Knut the Polar Bear Dies at Age 4 Knut, Berlin’s beloved polar bear, who rose to international fame as a cuddly cub hand-raised by zookeepers has died aged 4. Bear keeper Heiner Kloes said, “It was a completely normal day. He was with the female bears before, who had just been shut away. Then, Knut… Continue reading Knut the Polar Bear Dies
Author: Kevin O'Sullivan
Christmas Wrapped Up
Choose a boxed teddy bear for a special Christmas Gift… For a limited period all items featured have money off! A Big Beige Bear… A large beige bear from Histoire d’Ours is a fantastic gift for someone who loves teddies! Our Number One Christmas Teddy… To make him extra special this lovely bear… Continue reading Christmas Wrapped Up
Coolest Teddy Bears Ever
Love the new teddy bear adverts for Travelodge on UK TV at the moment – a whole bunch cool and hip teddy bears making sure the hotel occupants get a good night’s sleep. If you get the chance make sure you skip making the tea and take a look. And if you’re looking for cool… Continue reading Coolest Teddy Bears Ever
Afterbirth or Afterbearth?
Doing It For The Kids is a current exhibition put on by [re] design to showcase the latest, most innovative sustainable toy concepts from around the world. Designer Alex Green has come up with something that will certainly have some staring while many others won’t bear to look. Twin Teddy Kit Green has put together… Continue reading Afterbirth or Afterbearth?
The World’s Largest Gummy Bear
Not satisfied with your usual Gummy Bears? Want a bigger sugar rush? Then get your chops around this monster Gummy Bear! Available for sale in the United States, these giant Gummy Bears are 23cm tall and weigh in at 5 pounds (2.3kg to us Euro-types). The huge Gummi Bear is the equivalent of 1,400 of… Continue reading The World’s Largest Gummy Bear
History of Teddy Bears
Who made the first teddy bear? In 1847 in a small river town called Giengen in southern Germany Margarete Steiff was born. Sadly at the age of two Margarete Steiff became confined to a wheel chair through polio but she continued to go to school like any other child. Later on in life Margarete Steiff… Continue reading History of Teddy Bears