Teddy Bear News!

New Steiff Swarovski Crystal Bear

Just in time for the holiday season, Crystal, Steiff's all-new pure white teddy bear, features a stunning Swarovski crystal ornament around her neck. Retailing for around $198, Crystal is going to be the most coveted holiday collectible of the year!

This 2005 Steiff bear, handcrafted in Germany from luxuriously long and fluffy white mohair, is the second holiday bear Steiff has created in collaboration with Swarovski. Like last year's Daniel, Crystal proudly wears a brilliant Swarovski Xillion stone as her "Button in Ear." Crystal stands 11 inches tall, is five-way jointed, and has beautifully curved arms. Around her neck is Swarovski's 2005 Annual Edition Holiday Ornament.

Crystal the Swarovski Teddy Bear will be packaged in a festive gift box with a certificate and will be available nationally through Steiff retailers. Production of Crystal will be strictly limited to the year 2005.

The new New Steiff Swarovski Crystal Bear will be available for preorder until it is available during the 2005 Christmas season.

Baby Gund Introduces Blossom Teddy Bear Line

For more than a century, Gund, Inc. has been creating unique teddy bears and other soft toys recognized the world over for their quality and innovation. The company's latest new line, part of the Baby Gund collection, is a series of cream-colored teddy bears called Blossom. This plush bear, designed for babies and toddlers, is adorned with gingham and floral patterns in pastel pink, lavender, and light green. Satins, flowers, embroidered icons, and messages add special touches throughout the line.

In addition to the Blossom teddy bear itself, there are a number of other Blossom toys, including pull toys, a pajama bag, a blankie, plush blocks, hand rattles, plush balls, and a Blossom Teach Me Bear, which helps toddlers learn the basics of buttons, buckles, and zippers.

Like all Baby Gund toys, the Blossom collection features numerous safety features to make them completely safe for young children.

The 107-year-old company is based in Edison, New Jersey, and distributes throughout the United States and Canada as well as in Europe, Japan, Australia, and South America. Gund products may be found in gift, specialty, toy, book, museum, and department stores and many other retail outlets. To find your nearest retailer, visit www.gund.com.