Teddy Bear is translated as Teddy Bear in Chinese, but according to local parlance in the United States, it should be called Roosevelt Bear.

Strictly speaking, the stuffed bears we commonly see today cannot be considered real teddy bears. Just like cars have different shapes, specifications, and brands, stuffed bears also have different brands, styles, appearances, and even designers. There is no way to use teddy bears to represent all bears. However, because teddy bears are really popular. It is so widely used that people often refer to all plush teddy bears as teddy bears.

In fact, teddy bear was originally an independent proper noun. The most correct statement should be that it was only before the First World War, that is, during the tenure of President Roosevelt, from 1903 to 1912. Only a manufactured bear can be called a teddy bear.

The teddy bear, born in 1903, originated from President Roosevelt’s hobby of bears and the popularity at the time. It can be said to be the ancestor of today’s stuffed bears. It has a round and plump body and limbs, fluffy and warm Angora wool, simple materials and embroidery thread, a simple and honest expression, and 100% hand sewing and stuffing. Whether it comes from the United States or Europe, the spirits left over from ancient times still exist today.

However, such real teddy bears, or even so-called antique bears, are now rare. Only in books, museums, or collectors' homes can we have a chance to see their true appearance. However, these teddy bears that will no longer return have been revived again due to the current retro trend and historical nostalgia, as well as the concept of auctions and collectors' value preservation. Manufacturers have re-molded and manufactured replica bears that imitate the style of the time. , or retro bear toys that are specially designed to imitate old times.

Teddy bear is just a general term for a kind of bear, so it is designed by many manufacturers and thousands of personal designers around the world, so the brand, design style, The prices are not the same either! Now let’s introduce you to some well-known brands with many years of history in various countries around the world!

Germany

(1)Steiff (Steiff Company): Currently the most collectible teddy bear brand in the world, a German brand with a history of more than 150 years, among the current teddy bear brands The most expensive teddy bear on the market. Because of its extremely high collection value, it is loved by many collectors. Its limited edition teddy bear is the number one in the world. (PS: To identify whether it is a teddy bear produced by Steiff, just look at the label with gold-plated nails on the left ear of the bear. The label is divided into three types - yellow background with red letters (general product), Black characters on white background (replica), red characters on white background (limited edition)

(2) Hermann Teddy Original (referred to as Hermann company, translated as "Hermann" in Chinese): a German brand with a history of more than 80 years , is famous in the teddy bear market for its exquisite and meticulous craftsmanship, and its moderate price attracts many enthusiasts.

United States

(1) GUND: It has a history of 103 years and has a long history. It is the largest plush toy brand in the United States, specializing in the production of general plush toys, Baby series products and licensed products. It also develops teddy bears suitable for all ages. Its excellent quality is loved all over the world.

< p>(2)Barton's Creek Collection (B.C.C): A designer team brand established by GUND with a history of 103 years. Its designed works often win international awards

(3)RUSS: from. The American brand has a variety of designs and styles, and the price is relatively affordable. It is said that children in the United States and Canada grew up playing with RUSS teddy bears!

(4)Little Gem: This! A brand founded by a Chinese designer more than 20 years ago, it is currently the most well-known brand of mini teddy bears in the United States. It specializes in the design and production of mini teddy bears about 5-10 cm high. The manufacturing process is completely hand-sewn. Signed by the designer

UK

Merry Thought: This is a well-known brand in the UK. Its design style is thematic and it adopts limited production methods, so it is very popular. It's very expensive and has great collection value.