Save the Bears

I have never really wanted to collect teddy bears. I just could not resist saving them when spotting a cute one at flea markets or thrift stores. Over the years, I have built up quite a collection of them. They come from budget brands (e.g. The Bear Factory, Keel Toys, Cuddle Crew, Bukowski, Sun Kid) and none of them cost more than EUR 3.5.


If you are after quality teddy bears with jointed arms and legs and a growler, here are the best brands to choose from:

Steiff - classic German bears
Dean's - Britain's oldest teddy bear company
Boyds - collectible resin and stuffed teddy bears
Hermann Teddy - the second oldest teddy bear manufacturer in Germany
Clemens - a fantastic collection of limited edition bears
The Cotswold Bear Co. - collectors bears
Charlie Bears - collectable teddy bears from Cornwall
Canterbury Bears - a fine creation of collectable teddy bears