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The Humble Beginnings Of Russ Berrie Teddy Bears
Sunday, February 12th, 2012 | Kids | No Comments
When you think of cute and adorable, it is easy to think of a Russ Berrie teddy bear. These cuddly bears come in all styles and themes, just to make you smile. The teddy bear has been around since the first one was made during the Teddy Roosevelt administration. It wasn’t long before this animal won the hears of all the children. Manufacturers were turning them out as fast as they could make them.
The first teddy bears made were not as cute as the ones we have today but the children loved them anyway. At first they were made to resemble a bear more, with a longer nose, etc. As time went along the bears transitioned into the cute plush animals they are today.
Humble Beginnings
Many years ago the Russ Berrie business was started in a rented garage. His company took off and became one of the largest gift companies in the world with more than 1,500 employeesHis Russ Berrie teddy bears were extremely popular and still bring in a lot of money today. In fact, even back in 2001, Mr Berry has sales of almost $300 millions with a net income of $40 million. One of the items that helped him achieve this was a dog names Muffin and a stuffed bear known as Honeyfritz.
Mr Russell Berrie – Creator & Founder of Russ Berrie Bears
Russ Berrie was not only interested in making toys and stuffed animals for children, he was very generous to others. He gave numerous sums of money to charities, plus he set up an award called the “Russ Berrie Prize For Making A Difference”, that was to honor New Jersey residents for uncommon heroism and community service.
Although Russell Berrie himself created the Russ Berrie teddy bear line, his legacy lives on even though he does not. Who would have thought that a small teddy bear business, started in a rented garage, would have turned into one of the most popular businesses in the world.
Russ Berrie Products – Quality Materials & Workmanship
When making the Russ Berrie teddy bear, the company pays great attention to detail and they make sure each bear is plush and has an irresistible feel. It’s true, that many of the products fall under the styles of the “Simply Irresistible” line of products.
In 2009 Russ Berrie changed the corporate name to Kid Brands, Inc. The quality has never changed, even though the company name has. The Russ Berrie teddy bears still go by the name Russ Berrie, and can be found in many retail outlets online and off.
The Ideal Gift – A Teddy Bear by Russ Berrie
Russ Berrie teddy bears come in many colors and sizes to fit the desires of almost anyone. When you give someone a Russ Berrie bear it shows how much you care.
If you want to bring a smile to someone’s lips, just give them an adorable Russ Berrie teddy bear as a gift.
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Origins Of Russ Berrie Teddy Bears
Sunday, February 5th, 2012 | Kids | No Comments
Cute and adorable, that’s what a Russ Berrie teddy bear is. They come in different styles and themes, many can make you smile. The teddy bear has been around since the first one was made during the Teddy Roosevelt administration. It wasn’t long before this animal won the hears of all the children. Manufacturers were turning them out as fast as they could make them.
The bears in the beginning were not very cute like the ones today but children loved them anyway. Their noses were longer, like a real bear in the early years. As time went along the bears transitioned into the cute plush animals they are today.
Humble Origins
Many years ago the Russ Berrie business was started in a rented garage. It ended up being one of the world’s largest gift companies, with more than 1,500 employees. The Russ Berri teddy bears still make Russ money today as they are as popular as ever. In fact, even back in 2001, Mr Berry has sales of almost $300 millions with a net income of $40 million. Hit bear Honeyfritz, and a dog named Muffin, helped him to achieve his success.
The Creator of the Russ Berrie Teddy Bear, Russell Berrie
The generous nature of Russ Berrie was important to him as well as making toys and stuffed animals for children. There were many times he gave sums of money to charities, and he even set up the “Russ Berrie Prize For Making A Difference” award, to honor residents in New Jersey for outstanding acts.
Russell Berrie passed on at the age of 69, but as the creator of the Russ Berrie bears, his legacy lives on. No one, not even Russ himself, would have thought a business started in a garage would have turned out so lucrative.
Russ Berrie Products Always Use Quality Materials & Workmanship
Russ Berrie bears are made with a plush and irresistible feel, with workers paying attention to each and every detail. Many of the product of Russ Berrie fall under the line of products called “Simply Irresistible”.
In 2009 Russ Berrie changed the corporate name to Kid Brands, Inc. Even though the name is different, the quality is still the same. The teddy bears in the company still go by the name Russ Berrie, and can be found online and in retail stores.
Russ Berrie Teddy Bears Make The Perfect Gift
Russ Berrie teddy bears come in many colors and sizes to fit the desires of almost anyone. Giving a Russ Berrie teddy bear is a great way to show someone special how you feel.
The next time you need a gift for someone, add in one of these adorable Russ Berrie teddy bears, and you will definitely bring a smile to their lips.
To learn heaps more about adorable Russ Berrie Teddy Bears and everything else related to Teddy Bears including teddy videos as well as Build a Bear be sure to visit Teddy Bears Paradise at www.iloveyouletsmeet.com.
Ever wondered how old Winnie-the-Pooh is?
Friday, January 27th, 2012 | Kids | No Comments
Our favorite bear of all lives deep within the woods and that dear friend is, Winnie-the-Pooh. This Disney character if one of the most beloved icons of Disney. There was a dispute about the actual birthday of Winnie-the-Pooh. While some feel the birthday is 1921. But that is when the author of the books, A.A. Milne, made sure a bear was given to his son, Christopher Robin, for his very first birthday. That would make Winnie-the-Pooh 91 years old this year (2012).
On the other side of the coin some folk feel that Pooh was not born until 1925, That was the time his name changed to Winnie Pooh from Edward Bear.Using those fact, Winnie is not 87 years old. A.A. The facts are settled when the author holds a conversation about it between Christopher Robin and Pooh.
Pooh is asked by Christopher Robin to please always remember him, all his life, even 100 years. Pooh says yes, but still wants to know how old that would make him by then. Christopher tells Pooh that would make him 99 years old. Sadly, Christopher Robin only lived to be 75 years old, however Pooh still kept his promise to remember him. The truth came out, Pooh will live in the hearts of children forever just like he remember Christopher Robin!
The Start of Winnie-the-Pooh
Pooh’s name was derived from two love animals that the Milne family loved. The two names came from a bear called Winnie and a Swan named Pooh that lived on a lake near by. It has never been discovered as to why the name was changed from Edward Bear to Winnie-Pooh.
The story began from a bedtime story Alan Milne would tell Christopher Robin about his Pooh bear. A publisher once asked Alan for a Christmas Eve story, Alan’s wife, Daphne, also drove him on to write the new story about Winnie-Pooh. The story was so popular it became the first chapter of the book, “Winnie-the-Pooh.”
There was another book called “When We Were Young” and it introduced all the neighbors of Pooh bear: Eeyore, the donkey, Piglet, the timid, stuttering baby pig, Kanga, the kindhearted mother kangaroo and Roo, her energetic boy. Tigger, Rabbit and Owl were created down the road, but not in the beginning stories. The world loved the idea of the teddy bear and his friends and over 150,000 copies were sold in the US alone by the end of 1926.
Next came the story “Now We Are Six” which came out in 1927 and sold 94,000 copies just the first two months. Finally the last book, in 1928, added Tigger to the group of friends, and was called “The House at Pooh Corner”.
The Reasons People Love Winnie-the-Pooh
Winnie is a true friend who is willing to help his friends in any way he can. He is always seen on his way to melancholy Eeyore’s house or one of his other friends to help them out of a dilemma. His wit may not always be the best, but he is the most caring of them all. The object lessons we have all learned from Winnie-the-Pooh over the last 90 years will go on to teach love for others to future generations.
To discover everything about Winnie the Pooh and anything else about cute teddy bears, please drop by Teddy Bears Paradise at www.iloveyouletsmeet.com
And here is a video featuring Owl, who is probably my favorite Pooh character, in one of my favorite Winnie-the-Pooh episodes.
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