Bits & pieces of information for collectors of Boyd's Bears and Friends
October 2001 Archived Information
(10/27/01) St. Knicknack: An Exclusive Boyds Pin!! |
St. Knicknack is Country Clutter’s first exclusive Boyds pin! This adorable little resin fellow is wearing his favorite Santa hat and is available only at Country Clutter while supplies last! $1.99 with any $10 Boyds purchase (a $4.99 value). |
(10/27/01) QVC Mini Series Sneak Peek!! -
Here is a list of what is available so far during the QVC Mini-Series.
No items numbers yet though!
Click Here
(10/26/01) Nation of Stars Collection - New From H.C. Accents!! -
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This new collection includes quilted and hooked pillows, placemats, candleholders, and tabletop accents. It is inspired by antique and vintage flags and all the spirit of America that they embody. Click here to see some house-warming Red, White, and Blue! |
(10/26/01) Tds Lefaerie Asks For Your Input! -
Teresa from http://www.Boydsstuff.com, posted this on our bulletin board today: Good Mornin Everyone... I jest thought I would pop in and say Hi... And wish ya all a great weekend.. Happee Bearthday ta all the Bearthdays.... Prayers ta each of you that need them... Stop by on the Boyds Board and let me know what ya think of the new spring line... or tell me what themes ya would like ta see in the future.. I hope everyone has a TERRIFIC Friday... BBH Tds Lefaerie...Sumptin Ta Say Dept .... Tds_lefaerie@Boydsstuff.com
(10/26/01) QVC Live Shows During The QVC Mini Series!! -
What better way to catch all the fun of the November shows than to be there in person! There will be live audiences on both the November 13th and November 23rd shows (both shows are from 11:00am-1:00pm ET). And that's not all cause each attendee will get a speshull 'goodie bag' and ...(drum roll, puhleeze!) the VP of Stuff, Liz Smith will have signings after the shows. So get on the phone to QVC at 1-800-600-9900 and get yer tickets before they run out! The Nov. 13th show has many seats available.
The Nov 23rd show is almost filled.
This is as of 4:30pm ET 10/26/01
(10/25/01) FoB Newsletter Has New Look!! -
The Fall FoB Newsletter has a new format! Many collectors who have received them have praises for Boyds. These comments were on the FoB board.
It is much easier to handle than the big newspager pages and I like being able to put it in a 3-ring binder so I can save them all together. Someone was thinkin' with all their gray cells when they came up with this idea.
Ya know ...its not alway fair I have ta bring bad news with good...but here is a reminder.... with the mail situation...yer newsletters may take a bit longer ta get ta ya... the west coast was mail first and the east coast last... that mean I'm one of the last ta get a newsletter... I think the new format is worth waiting fer... let me know what ya think after ya get yer newsletter... OL' and Wendy and RD... maybe ya betta ride this one out in the house.... LOL... have a nice evening... Teresa Nice new format. I'm sure you guys already have a binder in the works, otherwise, why the holes???
(10/25/01) Hallmark Corporate Stores Freebie ?? -
Rumor has it that some Hallmark Corporate stores are participating in a "buy Boyds - get a freebie promotion". They are supposed to have received or will get a supply of the flyers with the coupons soon. If you didn't get a flyer, you may want to ask your store if they have any extras - they may have them and you could get one.
(10/24/01) Bear & Company Debuts Today on QVC!! -
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Click here for list with descriptions & item numbers
(10/22/01) 2002 Spring Plush Pictures !! -
Our BnB sponsor, Mikki ... Michelle's Gifts,
has most of the 2002 plush pictures on her website now!
Click Here
(10/21/01) Judith G Exclusives!! -
There are two Judith G. bears that benefit homeless children
at www.faithmountain.com
Don't you cry bear and snowman #309254
Hugging Bear and snowman #309239
$5.00 of $30.00 cost goes to charity.
(10/20/01) 2002 Spring Resin Pictures !! -
Our BnB sponsor, Mikki ... Michelle's Gifts,
has the 2002 resin pictures on her website now!
Click Here
(10/20/01) The Scoop On Bear & Co.!! - This was posted on the FoB Board from LIZ, VP OF STUFF: good morning! i want to help to clarify what's going on on QVC...two very different events are happening. first, next wednesday (6:00 pm) is the Premier show for a brand new division of boyds called "Bear and Company". it is a collection of plush and accessories supported by sets of children's books with original stories about bears and their adventures to create a reading program for our kids. it is geared to children from ages 3 up to about 10. THESE PRODUCTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR FAVORITE STORES. (i have to emphasize this so that you won't be disappointed when you can't find it there;...we don't want to mislead anyone.) Bear and Company will be sold by direct catalog mailings to families with children in the (approx) 3 to 10 age groups. WHY NOT YOUR FAVORITE STORE?? because when we checked with some of our best dealers, it was too large a reading program for them to easily support (requiring a large investment to stock all of the play items and to group and display them). the 24 page catalog has 4 separate story lines: 1) Digby and Molly for 3 years and up, 2) My Home for 4 to 5 and up, 3) Duke the Detective for 5 and uup, and Sebastian the Suitcase Bear for 6 and up. in all but the MY Home series the two or three books are supported not only by
a) adorable (if we do say so ourselves!) bears and other friends (St. Bernards, porcupines, rabbits, etc) but also by
b) furniture and accessories and in some stories even by
c) child-size costumes, backpacks, etc. the idea is to give our children the tools for imaginative play (no video games here) through books and fun stuff. the second thing happening on QVC is the november series of 4 shows which will have our traditional boyds bears and friends....sorry to take so long. i've got to run now, but will try to post details of the small assortment of Bear and Company premiering on QVC...in the meantime, if you want a catalog, our Bear and Company website went up yesterday (i'm told...remember, i'm the computer boob....what do i know???) the address is www.BearandCo.com. bearhugs...liz p.s. Bear and Company stuff is designed for little boys as well as little girls.
(10/19/01) Halloween Contest Has Started !! - Our Sponsors have donated some wonderful prizes for our Halloween contest. Check them out at our BnB Contest page.
(10/19/01) BnB's Boyds Newsletter !! - If you haven't received our newsletters in the last two weeks, please let me know. We changed systems and a few haven't received theirs. Email Janet here.
(10/19/01) Boyds Debuts Bear & Co.!! - Bear & CompanyTM is designed to create quality reading and play experiences for kids age 3 to 10. The story-based plush toy lines will help your child learn, imagine, and explore the world around him/her. Bear & CompanyTM is working with experienced children's authors, illustrators, and educators to create a line that is respectful to children and that will earn your respect in return. We hope you and your child will create your own special memories...together. If you would like to order a catalog call 1-800-596-4620 or click here to check out the BearandCo.com Website
(10/18/01) Our 1st set of Holiday Contests Coming Soon !! - We will be having Halloween Contests ... they should be up either tonight or tomorrow. Our Sponsors have donated some wonderful prizes. Check out our BnB Contest page frequently. And don't forget to enter H.P. Brennan's Contest which is going on now.
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To celebrate H.P. Brennan joining BnB as a sponsor, a new contest starts today and
ends 10/30/01. The prize is the Charming Angel Limited Edition 28218 - Guinevere and Felicity...Guardian of Friends, in a first edition. For Contest Details Click Here |
(10/17/01) Boyds QVC Live Shows !! - Linda and Dave of Boydsweb.com posted this on our bulletin board: Ok floks time for QVC tickets...
Call 1-800-600-9900
The shows are Nov 13th & Nov 23rd... See ya there... Boyds Bears & Friends with Guest Liz Smith,
Tuesday, November 13 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. Boyds Bears & Friends with Guest Liz Smith,
Friday, November 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
(10/15/01) Boyds Christmas Train From Danbury Mint !!
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| The Christmas Train The train has 6 cars filled with Bears ... it is 21 ¼" in length and the price is $114.00 plus $12.00 shipping. Can be paid for in three installments of $42.00. Delivery is expected in mid December. |
1-888-854-7108, Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00 pm EST.
(10/15/01) Boyds Stella Starbear From San Francisco Music Box Co. !!
Boyds Stella Starbear
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Star light, star bright...Yes, you saw a bear tonight! In her shooting star costume of voile and blue velvet, topped with a gold lame star, Stella Starbear brings good cheer and chuckles galore to everyone. Plays "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" electronically.6"H. Item# 41-72572 $20.00 |
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(10/15/01) Boyds Christmas Tree From Danbury Mint !!
Danbury Mint will design and distribute a number of cold cast porcelain collectibles including a Christmas tree, a Christmas train and a die cast truck with cold cast porcelain bears.
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The Christmas Tree is 12 5/8" high with a base and has 15 Boyds bears on it and 60 LED lights. It has an ON/OFF switch and runs on four AA bateries. The price is $129.00 plus $12.00 shipping and handling. Can be paid for in four installments of $35.25. Delivery is expected the first part of December. |
(10/15/01) More Exclusive Pictures !!
Many thanks to Bethy for these new plush GCC Exclusives & Kirlin Exclusive pictures: Click on images to enlarge
 GCC Nicole Plumbeary |
 GCC Tucker Applesmith |
 Kirlin Madeline Ann Woodsbeary |
(10/15/01) More Boyds Retirements !! - From our sponsor:
Fran, The Blue Barn:
Some retirement's I thought you should be aware of. Boy there is alot lately. I guess Boyd's is making room for all the new Spring line. Here they go - Candy Corn, Claus Kringlebeary, Baby Noel, Jeffrey Treetoes and most of the Winterfest collection.
(10/14/01) Boyds QVC Mini-Series Dates!! - Here are the dates of the QVC mini series. Sunday, November 4th at 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 13th at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, November 23rd at 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 2nd at 4:00 p.m.
(10/12/01) Boyds Exclusives Pictures!!
Boyds has posted pictures of most of the exclusives on their page. Just click on Our Stuff (Bears, Friends and More), then go to the bottom of the page and click on "Exclusives" - If yer lookin' for those one-of-a-kind critters to keep ya company, then our Exclusive plush, resin, dolls and other goodies are a great place to start! The pictures and descriptions are great and they even have the resin and plush on pages of their own. Click here to see them
(10/11/01) Boyds 2002 FoB Kit Info !!
The 2002 club kit will be in some of the stores before Christmas. It features a bearstone going on a picnic with a basket over her arm. The plush bear comes with a quilt & a picnic basket. Also a pin which says "Frolickin' F.o.B. 2002". The redemption pieces are a cute plush bear girl inside a basket and a bearstone couple sitting on a blanket playing tic-tac-toe. There is a members-only piece to go with the Noah's Pageant series - a mouse in a life boat.
A picnic theme will probably be very popular!!
Take a visit to our sponsor's websites and see them today!
Art House | Dreams & Rainbows | H.P. Brennan
Michelle's Gifts | Teddys | The Doll House | The Old Blue Barn
The Olde Homestead | The Mayberry Collectors Center
Please support our wonderful sponsors!
(10/11/01) Boyds 2001 Plush Event !!
The Boyds 2001 Plush Event is this Sat. Oct. 13th from 10-5. The event piece is Teddy B. Bear a 10" mohair. Teddy is only $9.50 (can you BELIEVE for a mohair) with an additional $20 purchase.
Click here to see a picture of him.
(10/11/01) Boyds 2002 Items !!
Many of our Sponsors have the pictures up of the 2002 products: FoB Kits, Calendars, Dolls and Valentine Collection. Take a visit to their websites and see them today!
Art House | Dreams & Rainbows | H.P. Brennan
Michelle's Gifts | Teddys | The Doll House | The Old Blue Barn
The Olde Homestead | The Mayberry Collectors Center
Please support our wonderful sponsors!
(10/11/01) Boyds Retirements !!
The following will retire this year: all waterdomes
all frames
all crumpletons
all village pieces
all ornaments
all shoebox bears
and all votive holders
From our sponsor: Fran, The Blue Barn:
Some more retirement's today along with Bailey are Frazier and Ernie ( who is adorable ). They are also sold out so no more can be ordered.
From our sponsor: Mikki Michelle's Gifts:
Boyds has retired and is sold out of the Terracotta lit pumpkin This has been a very popular piece so don't miss out (it is electric so no batteries required). We have them in stock with more on the way. They have also retired the new Bailey and they are sold out at Boyds. We have Bailey in stock along with Emily, Edmund and Matthew. Another sold out at Boyds piece is the new Charming Angels Ltd Ed. This is a gorgeous piece and we still have it in stock (along with the other 3). And both Frazier the bear dressed as a Christmas Tree and Candy Corn the bear dressed as candy corn are sold out at Boyds. Call us if you need either one. Don't miss out on the Fall show special... The Bearsleys. Most stores are sold out.....but we have some left in stock. You get 3 great bears all for one low price of $56.95. These would make a great gift for someone special.
(10/9/01) The Boyds® Collection 100 Acre Wood Snowglobe !! - Many thanks to Carol for posting this information on our bulletin board: For the first time ever, The Boyds® Collection has created a snowglobe, and who better to feature than Winnie the Pooh and all his friends from the 100 Acre Wood. This beautifully detailed piece depicts Pooh handing pots full of hunny to Piglet for his sled. Eeyore gloomily waits to pull the sled as Tigger looks on from atop the tree. Plays ''The Skater's Waltz.'' 7 3/4'' H x 5 1/4'' D. Hand-painted, sculpted resin and glass. #23737 To see it, click here
(10/8/01) Exclusives Available From Dreams & Rainbows !!
One of our sponsors Terry, Dreams and Rainbows is going to have the following exclusives: Parade Of Gifts Exclusive Briana Bearlove
Syndicated Catalog Exclusive Samantha Marie w/Brady
GCC Exclusive Moe Munchincrunch
GCC Exclusive Destiny Angelbear (Plush)
GCC Exclusive Destiny Angelbear (Resin)
GCC Exclusive Constance Bearifine
GCC Exclusive Kimberlyn Woodbeary
If you need one, please call 928-757-7141
(10/8/01) More Exclusive Pictures !!
Many thanks to Bethy for these new plush GCC Exclusive pictures: Click on images to enlarge
 Moe Munchencrunch |
 Kimberlyn Woodsbeary |
 Constance Bearyfine |
(10/7/01) Memory Book Update!! - Many thanks to Laura for posting this information on our BB: The publisher told me I would receive the proof by September 7, I didn't receive it until the 22nd. AJ and I immediately looked through it and corrected all the errors. AJ has been in contact with the publishers to make sure they understand what we want and to make sure things turn out fine. We sent the proofs back around the 27th and have been told it will be about 30 days before we get the books....keep your fingers crossed! I'm looking into mailers and postage cost and will let you all know the final cost as soon as I receive the bill from the publishers. If you've had an address change or have decided to cancel your book, please let me know. I apologize if I've not answered any emails but now that I'm home if you have any questions please feel free to ask....Hugs to all.... Laura Email Laura here
(10/2/01) Wallpaper Info!! - Many thanks to Christen for posting this information on our BB: "The company Boyds is licensing the wallpaper and borders to is International Wallcoverings. This will be available at the end of 2001."
(10/3/01) H.P. Brennan's Contest Underway!!
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To celebrate H.P. Brennan joining BnB as a sponsor, a new contest starts today and
ends 10/30/01. The prize is the Charming Angel Limited Edition~ 28218 - Guinevere and Felicity...Guardian of Friends, in a first edition. For Contest Details Click Here |
(10/2/01) Village Picture!! - Janet V. finally finished her Boyds Fall Village. Isn't it wonderful!! Click on the image to enlarge the picture.
(10/2/01) H.P. Brennan Is New BnB Sponsor!! - Please help me welcome Bonnie & Skip, H.P. Brennans, to our family! Their shop is located in the small city of Gardner, Massachusetts. Located right off picturesque Route 2 - fondly known as the Mohawk Trail.
Click on the banner to visit H.P. Brennan
(10/2/01) Boyds Country Clutter's Exclusive!! -
Meet Millie Marie!The fifth in Country Clutter's line of Exclusive Boyds Bears, she carries her own adoption certificate. Her birthplace and year are embroidered on her feet. Millie is coming to Country Clutter stores everywhere this fall. She is a Limited Edition and available only while supplies last. Reserve yours today!
To find a store near you ... Click Here
(10/2/01) Boyds Continues To Make Us Proud !! - Many thanks to Mikki, Michelle's Gifts, for sharing this information with us on our BB: Boyds donated 7000 bears to the Salvation Army and NYC police dept, and they are donating $1.00 for each Teddy B. Bear (event) sold. And ... a special piece will be coming out in early spring 2002 with all the proceeds from the sale will go to the NY Firefighters/911 Disaster relief fund. Boyds donates more than we will ever know or hear about....and I love being associated with a company that is so generous.
(10/2/01) Boyds Infant Line !! - Many thanks to Mikki, Michelle's Gifts, for sharing this information with us on our BB: All with a Boyds theme: There will be Infant apparel available sometime in the first part of 2002 (probably with a very large chain retailer) (that is my opinion not something I was told). Also there will be Layette Hanging Products, Infant Apparel-Separates, Sets & Coordinates but I don't know who will carry these. And ... available probably in early 2002 Infant Bedding, Infant Room & Crib Decor, Diaper & Bottle Bags.
(10/2/01) Spring 2002 Bailey, Matthew & Emily Info!! - Many thanks to Ali for sharing this information with us on our BB: Found out from Fran today ( from the Old Blue Barn ) that the Spring 2002 Bailey, Edmund, Matthew and Emily set will be in an Americana theme.
(10/2/01) The Doll House Contest Ends!! -
The winner of The Doll House Contest has been selected.Click Here
Many thanks to Ann for donating the 2000 First Platinum Paw Bear -- Veronica Bearskov for our contest that ended on Sept. 30th.
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