Thursday 22 October 2015

The Queen Elizabeth Teddy Bear Epidemic

We love stuffed toys. At least most of us do for a huge chunk of our juvenile lives. However, many never got to outgrow such fondness for our furry animal friends. In fact, many kids at heart and adults of today have turned into collecting these pieces. Apart from their childhood stash, they too have taken it upon themselves to get their hands on collectibles, one of which is the Queen Elizabeth Teddy bear.

Unlike vintage pieces that have been preserved for years, the Queen Elizabeth Teddy bear is actually a recent one and a limited edition design too. People went gaga over it the moment it hit shelves that they sold like pancakes. Only a few more pieces are up for grabs from first line sellers while others are already marked up and sold by scalpers knowing their demand.

You might be wondering what brought about such adoration for a piece of toy. Well let us tell you that the Queen Elizabeth Teddy bear is no ordinary toy.

Designed and manufactured by one of the world’s most renowned companies, the toy is a product of the Steiff brand, a German company known to be the original creator of teddy bears and the first one to put them in the market back in 1904. Steiff is known for its high quality toys that stand the test of time. In fact, many vintage pieces from the 1900s are still in good condition today and treated as collectible items. Apart from its regular releases, the brand is also known to create limited edition pieces.

The Queen Elizabeth Teddy bear also celebrates a historic salute to the royalty to which it has been named after and made for. As of the year 2015, Queen Elizabeth II has earned the title as the longest reigning British monarch surpassing the late Queen Victoria’s of over 63 years.

They toy was designed to be regal and timeless to resonate with her majesty. The five jointed bear is made of white Schulte mohair and stands 30 centimeters in height. It comes with a sparkling crown and a royal coronation robe in deep blue with spotted plush edging. On one of its paws, a musical staff embroidery can be found to represent that it is a musical bear that plays “God Save the Queen”, the national anthem. Because it is a limited and special release, the Queen Elizabeth Teddy bear comes with the signature Steiff trademark, the button in ear in gold plating.

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