BRITISH COLLECTORS
BEAR - 2008
38 cm

This annual collectors' bear pays homage to the innovations Steiff made 100 years ago. Expressive glass eyes were used at that time for UK special orders only. The bow is typically English as is the growling voice. Limited edition of 3000.

BELL BOY BEAR
40 cm

This unusual grey mohair fur gives a wild individuality to this bear. Limited edition of 2000 pieces.

 

PANDA ON WHEELS 1938
50 cm

This replica is an impressive classic pull-toy with cast-iron wheels. Using the finest mohair, glass eyes, and pull-string voice this cute bear is stuffed with traditional wood shavings. Limited edition of only 1000 worldwide.

PAUL THE GROWLING BEAR 1908
46 cm

This 1908 replica bear has long-tufted blond mohair and felt paws that have been discretely patinated to give that loving feeling of a well cared for bear. The growl was re-designed for his 100th birthday by an organ builder from Giengen. Limited to 1908 pieces world-wide.

For a smaller version in three colours see below.

 

MOHAIR TEDDY BEAR 1908
35 cm

This is the fourth and final member of the "fabulous four" replica bears - the previous colours being green, yellow and rose. His black mohair fur allows the cotton backing to show through, his nose is stitched and sealed with wax and he carries a gold "button in ear". Limited to 3000 worldwide.

SIGNATURE BEAR
30 cm

This is the third in a series following the Catalogue Bear of 2006 and the Billboard bear of 2007. The "fur" is made of finest maco satin and decorated with original drawings of bears and animals by Paul Steiff. Limited to 2008 pieces worldwide.

BUDDHA BEAR
23 cm sitting

This brass-coloured mohair bear has facial expressionsand posture inspired by classic Buddha figures. His belly is somewhat larger, in keeping with the Buddhist tradition that strength comes from your centre. Limited edition of 2008 worldwide.

JOSEPH
30 cm

This musical bear follows the huge success of the "Phantom of the Opera" bear. Made of ecru-coloured mohair this bear has an "amazing" coat of cotton, which is also lined on the inside with the same colours. Its voice activated music box plays tunes from the musical. Limited to 2008 worldwide.

 

PAUL THE GROWLING BEAR 1908 REPLICA
28 cm

This 1908 replica bear has long-tufted blond mohair and felt paws. The growl was re-designed for his 100th birthday by an organ builder from Giengen. Available in three colours and limited to 3000 worldwide.

 

LIZZY MAINE COON CAT
36 cm

This stunning cat has gorgeous painted fur and facial expression that would make her indistinguishable from the real thing when lying on the hearth rug! Limited to 3000 pieces worldwide.

 

GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY
35 cm

This irresistible cream puppy has a double jointed neck so it can hold it's head in any position, black eyes and airbrushed features.

3000 pieces worldwide

 

ALPACA PANDA 2008
26 cm

This popular subject appears again in the Steiff catalogue in black and white alpaca with mohair pads. This version carries a stick of bamboo in its right paw.

2008 pieces worldwide.

 

ALPACA CLASSIC TED
32 cm

Continuing the series of classic teds with leather collars this year's offering is in dark green. It is jointed, has glass eyes, a growler and is stuffed with wood shavings. Limited to 2008 pieces worldwide.

 

SIGI THE HEDGEHOG
20 cm

Another music box joins the musical rabbit Fritzle. Sigi has a red felt apple and plays one of Margarete Steiff's favourite tunes "Muss I denn". Limited to 2008 pieces worldwide.

 

PIGLING BLAND
33 cm

Another in the Beatrix Potter series Pigling Bland stays faithfull to the original with his unmistakeable bundle and wooden stick.

1500 pieces worldwide

 

TOMMY BROCK
33 cm

Tommy Brock is a companion to Mr. Tod in the Beatrix Potter series.

1500 pieces worldwide

 

ALGY PUG
30 cm

Algy Pug is the loveable joker from the long running Rupert Bear stories. Made of light brown alpaca he is smartly dressed in a blue frock coat and tailor made trousers.

1500 pieces worldwide.

EDWARD TRUNK
28 cm

The big strong Edward Trunk served Rupert Bear well in many of his adventures.

1500 pieces worldwide.