Ellie Bears is one of the latest additions to our collection of skilled and varied Teddy Bear Artists.  Like most creators of teddy bears there is a tale behind how this artist began designing and making one of a kind bears and animals and Ellie Covell’s story is a particularly interesting one… (read more…)

We have some very exciting news - the fantastic and VERY popular Charlie Bears have just launched a range of gorgeous teddy bear keyrings.  We’re very pleased to be one of the first teddy bear shops to introduce them to you.  We were given hints to expect new things from Charlie Bears this year and were lucky to see these miniature bear keyrings while visiting Charlie and William at the Spring Fair in Birmingham in February.  Since then we’ve had to keep a privileged secret, but now the bears are out!

Each of the ten Charlie Bears keyrings are mini replicas of Charlie Bears that are ‘retired’ - no longer being made.  They truly capture the look and personality of the original bigger bear and will no doubt be irresistible to collectors who have the original in their collection, as well as those who are desperately seeking these rare Charlie Bears.  They will also make perfect presents - at a brilliantly affordable price and no worries about finding space for another bear!  They can be clipped onto keys, handbags, rucksacks and anywhere else you can think of - or sit on display with your bigger bears.

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It is with great pleasure that we introduce our first range of teddy bears, mice, rabbits and other animals and characters from world-renowned teddy bear artist, Deb Canham.  Deb has a huge following of fans who adore her miniature bears, flamboyant dragons and well-dressed animals.

Deb became one of the UK’s first teddy bear artists when she began designing and making her own miniature bears in 1987.  Rapidly Deb became a respected expert in teddy bear artistry, holding lectures, workshops and writing a book on miniature bear making.

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Today we are very pleased to be one of the first teddy bear shops to introduce the brand new 2010 collection of teddy bears, rabbits and gollies from Dean’s Bears.

Dean’s are Great Britain’s oldest teddy bear manufacturer, having started making bears in 1915. All of their bears and animals are strictly limited editions and made from the finest, natural mohair or alpaca fur. By working with different teddy bear artists Dean’s have developed some really distinctive styles of bear, with big feet and bold noses sitting comfortably alongside more traditional designs.

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For those of you looking for a really special and unique gift for the love of your life on Valentine’s Day we can’t do better than present to you the Charlie Bears MiniMos.  All of the Charlie Bears make great presents, but the brand new miniature mohair collection is full of beautifully hand-made, tiny teddy bears that are brimming over with individual personality and will really touch the heart of your lucky recipient.

If your Valentine is a Charlie Bears fan already you will both be familiar with the gorgeous designs, expressive eyes and granulate-filled bottoms that just beg to be held!  If you have never before seen the artist-designed Charlie Bears, you will be amazed by the quality, attention-to-detail and the huge chasm between these exclusive teddy bears and the average mass-produced and impersonal, t-shirt wearing bear.

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Father Christmas is on his way (to those who have been nice this year) and I bet he’s going to be browsing our range of affordable stocking fillers to find enough cuddly toys and plush animals to go around!

In the Bliss range from Trendle we have some gorgeously soft, un-jointed teddy bears.  Some wearing smart dresses and waistcoats, while some are as nature intended!  These bears are a fantastic price for some really lovely designs, and come in a special Trendle cloth bag, making them lovely gifts.

Also bound to be popular is our collection of keyrings from Steiff Bears.  Who would have thought you could buy a Steiff branded present for under ten pounds?!  We also have a great selection of mohair keyrings.  Whichever you choose as a gift they will be well-loved and permanently attached to a schoolbag, handbag, rucksack or mobile phone.

We have carried June Kendall’s Hardy Bears at Corfe Bears for many years, but we are very pleased to add these little characters to our website collection

June Kendall has been designing and creating teddy bears for 18 years, since being inspired by a visit to the Teddy Bear Museum in Stratford.  Also a watercolour artist, June was exhibiting paintings in an exhibition to celebrate 150 years since the birth of Dorset’s Thomas Hardy when she began her teddy bear artistry; hence the name ‘Hardy Bears’. (read more…)

Meerkats have become one of the nation’s most-loved animals.  If you didn’t adore them before (remember Timon from Disney’s Lion King?) then you probably do now, having seen them on Aleksandr Orlov’s highly entertaining insurance advertisements and their own Meerkat Manor television program.

Such expressive little characters certainly lend themselves to being immortalised in plush so why not compare our meerkat gifts?! (read more…)

Did you know that we are the only Steiff Bears Club Store in the Purbeck and Swanage area?

Steiff Bears recognise that we, exclusively, carry a vast range of Steiff teddy bears and animals from baby safe Steiff bears suitable from birth, to highly collectable, limited edition replica bears.  Our Club Store status also means that you can join the Steiff Club at our shop. (read more…)

We are so delighted to bring you the brand new Autumn 2009 Charlie Bears and Isabelle Collection. We’ve been absolutely bursting with anticipation and we know that everyone else has too!  You can find the full range of Charlie Bears here and the Isabelle Collection here.  Read on for some extra group pictures and news!

In the Charlie Bears plush collection there are some really stunning new teddy bears and animals.  Heath, Harris and Aaron are three cuddly brothers with rich, white tipped fur.

Heath, Aaron and Harris Charlie Bears

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