Bits & pieces of information for collectors of Boyd's Bears and Friends
Feb. 2002 Archived Information
(2/28/02) What's Hot At Michelle's Gifts!! - Mikki, Michelle's Gifts,sent a picture of "THE ITEM" that is the
"BEST SELLER OF THE WEEK" at her shop.
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SHOW SPECIALS Huck, Zack, Mandy & wagon 919811 $49.95 Spring 2002 Show Specials |
(2/28/02) Gift Faire's Contest Ends at Midnight CST!! - Don't forget to enter The Gift Faire's contest before it ends at midnight tonight, CST. The prize is the Crumpleton - Our American Hero... Strength, Dedication and Courage .
Just click on the banner to visit The Gift Faire.
(2/27/02) Boyds Nursery Items!! -
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I called Dolly, Inc. about the new Boyds nursery line.
This is what I was told. The first design "Star-Light, Star-Bright" (at left) will be available at Walmart in April The second design will be at Burlington in late April to early May The third design will be at Kmart in July. |
(2/20/02) Boyds Poetry Contest!! - The Folks at Boyds are planning a poetry contest in honor of National Poetry Month this March! What are the requirements for entry? Anyone can enter! Subject? "Ode To The Head Bean." You can submit as many entries as you like (gotta be original, folks!) and they are due by March 31, 2002. Whatchya gonna win? Where do ya gotta send it? Send your entries along with your name, address and phone number to Boyds Ode To The Head Bean Poetry Contest, The Boyds Collection Ltd.®, P.O. Box 4385, Gettysburg, PA 17325 or e-mail to wazup@boydsstuff.com. By submitting entries, you give Boyds permission to publish your poem on Boyds' web site, newsletter, etc. Boyds will post entries on BoydsStuff.com each week during the month of March, and, once they’ve narrowed down the poems to a few we like the best, the current members of The Loyal Order of Friends of Boyds will vote for the winners online! The top three poets will receive Kudos Attabear or a small personalized bear from Boyds’ Personally Boyds...Personally Yours! Program.
(2/20/02) Call In Day For Boyds Town Meeting & Signings at Rosemont!! - The only way you can get into the Town Meeting or the signing is by calling in and reserving your spot!
Here's how the National Call-In Date will work... On March 23, 2002, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., EST, 2002 club members (Friends of Boyds, of course...that's the only requirement!) are invited to call into our special hot line, 717-633-7080 and press 3, to reserve their spaces. Signing times will be reserved randomly for Saturday, and each club member will be allowed to make two reservations during the call in day (two signings, a signing and a chat, or two chats....yer choice!) . The phone number to call on March 23rd is 717-633-7080 and press 3 from 10am until 1pm.
(2/15/02) Boyds FoB Inquirer Online Now!! - Click below to see the 2002 Spring FoB newsletter (note: you must have Acrobat Reader on your computer to view the newsletter.
Spring 2002 F.o.B. Newsletter
(2/15/02) Boyds FoB Jamboree!! - FOB Jamboree Weekend is planned for Oct. 19-20th - details to follow.
(2/15/02) Boyds Bear Co!! - Boyds Bear Country will feature a museum of Boyds history (and it's free!). But the museum will be only a small part of the overall facility. Each floor of the building will feature shopping areas, where folks can buy all kinds of Boyds Stuff. Boyds Bear Country will serve as Boyds’ flagship store, and offer elaborate displays and scenes featuring all of our newest releases, as well as Boyds classics! "If you build it, they will come"...don't worry we're not talking about a plain ol' baseball field, we're talking about the World's Most Humongous Teddy Bear Store! Boyds Bear Country is now under construction (at least we think that's what those lil' guys in hard hats are doing!). The store is set to open in October of this year, right outside Gettysburg, Pennsylvania (close to where our headquarters is based. We have to keep our eyes on our world famous bears and hares, ya know!). When finished, Boyds Bear Country will be 100,000 square feet and look like an ol' fashioned bank barn. Inside you'll find a store filled with wunnerful displays of all our bears, hares, and other critters; a museum giving you the history of The Boyds Collection, Ltd.®, our products, and the life history of our founder (from when he was a wee lil' bean all the way up to his making Head Bean status); and we can't forget about the restaurant with all the tasty vittles. click here for the current info
(2/12/02) Canadian Exclusive Version of Ross with Betsy!! - Cynthia & Joseph, The Art House, have the Canadian Exclusive Version of Ross with Betsy. This version has a green wagon with the words "bear express" on it ... also no American flag. They received 1E's pieces and are currently shipping them out. The price is aprox. is $25.25 U.S.
To order call 1-800-638-5889
Click on image to enlarge
(2/12/02) Liz Smith Signing at The Bear Cottage!! - There will be a signing at The Bear Cottage on Saturday February 23rd, 2002 from 10:00am - 2:00pm ... with a personal appearance by Liz Smith V.P. of Stuff. If you can, make plans to attend!
Here is the address:
The Bear Cottage
3500 State Road 38 East
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 449-1991
(2/11/02) Suzieqqqz' QVC Show Exclusives Doll List!! - Thanks to Suzieqqqz for sending us the items that will be exclusive on the Feb 18th Doll Show!
C106639 - Theresa with Faith Doll & Bear Set
C106634 - Josie with Love Doll & Bear Set
To read descriptions, etc. click here
(2/10/02) Atlantic City ICE Show Cancelled!! - The 2002 INTERNATIONAL GIFT & COLLECTIBLES EXPO has been cancelled. The expo was planned for 4/26/2002 to 4/28/2002 in the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ.
Read Why Here The Rosemont event has not been cancelled. It is planned for June 29-30, 2002 in Rosemont, IL.
(2/10/02) Welcome Home Exclusive Has Error !! - The Welcome Home exclusive Chance Fungold is actually Chance Furgold. His tag is misprinted. Boyds will be sending them new tags to replace the old ones.
(2/5/02) Gift Creations Concepts ( GCC ) Spring Event !! - Don't miss your opportunity to add these limited edition exclusives to your collection on May 4, 2002! These exclusive collectibles will be available only at participating GCC retailers during the Spring Open House Event Saturday, May 4, 2002.
| Drema Yawnsalot Item # 94902GCC 10" high mocha plush bear dressed in a ducky bathrobe and slippers. $28.50 |  |
| Mimi and Arlene Item # 94904GCC Mimi and Arlene are dressed in coordinating denim jumpers. Their red wooden wagon says "Friends Grow Together". Bears are 6" high. $31.50 |
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(2/5/02) Gift Faire's Contest Underway!! - To celebrate The Gift Faire joining BnB as a sponsor, a new contest starts today and ends on 2/28/02. The prize is the Crumpleton - Our American Hero... Strength, Dedication and Courage . Please help us welcome our newest Sponsor:
Just click on the banner to visit The Gift Faire.Enter the Gift Faire Contest
(1/30/02) Boyds' Check Book Cover!! - This is a picture of the Boyds Check Book Cover by Artistic Checks. The style is "Proud To Be An American Bear". It has a tan/cream background, with a darker brown trim. The cost is $19.95 plus shipping and handling.
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The website is being updated so only the main page comes up.
(1/26/02) Boyds GCC Spring Event piece!! - The GCC Spring Event piece is Dreama Yawnsalot! She is dressed in a duck bathrobe with duck slippers. She goes with Isabel Grizberg & Roberta. No picture on the GCC site yet.
(1/25/02) Boyds Spring 2002 POG And Syndicated Exclusives!! -
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Parade of Gifts Exclusive - Mae I. Loveya. She's the perfect way to say "I Pick You" for a friend, a Valentine, or anyone special to you! $15.95 |
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Parade of Gifts Exclusive - Sunny B. Bear. 8" brown bear with sunflower petals around face and bumble bee on paw. Scheduled to arrive in late March or early April. #94593POG - $12.50 |
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Syndicated Exclusive -
Mommy Bear w/ Bunny Slippers. 8" Momma bear in robe and bunny slippers with baby bear. Scheduled to arrive in late March or early April. #94595SYN - $17.00 |
(1/22/02) Boyds Sold Outs!! - Fran, from The Old Blue Barn posted this information on our Bulletin Board. In case you have not made a decision on whether to buy Kristen the Platinum and Gold Paw bear, it has sold out and is retired. Also the Event piece Betsey is sold out at the warehouse and Boyds' will not be taking any more orders. Just remember the stores cannot issue any rainchecks.
(1/21/02) Boyds Resin Event!! - This Spring, on April 13, 2002, the folks at Boyds are planning a star-spangled celebration to honor our Great Land of Libearty! A ONE-DAY RESIN EVENT to rival Independance Day (bring yer own fireworks!)! Visit Michelle's Gifts to see the pictures.
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