Bits & pieces of information for collectors of Boyd's Bears and Friends
March 2006 Archived Information
(3/22/06) Patty Duke Collection On QVC Friday
Get A Sneak a Peek at Fall's
Patty Duke Collection by Boyds!
QVC Exclusives
Item Number C26813
"Daddy & Re-Re" 16-inch Plush Bear Set by Patty Duke
QVC Price $53.50
A bear-y special father-daughter duo. Daddy is so seaworthy dressed in his dark blue sailor suit and white hat. He's representative of designer Patty Duke's father during his time in the US Navy. Daddy's cub, Re Re, is adorable in her eyelet-trimmed white jumper and matching bloomers. Daddy has a cinnamon plush body; black shoe button safety eyes; a shaved muzzle; and a black, handstitched nose and mouth. Hockey stick arms with posing armatures. Tan suede cloth paw pads, one with Patty Duke's replica signature. Pellet weighted. Re Re has a golden plush body. Both are fully jointed. From the Patty Duke Collection. Measurements: Daddy 16"H. Re Re 6"H.
Item Number C26809
"Winston" 12-inch Chenille Bear by Patty Duke
QVC Price $25.00
Shipping and Handling $4.72
For love of country. Winston is a scruffy little guy who's all dressed up in his red, white, and blue best. His striped pants are held up with black, faux suede suspenders that secure with star-shaped, navy buttons. Tan stars decorate the navy blue bow tied around his neck. Honey-colored chenille plush body; black shoe button safety eyes; navy handstitched nose with red outline. Tan felt paw pads, one embroidered with Patty Duke's replica signature. Pellet weighted. Fully jointed. From the Patty Duke Collection. Measures 12"H.
Item Number C26815
"Sunny" 12-inch Plush Bear by Patty Duke
QVC Price $29.00
Shipping and Handling $4.47
Sunny is sure to brighten up your world. Her yellow velour overalls have a sweet, elasticized ruffle at the ankle. Perched atop her head is a wide-brimmed straw hat that ties with white tulle. A sunflower accent decorates the center of the hat's yellow ribbon. Yellow plush body; black safety eyes; yellow handstitched nose with black outline; black mouth. Yellow velour paw pads, one embroidered with Patty Duke's replica signature. Fully jointed. From the Patty Duke Collection. Measures 12"H.
These MAY be Exclusives, but not sure.
Item Number C26814
"Blarney" 24-inch Chenille Bear by Patty Duke
QVC Price $65.00
Shipping and Handling $5.72
Other bears will be green with envy when they see Blarney. He's the epitome of Irish with his delightful, mint green chenille fur. A sage green neck bow matches the hue of his suede paw pads. Chenille plush body; black shoe button safety eyes; brown handstitched nose; black handstitched mouth. Hockey stick arms. Tab tail. Suede cloth paw pads. From the Patty Duke Collection. Measures 24"H. Made in China.
Item Number C26811
"Petal" 4-1/2-inch Plush Bear by Patty Duke
QVC Price $14.00
Shipping and Handling $3.97
Everything's coming up roses for this little lady. Petal is dressed in a lovely skirt made up of a double layer of pink, sculptured fabric petals. She wears a ring of leaves around her neck and white satin panties to finish her flowering look. White fleece body; black bead eyes; handstitched pink nose outlined in black. White faux suede paw pads. Fully jointed. From the Patty Duke Collection. Measures 4-1/2"H. Made in China.
These will be available at shops this fall.
Item Number C26812
"Annie" 14-inch Plush Bear by Patty Duke
QVC Price $44.50
Shipping and Handling $5.22
Dressed in traditional Amish attire, Annie is delicate and demure. She wears a plain black dress, a white, pinafore-style apron with a buttoned back, and a white bonnet with ribbon ties. Off-white plush body; black shoe button safety eyes; pink, handstitched nose with black outline; pink mouth. Felt paw pads, one embroidered with Patty Duke's replica signature. Fully jointed. From the Patty Duke Collection. Measures 14"H.
Item Number C26805
"Miss Carol Ann" 38-inch Plush Bear by Patty Duke
QVC Price $161.00
Shipping and Handling $8.72
Delightful in a denim jumper, Miss Carol Ann is a precious addition to any collection. A creme eyelet hem on her dress coordinates with the crochet lace collar on her burgundy blouse. A pretty bow and a pair of creme bloomers finish out her look. Brown safety eyes; brown handstitched nose outlined in black; black handstitched mouth. Tan suede foot pads, one with Patty Duke's replica signature. Polyester fiber filled. From the Patty Duke Collection. Measures 38"H.
Item Number C26810
"Shamus" 17-inch Plush Bear by Patty Duke
QVC Price $44.50
Shipping and Handling $5.72
Posed on all fours, Shamus is simply adorned with a brown, faux leather collar with brass studs, a buckle, and a 1"Diam bell. Shamus is a recreation of the bear Patty Duke made in a class taught by another Boyds' artist, Steve Shutt. Brown plush body; black shoe button safety eyes; black handstitched nose and mouth. Tan felt paw pads, one embroidered with Patty Duke's replica signature. Fully jointed. From the Patty Duke Collection. Measures 17"L.
Item Number C26817
"Faith" 13-inch Plush Bear by Patty Duke
QVC Price $24.00
Shipping and Handling $4.72
Sweet and simple. Faith is an angelic blue bear dressed with a pink, double-fabric ribbon neck bow. A rose ribbon rosette adorns the center of the bow. Blue plush body; gray safety eyes; blue handstitched nose with black outline; black mouth. White, faux suede paw pads, one embroidered with Patty Duke's replica signature. Pellet-weighted bottom. Fully jointed. From the Patty Duke Collection. Measures 13"H.
Item Number C26807
"Ruth Ann" 22-inch Plush Bear by Patty Duke
QVC Price $65.00
Shipping and Handling $6.47
A hardworking country gal, Ruth Anne is dressed like Aunt Eller from the musical, "Oklahoma." She dons a long, navy blue skirt with pin tucks at the hem and a woven, rust and tan check shirt. Her white apron with pockets and wide-brimmed straw hat complete the ensemble. Golden plush body; black shoe button safety eyes; handstitched brown nose outlined in black. Tan felt paw pads, one embroidered with Patty Duke's replica signature. Fully jointed with armatures for posing. From the Patty Duke Collection. Measures 22"H.
The rest are available at our BnB Sponsor's shops now.
So order from our sponsors if you have a fancy for one of them.(3/20/06) The Boyds Collection, Ltd. Announces Filing of Plan of Reorganization
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Gettysburg, PA - March 14, 2006 - The Boyds Collection, Ltd., a leading designer and manufacturer of unique, whimsical and "Folksy With Attitude(SM)" gifts and collectibles, today announced that it has filed a proposed Joint Plan of Reorganization today as part of its reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Boyds is pleased to report that the proposed Plan has the support of both its largest secured lender and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in its chapter 11 cases. The Boyds Collection, Ltd. and its domestic subsidiaries each filed petitions for chapter 11 relief on October 16, 2005 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland. The chapter 11 cases are being jointly administered under Case No. 05-43793DK.
Boyds has filed a motion to approve solicitation procedures relating to the proposed Plan and accompanying Disclosure Statement. If approval of the solicitation procedures is received from the Bankruptcy Court, Boyds will begin soliciting votes for or against the proposed Plan from its creditors and equity interest holders. A summary of the terms of the proposed Plan are as follows: - Holders of Senior Secured Claims will receive for their claims of approximately $57.7 million: senior secured promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $30.0 million, to be due in five years following the Effective Date; and New Common Stock representing approximately 48.5% of the New Common Stock issued on the Effective Date. - If the Class of holders of Qualifying Noteholder Claims vote to accept the Plan, then each holder of an Allowed Qualifying Noteholder Claim shall receive Cash in the amount of 22.0% of the Allowed amount of such Allowed Qualifying Noteholder Claim, to be paid, if at all, on the date upon which a Future Transaction is consummated; plus its Pro Rata Share of 5.0% of the New Common Stock, plus its Pro Rata Share of 50.0% of the Reallocated Shares. If the Class of holders of Qualifying Noteholder Claims votes to reject the Plan, then each holder of an Allowed Qualifying Noteholder Claim shall receive its Pro Rata Share of 5.0% of the New Common Stock, plus its Pro Rata Share of 50.0% of the Reallocated Shares. - If the Class of holders of Non-Qualifying Noteholder Claims vote to accept the Plan, then each holder of an Allowed Non-Qualifying Noteholder Claim shall receive Cash in the amount of 24.0% of the Allowed amount of such Allowed Non-Qualifying Noteholder Claim to be paid, if at all, on the date upon which a Future Transaction is consummated. If the Class of holders of Non-Qualifying Noteholder Claims votes to reject the Plan, then each holder of an Allowed Non-Qualifying Noteholder Claim shall receive Cash in the amount of 2.0% of the Allowed amount of such Allowed Non-Qualifying Noteholder Claim, to be paid, if at all, on the date upon which a Future Transaction is consummated. - Each holder of an Allowed General Unsecured Claim or Claims will receive Cash equal to 28% of its Allowed General Unsecured Claim or Claims, if the Class accepts the Plan. If the Class of holders of General Unsecured Claims votes to reject the Plan, then each holder of an Allowed General Unsecured Claim shall receive Cash in the amount of 4% of the Allowed amount of such Allowed General Unsecured Claim, to be paid on the earlier of: (x) the date upon which a Future Transaction is consummated; and (y) the first Business Day that is at least 18 months after the Effective Date. - Secured Claims other than those of the Senior Secured Claims ("Miscellaneous Secured Claims") will be treated either as agreed by the parties or in a manner that reinstates the Secured Claim or provides for payment to the creditor equal to the value of such creditor's collateral. - Each holder of an Allowed Other Priority Claim shall receive, on account of and in full and complete settlement, release and discharge of such Allowed Other Priority Claim, (a) Cash equal to the amount of such Allowed Other Priority Claim or (b) such other treatment as to which the Reorganized Debtors and such holder shall have agreed upon in writing in an amount sufficient to render such Allowed Priority Claim not Impaired under section 1124 of the Bankruptcy Code, to be paid on the latest of (a) the Effective Date (or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable), (b) five Business Days after the Allowance Date for such Other Priority Claim, or (c) the date on which the Debtors and the holder of such Allowed Other Priority Claim otherwise agree. - Allowed Priority Tax Claims will either be paid, at the sole option of the Debtors, (a) on the latter of (i) the Effective Date (or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable), (ii) five Business Days after the Allowance Date with respect to such Allowed Priority Tax Claim; (b) beginning the first anniversary following the Effective Date, Cash payments to be made in equal annual installments, with the final installment being payable no later than the sixth anniversary of the date of the assessment of such Allowed Priority Tax Claim, in an aggregate amount equal to such Allowed Priority Tax Claim, together with interest on the unpaid balance of such claim calculated from the Effective Date through the date of payment at the Applicable Rate; or (c) such other treatment agreed to by the holder of such Allowed Priority Tax Claim and the Debtors. - Each holder of an equity interest in Boyds of over 200 shares will receive its pro rata share of 46.5% of the equity of Reorganized Boyds. - Each holder of an equity interest in Boyds of less than 200 shares will receive $0.15 per share held by such holder. - The Company is also negotiating with one of its Senior Lenders to provide a new $11.0 million revolver with a $4.0 million seasonal over-advance option that supports letters of credit and would provide Boyds with access to additional capital to fund post-reorganization operations. During the chapter 11 cases, Boyds has made changes within the Company, designed to streamline the organization, rationalize inventory, and stabilize its business. "The filing of the proposed plan of reorganization, and the support given to it by the Senior Secured Creditors and the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, is very positive news for all of Boyds' employees, customers and vendors. It will reduce the Company's debt balance by approximately $60.0 million and will permit Boyds to emerge from chapter 11 as a financially stronger, more efficient company," said Jan Murley, Chief Executive Officer and Director. "Since we filed for Bankruptcy, the dedication and hard work of our employees has been critical to our success, and is a strong indication of how well positioned we are to successfully move forward," Murley added. In connection with the development of the proposed Plan, Boyds has been represented by Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin Capital, Inc. as financial advisors and Kirkland & Ellis LLP as legal advisors. The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors have been represented by as FTI Consulting as financial advisors and by Paul Weiss Rifkand, Wharton and Garrison LLP as legal advisors. |
(3/15/06) Liz Smith, VP OF STUFF, Posts On FoB Board
Hello, dear FoBs...as part of our family, we wanted you to know that an important step in the process of emerging from Chapter 11 took place yesterday. After months of discussions and negotiations, we filed the official Plan for Reorganization. Personally, I think it is about as interesting as reading the U.S. Tax Code, but it is really important because it represents support and cooperation from all of the key players who have a say in this process...and that is crucial to continued progress. There is an official press release with very technical information, which you are welcome to wade through, but we just wanted you to know that Boyds is moving forward, right on schedule to emerge from Chapter 11. Everone here is excited; this allows us to focus on the future and work at creating more warm and fuzzy friends (which is a lot more fun than hammering out reorganization plans). Our continued thanks to each of you for your loyalty and support. Bearhugs...Liz and the Boyds Family
(3/15/06) SPRING 2006 WALGREENS EXCLUSIVES
The exclusive Bears are rumored to be limited to one display case per store. They appear to be SOLD OUT and have already been RETIRED. There are 3 different styles. Each is 8" tall and is $9.99. Each is labeled "Boyds Bears"
TULIP is a white plush bear with brightly colored paw pads each one being a different color and she has a coordinating bow around her neck.
POSIE is a Golden plush bear who is holding a brightly colored flower that reads "HAPPY SPRING" with a coordinating bow around her neck and hair bow on her ear.
LILY is a Golden plush bear who is wearing a brightly colored pink and green hat with orange and white poka dotted flower on it; she has a coordinating bow around her neck.
(3/14/06) NewBoyds Longaberger 2006 Horizon of Hope Bear--Gracie Bearywell
Personal Shopper sent me an e-mail with info on this new one. She will be out in May,pre-orders taken in April. She is 8" and cost $18.00. Personal Shopper phone # 740-322-5588, opt 2 or send email -PERSHOP@longaberger.com
(3/4/06) NEW Boyds Checks From Colorful Images
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Bears & Blossoms By BoydsŪ Single Checks (4 different designs) NEW!
Darling BoydsŪ Bears have arrived to put a little delight into your check writing. Personalized in either traditional or calligraphy typestyle, 2-3/4"x6" top-tear 4-design checks come in a box of 150 and include a black vinyl checkbook cover and register. For easy record keeping, duplicate checks are also available. Both styles can be ordered with 144 coordinating, self-adhesive, address labels labels in 4 designs. We utilize state-of-the-art technology to exceed all American Bankers' Association specifications, as well as guidelines set by banks and credit unions. Checks are standard, secure, and are accepted by all financial institutions. |
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Personalized Bears & Blossoms By BoydsŪ Canvas Checkbook Cover NEW! Bear lovers rejoice! Cute, cuddy BoydsŪ Bear highlights your name on the cover of your checkbook. Sturdy canvas cover features slip pockets for credit card or ID, and plastic flap for duplicate checks. 3-1/2"x6-1/2" folded; fits standard size checks. 19.99 Preferred Customer Club Price: $17.99 |
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Sylvia G Bearimore Personalized Folded Note Cards NEW! A member of the famous Bearimore family, stylish Sylvia is the picture of impeccable social grace. Engaging 24-card set comes with 4 1/4"x5 1/2" cards and blank white envelopes. Ideal for thank-yous, invitations, and everyday correspondence; blank inside. $12.99 Preferred Customer Club Price: $11.69 |
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Sylvia G. Bearimore by BoydsŪ Package Labels NEW! Put your beary best paw forward with just the "write" design. Perfect for every package you send, set includes 36 self-adhesive, 3-3/8"x3-7/8" labels, each with a smudge-proof surface. $7.99 |
Other items available from Colorful Images are:
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Stacey, Dazie & Robin By BoydsŪ File Folders Beautiful butterfly file folders make paper clutter seem to fly away! You'll find that getting organized has never been so easy. Youreceive 12 letter-size file folders with center-cut tabs. All have the same design. BoydsŪ Buy 2 or more and save $1 each! $16.99 Preferred Customer |
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Alfred Q. Rothsbury By BoydsŪ In Green Cube For home, school, or the office, beautiful watercolor-look set gives your space a pretty ambience! Great for taking phone messages or jotting down notes. Includes 700 full-color, 3-1/2" square sheets in a green acrylic cube. Refill sheets are also available. BoydsŪ $12.99 Preferred Customer Club Price: $11.69 |
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Sylvia G. Bearimore by BoydsŪ Note Pad Send the sweetest hellos, write the nicest notes with the help of Sylvia G. Bearimore. A charming gift for the bear lover, handy 100-sheet 5"x8-1/2" note pad is also available with coordinating envelopes and 144 address labels. SAVE $1.00 each when you order two or more label sets! $8.99 Preferred Customer Club Price: $8.09 |
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Bears & Blossoms by BoydsŪ Deluxe Address Labels 144 personalized address labels per set, each measuring approximately 2 3/8" x 1 1/8". $7.99 |
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Sylvia G. Bearimore by BoydsŪ Border Address Labels Send the sweetest hellos with the help of Sylvia G. Bearimore. A charming gift for the bear lover. You receive 144 self-adhesive address labels per set; 1-1/8"x2-3/8" $7.99 |
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