Bits & pieces of information for collectors of Boyd's Bears and Friends
May 2001 Archived Information
(5/27/01) TOBY and DOTY QVC shows!!! - Many Thanks to Suzieqqqz for sending this information: There will also be two QVC shows featuring Boyds TOBY and DOTY nominees. All of the items on these two shows are available at your favorite retailers DOTY show May 30 at 7 PM estTOBY show May 31 at 7 PM est
(5/25/01) Another Isabel???!!! - doing another bear on the regular line like Isabel - that she was so popular and sold out so fast - so I am guessing she will be slightly different
(5/25/01) 6 New Crumpletons To Debut on the June QVC Show!!!! - Make sure your tuned in to our June QVC shows cause we've got a veddy special treat! Boyds is doing its first-evah continuity series featuring The Crumpletons, our mixed-media masterpieces. The series includes six Crumpletons dressed in flowery summertime prints and even comes with a wooden shelf to display 'em on. Lilly, the first Crumpleton will ship out immediately, and the other five - Daisy, Begonia, Pansy, Iris and Rose - will follow…one every other month til you have 'em all! And don't forget , you're also getting' a white-washed, wooden shelf which will arrive with the Begonia, the third Crumpleton in the series, the perfect way to display them!
http://www.boydsstuff.com/events/index.htm
(5/24/01) Welcome Our Newest Sponsor ... The Mayberry Collectors Center!!! - I am so pleased to have Jerry from The Mayberry Collectors Center join us as a sponsor! It is a wonderful place to shop. Jerry is terrific and always willing to help.
Click on the banner to visit The Mayberry Collectors Center website!
(5/24/01) BnB Rosemont Pizza Party!!! - Come and Join Us at the very 1st BnB Rosemont Party on June 29, 2001 6pm - 10pm
Doubletree Hotel ( Signature 3 Room ) You will enjoy ... the company of BnB floks, Games, a Raffle & 109 Prizes ... so far
Click Here For details and Prize List
(5/23/01) Boyds Dolls for Fall 2001 Arrive! - The Girls at The Olde Homestead emailed me that the new dolls have arrived!
Limited Edition Dolls ~ Small Dolls
1-800-410-0628 to place an order
Monday - Friday 10-5:30,Saturday 10-5
These are some of the best Boyds Dolls ever!!!
Also arrived, (not pictured on the site yet), many new plush Boyds!!! The arrivals are approximately 20% of the new fall 2001 plush line. If you are in the area then please stop in soon to see us!
(5/21/01) Boyds QVC Exclusive set for June 7th Show! - Thanks to Momma T for posting this info on our bulletin board:
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"Granny Smith & Gala" Bear Set Item Number C40593 QVC Price $56.00 Shipping and Handling $5.22 |
Both golden plush Granny Smith and mocha plush Gala have brown safety eyes; black, hand embroidered nose, mouth & toes; felt paw pads; and are fully jointed. Both our gals are preparing to bake apple pie. Granny, complete with glasses, wears a red/green/tan woven plaid dress w/apron & matching hair bow. Gala wears a green/tan woven mini-check sundress w/a flour bag embroidered with Bearly Flour & a paw. Included is their wooden gathering basket w/4 red velveteen apples & a stand. Gift box incl.Granny 14"H.Gala 6"H.For Ages 5+. LTD 2400.China/Taiwan
(5/17/01) Isabel Grizbearg is HOT GCC Exclusive! -
| The GCC (Gift Creations Concepts) May 5th 2001 Spring Event Boyds Exclusive was Isabel Grizbearg. She has been a top seller locally and on ebay. 12" tall plush bear in pink velvet robe and slippers. Robe is lined in cream velvet and is accented with mauve rosettes. (9489GCC) |  |
Even though the retail cost was $30, she is selling for much more on ebay. High was $255 (a mistake due to a bidder placing an $85 bid as $8500!) and low was $35 for the weeks of May 7 - 21, 2001 with an average cost of about $70.
(5/7/01) Boyds New Canadian Exclusives: Resin & Resin Ornament! -
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Paul, He Shoots, He Scores #89 |
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Doug & Dougie... Going To The Game Ornament |
Don't miss these new Canadian Exclusives. Buy yours from one of our Canadian Sponsors:
Art House ~ Sparx
(5/3/01) Boyds H.C. Accents Return To QVC June 4, 2001! - Stephen Chambliss, the ever-charming and always lively co-founder and designer of HC Accents (Boyds' home décor division), will present an hour of delightful spring/summer products on QVC, June 4th at 7:00PM est. Here are three items in the shows lineup.
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| Rustique Watering Can Candleholder | Golden Honey Lanterns | Star of the Heartland Votive Holder |
(5/3/01) Boyds 2001 Kirlin's Hallmark Exclusive! - Boyd's Daisy Bearylove is a 12" cuddly bear dressed in a mint green floral print sundress and buttercup yellow pantaloons. Daisy's soft fabric hat is accented with spring silk flowers. Daisy Bearylove is a Kirlin's 2001 spring exclusive and is limited in production to 7,200 pieces. Here is a pic of the new 2001 Kirlin's Hallmark Exclusive "Daisy Bearylove" $22.50.
(217) 224-8953 or Click here to find the nearest store
(5/3/01) Complete list of 2001 Fall Boyds Bears! - Take a look at some sneak previews of what the Fall season has in store for us!
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(5/2/01) Update on Boyds Reunion Confirmation Letters! - The confirmation letters have been addressed and are being mailed. Reunion attendees should receive them along with a reunion schedule by the 15th of this month. Another letter will be received later this month with maps and more info. Some have already received confirmation letters for the dorm rooms this week.
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