Sneak Peek – Steiff Bears 2011 Worldwide Classics Collection

2011 will be another great year for Steiff Collectors as Steiff  is introducing several excellent pieces.  One of these Steiff Bears that we are particularly fond of is featured on the cover of this year’s first 2011 Steiff Worldwide Classics Collection.  His name is Dante Teddy Bear, Green Tipped (EAN 036965). As perfectly described by Steiff:  “The most important part of any Teddy bear is his mohair. Our artisans at Steiff Schulte are constantly striving to provide us with new fabric choices from which we can make interesting new bears for our collectors around the world. Dante is a perfect example of Steiff Schulte’s innovators at work. His unusual green mohair is a work of art within itself. It’s an extremely short pile dyed using an ancient Indonesian “batik” technique. The result is a random pattern that makes each and every bear unique. But Dante’s mohair is just the beginning of his wonders. He has a classical look, but is yet somehow modern. He bridges the gap between traditional Steiff and today’s artist Teddy bears. He has a shaved muzzle, sparkling black eyes, antiqued paw pads, loosely jointed head, and hand-stitched nose and claws. Around his neck, he wears a patinated bell on a cord for good luck. And any collector would feel lucky to own this exceptional Steiff Teddy bear.Limited Edition. Made of the finest mohair. Synthetic filling material. 5-way jointed; head & limbs loosely attached to body. With growler. With safety eyes. Gold-plated “Button-in-Ear”. Surface washable.”
Incidentally, Dante Teddy Bear (EAN 036965) comes from a limited edition of 1500 pieces and is 12 inches tall.
We can’t wait to see this bear as we are sure that he will look even more fantastic in person than in his photo.
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Snow White Masterpiece Doll by Monika Peter-Leicht

Many collectors have told us that they are disappointed with the outfit on the Snow White Masterpiece Doll by renowned doll artist Monika Peter-Leicht.  The original color of the skirt of her dress was yellow (just like the real Walt Disney Snow White), but was later changed to pink as the doll manufacturer told us that the yellow material was no longer available.  Either way, we have found that most probably because of this change, the Masterpiece Doll Snow White has not been very popular. A wonderful customer of ours did forward on some photos of Snow White redressed in other clothes so that you could see what a truly beautiful doll she really is.  Her dark hair and blue eyes are quite striking. . .
Pictured above is how Snow White looks in her original dress, alongside 3 different dresses that she has been redressed in.  I think that you will all agree that the transformation is quite amazing.
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