CAT & MOUSE
The Belling of the Cat (above)
Reclining Cat
Full stretch 19", imported Belgium plush, needle-sculpted hand colored features, handmade eye sockets, hand painted eyes, ultra-suede earliners/nose, jointed head and arms, armatured arms, extra joint for poseability behind shoulder blades, polyfil and poly pellet stuffing. That grin on Cat's face pretty much tell you what thoughts are passing through this feline mind!
Brave Thomas
Needlefelted with complete wire armature, including toes and tail.
(Retail Price $630 Exclusive-
The Toy Shoppe)
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Opposites Attract!
by Janet Nelson
Fresh research from scientists from Cornell University in New York indicates that an ideal match is more important than being different! And, marriage of equal people has the best chance of success.
The findings suggest too many physical and mental differences between couples, cause instability. Plus, while these opposites may attract, over time the relationship becomes estranged.
Unbearable Truths?
So, does the same hold true in the teddy bear world? If a bear/bud is
better looking or has a higher “social status” than its counterpart, will
its owner be tempted to "trade up" and find a better suited match?
We contacted Professor Leobold De Egghead to shed some light on the
matter. The professor, a famous arctophile scientist, has studied whether similarly matched animal pairs, stand less chance of separation in the
adoption process and therefore provide more stability in bringing delight
to all who meet them.
After conducting several hundred field trials and evaluations of specific
pairs, Professor Egghead concluded the following:
"Combining two distinctly different designs into one beautiful team takes extraordinary skill, and that is what really separates the artist from the
normal bear-maker."
"In fact, the unique qualities of each paired animal," continued Professor Egghead, "whether subtle or arresting, can render a powerful statement
of meshed togetherness collector cannot resist. Once adopted, no amount
of outside interference, will break this bond."
Dynamic Differerent Duos Can Survive!
Well stated, Professor! Looks like we can possibly surmise that even odd pairings like wild/classical or Victorian vintage/high-tech whimsy, may prove
that opposites attract AND stay together! In the end, the collector decides.
If the collector likes one of a pair, chances are the same collector will like
both - no matter how different they are!
To satisfy your need for opposites, we have gathered several specimens
for you to examine and judge for yourself! Let us know what you decide!
We put their opposite characteristic(s) above their name.
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BIG & LITTLE
"A Good Joke"
Nuli
Nuli and Thomas share more than laughs! They're inseperable best friends. Nuli is imported Belgium plush, 15" tall standing, 11"sitting,needle-sculptured, hand colored features, black glass eyes set in handmade eye sockets, sculptured leather nose, free tongue, jointed head, armatured arms.
Thomas the Mouse
Needlefelted with complete wire armature, including toes and tail!
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CURLY & SMOOTH and BIG & LITTLE
Bibs and Bobs!
This precious scamp is about 8 inches tall and holds his own darling needle felted bear! Supposedly, you aren't supposed to pick favourites in your bears, but I gotta admit,
he is my fave. I just LOVE him! These two adorable chiclet will never be the same if they are separated so we are selling them as a pair and you can see how happy they are by the expressions on their shiny faces!
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CONTRASTING COLORING
Boink & Doink
A couple of 8-inch tall, weird little twerps, but kinda cute. Boink and Doink, 5-jointed mohair naive bears, are pretty much opposites in fur color but obviously two-of-a-kind in the old genealogy department!
Not for the average collector, but then who wants to be average?? A singular pair, regular cut-ups, waiting to be loved. $198.00/each or $365.oo/pair.
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OPPOSITE COLORS
Peanut Butter and Jam (on Toast)
This charming duo are both 10-1/2 " tall. Fashioned from finest 100% mohair, glass eyes, complementary colored ultra suede paws, stuffed with polyester fibre and glass pellets, fully jointed to easily hug each other and that's just what they do! They hold on tighly because they will not leave each other. Peanut Butter and Jam have detailed painting on their faces, ears and paws. Their piece of toast is created from fimo and has a very natural look. $210.00/ pair (US Funds)
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BOY & GIRL
Viggo and Vigga
Shy and reserved looking, except for their red hot mohair fur color, 10-inch tall, Viggo and Vigga each hold the keys to a charming and enduring companionship - yours! This 5-jointed, loving couple are one of a kind, but may be adopted separately UNTIL you see how perfect they are together and how sad they would be apart! $249.00 /each USD.
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KETCHUP & MUSTARD
Elliot & Oliver
Just like those favorite condiments, these two 3 inch tall bears are sure to spice up your life! Splitting them up would be unnatural! Look how closely matched they are otherwise. Both are from the "Have A Heart Collection" Limited Edition of 1000 each. Elliott was a Golden Teddy Winner, too!
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TWO RATS IN ONE!
Nibbles
"What a hangover! When I went to bed last night, I was two separate rats. Now look at me. I'm two rats in one! No more Mudslinger shots with that darn Rugby team!"
Please meet a new breed from Springdragon - Ratties! This chap is called Nibbles. He stands about 10" tall, and is made from two shades of alpaca. His tail, ears and paws are pink faux suede. He has glass eyes, and glass teeth, lending somewhat of an English air to him!Adoption Fee £55/$100.
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