Links
Stores
- General - Artists &
Bearsmiths -
Boyds - Magazines - Organizations
- Steiff
Stores
- Bears and Beyond
- Designer teddies and postcards, plus
a directory of Canadian bear artists,
a discussion forum and links.
- Bears
By The Sea - Features
dress-up bears, large and small stuffed
animals, baby stafe toys and a selection
of other gifts and collectibles.
- Edinburgh Imports
- Bearmaking supplies, fur and tutorials
for budding bearsmiths.
- Hug-A-Bear
- Teddies, plush animals, customized
bears and a teddy in a tin. Based in
Washington State. Paypal.
- Online Bears -
Specialize in quality Teddy Bears, Large
size bears, Atrist Bears, Baby gifts
and other Plush stuffed animal friends.
General Teddy
Bear Links
- The Bear Fair - Promotes Canadian
teddy bear fairs, shows, and sales. Information and dates.
- The Bear Mill - Custom designed
apparatus for filling teddy bears with polyester fiberfill. Company and contact
information.
- The Bear Museum - Located in
Petersfield, England. General information, hints to identify type, and history
of the teddy bear. Some bears for sale and other related links.
- Bearlee Originals - Examples
of handmade wedding gowns and grooms attire for bears.
- Bright Star Promotions
- Sponsors collectible teddy bear, dollhouse, and miniature shows in major US
cities.
- CenTEDDYal Collection - Information
site on the American teddy bear turning 100 years old in 2002. These designs
celebrate that occasion.
- Cy-Bear Greetings -
Free e-greetings, poetry, and pictures.
- Edinburgh Imports -
- Fluffybear - Links to various teddy
bear suppliers. Picture gallery of collectible bears from Annette Funicello,
Boyd's, Gund, and Steiff, with current value.
- The Great Teddy Bear Hug - Listings
of artists, magazines, clubs, retailers, museums and many other resources for
teddy bear collectors.
- Helen's Bear Pages - Features
picture of the 'Bear of the Month.' Photograph archive of past months and years.
Favorite links to non-related topics.
- I Love Teddies - Large resource
site for teddy and real bears. Media, pictures, places to go, message board, and
other related information and links.
- Minka's Bear Passion - Teddy
bear fan site features history, species, prices, and information on famous
bears.
- Planet Teddy Bear - Directory
for news on bears from around the world, patterns and techniques, collector
items, designers, and clubs.
- Retired Teddy - A retired teddy
bear who travels around the world. Pictures, history, travel itinerary, and
information. Also, a short video in QuickTime.
- The Teddy Bear Page by Gregory
Bear - Collectors site with online games, puzzles and a screensaver, all
relating to teddy bears.
- Teddy Bear Search Engine - Find
collectible bear web sites by keywords or by selecting criteria. English and
French translations.
- Teddy Bear Treasures - Photo
gallery of various styles from Hermann Spielwaren, Steiff, and R. John Wright.
E-mail for further information.
- Teddy Bears of Bear Hollow -
Collection of more than 300 teddy bears.
- Teddy Bears on the NET - A collection
of links to artist sites, news and information, and bears for sale from around
the world.
- Teddy Beddy Bear - A place
for fellow Teddy Beddy collectors to share their finds and to see what has been
available in past years. Pictures and information.
- Teddybear NL -
General information about various styles of teddy bears. Clubs, fun activities,
forums and boards, and pictures.
- Teddy
Links - A large collection
of links to teddy bear related resources.
- TeddyUK - Photograph gallery of bears
in this individuals collection. History of the teddy bear, and its success as a
collectible.
- Thornbearies -
Pictures and descriptions of artist and antique teddy bears.
Artists
and Bearsmiths
- And Finally Bears - Teddy
bear collection of artist, Sindie Smith.
- Bainbridge Bears - Teddy
bears and friends by artist, Donna Hinkelman.
- Balgray Bears -
Information and pictures of handmade teddy bears from Scotland, by Fiona Sword.
- Bear Elegance Exclusives
- Artists, Joan and Micheal J. Woessner, feature their collection of teddy and
realistic bears. Dealer and wholesale information.
- A Bear For All
Occations - Crafter offers to create a stuffed bear for any occasion. Sample
picture and contact information.
- Bearly Legal Bears - Information and
stores that feature these collectible handcrafted bears by Veronica Dooling.
- Bearly There
Creations - Felicity Clarke, teddy bear artist, features examples of her
work, descriptions of previously sold bears, and contact information.
- Bears by Beth Anne -
Features mohair artist bears by Beth Anne Martin. Includes pictures, and bear
show dates.
- Beary Wise Creations - Teddy
bears designed and created by Canadian artist, Shaila Wise.
- Bosky Bears - A small family
business based in England.
- Bär and Co. - Bears and
other animals by Rotraud Ilisch. In English and German.
- Brombär Teddy Bears - Original,
designed and handcrafted teddy bears from German bearsmith.
- Brookside Bears -
Information and pictures of the artist bears by Sharyn and David Hutchins.
- Bruin Bears - Handmade teddy
bears by Sue Fenton.
- Char's Bears
- Information and pictures of bears by Charlene Scott.
- Christy's
Cubs - Limited edition bears by Christy Conn.
- Collibears - Pictures and contact
information for teddy bears by Jean Collis.
- Die kleinen Strolche
Teddy Bears - Pictures and descriptions of the teddy bears designed by
German artist Kirsten Koester. German and English translations.
- Douglas Bear Company - Keepsake
bears from fur or fabric.
- E.Z. Bear Inc. - Information and
pictures of these hand knitted and crocheted collectible teddy bears. Dressed in
various styles.
- Guggums Bears - Artist-designed
teddy bears and friends. Hints, bear patterns, and teddy bear artwork.
- Joel's Bears - A collection of
critters by teddy bear artist, Joel Hoy.
- Kerstin Enbom Teddy Bears - Teddy
bears by Finnish designer.
- Lillian Trigg of Rochester -
Teddy bears made by artist, Linda Stewart.
- Liz's Taylor'd Bears -
Teddy bears crafted to your specifications.
- Lovable Fellows from Germany - Limited
edition bears by Karin Jehle.
- Melbears
- Bears, bunnies, kittens and critters
from Canadian artist Melanie Clark.
- Memory
Bear Workshop - Bears custom made
by Cheri Nichols from the garment of
a loved one, as an aid to coming to
terms with personal bereavement.
- Memory Makers Teddy Bears - Gallery of
artist teddy bears by Heather and Stacey Stanley.
- Moel Eyris Studio at Henwoodie -
Handcrafted teddy bears and Bear Noels by Kelly Dean and the artwork of noted
children's author and illustrator, Olivier Dunrea.
- Moumer Bears - Bears by Quebec
artist, Claudia Meyer. English and French site.
- My Friends and Me - Limited
edition teddy bear collections from several bearsmiths.
- Napa Valley Bears -
Information and pictures of these handmade teddy bears made from real or
recycled fur.
- Otter Folks Originals - Collectible
artist made bears and other animals, created out of mohair by Julie and Terry
Folks.
- Patscrafts - Artist
original fur bears in many sizes. Information, shows, and pictures.
- Pedigrees Royal - Examples of
collectible canines and teddy bears created in mohair by Lisa Pay.
- The Piece Parade -
Handcrafted, artist bears by Ginger T. Brame.
- Poddy Bears -
Traditional and themed teddy bears handmade and child safe.
- Red Land Bear Company - Creations
by artists Mark and Sandy Hudson. List of shows and retailers where bears will
be sold.
- The Squire's Bears - Collectible
bears by Canadian artist, Trish Pilon, available from shows or auctions.
- SueBears - Information on the artist
teddy bears by Sue Weiland. Presented, at times, on eBay.
- Sugar Bears and Company -
Examples of teddy bears by artist Katherine Millingar.
- Tea Time Teddies - Handmade
mohair teddy bears by Sally Farrell available at various shows. Related links.
- ToyBox Teddys - Collectible
line of artist bears is featured, along with pictures and descriptions.
- Tubby Bears - Examples and
information on the teddy bears handcrafted by Christopher Robin Wilding from
real and faux furs.
- Wayfarer Bears - Information on
the teddy bears by artist, Patricia Gye.
- What Else But Bears - Teddy
bears by Linda Hartzig. Pictures, descriptions, and history of artist.
Miniature Bear Artists
- Allie Lou
Bears - Information and pictures of these miniature mohair teddy bears in
traditional or dressed styles, and "Tearful Tots."
- Barebelly
Bears - Handmade, collectible miniature teddy bears by Canadian artist, Tina
Werner.
- Bearcouture: L'Authentique Pièce
Unique - Miniature teddy bear collection. French and English translations.
- Glenarm Forest Bears -
Pictures and information on these miniature collectors' teddy bears from
Northern Ireland.
- Gretchen McKillip Originals -
Presentation of these artist designed and handcrafted teddy bears.
- Joanne's Wee Bears - Pictures
and contact information for these miniature crocheted mohair bears. Pattern and
kit also offered.
- Lesley Jane Bears -
Miniature bears for collectors. Also includes a free pattern to download.
Pictures and information on where to purchase.
- Wyngarth Bears - Pat Bell presents her
miniature collection of handcrafted bears.
Boyds
- The Bear Den -
Personal collector shares news and information on collecting Boyds and other
teddy bears.
- Bearlovers.com - Boyds Bears site with
recipes, swaps, and contests.
- Boyds Bear
Haven - Large photo gallery, information on exclusives and retired pieces,
classifieds message board, and related links.
- Boyds Bears N' Buddies - Information
on the full line of Boyds collectibles.
- The Boyds Cafe - News,
articles, trading board, and fun for Boyds collectors.
- The Boyds Collection, Ltd. -
Includes news, photos, and information.
- The Boyds Collector Forum -
Dedicated to collectors with events, activities, news, information, and links to
dealer sites.
- The Boyds Dictionary -
Photo gallery and Boyds definition resource. Links to related sites.
- Boydsweb.com - Online directory of
useful resources for Boyds bear collecting.
- ElSurfo:
Boyds Bears - Links to collecting sites and organizations.
- Oh Boyds Bear Museum - A photo site
with pictures of exclusive and retired Boyds plush.
Magazines
Organizations
- Good Bears of the World -
A non profit organization which provides teddy bears to children of all ages,
where love, solace, and comfort can make a difference.
- Operation TeddyCare - Collects
new teddy bears and makes them available free to qualified organizations to use
when helping traumatized kids and families.
- Potomac Valley Den - Dedicated to
spreading the love and comfort of a teddy bear to the lonely, abused, and
traumatized.
Steiff
- LaBeck's Steiff World -
Personal collectors site includes a message board, gallery, classifieds, and
live chat.
- Steiff Bears
- Individual selling Steiff Limited Edition 1996 FAO Schwartz toy bears. E-mail
for further information.
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