Many people will run auctions claiming their items are Steiff, if ID is no longer attached, but it often turns out they're not Steiff. To be an educated consumer, as with any collectible, do your research! The...
Each and every piece of "vintage" Steiff has a wonderful story behind it. What collectors need to remember is that wool-eating bugs can enter their collection by way of a new purchase. Since Steiff has become...
Over the years, I have spoken to many collectors about their position on restorations both small and large on pieces they both own and look to purchase. The resounding answer that I hear over and over is this...
In all of our travels and Steiff collecting, we have those wonderful pieces at home that we prize as being the best of our collection. Sometimes those pieces are mint with all of their factory tags, but most...
For over 100 years, the Steiff factory in Germany has been building the finest toys ever made. I have posted this guide to help everybody identify the trademark "Steiff button in ear". This guide will help you...
I HAVE COMPLETED THE NEW EDITION OF MY GUIDE WITH LOTS OF PICTURES! IT IS NOW ON THE WEB. I DID IT THAT WAY BECAUSE IT IS TOO LONG TO INSERT INTO THE SPACE EBAY PROVIDES. WHAT YOU SEE BELOW IS JUST A...
One of the universal gifts of friendship is the teddy bear. I usually find old ones and either sell them to find those bears a new home or take a special bear that I might find and give it to a special...
Hansa Toys, a unique collection of hand crafted, highly realistic stuffed animals representing various animals from around the world. Hansa is known and respected for their close-to-nature reproductions of the...