Beacons Glow Collectibles

Coming Soon - Maggie Made Dolls

2010-02-02T13:09:00.003-06:00

We are extremely pleased to announce that this year we are becoming an authorized retailer of "Maggie Made Dolls".

There is an excellent article within this month's DOLLS magazine detailing how Maggie Iacono came up with the inspiration for this year's collection. Maggie, and her husband, Tony, are both incredibly nice and quite approachable people.

Taken from the Maggie Made Dolls website, this verbiage aptly sums up Maggie's work: "Maggie Iacono has created the only collectible, pressed wool felt doll that is completely poseable using her own unique ball jointing system. Each doll is crafted by hand creating small, limited editions that are truly unique and valued by collectors around the world."

The year 2010 brings 4 incredible doll sets from Maggie Iacono. These include:

1. Best Friends (an adorable brown-haired 16 inch beauty holding her best friend measuring 4 inches tall), Comes from a limited edition of only 60 pieces
2. Painting the Roses Red (Alice is a long-haired blonde standing 16 inches tall with her two poseable 7-inch card friends), Comes from a limited edition of only 60 pieces
3. Satine (Satine stands 16 inches wears an incredible dress adorned with handmade silk and felt roses), Comes from a limited edition of only 60 pieces
4. The Toy Cottage (This masterpiece set is comprised of a 16-inch blue-eyed blonde girl, two four inch playfriends, a primarily wood toy cottage, and set of hand painted table and chairs.), Comes from a limited edition of only 40 pieces

Quote of the Day - "All life is just a progression toward, and then a recession from, one phrase - 'I Love You'." - F. Scott Fitzgerald

New Boyds 2010 Bear of the Month Bears

2010-01-28T22:21:00.004-06:00

Boyds Bears has introduced two different collections of their Boyds Bear of the Month bears in 2010. We have already received in the 2010 Gembeary Bear of the Month Collection and these are all 8 inches tall.

Better late than never it seems as we received in the first three 12-inch Boyds Bear of the Month bears today to include the January bear. (She is pictured at left by the way).

These include:

- January - Katerina Winterbeary
- February - Valerie Bloominlove
- March - Pattie McBearsley

Each comes from a limited edition of 3000 bears and each has the special hand-numbered sash on their bear paw. And, of course, they are limited to Boyds PAW Dealers.

Quote of the Day - "A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart." - Johann Wolfgang Goethe

Boyds Bears Special Occasions Easter Collection

2010-01-24T17:12:00.004-06:00

The Boyds Bears Easter Collection comprised of both plush and resin pieces has arrived already and is in stock.

This Easter Collection for 2010 includes 2 plush pieces - a white rabbit named Piper P. Springfield and a tan bear named Heddie T Springfield. Two Boyds Bearstone pieces include Mille T. Bearsley with Bessie, Bunny, and Lil Mops. . . Nice to Meet Ya! and Benny Bearybun with Flops, Mops and Hank. . . One of the Gang. And last but not least there is an adorable Boyds Treasure Box included in this special collection named Aunt Bunny's Eggcellent Abode with Flopsy McNibble.

Easter falls on April 4th this year. Any of these new Boyds Bears pieces are great for either Easter decorating or for putting in that special Easter basket.

Quote of the Day - "Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them. When we do good things from this inner desire, there is kindness in everything we think, say, want and do." - Emmanuel Swedenborg

So Adorably Cute - Snowbunnies by Department 56

2010-01-23T12:11:00.004-06:00

We received in late yesterday our first shipment of Snowbunnies by Snowbabies by Department 56. This is the first time we have actually seen these adorable bisque figurines in person, and they are absolutely adorable!

We now carry all of the currently available Snowbunnies and have created a new sub-category on the site within the Snowbabies by Department 56 category called "Snowbabies Easter Snowbunnies".

These are such a welcome and refreshing sight after enduring such a long and arduous winter. Perfect to display for the Easter holiday or anytime you feel like a burst of Spring!

Quote of the Day - "Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Steiff Bears - Gloria, the Springtime Bunny (EAN 681578)

2010-01-20T16:47:00.004-06:00

Wouldn't it be great if Spring was right around the corner? So many parts of the US have been pounded by chilly, wintry weather. And, unfortunately, we have many more weeks of Winter to endure. In fact, 8 and a half weeks remain. . .

So, it looks like it is about time to start daydreaming about Spring and what it has to offer. Easter is a wonderful time of the year with its wonderful pastel colors and flowers. Steiff Bears has created a very special springtime bunny for 2010 that exemplifies this incredible Spring feeling of rebirth and rejuvenation.

Gloria, the Springtime Bunny (EAN 681578) is an 8 inch bunny made from colorful apricot mohair. Gloria as described by Steiff is as follows: "Number four in the best-selling series of festively colored Easter rabbits from Steiff North America, Gloria is a masterwork of Steiff artistry. In her paws, she holds a unique and colorful needle-felted egg. Sewn from gorgeous apricot mohair, you'll want to make Gloria part of your Springtime celebrations, and proudly display her year-round!"

We hope to be receiving Gloria in the next couple of months, so please stay tuned. . .

Quote of the Day - "People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

2010 Boyds Bears Valentine's Day Collections

2010-01-14T22:14:00.003-06:00

Late this afternoon we received in the 2010 Boyds Bears Valentine's Day Collection. This festive collection includes 3 Plush bears, and 5 resin pieces (including 1 Boyds Treasure Box named Juliet's Bouquet of Love with Rosey McNibble).

This Special Occasions Collection was inspired by traditional handcrafted Valentine's greeting cards. Each lovable plush bear includes their very own embellished message of love and affection.

Victoria Luvington holds an appliqued valentine that reads 'Be Mine'.
Kissy Luvington holds a detailed patchwork pillow that reads 'I Love You'.
Madison Luvington holds a valentine in her bear paw that reads 'Always and Forever'.

All of these new 2010 Boyds Bears pieces can be found within the newly created "*2010 Boyds Bears" category on the site, as well as the "Holidays & Gifts, Valentine's Day" category on the site.

It will be a nice Valentine's Day this year as it falls on a Sunday so we all can spend the entire day with our loved ones.

Quote of the Day - "To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides." - David Viscott

2010 Bearington Bears Spring Collection

2010-01-11T20:13:00.004-06:00

What a welcome sign during this very cold and dreary winter season! We received in the 2010 Bearington Bears Spring Collection today.

These new bears include Easter plush, Spring plush, and Summer plush and they are all just adorable (and reasonably priced as always).

With more than 40 new bears premiering in this collection, it is difficult to decide on favorites but we will try our best. Bearington have made a bold statement this season with their whimsical characters that feature trendy, bright and vibrant colors. These vibrant colors include lime, turquoise, and hot pink to name just a few.

A very cute Spring collection includes the Goldie & Fish; Gilda and Fish & Chip. Each bear comes dressed in a combination of white and aqua colors complete with either fish embroidery, fish purse, or a fish in a plastic bag accessories. Bearington calls this trio part of the Cubbie Island Boardwalk.

Tippy, Tiny and Tatum Tulip each have embroidered tulips on their outfits and feature hot pink with white polka dot colors.

Bearington has, of course, once again introduced their collection with little dogs. This Spring their choice of dogs is a golden retriever featuring Barkley the plush dog, Blakely and Barkley, and Baxter and Barkley. Baxter and Barkley holds a puppy dog in one arm and the cutest tennis ball in the other.

As is always the case, Bearington's Easter bunnies are wonderful. We have ordered all 15 new introductions this year.

Incidentally, Easter falls quite early in the month of April this year. Easter is April 4th.

Quote of the Day - "The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself." - Benjamin Franklin

Bearington Bears 2010 Valentine's Day Bears are Here

2010-01-07T22:19:00.006-06:00

Late today we received in our shipment of the 2010 Valentine's Day Bearington Bears. These are a great collection of Valentine's Day bears that include some old favorites from 2009 as well as several new 2010 bears.

New 2010 Valentine's Day bears include:

Beary in Love
Kisses and Hugs Hearts Galore Set
Landen Lovespell
Love Bug
Vanessa Valentine
Vikki Valentine

These bears can be viewed in two locations on the site:

1. Bearington Bears - 2010 Bearington Bears Collection
2. Holidays & Gifts - Valentine's Day

Incidentally, Valentine's Day falls on a Sunday this year so that will be a nice way for us all to spend a Sunday.

Quote of the Day - "A smile is a light in the window of the soul indicating that the heart is at home." - Anonymous

2010 Boyds Bear of the Month Collection

2010-01-06T19:45:00.005-06:00

The 2010 Boyds Bear of the Month Collection is finally here! This year's collection is called "The Gemberary Collection" and differs in a couple of ways from the last several years' Boyds Bear of the Month bears.

Firstly, we have been shipped the entire year's bears so instead of receiving them one month at a time, we have all twelve monthly bears currently in stock. Additionally, these bears are much smaller than their previous counterparts at 8 inches tall. (This makes it easier to display these bears since many of us bear collectors are running out of the room to display our collections).

The Gembeary Collection features shimmering satins, tulles, furs and velour that are accented with beautiful coordinating jewels specific to that birth month. Each elegant outfit reflects the colors and qualities of its birthstone, and therefore, is inspired by the traditional birthstones.

Their names (and SKU numbers) are as follows:

Garney Gembeary January Boyds Bears 4015959
Ava Gembeary February Boyds Bears 4015960
Marina Gembeary March Boyds Bears 4015961
Dazzle Gembeary April Boyds Bears 4015962
Emmie Gembeary May Boyds Bears 4015963
Pearl Gembeary June Boyds Bears 4015964
Ruby Gembeary July Boyds Bears 4015965
Dottie Gembeary August Boyds Bears 4015966
Starr Gembeary September Boyds Bears 4015967
Rosa Gembeary October Boyds Bears 4015968
Goldie Gembeary November Boyds Bears 4015969
Skylar Gembeary December Boyds Bears 4015970

Quote of the Day - "Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. " - Leo Buscaglia

2010 UPS Shipping Rates

2009-12-30T09:45:00.003-06:00

Unfortunately, we have gotten word from our usual shipper, UPS, that their rates will be going up in January of the new year. It is interesting to note that both UPS and FedEx are doing one of their largest rate hikes ever. Ouch!

The UPS average rate increase is going to be about 4.9%. UPS Air and International Services will increase a net 4.9% through a combination of a 6.9% increase in the base rates.

This is the part that bothers us the most - "Shippers of light weight packages will see a 5.9% increase. Average increase is calculated on base rates only. Surcharges are also going up, sometimes in a very big way. "

Additionally, the big increase for 2009 is the Address Correction surcharges. Address Correction Air goes from $10.00 to $11.00, Ground increases from $8.00 to $10.00. That is a heavy 25% increase for getting an address wrong. (We do not charge our customers for address correction changes.) We ask that all of our customers be diligent in making sure their addresses are correct before placing orders. Thanks for your help. With these types of UPS increases, every little bit helps for sure.

Quote of the Day - "Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us." - Thomas Paine

Collectibles and Toys with Staying Power

2009-12-26T22:25:00.006-06:00

Did you happen to see the interesting article in the latest AARP Bulletin? It was named "Playing for Keeps" and it listed 50 collectibles and toys that have been on the market, pretty much unchanged for more than 50 years. (And, they still sell for under $50.00).

There were many classics listed but the three that really caught our eye were the Barbie Doll, Eloise Doll by Madame Alexander Dolls, and the Steiff Bears Stuffed Chimpanzee. (We weren't quite sure which chimpanzee they were referring to as there weren't any photos of this within the article).

Incidentally, Eloise debuted way back in 1946 by a woman named Kay Thompson. One day she was late for a rehearsal while on a night-club tour. As she arrived, she was asked, "Who do you think you are, coming here five minutes late?" Thompson replied, "I am Eloise. I am six," in a high childish voice. Thompson began entertaining fellow performers with the prattle of the little girl. The other performers each invented a juvenile identity and joined the game. From there, Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight teamed up in 1955 to produce Eloise: A book for precocious grownups which was published on November 28 by Simon and Schuster.

It is uncertain when the Madame Alexander Doll Company started producing Eloise dolls but they have always been quite popular for both children and adults. They have introduced both the 8-inch Eloise dolls and 18-inch cloth Eloise dolls.

Eloise's popularity over the years has been quite astounding.

Quote of the Day - "If you judge people, you have no time to love them." - Mother Teresa

Update on Fall 2009 Charlie Bears

2009-12-21T16:49:00.004-06:00

This is the latest news on the delivery of Charlie Bears from the Fall 2009 Collection from Charlie herself:

"Whilst we had hoped to get all the Autumn 09 Collection out to all stockists before the Holidays began, we have sadly been let down by one of our major suppliers which has meant that there are some items still pending Worldwide (inclusive of the UK market). We have also been disappointed by our freight handlers who have been overwhelmed with shipments, resulting in our deliveries arriving much later than planned.

Both our Charlie Bears Factory and UK Bearhouse have literally been working around the clock to sort out as much as we possibly could of these two unforeseen circumstances, but unfortunately some things have shown to be just beyond our control.

We have asked our supplier and freight handlers for priority service in the New Year for which we have been assured that this will happen, so I would like to think that we will be back on track and able to clear all orders early in the new year. We will endeavor to keep you as up to date as we can and are constantly observing ways to enable a smoother growth of our exciting little bears.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our American and Canadian stockists a very happy and prosperous New Year and look forward to building our teddy bear business together in the coming months.

Charlie Bears Limited are aware that we have all been placed in an awkward situation, from us here at Charlie Bears Ltd, through to our stockists and your collectors, as Christmas gift shopping is to be taken seriously. The amazingly warm reception that our 'Bears with Personalities' has created has astounded us all at Charlie Bears Limited.

Hopefully, any recipient of any Charlie Bear plush or Isabelle mohair bear knows that it's a bear for life and will be overjoyed when their bear arrives on their lap!"

We will, of course, keep you posted as to any shipments of Charlie Bears that we receive.

Quote of the Day - "The best changes often start as single, simple thoughts. Think big, and discover how to make your dreams real." - Anonymous

Boyds Bears Spanglers Collection

2009-12-20T18:56:00.003-06:00

We have received in the full set of 5 Boyds Bears from the Spanglers Collection. These bears are all dressed in patriotic colors of red, white and light blue. This is a bit of a variation from the red, white and blue patriotic Boyds bears of the past. Do you remember the "Old Glory" Collection from way back?

This set of bears is perfect for displaying in a group of by themselves year-round.

Their names are:

- Sarah Beth Spangler
- Sydney Spangler
- Emmy Lou Spangler
- Molly Sue Spangler
- Maggie Mae Spangler

(Incidentally, all are shown in the group photo with the exception of Maggie Mae Spangler).

This Spangler Collection by Boyds should definitely be categorized as a classic Boyds Bear Collection.

Quote of the Day - "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." - Helen Keller

Several Steiff Bears Win 2009 Golden Teddy Awards

2009-12-17T19:47:00.005-06:00

The February 2010 edition of Teddy Bear Review magazine posted the winners of this year's Golden Teddy Awards. We were pleased to learn that 3 Steiff Bears were selected as this year's winners.

Incidentally, judges rate the bears on the following criteria:

- Overall aesthetic appeal

- Excellence in concepts, design and execution

- Quality of material and workmanship

Steiff bear winners were:

1. Biscuit the Gingerbread Bear ornament (EAN 681424)
2. Nicolas the Lucky Bear (EAN 681349)
3. Alexander the Trademark Bear (EAN 681325)

It is a well-known fact that Steiff Teddy Bears are true heirloom pieces, and increase in value as they gracefully age. They continue to fetch top prices among collectors and Steiff Bear lovers. They still continue to be handmade in Giengen, Germany from the finest of materials.

Quote of the Day - "'Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it". - Greg Anderson

We have the nicest customers

2009-12-14T08:09:00.003-06:00

By far, doll collectors and bear collectors are the nicest group of people in existence. They continually amaze us with their kind comments (and, of course, their ability to word things so incredibly).

We got this email over the weekend and without a doubt, have decided that our customers are the best group of people out there.

"I just wanted to thank you for the phone call today, alerting me that these much sought after Favorite Friends Madame Alexander dolls came in over the weekend!! Such personalized service is not all that common anymore, and I wanted you to know how much I appreciate it. Your prompt processing of my order has put my mind at ease, as I now know that my little girl will have a beautiful gift awaiting her on Christmas morning. Also, I have to point out that your prices are less than all of the other online vendors of the same doll. This was a wonderful surprise, and a great added bonus!! Even your shipping charges are less than the others. (I know...I asked!!) So with your personalized service, your lower prices on the dolls and your lower shipping charges, this makes you THE BEST online store that I've come across this Christmas season!! Thank you so much...everything about my shopping experience here has been dearly appreciated. Merry Christmas and best wishes with your business."

Thank you all for your business, and I hope that you and yours have a blessed holiday season!

Quote of the Day - "To find what you seek in the road of life, the best proverb of all is that which says:"Leave no stone unturned." - Edward Bulwer Lytton

Boyds Bears Friends of Boyds (FOB) Club

2009-12-13T08:27:00.003-06:00

We received word from Enesco, distributor of Boyds Bears, some news regarding the Boyds Friends of Boyds (FOB) Club.

Per Enesco: "As you know the launch timing of the 2009 program was later than in years' past. . . recently we have been seeing an upward trend in membership enrollments. We attribute this to your continued support of the club, increased brand awareness as a rsult of appearances on QVC as well as the increase in buying activity during the holidays.

Because of the current trends we are also learning that many past members are just now feeling comfortable renewing for a variety of reasons, some as a result of the economy and some as a result of our delayed schedule with this past year's inventory. To better serve our customers and give everyone time to become a "Quiltin FOB" we've decided to extend our renewal efforts through the holidays and into 2010. We've received extremely good feedback about this year's theme of quilting, as well as the quality of the pieces within the FOB kit. We want to make sure that we've given all past members the opportunity to become a "Quiltin FOB" before launching the new program.

For all existing members, all benefits will be extended through 2010. Please note that this in no way means we are discontinuing the Friends of Boyds program. We are solely reacting to the renewed interests in the 2009 program and extending the current program through the holiday season, continuing through 2010."

We have been notified by Boyds Bears that we will be receiving the 2001 FOB Kits in October of 2010. This will allow us to have the new kits available to our customers during the 2010 holiday season.

Quote of the Day - "Dost though love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of." - Benjamin Franklin

Madame Alexander Dolls Favorite Friends In Time for Christmas

2009-12-11T22:16:00.004-06:00

For those of you that did not know, December 17th is the last day for shipping anywhere in the United States using UPS Ground. We here at Beacon's Glow Collectibles have continuously used UPS as our source for shipping. That is, with the exception of international orders and we have no choice but to utilize the US Postal Service.

Anyway, we received in late today the complete line of the Favorite Friends Collection from Madame Alexander Dolls. These vinyl dolls are all 18 inches tall and come dressed in the latest fashions. They have fun to style hair (made of Kanekalon hair which is the best there is), and eyes with long lashes that open and close. Additionally, there the articulation at the neck, shoulders and hips to allow for multiple poses. Their bodies are soft and huggable.

Six (6) Favorite Friends dolls have been introduced by the Madame Alexander Doll Company, as well as six (6) different outfits. (Incidentally, all 18-inch outfits can be worn on any 18-inch doll).

These 6 Favorite Friends dolls are named:

1. Party Perfect
2. Urban Cowgirl
3. Spring Fling Dance
4. Turning Heads
5. After School Cool
6. Oh So Groovy

There is a good choice for eye and hair color combinations also. As is always the case with Madame Alexander dolls, their quality and attention to detail is unsurpassed.

Quote of the Day - "The only journey is the journey within." - Rainer Maria Rilke

Boyds Bears - The Wellingtons are Here

2009-12-09T20:30:00.003-06:00

We were quite surprised to receive in very recently several of Boyds Bears Fashion Family Collections. It was our understanding from Enesco, distributors of Boyds Bears, that these brand new collections would not be arriving until early 2010.

We were very impressed with the Wellington Collection. As Boyds puts it "The Classiest Bears in Town!"

This collection includes 6 different bears ranging in size from 10 inches to an incredible 30 inch bear named Chandler Wellington. Each bear wears rich colors and textures of shimmering satins and velvety velours that were inspired by the vibrant shades of autumn. Hand-crafted accessories add a touch of class to each elegant piece.

Names of these bears are as follows:

1. Chandler Wellington
2. Lady Wellington
3. Whitney Wellington
4. Gracie Wellington
5. Buffy Wellington

Quote of the Day - "So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains, and we never even know we have the key". - The Eagles

Marie Osmond Material Girls Tiny Tots are In

2009-12-05T09:19:00.004-06:00

Late last night we received in a shipment from Marie Osmond Dolls that contained the 4 brand new Material Girls Tiny Tots. They are all so adorable that we cannot decide which one is our favorite.

These 4 Material Girl Tiny Tots include:

1. Taffeta Tiny Tot
2. Organza Tiny Tot
3. Cotton Ginny Tiny Tot
4. Velvet Tiny Tot (Pictured Left)

This Marie Osmond Doll Collection was inspired by her mother, Olive. Her saying was "She who dies with the most fabric, wins!"

Each Material Girl Tiny Tot has been sculpted by the same sculptor who did the full-sized models - Karen Scott.

We were so pleased that they arrived in time for ordering for the Christmas holidays. All Material Girl porcelain Tiny Tot dolls are priced at $49.95.

Quote of the Day - "If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes." - St. Clement of Alexandra

What a great idea for Steiff Bears

2009-12-02T21:32:00.004-06:00

We were on the phone with a customer this morning and we were trying to navigate the Steiff Bears subcategories on the Beacons Glow Collectibles site. Confusing and difficult to navigate to say the least - we were both having trouble finding what we were looking for. Her suggestion was to create an "All Steiff" category and list every Steiff item we have available in this category. What an excellent idea. . .

Steiff collectors can immediately identify the difference in numbers between Steiff North American Exclusives and Steiff Worldwide Limited editions. But oftentimes, it is sometimes difficult to differentiate between the two.

Creating this new category remedies this issue by allowing potential customers to scan each page (or select "View All") to see all Steiff items currently in stock.

Quote of the Day - "The bird of paradise alights only upon the hand that does not grasp." - John Berry

Jim Shore Figurines Fabrics of Faith

2009-11-29T21:45:00.002-06:00

Jim Shore Figurines has recently introduced three wonderful angels and this new collection is called "Fabrics of Faith". This angel collection serves as a reminder of faith. Each angel features a fabric skirt with special embroidery details. The detail on each and every angel in this collection is incredible.

This new Jim Shore Collection includes:

1. Angel of Love (with a heart pattern skirt)
2. Angel of Hope (with a star pattern skirt)
3. Angel of Friendship (with a flower pattern skirt)

We expect that this new collection will be very popular and should imagine that Jim Shore will gradually add to this collection to add different faith themes.

Quote of the Day - "There is only one person who could ever make you happy, and that person is you." - David Burns

Tne Enduring Popularity of Snoopy

2009-11-29T08:59:00.005-06:00

Have you noticed that many stores this holiday season have several Snoopy-themed Christmas decorating items? The enduring popularity of the late Charles M. Schulz beagle character, Snoopy, is quite amazing. This ever-popular character made his debut in a comic strip on October 4, 1950.

Both Steiff Bears and Madame Alexander Dolls have very special items celebrating Snoopy this year.

Steiff Bears has introduced Snoopy and Woodstock (EAN 681387) (which by the way has won the coveted Teddy Bear of the Year (TOBY) Award, and an adorable Snoopy ornament (EAN 681394).

Madame Alexander has 3 dolls this year with the Snoopy and Peanuts theme:

1. Wendy Loves Snoopy (48975)
2. Peanuts Christmas Jack (49735)
3. Peanuts Christmas Wendy (49736)

It sure does look like the popularity of Snoopy will last forever. . .

Quote of the Day - "The more difficulties one has to encounter, within and without, the more significant and the higher in inspiration his life will be." - Horace Bushnell

Madame Alexander Winnie the Pooh Dolls

2009-11-25T15:16:00.003-06:00

Better late than never as they say - we were expecting in both the "P is for Pooh" and "T is for Tigger" Madame Alexander Dolls back in June but we just recently received them in.

As is always the case with Madame Alexander Dolls, the quality and workmanship is superb in both of these dolls.

P is for Pooh is an 8-inch Wendy doll with dark hair and blue eyes and wears a very colorful pant set. An adorable miniature plush Winnie the Pooh is included with this doll.

T is for Tigger is a blond-haired, blued eyed boy doll that is also 8 inches tall. He wears a cute pair of tan cargo pants and a hooded sweatshirt. A miniature plush Tigger comes with this set.

For those of you who were waiting for the Jack Loves Toy Story, we are sorry to disappoint you but the Alexander Doll Company ran into some manufacturing issues with this doll. Therefore, this doll will not be produced but hopefully things will be straightened out next year and production will resume.

Quote of the Day - "If we could first know where we are. . . we could then better judge what to do, and how to do it." - Abraham Lincoln

Fairies by Heartwood Creek by Jim Shore

2009-11-24T20:45:00.003-06:00

Jim Shore's long-awaited fairy figurines have finally arrived! This new collection entitled "Fairies by Heartwood Creek" includes 7 adorable resin fairies.

This new collection has been highly requested and we believe that it will be popular with both Jim Shore collectors and fairy collectors alike. Each fairy has pressed metal wings which is new to Jim's figurines.

Figurines from this collection include:

1. Cat Fairy Figurine
2. Cooking Fairy Figurine
3. Fairy Princess with Frog Figurine
4. Fairy Seahorse Figurine
5. Flower Fairy Figurine
6. Musical Fairy Figurine
7. Sewing Fairy Figurine

Additionally, a displayer base is available to display 5 of these adorable fairies.

Quote of the Day - "Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." - Will Rogers

Bearington Bears - A Family Affair

2009-11-17T20:56:00.003-06:00

We have been carrying Bearington Bears now for at least 5 years now, and it still amazes us how Bearington can come up with new and cute themes for their teddy bears.

Bearington Bears was recently featured in the latest 'Teddy Bear & Friends" magazine and we thought we would share some highlights of this article.

Bearington Collection is truly a family-based business steeped in tradition. In existence for more than 11 years, the Stray family has worked side by side in their family business. Mother Betty and daughter Jamie Stray develop the new products and designs, and are both artists by nature. Father Jim, along with son Brad, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company.

As is popular with many manufacturers this holiday season, Bearington has designed their bears in classic Christmas reds and greens. It is their intention to exude a feeling of days gone by with their creations this holiday season and they have certainly met their goal.

Quote of the Day - "Love is the big booming beat which covers up the noise of hate." - Margaret Cho