Music-Box Bellies make Steiff’s 1950s-Era Teddy & Jocko Musical Treasures (5/31/13)
Every enthusiast has extra-special items in their collections—certain items that just take a gold medal for their rarity, design or … More >>

Teddy Bear Hospital: Two Bears Saved from Uncertain End (5/9/13)
(This article first appeared in the April 2013 issue of Teddy Bear & Friends magazine) As the days roll into the … More >>

A Tiny Classic Steiff Design with a Big Identification Mystery (5/1/13)
Every enthusiast has extra-special items in their collections—certain items that just take a gold medal for their rarity, design or … More >>

Steiff Worthologist Rebekah Kaufman to Speak, Offer Appraisals at IDEX Show (4/8/13)
Our Steiff Worthologist and forums moderator Rebekah Kaufman will be attending the annual IDEX doll and Teddy bear show April … More >>

Teddy Bear Hospital: Helping Childhood Friends back to Loving Condition (4/2/13)
(This article first appeared in the March 2013 issue of Teddy Bear & Friends magazine) I have been very busy lately, … More >>

Collecting the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’ — A Look at King Kong Memorabilia (3/15/13)
It was 80 years ago this month that movie-going audiences were first introduced to one of filmdom’s most iconic—and arguably … More >>

It’s not Easy Being Green, even for Steiff’s Endearing Emerald Creations (3/11/13)
It’s easy to be thinking “green” this time of year. Spring, for us folks in the northern hemisphere is showing … More >>

Teddies Reviewed: Spreading Joy for More Than a Century (3/11/13)
(This article first appeared in the February 2013 issue of Teddy Bear & Friends magazine) As we begin another Teddy Bear year, it … More >>

Googly Eyes Help Place Mid-Century Steiff U.S. Military Academy Mascot Mule (3/1/13)
Every enthusiast has extra-special items in their collections—certain items that just take a gold medal for their rarity, design or … More >>

French Bébé Doll Soars Past Estimate, Sells for $18,000 at Dolls & Teddy Auction (2/18/13)
(This article first appeared in the February 2013 issue of DOLLS magazine) DENVER, Pa. – A Japanese collector paid $18,000 for … More >>