Boyds Bears

Seven of the best sites for collectible Boyds bears teddy bears and other Boyds friends. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestion at the bottom of this page. (Related search: Stuffed Animals)

1. The Boyds Collection - Official Boyds Bears site gives you a history of Boyds plush bears / dolls and shows you the complete current Boyds collection, including special occasion bears and holiday bears, such as birthday, Christmas, Halloween, 4th of July / patriotic Americana, etc. Personalized Boyds Bears can be ordered straight from the site; otherwise you will be directed to a local Boyds dealer to buy. (www.boydsstuff.com)

2. BoydsBears.com - Despite the name, this is not the official Boyd’s site, but it is the site of an authorized Boyds Bears dealer, so you’re sure to find the Boyds stuff you want. Boyds bears and friends, the Jim Shore plush collection, resin Boyds bears, Coca-Cola Boyds, NASCAR Boyds, M & M’s Boyds, more. (www.boydsbears.com)

3. Boyds Bear Country - This site is dedicated to the “world’s most humongous teddy bear store” at Boyds Bears headquarters in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The flagship Boyds store has events throughout the year, a Boyds museum, exclusive Boyds merchandise you can’t buy elsewhere, and more. Get directions and store hours to plan your trip. (boydsbearcountry.com)

4. Boyds Bears Baby Stuff at Dolly Inc. - Dolly Inc. makes official Boyds Bears baby merchandise and nursery items, including Boyds Bears crib sheets and bedding sets, baby blankets, quilts, mobiles, lamps and more. Some items can be bought on line, others are available through Meijer stores. (www.dolly.com)

5. The Bear Collector - This site’s not much to look at, but it’s a good place to track down all or most of the Boys Bears offerings over the years, including Longaberger Bearstones, QVC Boyds Bears editions, retired bears, and more. In addition to seeing the collection, it offers estimated values of the various Boyds plush animals and resin figurines. (www.thebearcollector.com)

6. BoydBears.com - While they call themselves Boyd Bears, you won’t be surprised to find they’re actually selling Boyds Bears. This dealer offers the latest Boyds plush bears and related friends as well as Boyds Bears resin figurines. Boyds Halloween, Christmas ornaments, custom bears and much more here. (www.boydbears.com)

7. Show and Tell Friday: Boyds Bear Figurines - August 10, 2007 blog post in which the author shows off her extensive Boyds Bears figurines, most of which have some significance to her own life. (barbarah.wordpress.com)

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