not be right. However, the bear was injured and suffering. President Roosevelt ordered that the bear be put down to end its pain.
But the story doesnít end there, as reporters with the hunting party spread the news of Rooseveltís fair play nationwide.

See PART 2 below...

Teddy Roosevelt Cartoon With Bear 

Spare The Bear

TR & The Teddy Bear - PART 2 

Continuation Of A True Story

...continued from PART 2 above

Drawing The Line
A political cartoonist by the name of Clifford Berryman, who was a staff artist for the Washington Post, heard this story and, of course, since a political cartoonist draws about current events in the news, on the following day Mr. Berryman drew a cartoon showing how President Roosevelt refused to shoot the bear while hunting in Mississippi. Written across the lower part of the cartoon were the words ìDrawing the Line in Mississippi,î which coupled the hunting incident to a political dispute.

Teddy's Bear
The cartoon was reprinted in newspapers all over the country and Roosevelt's popularity soared. So for the remainder of his political career, Teddy Roosevelt and a mascot named "Teddy's Bear."

It seems that among the many readers who saw the Berryman cartoon was a Russian immigrant by the name of Morris Michtom. The owner of a small novelty store in Brooklyn, New York, Michtom had his wife make 2 toy bears that had movable limbs. Unlike toy bears available at the time, these little bears were made from plush stuffed excelsior and finished with black shoe button eyes.

The Michtom's new bear was sweet and cuddly. They sold quickly, so they made others, and received permission from T.R. to use the Roosevelt's name in connection with the little bear.

Called "Teddy's Bears", these little stuffed bears were a great success, allowing Michtom to move his business to a loft, under the name of the Ideal Novelty and Toy Corporation, the first teddy bear manufacturer in the United States. It remained a successful business and in 1938 changed its name to the Ideal Toy Company.

The most popular plush toy -- and possibly the most popular of all toys -- the teddy bear has withstood the test of time.

Amazon Spotlight 

Manni Large 28" By Gund

Amazon Price: $67.25 (as of 07/13/2009)Buy Now
List Price: $65.00

Isn't he adorable?

Teddy Bear -- Liddy 

With Her Checkered Bow

Liddy
Liddy is ready for a tea party. She wears a floppy blue hat with pink rose blossoms and a big checkered bow. Her fur is a deep honey.

Price: $34.95
To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Liddy

Teddy Bear - Traudy 

Large Polar Bear, Deep In Sleep

Traudy in Overalls
This little bear is chocolate colored with silky fur. She has flexible limbs and heavy weighted. She is wearing detailed linen overalls with a front pocket.

Prices: 8.7 inches $9.75
12.6 inches $20.40
15.7 inches $32.80

To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Traudy in Overalls

Teddy Bear to say "I miss you!" 

Beary Lonely Without You Bearington Dressed Teddy Bear Stuffed Animal by Bearington Collection

Amazon Price: $26.00 (as of 07/13/2009)Buy Now

Are you far away from a loved one -- a child, a grandchild, a soldier, a girlfriend or boyfriend? Then this is a wonderful teddy to show your feelings.

Polar Bear: Willy-Winter 

Sitting w/blue sweater and scarf

Polar Bear: Willy-Winter
Dressed in a cozy blue sweater, scarf and toque, "Willy Winter" has soft shag-type fur, and suede-like paws. His winter fur will stay glistening white for many years as he is machine washable (at warm temperature).

With heavier filling in the legs and bottom, this bear is designed to sit up straight. Machine washable. Available in 4 different sizes.

Price: From 9.45 inches $7.95 to 23 inches $49.00

To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Willy Winter Bear

Teddy Bear - Ronnie 

Teddy Bear In Denim overalls and knit jacket

Ronnie
Ronnie is dressed in demin overalls with plaid pockets and trim and a wonderful turquoise knit jacket.

11.6 inches tall.
To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Ronnie

Plush Goober Bear 

Gund 11-Inch Goober Bear

Amazon Price: $23.96 (as of 07/13/2009)Buy Now

You've got to love these goofy bears.

Teddy Bear - Bavarian Girl 

Bavarian Teddy Bear Girl

Bavarian Teddy Bear Girl

This little girl is fully jointed and dressed in a Bavaian style dress with Edelweiss buttons.

Sizes: 9.8 inches

To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Bavarian Teddy

Large 39" Bruiser Bear 

Plush Bruiser Bear 39"

Amazon Price: $69.99 (as of 07/13/2009)Buy Now

This is a large but plush teddy bear great for cuddling up with.

Bride and Groom Teddy Bear set 

Bridal Teddy Bears

These two make the cutest couple. The bride is wearing a beautiful satin white dress with lace trimmings and veil. The groom in his tux and top-hat. They make a great gift for the bride and groom or for a little girl playing dress-up.

Sizes: 23.5 inches $44.95

To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Bride & Groom

New Teddy Bears Introduced on Amazon 

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Teddy Bears Everywhere 

All The Bears And Other Animals You Can Imagine

Over 50 teddy bears and animals







To see more stuffed animals, click Teddy Bears

How To Make A Felted Polar Bear 


Find out how to make this cute polar bear and the materials needed at Felted Polar Bear

Teddy Bear Knitting Patterns 

Make Clothes For Your Teddy Bears

Teddy Bear Knitting Patterns
From Ballerina Tutu to Knitted sailor suit or sweater



To see more stuffed animals, click Teddy Bears

Make Your Own Clothes For Your Teddy 

Teddy Bears: Twenty-Five Irresistible Designs for Knitted Bears

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Sticker Activity Fun Teddy Bears

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Constructing Teddy and His Friends

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Steiff Teddy Bears Still Loved By All 

The History Of The Teddy Bear

By the end of the 19th century, stuffed toys were an active cottage industry. Founded in 1880, one such company belonged to Margaret Steiff, an expert seamstress. Born in 1847 in a small town in Giengen, Germany, Margaretís childhood vigor was cut short when she contracted polio at the age of 2. Although confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life, she became a model for strength and determination.

Excelling in sewing and needlework, she became the proud owner of the first sewing machine in Giengen and started a dressmaking business. She came across a pattern for a toy elephant in a magazine and started make these as gifts for her family and friends, developing other animal patterns.

Coming To America
In 1892 she began making the little bears that later were referred to as teddy bears. Although bears had been the subject for children's pull toys for some years, the Steiff bear did not capture the hearts and imaginations of Europeans. However, an American buyer for a New York department store happened upon the Steiff booth at the Leipzig trade show in March 1903, and to the utter amazement of Margaret Steiff, ordered 3,000 bears!

Teddy's Bears
The buyer was aware of President Roosevelt's 1902 unsuccessful bear hunting trip. The President failed to make a kill so his hosts caught and tethered a bear, presenting it to the President as a sitting target. Naturally the President refused, uttering the immortal words, "Spare the bear! I will not shoot a tethered animal." When invited to shoot the captive, Roosevelt refused, disdaining such unsportsmanlike conduct.

However, if it had not been for two Russian immigrants Morris and Rose Michtom, who began to make a jointed stuffed bear, this first order of Steiff bears would not have been marketed as teddy bears. Picking up on the popularity of the bear cub in Berrymanís cartoons, the Michtoms struck upon the idea of calling their creation a teddy bear. One of their stuffed bear toys, and a letter asking permission to use the President's name was sent to the White House.

And how did President Roosevelt react to the incredible popularity of the teddy bear? Let it suffice to say that the popular song "The Teddy Bearsí Picnic" was used as a theme song during Roosevelt's subsequent election campaign!

To this day, Steiff teddy bears continue to leave their marks in the hearts of collectors and teddy bears lovers alike.

Soldier Teddy Bears - Already made 

Stuffed small 10

Stuffed small 10" teddy bear in personalized custom embroidered U.S. Army Combat Uniform-ACU

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Stuffed 18

Stuffed 18" plush teddy bear in personalized custom embroidered U.S. Army Battle Dress Uniform-BDU

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Stuffed small 10

Stuffed small 10" female teddy bear in personalized custom embroidered U.S. Army Combat Uniform-ACU

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Stuffed 36

Stuffed 36" plush teddy bear in personalized custom embroidered U.S. Army Combat Uniform-ACU

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Stuffed small 10

Stuffed small 10" teddy bear in personalized custom embroidered U.S. Army Flight Suit Coverall Jumper Uniform

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Stuffed large 20

Stuffed large 20" teddy bear in personalized custom embroidered U.S. Army Service Green Uniform

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Holy Bear Military Navy Bear

Holy Bear Military Navy Bear

9" bear with embroidered front and back.1 point

Stuffed small 10

Stuffed small 10" teddy bear in personalized custom embroidered U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret Army Combat Uniform-ACU

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Stuffed large 20

Stuffed large 20" teddy bear in personalized custom embroidered U.S. Army Ranger Army Combat Uniform-ACU

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Stuffed large 20

Stuffed large 20" teddy bear in personalized custom embroidered U.S. Army Airborne Army Combat Uniform-ACU

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Stuffed small 10

Stuffed small 10" teddy bear in personalized custom embroidered U.S. Army Airborne Army Combat Uniform-ACU

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Stuffed 18

Stuffed 18" plush teddy bear in personalized custom embroidered U.S. Army Desert Sweater

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Stuffed large 20

Stuffed large 20" female teddy bear in personalized custom embroidered U.S. Army Combat Uniform-ACU

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Large Teddy Bears on Amazon 

GUND - Plush - Extra Large Dylan Teddy Bear

GUND - Plush - Extra Large Dylan Teddy Bear

Extra Large Dylan is extremely soft and snuggly an more...0 points

Hunny BIG Teddy Bear Over 2 Feet

Hunny BIG Teddy Bear Over 2 Feet

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GIGANTIC 61 inches tall WHITE TEDDY BEAR * HOLDS BIG RED HEART THAT SAYS I LOVE YOU * HUGE BIG PLUSH LOVE! * AMERICAN MADE IN THE USA AMERICA

GIGANTIC 61 inches tall WHITE TEDDY BEAR * HOLDS BIG RED HEART THAT SAYS I LOVE YOU * HUGE BIG PLUSH LOVE! * AMERICAN MADE IN THE USA AMERICA

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IN THE DARK Glow Bear Large Teddy - B as seen on The View

IN THE DARK Glow Bear Large Teddy - B as seen on The View

As seen on the View and the Oscars!Simply place th more...0 points

GIANT 44

GIANT 44" BIG, SOFT TEDDY BEAR HOLDING PLUSH RED HEART EMBROIDERED WITH THE WORDS I LOVE YOU

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GIANT 68

GIANT 68" JUMBO BIG PLUSH MEDIUM BROWN COLOR CLASSIC STUFFED ANIMAL TEDDY BEAR GIANT STUFFED ANIMAL GIFT - AMERICAN MADE IN THE USA AMERICA

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Plush Beauchamp White Bear 50

Plush Beauchamp White Bear 50"

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Teddy Bears Galore 

To see lots more teddy bears and stuffed animals, click on More Teddy Bears.

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Great Stuff on Amazon 

Little Felted Animals: Create 16 Irresistible Creatures with Simple Needle-Felting Techniques

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Teddy Bears: Twenty-Five Irresistible Designs for Knitted Bears

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More Bears To Know About 

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stevie10772 wrote...

I have a whole collection of teddy bears, and none of them from my childhood. I have enjoyed collecting them since my great restart of life.... that is, post brain operation. Now, I'm a grandmother, but I still delight in my teddy bears, and I don't think I'll ever give them up.... maybe pass them on to someone special.

Thanks for making me smile today, and for sharing origin of these delightful bears!

Stephanie

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