The origin of Teddy Bear

Teddy Bear is actually the collective name for teddy bears. As early as when the name Teddy Bear (Teddy Bear) was well known, stuffed teddy bears actually existed. But with the resounding name of teddy bear, this kind of teddy bear made of plush material has gradually formed an irresistible world of teddy bears. In European and American countries, every festival, big or small, will trigger a sales frenzy for teddy bears. Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving... It's never disrespectful to give a teddy bear as a gift on any holiday. Therefore, teddy bears are definitely a very decent and unique "good gift"!

So far, there is no conclusive evidence to confirm the place and time of the appearance of "Teddy Bear", but there is a story behind the emergence of the term Teddy Bear. In the autumn of 1902, US President Roosevelt was hunting near the Mississippi River, but without any harvest. In order to comfort the president, his companions tied a small black bear to a tree and asked him to shoot it, but when President Roosevelt saw it, The little black bear looked so cute and pitiful that he couldn't bear to kill it and even vowed on the spot that he would never hunt a black bear again. This incident was later published in the Post by a cartoonist. As a result, President Roosevelt's refusal to hunt a black bear triggered a trend of love for bears. After that, the bear was named after President Roosevelt's nickname "Teddy". Named "Teddy Bear", Teddy Bear "Teddy Bear" has become a well-known plush toy ever since.

At the same time, Margaret Steffor, a seamstress in a small village in southern Germany, also created the legend of the teddy bear. Margaret, who suffered from polio, began making stuffed dolls, including bears, with the help of her family. At the Leipzig Toy Sample Market in 1903, her hand-sewn bear dolls attracted considerable attention, and American businessmen placed a large number of orders. From then on, Margaret's small tailor shop expanded into Stafford Company, and by 1907 it grew into a large enterprise with 2,000 employees. The teddy bears it manufactured were sold to the United States and other European countries, becoming the leading company in the teddy bear industry. Brand representative.

From about 1903 to 1914, it was the German toy company that controlled the teddy bear market. The Nuremberg Binger Company, which is famous for its tinplate toys, applied its mechanical device technology to the production of teddy bears, forming a new fashion trend. Germany originally exported a large number of teddy bears, but after the outbreak of World War I, the United Kingdom and other countries banned the import of German toys. This provided a good opportunity for each country to develop its own teddy bear industry.

Famous brands of teddy bears

Teddy bears are designed by many manufacturers and thousands of personal designers around the world, so the brand of teddy bears , design style and price are not the same!

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(1)Steiff: Currently the most collectible teddy bear brand in the world, a German brand with a history of more than 150 years, among the current teddy bear brands The most expensive teddy bear on the market. Because of its extremely high collection value, it is loved by many collectors. Its limited edition teddy bear is the number one in the world. To identify whether a teddy bear is produced by Steiff, just look at the label with gold-plated nails on the left ear of the bear. There are three types of labels -

Red letters on a yellow background --General products: There is an EAN number on the front, and the material composition is marked on the back.

Black text on white background - reproduction: Copying an early work. Only brands with a long history can produce this kind of product, most of which are limited editions.

Red letters on a white background - commemorative limited edition: a product specially designed for a certain person, thing or thing.

(2) Hermann Teddy Original (Hermann.): A German brand with a history of more than 80 years. It is famous in the teddy bear market for its exquisite and meticulous craftsmanship, and its moderate price attracts many enthusiasts.

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(1)GUND: With a history of 103 years, it is the largest plush toy brand in the United States, specializing in the production of general plush toys, Baby series products and authorized products. And we have developed teddy bears suitable for all ages. Their excellent quality is loved all over the world.

(2) Barton's Creek Collection (B.C.C for short): A designer team brand established by GUND with a history of 103 years. Its designed works often win international awards.

(3) RUSS: A brand from the United States, with a variety of designs and styles, and the price is relatively affordable. It is said that children in the United States and Canada grew up playing with RUSS teddy bears!

(4)Little Gem: This is a brand founded by a Chinese designer more than 20 years ago. It is currently the most well-known brand of mini teddy bears in the United States, specializing in the design and production of mini teddy bears about 5-10 cm high. Mini teddy bear, the manufacturing process is completely hand-sewn and signed by the designer.

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Merry Thought: This is a well-known brand in the UK. Its design style is thematic and it adopts limited production methods, so its price is not high. Fei, quite valuable for collection.

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Wenshuang Bear: The teddy bear designed and sewn by Ms. Ding Wenshuang, China’s top teddy bear designer, has real Chinese characteristics. Since 2000 Since its birth in 2000, this Western culture has been continued in China, and efforts have been made to create a Chinese style, so that the cute Teddy can gradually integrate into the lives of Chinese people.

The following are teddy bears classified according to different collection needs:

Teddy bears of well-known brands: teddy bears whose unit price is about several hundred yuan. It is the best choice for just starting to collect teddy bears; in terms of material selection, there are high-grade down, dust-resistant down and mohair (mohai-referring to the material embedded with Angora wool on the cloth). This kind of bear's Manufacturing undergoes strict quality control, so you can sometimes choose teddy bears that are finely crafted and relatively cheap.

Recent limited editions: This is a technique introduced by manufacturers and some artists in order to promote commercial activities. Of course, limited editions are mostly made to commemorate certain people, events, times, places, objects or replicas. For commercial purposes, manufacturers will not only number the bears, but some will also provide certificates and boxes. Most of the teddy bears in this category are worth thousands of dollars and are less than 10 years old. However, they have the potential to increase in value in the future.

Early limited editions: Since the world’s first limited edition teddy bear was released in 1980, these early limited edition teddy bears had to be purchased from the second-hand market or some older ones because they had long been discontinued. The prices vary depending on the store you look for, and it all depends on the coordination between the buyer and the seller, so the same bears often have different prices.

Antique bear: Everyone has different opinions on antique bears. After all, the age of a teddy bear is only 104 years old, so a teddy bear must be 20 years old or over 50 years old to be considered an antique. This is a matter of opinion! The value and market price of antique bears are not necessarily certain. They depend entirely on the quantity produced at that time, the collection experience, and the understanding of antique bears. Of course, there are some teddy bears with specific shapes that are particularly popular among collectors, and their market prices are particularly high. These teddy bears with specific shapes often fetch hundreds of thousands of yuan at auction.