Father's Day - Teddy Bears - A Million Hugs From Steiff

Can you imagine a million teddy bears being produced in just one year? If you lined them up paw to paw, they would form a chain from Giengen to Hannover, This high-water mark was reached in 1907 and has remained unsurpassed ever since. The 100-year anniversary of this remarkable achievement is marked with this extraspecial trio of teddy bears.

In honor of the occasion, all three sport an elegant bow bearing the years "1907" and "2007" embroidered in gold thread. The three teddy bears, miniature versions of the 1907 teddy bear replica, are in party mood and invite all Steiff fans to pick them up and hug them. After all, their motto is: "A million hugs."

The word "hug" was specifically chosen because, as well as being a synonym for "embrace" - something that has always been associated with teddy bears - it has also come to be used as a collective term for teddy bears.

Only three thousand of each of the three anniversary bears have been produced in all, each one featuring its individual edition number on its white ear tag. And as if this were not enough, a gold-plated "Button in Ear" is re-introduced for the first time, featuring the 1907 Steiff tailing back as far as the E. Experts call this an "underscored button." Other people call it a dignified reminder of a year of a million hugs!

	Mohair Teddy Bear 1908 EAN: 408007 2007 - Steiff Classics - Worldwide Limited Editions First there were years of being kissed and cuddled - and having its ears nibbled - as Baby's furry friend. After this, it spent decades forgotten in a dark archive only then to be whisked halfway around the world. This Teddy bear has had an eventful life since coming into the world in 1908 - and it looks it. Now it takes pride of place in a leading US collection. The Teddy bear from 1908 - now the great-great-great-great-grandfather of many other generations of bears - is stepping into the limelight again. With the customary Steiff attention to event the tiniest details, this Teddy bear is aged by almost a hundred years during the several days of hand production. This is achieved by partially shaving the mohair plush and simulating the patina by means of creative airbrush work. All of which leads to a nostalgic masterpiece, which, with the same growler as the original, has a long story to tell. The story of an unmistakable original capable of melting the hearts of both young and old. This 13 inch tall bear is mohair and fully jointed. He is surface washable. The 1908 Replica bear is a limited edition of only 1908 pieces and he is stuffed with wood shavings. He has boot-button eyes and a growler. His "Button in Ear" is underscored and made of patinated steel. Part of the 2007 Steiff Worldwide Collection. more » Price: $283.50
	Million Hugs - Teddy Bear, Blonde EAN: 038778 2007 - Steiff Classics - Worldwide Limited Editions These three bears are also made in celebration of the record-breaking "Year of the Teddy Bear." Available in blonde, brown, and white, each bear is wearing an elegant blue bow which has "1907" and "2007" embroidered in gold thread, marking the centennia more » Price: $117.00
	Million Hugs - Teddy Bear, White EAN: 038792 2007 - Steiff Classics - Worldwide Limited Editions These three bears are also made in celebration of the record-breaking "Year of the Teddy Bear." Available in blonde, brown, and white, each bear is wearing an elegant blue bow which has "1907" and "2007" embroidered in gold thread, marking the centennia more » Price: $117.00
	Million Hugs - Teddy Bear, Brown EAN: 038785 2007 - Steiff Classics - Worldwide Limited Editions These three bears are also made in celebration of the record-breaking "Year of the Teddy Bear." Available in blonde, brown, and white, each bear is wearing an elegant blue bow which has "1907" and "2007" embroidered in gold thread, marking the centennia more » Price: $117.00

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