November 2007 New Toys — Teddy Bear

In The Dark Glow Bear by WHAT-IF PRODUCTIONS INC.

The In the Dark Glow Bear is designed to comfort children who are afraid of the dark. With glow-in-the-dark fur, the bear emits a warm and reassuring light in dark rooms, and also serves as a cuddly friend. Three sizes are available, Teddy-B, Teddy-Kin and Teddy-Graham, with suggested retail pricing of $29.95, $19.95 and $9 respectively. 11/28/2007 (Price: $29.95)

Cuddle Cub by CLOUD B

Featuring patchwork-style fabric and a hidden, heart-shaped vibration unit, this bear is designed to soothe and comfort young children, helping them sleep better. It functions with both a heartbeat vibration and continuous vibration, and can be hug-activated or set to go off after two minutes. 11/28/2007

Panda Bear Bean Bag Plush by KIDS PREFERRED INC.

The little beanbag plush sits 7” tall and is modeled after the character in Eric Carle’s book “Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?” A hand puppet version is also available, with an MSRP of $14. 10/26/2007 (Price: $9.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Winnie the Pooh Magical Hunny Pot by LEARNING CURVE

Bright colors and visually appealing patterns give Pooh’s “Hunny” pot a brand-new look. The plush toy comes with three smiling honeybees that babies can take out and put in the honey pot, helping the baby with spatial discovery. 10/11/2007 (Price: $23.99)

Yellow Bear Rattle by SCRAPPERS INC.

This felt rattle measures 10 cm across and is handcrafted in Petone, New Zealand by Rachelle Dempsey. 10/11/2007

Ballerina Belly Bear Personalized Ornament by DEB & CO.

The personalized ornament measures 3-1/2” in height and 2” in width. It is completely handmade and constructed of polymer clay. 9/18/2007 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hugs and Kisses Teddy Bear by HERRINGTON TEDDY BEAR COMPANY

From the Herrington Celebration Collection, the Hugs and Kisses Teddy Bear wears a red hooded sweatshirt with the words “hugs and kisses” embroidered on the front. The 10” bear comes with a greeting card. Herrington’s Celebration Collection also consists of the I Love You Teddy Bear and the Happy Valentine's Day Teddy Bear. Launch date: 2007. 9/18/2007 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

NASA Astronaut Bears by TIMELESS TOYS

These astronaut bears come in two varieties: an 8-1/2" bear that retails for $9.00 and a 13" musical bear that plays "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and retails for $26.00. 8/17/2007 (Price: $9.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bear With Sweatshirt by HERRINGTON TEDDY BEAR COMPANY

This 13” floppy-style bear is available with your choice of an embroidered name drop on its hooded sweatshirt. The sweatshirt is available in 21 distinct colors, and the teddy bear is available in either old-fashioned honey-colored fur or pink chrislon fur. Lettering is available in six different font styles and eight different colors. “All of our plush teddy bears are designed and handcrafted to insure the highest quality and consumer appeal. They all come with a free certificate of authenticity,” President Chris Herrington of Herrington Teddy Bear Company told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2007. 8/16/2007 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Beary the Bear by WARM BUDDY COMPANY

Beary was inspired by the Spirit Bear of British Columbia, and comes with a removable inner heat pack that can be warmed in the microwave. Beary comes in two sizes with three color options. Baby Beary, the smaller, has an MSRP of $24.95. Proceeds from the sale of all Beary the Bears go to bear rehabilitation centers. Launch date: August 2007.
— At Canadian Parents, Joyce reported that Beary the Bear has become a bonding tool for her daughter and granddaughter. Cuddling the warm bear helps her fussy granddaughter quiet down for bedtime.
— Lena of Listen to Lena highlighted the bear’s fine sewing detail, natural heat/cool pack and soft snuggliness even with the pack inserted. Her testing revealed that when heated, the bear “cooled off completely in less than one hour, thereby eliminating the fear of child overheating.” 8/7/2007 (Price: $34.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]