Steiff Commercial Production: HorZu’s Mecki and Micki Hedgehog (2/28/11)
Steiff has a long and interesting history of partnering with other companies and organizations to produce logos and mascots as … More >>

Running Guns for a Mobster: Providing Prop Pistols for Hollywood’s ‘Public Enemies’ (2/28/11)
Being an antique and memorabilia dealer is the most fun job in the universe. I get calls from prop masters … More >>

Pocket Toys: Steiff’s Oddly Marvelous Marsupials (2/14/11)
The other day, I was talking with a friend about Steiff and the tremendous range of animal species it has … More >>

Better Than Valentine’s Candy or Roses: Steiff’s Limited Edition Bling Bears (2/1/11)
Everyone loves a little bling, Steiff collectors and enthusiasts included. And there is no better time for a little delightful … More >>

Sniffing Out an Obscure Steiff Pup: Treff the Bloodhound (1/19/11)
Steiff brand Teddy bears, dolls and animals have been collectors’ favorites for more than 100 years. Their quality of manufacturing, … More >>

Steiff’s Endearing Creepy Crawlers From the 1950s & ’60s (11/30/10)
Not every one of nature’s creations can be considered “endearing” . . . unless they just happen to be replicated … More >>

Seeing Things in Black and White with Steiff’s Amazing Penguins (11/8/10)
Without getting too black or white on the subject, it is no stretch to say that Steiff penguins are … More >>

Collector’s Minute: Albert Ludovici Prints & Puzzles (11/2/10)
The artist Albert Ludovici Jr. (1852-1932) was a member of British Royal Academy of Painters, Sculptors, Engravers, member of … More >>

Single-Owner Collection of Antique French, German Dolls to go on the Block (10/10/10)
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. – A nice, single-owner collection of more than 125 rare and vintage dolls—nearly all of them … More >>

The Collector’s Minute: Ellis Maple Dolls (9/20/10)
Identification of dolls can be difficult, hindered by the fact many are unmarked, some manufacturers made parts for other … More >>