TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Teddy Bear Product Category

Chocolate Bears by PBC INTERNATIONAL INC.

This chocolate bear dances while singing “I Feel Good.” These singing, animated plush bears are the color of rich, dark chocolate and wear brightly colored T-shirts extolling the virtues of chocolate. The set of six Chocolate Bears is the perfect gift for teddy bear collectors and chocolate lovers alike. Launch date: June 2008. 7/23/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scrubs Bears by PBC INTERNATIONAL INC.

An ideal gift for friends and family in the medical field, the Scrubs Bears come in both male and female versions. The male is dressed in dark blue scrubs and sings “Doctor Doctor; Bad Case of Loving You,” and the female is dressed in pink scrubs and sings “I’ll Be There.” Launch date: January 2008. 7/23/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pearl's Wisdom by PBC INTERNATIONAL INC.

The Pearl’s Wisdom bears (six assorted) are the company’s best-selling bears. Dressed in bright pastel hats and matching T-shirts, each bear’s shirt has a different saying of love, friendship and inspiration. The head and mouth move while singing “That’s What Friends are For.” Launch date: 2006. 7/23/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini Bears by GUND INC.

At just 7” tall, these bears have the look of a classic teddy in a much smaller package. Available in four styles, they each have their own color scheme and basic design.
— “Our mini bears are great. We have four varieties. It's the best little bear; it has character,” said Barbara Anderson-Sannes, owner of The Essence of Nonsense in St. Paul, Minn., about her best-selling plush line, Gund.
— “[People] request them for gift toppers,” Rhonda Cole, owner of Ansley's Attic in Newnan, Ga., told TDmonthly.
— Ten percent of 62 retailers named Gund as their top seller in plush in early summer 2008. 7/10/2008 (Price: $7.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Aurora Naturally Eco Teddy Bear by AURORA WORLD INC.

Part of the company's eco-friendly plush line, Aurora Naturally, this teddy bear is handmade in Indonesia of 100-percent soy fiber on the outside and stuffed with 100-percent Kapok, which is a hypoallergenic, silky fiber from the seed pods of kapok trees in the rainforest. Its hangtag is printed on 100-percent recycled paper. The 7.5" and 12" plush carry respective suggested retail prices of $15.99 and $39.99. Launch date: June 2008. 6/13/2008 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

“Cuddles” Long Wool Teddy Bear by LAMBY

Made in Australia from Australian sheepskin, this long-wool, 18" plush bear is hand finished and comes in white and honey shades. Launch date: September 1, 2008. 6/12/2008 (Price: $249.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flower Girl and Ring Bearer Teddy Bears by PAPER POSIE

These cuddly white teddy bears are the perfect gifts for little flower girls and ring bearers. Designed to match Paper Posie's books for Flower Girls and Ring Bears shown above, the teddys will charm every wedding's small attendants. Surface washable. Approximately 10" tall.

Flower Girl Teddy Item #70101 $12.95/ea.
Ring Bearer Teddy Item #70201 $12.95/ea. 6/2/2008

The Red Carpet Collection: The VanderBear Family Goes to the Pawscars by NORTH AMERICAN BEAR

The collection includes an elegant bear family and their rabbit friend. Each fully jointed plush character features felt paw pads and is dressed in fancy clothes that are removable for imaginative play. Each ranges in size from 8” to 20” tall. The “hang tag on each plush character reflects funny pun designer names indicative of each outfit, including Louis Bearton, Bearnolo Blahnik, Ralph Roaren, Tiffury, Beary Winston and Clawvin Klein, to name just a few,” North American Bear Public Relations Manager Lorene Shiraiwa told TDmonthly. “A delightful collectible gift for the holidays that young girls and adult teddy bear collectors can both enjoy.” Launch date: September 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $450.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chantilly Lane™ Text Message Bear by PBC INTERNATIONAL INC.

The 19” musical, animated plush sing “Party Started” and come dressed in hip, colorful dresses with matching “cop” hats. Text message acronyms such as “BFF” and “LOL” are printed in bright colors across the front of their tops. 5/30/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

10" Super Soft Plush Bear by D & F CORP.

The 10" plush animals are made from high quality, super soft plush and stuffed with polyester fiber. Labels and hand tags of orders over 1,000 pieces can be customized. 4/4/2008 (Price: $3.60) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dayton Bear by GUND INC.

The 18” classic teddy bear is made of a cuddly plum-textured fabric and features burgundy accents and ultra-suede paw pads. The bear wears a matching satin ribbon around his neck, with a “Gotta Getta GUND” enamel charm attached to his ear. Launch date: January 2008.
— The product uses “unique materials, innovative designs and detailed facial features,” Gund Marketing and Licensing Manager Shallu Chhabra told TDmonthly. 12/28/2007 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Corduroy™ Bear by RUSS BERRIE

Don Freeman's Corduroy™ has been one of the most beloved bears in literature. As Corduroy™ prepares to celebrate his fortieth anniversary in 2008, APPLAUSE® is pleased to partner with the Penguin Young Readers Group to bring this most recognizable of all children's characters to life. Read Me A Story, Corduroy! Dressed in his signature green corduroy overalls, this touch-activated Caress™ plush gently moves his head back and forth while he reads aloud the endearing story of Corduroy bear in a sweet childlike voice. A perfect bedtime –– or anytime –– companion, children will love to listen to this irresistible character’s heartwarming tale over and over again. Corduroy paperback book included. Also available: plush, bookmarks, pens, backpack clips and paperback books. Suggested Retail: $6.00-$40.00. 12/19/2007

Teddy Bear Spoons by THE VERMONT SCROLLER

Each wooden spoon features a teddy bear shape at the top of the handle. Both playful and functional, the set includes four all-wood spoons. 12/7/2007 (Price: $15.00)

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][?]

Care Bears Magic Guessing Game Bear by PLAY ALONG INC.

With this bear, an individual picks a card and the bear asks questions until she guesses what card it is. The bear has “yes” and “no” hands for interaction and comes with 10 two-sided picture cards. It is 12” tall and requires three AA batteries. Launch date: October 2005. 7/18/2007 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Table Top Stuffer by TEDDY BEAR STUFFERS

This stuffer measures 22” wide and 34” tall and weighs 49 lbs.  It sits on a table or a counter, and is suited perfectly for stores with limited space.  It comes in both a foot pedal model and a hand crank model.  The latter does not require electricity, which opens up many opportunities for usage. The machine will stuff up to 60 animals a minute. Launch date: June 2007. 6/12/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]