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Steve Cohen, Karen Holmes, Becky Estenssoro
Ty Beanies Tracker: The World's Most complete Ty Guide
by Bangzoom Publishers (Paperback)

Ty Beanies Tracker 2nd Edition has sold out and is now out of print! By popular demand we are expanding our Beanies book once again.

Boyds Tracker Plush: Value Guide, Second Edition, Vol. 1 of 2
by Bangzoom Publishers (Paperback)

This is the second edition of the Boyds Tracker Plush Value Guide. This is an in indispensable pricing reference for collectors of plush animals produced by The Boyds Collection Ltd. It contains the latest secondary market pricing, including early pieces and variations. The companion volume is Boyds Tracker Resin.

Gunther Pfeiffer
125 Years Steiff Company History
by Heel Verlag Gmbh (Hardcover)

Based in Giengen in Southern Germany the successful German soft toy manufacturer Margarete Steiff GmbH celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2005. Founded in 1880 the company produced its very first Steiff animal: an elephant made of felt which was supposed to be used as a pin-cushion. Being the very first soft stuffed animal, kids loved it the rest of the story is history. Today more than 8,500 different Steiff articles are available and every single one can be tracked back by the clever Steiff identification markings such as the famous button, labels and chest tags. As an expert on this subject, Mr. G nther Pfeiffer used his access to the company archives to lavishly illustrate this extensive company history with many previously unpublished photographs, anecdotes and original documents from the very beginning of the family enterprise in the nineteenth century, the presentation of the now legendary Teddy Bear, the development of the oldest and most beautiful German Dragon up to ...

Christel Pistorius, Rolf Pistorius
Restoring Teddy Bears and Stuffed Animals
by Portfolio Press (NY) (Hardcover)

For the first time ever, professional restorers Christel and Rolf Pistorius share their techniques, tips and advice in this informative, instructive and charming book. The German couple provide easy-to-understand, step-by-step instructions for repairing and restoring old and new teddy bears and stuffed animals. More than 200 detailed colour photographs guide the reader in tasks such as: selecting and caring for materials; cleaning; replacing voice boxes, applying ears and stitching noses and mouths. This is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in preserving or restoring their plush toys.

Dolls and Teddy Bear Department : Memorable Catalog Pages from the Legendary Sears Christmas Wishbooks of the 1950s and 1960s, Volume I (Doll & Teddy Bear Department)
by Windmill Press (Paperback)

In the days before everyone shopped at the local mall, young girls poured over the Sears, Roebuck and company's "Wishbook" to carefully pick the new toys they would ask Santa to bring. And during the Fifties and Sixties, a boom period for doll marketing, the choices were not easy. Dolls and teddy bears sold by Sears during this time were some of the most popular ever made and have become highly collectible today. This big book (192 pages) has selected Sears Christmas catalog pages from 1950 through 1969, divided by year. Featured are Barbie's introduction and such collectible dolls as Mme. Alexander, Tiny Tears, Miss Revlon, Chatty Cathy and hundreds more. A "Must Have" for anyone interested in dolls.

Susan K. Elliott
Whimsical World Of Boyd's Bears: 25 Years and Counting
by Reverie Publishing (Paperback)

Boyds' Silver Anniversary Album celebrates the spirit of this company's playful plush creatures. The lively test tells the "o-fishull" story of Boyds' growth over the past 25 years from a small mom-and-pop venture to the vibrant public corporation it is today, and takes readers on a tour through Boyds Bear Country, "the world's most humongous teddy bear store." The heart of the book is a photographic gallery featuring hundreds of Boyds' beloved bears, hares and other critters in warm and whimsical settings and endearing portraits. Dedicated to "People who aren't afraid to stand up in a crowd and say, 'I'm a Bear Lover and Proud of it!" and presented in Boyds' characteristic tongue-in-cheek style, this Silver Anniversary Album will warm the hearts of readers everywhere.

Doris Michaud, Terry Michaud
Buying and Selling Teddy Bears Price Guide
by Portfolio Press (NY) (Paperback)

This comprehensive, illustrated colour price guide to the secondary market features more than 450 teddy bears dating from the earliest 1904 creations to contemporary bears by manufacturers, studios and individual artists. Well-known authorities Terry and Doris Michaud have created a unique, easy-to-use rating scale based on condition; the result is the first price guide ever to present three condition-related values for each bear listed. Identification tips are offered throughout. An extensive resource section includes guidance on maintaining and repairing teddy bears, as well as an international list of restorers, dealers, appraisers and auctioneers.

Susan S. Carey, Ryan M. Carey, Tara L. Carey
The Beanie Encyclopedia: A Complete Unofficial Guide to Collecting Beanie Babies
by Collector Books (Paperback)

More than just another collecting book, "The Beanie Encyclopedia" is the most comprehensive and up-to-date identification and value guide available on these prized collectibles. From Alley to Zip, every one of these charming little creatures are described in informative text and pictured in nearly 400 color photographs.

Rolf Pistorius, Christel Pistorius
Mecki, Zotty and Their Friends: Steiff-Animals and Bears 1950-1970
by Reverie Publishing (Hardcover)

Michele Brown
The Little History of the Teddy Bear
by Tempus (Hardcover)

In 1902, the world went teddy bear crazy when Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt refused to shoot a captive bear while on a hunting trip. His immortal words 'spare the bear!' inspired the making of toy 'Teddy's bears' throughout the world, and these soon developed into the well-loved toy we know today. This beautifully illustrated book documents the fascinating history behind the phenomenal success of everyone's much-loved childhood companion, and charts its rise as a highly-prized collectible. Michele Brown examines the distinctive styles and history of the most influential teddy bear companies, as well as the real stories behind the creation of famous teddy bear characters such as Paddington, Winnie-the-Pooh, Sooty and Rupert Bear. We also meet some famous bears and their companions, including Aloysius, star of "Brideshead Revisited", and the teddies belonging to Barbara Cartland, the Marquess of Bath and John Betjeman. With tips for enthusiasts and collecting advice, this invaluable ...

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