The Vermont Teddy Bear Company made their name with theme bears sent directly to the gift recipient from the company. The bears were dressed for holidays or for the events. One of the most popular bears is the bear that comes with best wishes for a speedy recovery. The bear's boo boo is wrapped according to the gift givers instructions. Someone with a broken arm, for instance, can receive a get well card and a bear with a bandage on the very arm under doctor's care. Bears may be ordered by telephone or from the online website. Vermont's bears also have a choice of clothing and accessories.
Build-A-Bear Workshops are located in many urban centers where shoppers can select a bear and watch the animal's insides put together on the spot with the stuffing machine. Larger stores have two-story stacks of stuffing materials that whirl when the machine is started. Add a heart to your selection for a bear with spirit. If you can't make it to the bear building shop, order online. Clothing, shoes and other accessories are available from stores and online. Dress your bear in military uniform, surf togs or a your favorite super hero.
Gund bears have a historic legacy of craftsmanship, as well as toy fun. Gund makes claim to be one of the first bear manufacturing companies in the United States. The first bear rolled off the assembly lines in 1898. The bears, and other Gund stuffed animals can be purchased in brick-and-mortar stores and online sales outlets. The Gund bears are outfitted for various holidays and come in a variety of colors and furs.
The Stuffington Bear Factory in Phoenix, Arizona makes a colleciton of stuffed bears available both in specialty stores and from online shops. If you happen to visit Phoenix, take the factory tour and pick up your bear in person. The company offers bears in all prices ranges, including hand-made bears for under $10.
Chelsea, Michigan is home to the Chelsea Teddy Bear Company. The Chelsea bears may be purchased online from the website store or bought after a trip through the manufacturing plant. Order your bear with his or her name imprinted on a bear-sized t-shirt. Check the company website for times and dates. If you love bears, the plant also features a teddy bear and toy museum with samples of vintage bears and historic toys.
Vermont, Stuffington and Chelsea teddies are all made and stuffed in the United States. If you're an American and find home manufacture important, consider buying your bears from these companies...and maybe taking a vacation that includes a walk through the factory!
nice list!
I used to always take my kids to Build a Bear. Nice store and nice list.
Another H5
Thanks for the list of places to buy stuffed bears. H5!
select one here...