Battleship: Its Value is in the Playing of the Game (9/12/11)
“You sank my battleship!” is—without a doubt—one of those iconic catchphrases that kids picked up from commercials shown during Saturday … More >>

Several Different Dogs with the Same Name: Steiff’s Spectacular Cocker Spaniels (8/29/11)
Mark Twain once wrote, “The more I know about people, the better I like my dog.” You may or may … More >>

You May Pass Go, but Do Not Collect $200: Assessing Vintage Monopoly Games (8/29/11)
For most folks, the term “board game” is practically synonymous with Monopoly, the venerable game of real estate ownership patented … More >>

Assuring Success with Steiff’s Good Luck Charms (8/15/11)
Good luck! Viel glueck! Buena suerte! Bonne chance! Whatever language you say it in, the heartfelt sentiment runs true. The … More >>

Keeping the Old Teddy Bear Looking New: Maintaining a Vintage Steiff Collection (7/11/11)
Special and precious things require TLC (tender loving care) and that is no different when it comes to Steiff (or … More >>

Steiff’s Stuffed-Animal Politics: Democratic and Republican Mascots (6/27/11)
Although politics can be divisive, collectors of all types can agree that Steiff “Democratic” donkeys and “Republican” elephants are worthy … More >>

Steiff’s Fabulous Felines are the Cat’s Meow (6/6/11)
For many Steiff enthusiasts, the company’s dear kittens are the cat’s meow in their collections. As a matter of fact, … More >>

Nipper, Rolly & Pip: Steiff’s Classic Commercial Canines (5/23/11)
The Steiff Company has a long history of producing character items that are popular in the culture of the times. … More >>

Steiff by the Sea: Cute Crustaceans & Fashionable Fish (5/3/11)
As the calendar turns to warmer days, many of us are starting to make plans for upcoming summer vacations. Some … More >>

It’s Rabbit Time: Steiff’s Bitty Baby Easter Bunnies (4/11/11)
There are so many reasons to love Easter—the family gatherings, traditional brunches, spirit of the holiday, lovely seasonal flowers, baskets … More >>