Bits & pieces of information for collectors of Boyd's Bears and Friends
Jan. 2003 Archived Information
(1/28/04) Hallmark Exclusive Boyds Frames Coming To Cynthia's Hallmark!
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| MOM A mom brings joy to the heart. 8" Boyds Bear with 2"x3" mom frame |
GRANDMA Grandma, another name for love. 8" Boyds Bear with 2"x3" grandma frame |
SISTER A sister is a forever friend. 8" Boyds Bear with 2"x3" sister frame |
$14.99 each
Frames are expected to ship sometime in March.
Available at Cynthia's Hallmark
If you wish to preorder, your credit card will not be billed until order is filled.
Call the store to pre-order (317) 462-6749
` (1/28/04) Spring 2004 Hershey Exclusive
To order, call 1-888-4-KISSES (1-888-454-7737) or log on to www.hersheyboyds.com!
It does not show up online yet.
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KISSES Inspired by HERSHEY’S KISSES Chocolates, features a red gingham headband bow, a red plaid sundress with a "HERSHEY’S Made on the Farm" embroidered pocket, pantaloons, and silver HERSHEY’S KISSES embroidery on her foot pad. Item Number: 94210HE Height: 10" |
(1/28/04) Spring 2004 Cracker Barrel Exclusive.
Log on to www.crackerbarrel.com or click here for their online catalog.
| Cindy Lou Bearican a mocha bear dressed in a chapeau with plaid bow and a plaid flutter-sleeve sundress with embroidered stars. She features star embroidery and the Cracker Barrel label on her foot pads and coordinates with our Proud Country Collection. Available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores. And best of all, she’ll be available exclusively at Cracker Barrel locations in March 2004. |
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(1/27/04) Spring 2004 Avon Exclusive
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Amy Bearybloom...Forever Friends Inspired by the beauty of springtime. This adorable 3 +-inch Bearstone wears her favorite daisy-print frock and holds a blooming meadow daisy she's picked for a special friend. Look closely, the center of the daisy is a sparkling simulated citrine! Contact your local Avon representative or call 1-800-FOR-AVON for details. Item Number: 2277937AV 3.50" H $13.99 |
(1/21/04) Boyds Nascar Race Drivers Collection
Call our sponsors for this collection.
Fran, The Old Blue Barn Annie, The Doll House Marisa, Michelle's Gifts
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| Boyds will make a full collection of Nascar Race Drivers both in plush and resin. The Nascar Drivers are: Jeff Cordon #24 Jimmie Johnson #48 Tony Stewart #20 Bobby Labonte #18 Dale Earnhardt SR #3 Dale Earnhart JR, #8 Kevin Harvick #29 |
Each one of these drivers will be available in the four different plush sizes and one resin ornament size.
Each driver will have an outfit with their number and their sponsor.
Sizes are: 16" Bears 14" Bears 10" Bears Resin Ornaments Plush Ornament Bears |
(1/17/04) Suzieqqqz's List Of QVC Item #'s For January 20th 2004 Show.
Many thanks to Suzieqqqz for sending the Boyds Bears item number list for for the next QVC show.
Click Here for Suzieqqqz's List
(1/12/04) 1st QVC Item Numbers For January 20th Show
Item Number C01900
Boyds Limited Edition 12-inch Mohair Bear
QVC Price $43.00
Shipping and Handling $4.97
This 12"H, dark gold mohair pile bear has brown, safety eyes; black, hand stitched nose & mouth; soft, light tan paw pads; and is fully jointed. "Anniversary Edition 1994-2004", to commemorate Boyds' 10th year on QVC, appears as a woven ribbon sash on his right foot- pad. He is wearing a dark navy, woven ribbon neck bow & has a navy & metallic gold Boyds' paw pad logo button on his chest. A limited edition of 1800, the mfg. cert will be individually numbered. From the Boyds' Collection Mohair Series. Ages 3 & up. (China)
Item Number C01899
Boyds "Anita Lotsalove" Ltd. Ed. Plush Bear w/ Basket
QVC Price $39.50
Shipping and Handling $4.72
Anita Lotsalove is a 14"H, white plush bear with blue safety eyes; black, hand stitched nose/mouth; white felt paw pads; pellet weighted bottom; & is fully jointed. Her red romper & matching hat have white- with-red-hearts printed fabric accents. Her woven wood basket (9"L x 6"W x 4.5"H) has a swing handle, ivy stenciling around the outer rim, and a hinged, solid wood lid stenciled w/4red hearts. From Boyds' Best Dressed Series, each hang tag in this ltd. ed. set of 1250 comes w/an individual number & Liz Smith's signature stamp. Ages 3 & up. (China)
(1/12/04) BnB Information For FoB Jamboree
FoB Jamboree June 21st Gettysburg, PA
Bears and Buddies Group Rate
June 18th through June 22nd Best Inn 301 Steinwehr Avenue Gettysburg, PA
$67 Single, $5 additional person 9% Tax
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
1-717-334-1188
BnB Dinner
Dobbin’s House Abigail Adams Ballroom Gettysburg, PA June 20th 5:00pm to 8:00pm Menu Salad and Bread Bar Chicken Coq Au Vin Baked Ham with Pineapple Raisin Sauce Stuffed Shells with Tomato Sauce Rice Pilaf, Parsley Boiled Potatoes, Buttered Dill Carrots, Green Beans Almondine Fudge Brownies, Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce, Blueberry Trufle Coffee, Tea, Ice Tea and Lemonade $20.00 a person Please send your checks to me by June 1st Door prizes Looking for donations for a possible raffle for Project Hugs
BnB Breakfast and Activities at BBC
June 19th – 9AM $9.95 plus 6% tax Teddy Bear Factory $19.95 plus 6% tax
(Decorate a Wreath is no longer available) I have to send the final number of attendees to Boyds by May 19th. I will need your check by May 15th.
Brigitte
(1/12/04) NASCAR News From The Doll House, BnB Sponsor
Ann posted this information on our BnB Bulletin Board:
All YOU NASCAR FANS---REJOICE!!!!! I just got an email from my Boyds Rep and according to her, Boyds has launched a line of NASCAR bears at the Atlanta show!!!! No details yet, but I'll post as soon as I get any.
| The Doll House 109 North High Street Olde Gahanna, OH 43230 (614) 471-8582 |
Email us
Open 11am-6pm EST Tues - Sat Closed Sunday & Monday |
(1/12/04) News From Covered Wagon Crafts, BnB Sponsor
Please check out the changes made to the Covered Wagon Crafts' website!!
Covered Wagon Crafts
1042 N. Second St. Chillicothe, Il. 61523 phone 309 274 5657
Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 5:30, Saturday 9:00 to 5:00, closed Sunday.
(1/12/04) Internet Special @ Michelle's Gifts!!!
Our internet special from now until January 24th is:
***the entire Wishkabibble family on sale for 40% off***
Michelle's Gifts
219 Gentry Suite C
Spring, Texas 77373
1-800-331-8705
281-288-8786
281-528-8790 (Fax)
Store Hours:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday
12 NOON - 5:00 PM Sunday
(1/7/04) Feb. Boyds Show on QVC - Sneek Peek
BOYDS BEARS AND FRIENDS
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2004
Time: 3pm to 5pm EST
The Folks at Boyds are celebratin’ springtime and our sweet land of libeary on QVC's Collector's Day in February! F.o.B.s are invited to tune in on Saturday, February 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. (EST), as our veddy own Liz Smith, VP of Stuff, presents Boyds’ brand new stuff for Spring and Summer 2004. So what do we have in store? A star-spangled bear or two, gifts your friends will adore, and even a Bearfoot Friend for the brand new bundle of joy in your family! Wanna be part of the audience? Call QVC at 1-800-600-9900 for tickets!
 Feeling patriotic? Celebrate the red, white, and blue with Bixby B. Bear, a 30" honey brown chenille fella from our Heirloom Series. He's proud to show off his Ameriana plaid paw pads & matchin' neckbow, and features hand-stitched nose and mouth, and brown eyes. His overstuffed belly gives you even more bear to love and hug! Bixby is available only on QVC! From our Bearstone line comes Lucy Bearhugs and Friend...That's What Friends Are For, a 4" gal dressed in a peach dress with blue apron. She's giving an extra-loving squeeze to her best friend, a lil' teddy bear. The quote on this piece reads "No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted." - Aesop. This Exclusive piece is hand-numbered, painted and gift boxed...the ideal gift to bring a smile to that special friend. Available only on QVC is Ellie...Button Up, from the Bearfoot Friends collection. This 3" white lamb features an off-white velvet muzzle, black hand-stitched eyes, and pink hand-stitched nose and mouth. She is sitting in a lavender shoe made of resin. Shoe measures 4 1/2" L x 2"H features two straps accented with pearl-like buttons. Gift boxed. |
(1/7/04) Boyds New Canadian Selling Source
"GETTYSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--01/08/2004--The Boyds Collection, Ltd. (NYSE:FOB), a leading wholesaler of collectibles and gift products, has announced plans to sell its Spring 2004 line and all subsequent lines in Canada through its own Canadian network. This reflects Boyds' decision to increase its focus on the business potential in this market and more aggressively build on its consumer and customer base. Previously, Boyds' products were distributed in Canada by Giftcraft, Ltd. Boyds acknowledges the contributions made by Giftcraft to the popularity of Boyds product in Canada, and wishes Giftcraft well in that company's future business endeavors."
(1/7/04) Longaberger's 2004 Limited Edition Treasure Boxes, Basket Sitter and Plush Bear
These items can ONLY be purchased at the Homestead.
The 2004 limited edition Uncle Bean's treasure box made exclusively for the Longaberger Company is called IMA'S TINY TOTE. It is a hinged resin box that looks like a Longaberger basket filled with pansies. Inside the cover it says "FRIENDSHIPS BLOSSUM". Also inside is a miniature Ima Best Friend resin bear. The bottom of the box is stamped "LONGABERGER EXCLUSIVE ISSUE". This is brand new in collector box with "limited edition" gold seal.
THE LATEST resin treasure box Longaberger Boyds is SUNNIE DAE. It is a miniature Longaberger boardwalk basket loaded with items for the beach - sunglasses, book, towel, etc. Inside is a miniature Sunnie Dae. Under the lid it says "Fun in the Sun".
THE LATEST resin basket sitter Longaberger Boyds is SUNNIE DAE. She will look so cute perched on your favorite Longaberger Basket.
THE LATEST Longaberger Boyds HOMESTEAD plush bear is SAGE STEADSBEARY. She is a 10" medium brown plush bear with a sage blouse and paprika and sage jumper. A matching bow is attached to her head. A sage green embroidered basket is on one foot and sage heart on the other.
LONGABERGER
(740) 322-5588
Personnel Shopper # 740-754-5864
(1/5/04) What Is Orlandomont?
It's a "Celebration of Friendships" between Boyds Bear lovers,
planned for Thursday, March 18th through Saturday, March 20, 2004 in Orlando, Florida.
Check the website for what activities are planned, where you should stay, who's coming, updates, etc.
Orlandomont Website
(1/5/04) 2004 FoB Kits
The 2004 FoB Kits were delayed because of a production problem.
(1/5/04) Boyds Update On BBC # 2
Found this the Boyds website regarding the new BBC:
"Construction has begun at the Cates Lane location and we’re hopin’ to open our big ol’ barn doors sometime in Fall 2004. The building will be about the same size and shape as our Gettysburg location, with a few tweaks here and there for effect. And expect some pretty amazin’ Pigeon Forge exclusives once we open."
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