Bits & pieces of information for collectors of Boyd's Bears and Friends
September 2001 Archived Information
(9/27/01) Boyds Cathedral Scoop!! - Many thanks to Ann, The Doll House, for finding the scoop on the Cathedral mystery! Here's the "scoop" about the "Cathedral" village piece. As you know there's an issue regarding the numbering on this VERY limited piece. This should clear up the confusion: There were 5,100 1E packs produced. In addition to to the 5,100 pieces in the packs (that Dealers were able to order), 110 pieces were produced for employees (as is always done for employees on all numbered resin). Boyds Canadian distributor placed an order in April for 616 pieces of the Cathedral. This is where the mix-up occured. The factory produced all of the pieces at the same time. 5,210 were stamped January and 616 were stamped for Canada. The factory didn't separate the pieces from Jan or April..etc. so there's no way to know how many non-January pieces were shipped to U.S. Dealers mixed up in the 1E packs that each Authorized Paw Dealers were able to order. All my 1E packs that I received were stamped "January". I guess the "April" stamped Cathedrals are "more rare" since there are only 616 of them. It's my opinion, for what it's worth, that the Cathedral is sooooooo wonderful, don't care what's stamped on he bottom---if you were able to buy one, just be thankful that you even have one. There are only 5,100 + 110 + 616. Who ever tells you that there are 5,200 per month (Jan-Dec) are so very, very wrong.(9/25/01) Boyds Cracker Barrel Exclusive!! - Many thanks to Bethy for this picture of Ruthy Appleton -- 10" gold bear w/red gingham dress,green apron & earbow. Click on image to enlarge!
(9/25/01) Boyds Hallmark Gold Crown Exclusive!! - Many thanks to Bethy for this picture of Josie K. Bearsmark -- 8" camel bear w/olive hat. Click on image to enlarge!
(9/25/01) Boyds Ideation Exclusive!! - Many thanks to Bethy And Anne K for these pictures of Chelci Robear -- 8" hat girl. Click on images to enlarge!
(9/25/01) Boyds Dolls On QVC!! - Click here for a list of the QVC item #'s that were posted on our bulletin board for the Doll show tomorrow.
(9/25/01) Boyds HC Accents On QVC!! - Click here for a list of the QVC item #'s that were posted on our bulletin board for the HC Accents show tomorrow.
(9/19/01) News About The Cathedral !! - MaryAnn posted on our bulletin board that she had received an APRIL # 553 edition of the Cathedral. According to Boyds, only January Cathedrals were made with an edition of 5200 items for this Liited Edition (the edition numbers change with Gary's birthday and he was 52 in Feb.). Boyds says there were no replacements for damaged Cathedrals. So....Maryann may have a very rare piece. This has been mention of someone receiving a March edition too. Boyds has product development looking into this and we hope to have some clarification soon!
(9/19/01) QVC Item #'s For Next Show!! - Click Here for a complete list of the QVC item #'s that were posted on our bulletin board today. Click here for Suzieqqqz' list of exclusives and launches (so far).
(9/19/01) Michelle's Gifts WON!! - Michelle's Gifts was one of the retailers who won two Starlight Fun Centers to be donated to two hospitals of their choice. This was because of their customers who purchased Charity (the first Starlight resin exclusive) and Vanessa R. Angel. Boyds has now raised $602,142 for the Starlight foundation by donating the profits from these special pieces (including Hope). Mikki was able to purchase more Vanessa's from another store and would be happy to sell you either Hope Angelwish (resin) or our very special Vanessa R. Angel plush. Boyds Bears Starlight Foundation Exclusives
(9/18/01) Bethy Shares Info!! - Bethy posted this on our bulletin board today: Just got some info on the Welcome Home exclusives! Amber Woodsbeary sounds like it matches the Pinecone Lodge group, a red and green dress with an acorn on it and a green hat. Then there is Heather and Heathcliff Plumbeary to match the Plumbeary group. Amber is 14.99 and Heather and Heathcliff are 19.99.
(9/18/01) Boyds 2002 F.o.B. Kit!! -
Mikki, Michelle's Gifts sent more news.
She has just added the 2002 FoB pictures to her website.
For more pictures and descriptions Click Here
(9/18/01) Boyds Embriodery Bears!! - Mikki, Michelle's Gifts sent the following information about Boyds' NEW monogram bears.
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You can create a personalized saying or greeting to be embroidered on sweater.
Launching to less than 300 Boyds dealers naionwide. Click on picture for more information and pictures |
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(9/18/01) Boyds Wins A Golden Teddy !! - "Graffitie...Put on Your Happy Face" won the Golden Teddy in the best figurine category. Unfortunately, if you didn't get Graffitie, you're a little too late. He was a special edition piece sold only during our Spring Special Event March 31st, so he's no longer available. The Golden Teddy awards are given to artists and manufacturers for outstanding bear design by Teddy Bear Review magazine. Nominees are determined by industry experts including retailers, artists and editors. Then, the public votes for the winners.
(9/18/01) From QVC's Teddy Bear Hotline !! - This was posted on our Bulletin Board by another me: Everyone could use a bear to hug these days, and we have the perfect solution. Boyds Bears and Friends will stop by this week for three special appearances. Tune in this Friday at 12 a.m., 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. EST for a look at these adorable critters. Lots of new selections will be brand new and exclusive to QVC. Like the Special Value of the Day, Momma Bearsworth with Mary Margaret, Stuart, and a frame. Each bear is dressed for a Bearsworth Family Portrait in country blue and ivory, and they come with a mini portrait frame. All ready for Halloween, the Ickpibods (sp?) Scare Bear and Midnight Set consists of a 19-inch chenille bear in an orange patched velour jacket with a black velour crow on his shoulder and carrying two velour ripe pumpkins and a trick-or-treat pail. Then there is Maple T. Leafowitz, a 10-inch golden plush bear in her off green corduroy jumper and tweed yarn cardigan sweater. For everyone who loves cows, look for Mildred Q. Moosestein, a 10-1/2-inch black and white plush cow in a dark denim jumper with red and white mini check accents. Leopold Q. Roarsmore, a 14-inch golden plush lion will be seen here for the first time anywhere; along with Crème (sp?) Bear Lae (sp?) and the trio of Smiley, Giggles, and Squeezie. Each in a sweatshirt stating Choose Happy, Laugh Often, and Hugs To You. The warmth and whimsy of these huggable bears and laughable resin figurines are sure to make your day. So be sure to join us this Friday for lots of Boyds Bears and Friends.
(9/18/01) Teddy Bear and Friends !! - Ever since this tragedy, people in the teddy bear community have been working on ways to help. To help publicize their projects and other relief efforts, we've compiled a list of ways we can all help. Please click here to read them
(9/17/01) Boyds JT Imaginations Available At Boscovs!! - This was posted on the FoB Board: Some of you may have received a postcard from Boyds showing a JT Imaginations Santa on the front, the one trimming the christmas tree... on the back it says " The weekend of september 22nd. Boscovs is celebrating Presidents day with a special event called "meet the people at the top". "The folks at boyds are sending sum beary special people .. Jackie Cruse and Theresa Doggett..founders of J&T imaginations will be on hand to sign their brand new collection of whimisical santas. you'll also get the opportunity to meet Deb Shriver an offishull representative from the boyds headquarters who can't wait to meet ya...so mark your calendar for these dates..... saturday sept 22 exton square mall and then sunday sept 23 vinneland mall.
(9/17/01) Boyds Donates!! -
This was found on Boyds website today:
In light of the recent tragedy in New York
City and our nation's capitol, Washington D.C., we at Boyds wanted
to do our part to help ease the pain. We figured our critters
are the best way to cheer someone up, so we donated nearly 7,000
bears to the New York City Police Department and to the Salvation
Army. The bears will be distributed to those families who lost
love ones in the attack on America. We know our bears can't make
up for the lives lost September 11th, but we hope they will provide
comfort to thousands of children and adults in need.
We would also like to mention that our giving doesn't stop there.
Many of our employees also donated blood to help in this time
of crisis. And, we encourage each and every one of you to do the
same.
(9/13/01) Sneak Peek at 2002 Doll Line!! - Julie Good-Krüger and the Boyds Doll Team worked overtime to complete the Spring 2002 Doll Collection in time for an early release. This season, Boyds features new gals from Yesterdays Child™, releases from My Best Friend™ and Little Girls and Boyds, and...Brand New For Spring 2002…a collection of 15” cloth dolls called Snuggle-B’s. For a sneak peek, go to the F.o.B area of Boyds Website
(9/13/01) Suzieqqqz' Lists!! - Suzieqqqz sent a list of the Store and Catalog Exclusives for Fall 2001. You can see it on her page by CLICKING HERE
(9/12/01) Description of Cracker Barrel's Exclusive !!! - Ruthy Appleton is approximately 10", wearing a dress with red/beige plaid just like Cora B. Applesmith. There is a green jumper over the dress that is the same color green on Cora's collar which has two apples embroidered on it. Cracker Barrel is on her left paw and she has the plaid/green bow in her ear with a Boyds button. Her plush is gold.
(9/10/01) Retired Boyds Plush at 50% Off!!! - Our Sponsors Cynthia and Joseph, The Art House, are offering 50% off on Matthew - Edmund - Emily ( retired from 1997 - 1999). Take a look and see if you need any of them! Click Here.
(9/9/01) New Boyds Manuel Woodworkers and Weavers!!! - Our Sponsor Mikki, Michelle's Gifts, sent this info: "Another new Boyds afghan by Manuel Woodworkers and Weavers is being debuted."
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Grenville & Beatrice ... True Love Available as Afghan Only |
(9/5/01) From the FOB Board - Posted by: TDS LEFAERIE-SUMPTN TA SAY DPT
Since our web team is busier then fleas on a dog in the summer I thought I would post the exclusives. Disney 800-237-5751 will have 5 plush (2 are mohair) and 5 resins pcs
Plus One Gifts (canada) 800-387-1777 will have 3 plush pcs
Syndicate will have one plush pcs
Welcome Home 800-348-4088 will have 3 plush pcs
POG 800-336-8666 will have 1 plush
Longaberger 740-322-5588 will have 4 plush and 2 resins pcs..... Hallmark - will have 1 plush, Josie K. Bearsmark.
Kirlins 217-224-8953 will have 1 plush
Carlton Cards 800-321-3040 willhave 1 plush
Macy's East 800-456-2297 1 plush
Cracker Barrel 615-444-5533 will have 1 plush
Harry & David 800-547-3033 will have 1 plush
GCC 800-287-6363 will have 8 plush pcs
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