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New In 2000

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Please find below an overview of the 2000 Steiff limited editions, exclusively produced for the countries around the world, as far as they are known to Bear Attack. Any inputs from our web visitors are welcome.

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The list is ordered alphabetical according to category and within each category ascending to EAN number.


Club:
Steiff Club Gift 2000, is a black miniature bear measuring 7 cm which comes in a box with certificate. Other issues in this series are a blond (1997), blue (1998), dark-brown (1999), white (2001), light brown (2002), rosé (2003), light blue (2004) and Little Richard (2005). A new series was started in 2006!

EAN 420191

   
Toy German Spitz is made out of white mohair woven fur, not jointed and comes with a squeaker. He has hand stitched black nose and paws. The white ear-tag with red print indicates that it is a special edition. He is 18 cm in size and comes in a box with certificate of authenticity. The edition size announced by Steiff is 3430.

EAN 420207

   
Teddy bear Harlequin 1925 is made out of red/blue mohair woven fur, excelsior stuffed, 5-way jointed and comes with a squeaker. He has hand stitched nose and paws. The white ear-tag with black print indicates that it is a replica. He is 35 cm in size and comes in a box with certificate of authenticity. The edition size announced by Steiff is 6850.

EAN 420214

   
The Century Bear, which is 33 cm in size, is made out of reddish-blond mohair, comes with a growler and wears a grey vest embroidered with the Steiff elephant. Comes in a box with certificate. The edition size announced by Steiff is 3083.

EAN 420221

   
The German Event Bear 2000 was only available at special Steiff club events in 2000. He is made out of blond mohair, 22 cm in size and has a white ear-tag. He has a white ribbon around his waist which has the name of the event he was issued for printed on it. He is limited to 3300 pieces, does not have a certificate and does not come in a box.

EAN 670527

   
Festival Specials:
Little Blackey and Whitey is the fourth special edition for the Steiff festival. Little Blackey, 16 cm, open mouth, has a grey chest insert and his feet and mouth are made of grey short mohair. The soles of his feet are embroidered with “4. Steiff” and “Festival” respectively. Little Whitey, 14 cm in size, closed mouth and with a pink chest insert. The soles of her feet are embroidered with “Giengen” and “2000”. This completes the family, consisting out of Father Blackey (1997), Mother Whitey (1998), Aunt Rosey (1999), son Little Blackey and sister Little Whitey (2000). The Little Blackey and Whitey set comes with a special edition of the book on the 150th birthday of Margarete Steiff and 1st Steiff Festival. Further is included a specially designed collector's card which depicts the whole family. This set is limited to 3000 pieces, comes with a certificate but does not have a box.

EAN 655500

   
The Baden-Baden Bear, issued in a limitation of 3000 pieces, was only available during the first Steiff Teddy Bear show in the German town called Baden-Baden. He is made out of a brown-tipped mohair, 30 cm in size and wears he bathing suite. He comes with a certificate but does not have a box.

EAN 655562

   
Little Century Bear, has been produced in an edition of 500 pieces at the Steiff Festival 2000 in Giengen Germany. He is 28 cm in size and is a small version of the club Century bear (EAN 420221). He comes with a small certificate but does not have a box.

EAN 670541

   
The Reindeer 1956, has been produced at the Steiff exhibition during the Baden-Baden Steiff Days 2000 in an edition of 500 pieces. He is 22 cm in size and comes with a small certificate of authenticity but does not have a box.

EAN 670640

   
Licensed Articles:
Steiff Leica bear with Minox replica IIIf made for Leica Camera AG Germany comes in a limited edition of 200 pieces only. The camera is fully functional and uses 8x11 Minox films. The bear is a yellow tagged classic brown bear, EAN 000461. He comes dressed in a black Leica jacket with hat and a gold ribbon. There exists as well a yellow tagged classic 1909 blond bear (EAN 000515) dressed in a Leica jacket with hat. Both bears are 43 cm in size do not have a certificate and do not come in a special box.

EAN 000461

   
Steiff Leica bear with Minox replica IIIf made for Leica Camera AG Germany comes in a limited edition of 200 pieces only. The camera is fully functional and uses 8x11 Minox films. The bear is a yellow tagged classic blond bear, EAN 000515. He comes dressed in a black Leica jacket and hat. There exists as well a yellow tagged classic 1909 brown bear (EAN 000461), dressed in a Leica jacket with hat and a gold ribbon. Both bears are 43 cm in size do not have a certificate and do not come in a special box.

EAN 000515

   
Husky Set III comprises: 2 black huskies, each 15cm in size and 1 polar bear, 40cm in size each with a gold-plated "Button in Ear". They are all made out of mohair woven fur and this set comes in a limitation of 3000 in a nice presentation box but without a certificate. This is the last set in this series. First set, Husky and Sleigh, was issued in 1998 and the second set, 2 Huskies and Musher, was issued in 1999.

EAN 038631

   
The Cat with Kitten, grey striped, is made for the firm Whiskas which makes cat food. The mother cat , 25 cm, is carrying her kitten, 15 cm, in her mouth. This set is made out of woven fur, is not limited, comes with a certificate but without a box.

EAN 075360

   
Kitten, grey striped, is made for the firm Whiskas which makes cat food. The kitten is in a lying position, 15 cm in size and made out of woven fur. This cat is not limited, comes with a certificate but without a box.

EAN 075377

   
Dangling Sams, is a character from a children's story. This is the second issue of Sams. The first one, issued in 1997, was quickly sold out. He has red hair, a face with summer spots, a blue body and green feet. Children just love him. He is 40 cm, is not limited, does not have a certificate and does not come with a box.

EAN 354052

   
Kuschelweich, is the brand name for a German Fabric softener which issued this white Teddy bear. He comes with a blue scarf, made out of cotton. He is a nice cuddly soft teddy bear, stands 33cm, is not limited, comes with a certificate but without a box.

EAN 354069

   
Lindt golden bunny, in sitting position, has a red bow with a little bell attached around his neck. He comes embroidered with the Lindt logo, is made out of woven fur and is 16 cm in size. The bunny is not limited, does not have a certificate and does not come with a box. Two other Lindt bunnies were made a 25 cm with stitched eyes (1999) and a 25 cm with plastic eyes (2000).

EAN 354076

   
Lindt golden bunny, in sitting position, has a red bow with a little bell attached around his neck. He comes embroidered with the Lindt logo, is made out of woven fur and is 25 cm in size. The bunny is not limited, does not have a certificate and does not come with a box. Two other Lindt bunnies were made a 25 cm with stitched eyes (1999) and a 16 cm with plastic eyes (2000).

EAN 354083

   
This Milka Cow is 23 cm in size, made out of woven fur, is not limited, does not have a certificate and does not come with a box. The same Milka Cow design has been used in other years for following sizes 75 cm in 1997 and 32 cm in 1998.

EAN 354090

   
Ernesto Cloud Elephant, has a cream color, is in lying position, 30 cm in size, made out of woven fur, is not limited, comes with a certificate but without a box.

EAN 354502

   
Mickey as the Sorcerer's Apprentice from the Disney Showcase Collection Fantasia comes in a limited edition of 7000 pieces. He is 25 cm in size, made out of mohair plush and comes in a box with certificate. The Disney Showcase Collection Fantasia consists out of 5 pieces, Mickey as the Sorcerer's Apprentice, Ben Ali Gator, Flamingo, Mlle. Upanova and Hyacinth Hippo

EAN 651519

   
Ben Ali Gator from the Disney Showcase Collection Fantasia comes in a limited edition of 2000 pieces. He is 31 cm in size, made out of mohair plush and comes in a box with certificate. The Disney Showcase Collection Fantasia consists out of 5 pieces, Mickey as the Sorcerer's Apprentice, Ben Ali Gator, Flamingo, Mlle. Upanova and Hyacinth Hippo.

EAN 651618

   
Mlle. Upanova from the Disney Showcase Collection Fantasia comes in a limited edition of 2000 pieces. She is 34 cm in size, made out of mohair plush and comes in a box with certificate. The Disney Showcase Collection Fantasia consists out of 5 pieces, Mickey as the Sorcerer's Apprentice, Ben Ali Gator, Flamingo, Mlle. Upanova and Hyacinth Hippo.

EAN 651625

   
Hyacinth Hippo from the Disney Showcase Collection Fantasia comes in a limited edition of 2000 pieces. She is 37 cm in size, made out of mohair plush and comes in a box with certificate. The Disney Showcase Collection Fantasia consists out of 5 pieces, Mickey as the Sorcerer's Apprentice, Ben Ali Gator, Flamingo, Mlle. Upanova and Hyacinth Hippo.

EAN 651632

   
Tigger issued as part of the Disney Classic Pooh series in an edition of 5000 pieces, is 20 cm in size, made out of mohair plush and comes in a box with certificate. Following items have been issued in this series Pooh (1999), Rabbit (2000), Eeyore (2001), Owl (2001), Kanga & Roo (2002) and Piglet (2002).

EAN 651656

   
Flamingo from the Disney Showcase Collection Fantasia comes in a limited edition of 2000 pieces. He is 36 cm in size, made out of mohair plush and comes in a box with certificate. The Disney Showcase Collection Fantasia consists out of 5 pieces, Mickey as the Sorcerer's Apprentice, Ben Ali Gator, Flamingo, Mlle. Upanova and Hyacinth Hippo.

EAN 651700

   
Rabbit issued as part of the Disney Classic Pooh series in an edition of 5000 pieces, is 26 cm in size, made out of mohair plush and comes in a box with certificate. Following items have been issued in this series Pooh (1999), Tigger (2000), Eeyore (2001), Owl (2001), Kanga & Roo (2002) and Piglet (2002).

EAN 651731

   
The Stuttgarter Horse, is 27 cm in size, unlimited and made out of black mohair. Comes in a nice presentation box but does not have a certificate of authenticity.

EAN 655470

   
To accompany the 1999 Coca-Cola bear a Coca-Cola Cub was issued. He is made out of white mohair and 20 cm in size. His edition size is 10000, just like his big brother. He has of course the famous Coke bottle in one of his paws and has a very cute face. Comes in a box with certificate of authenticity.

EAN 666032

   
This hand puppet symbolizes "One's Weaker Self" and is especially made for the German company Inline AG. It is 34 cm in size, made out of brown/pink woven fur, limited to 1500 pieces, comes with a certificate but without a box.

EAN 995569

   
click here for big picture This doll called "Little Hunger" is the mascot for a rice pudding produced by the Germany dairy company called Muellers. He is made out of a white woven fur and has differently colored dots on his body. His size is 31 cm , he is limited to 5000 pieces and comes with a certificate of authenticity but without a box.

EAN 995576

   
Graf Zeppelin Doll, is limited to 1500 pieces, 40 cm in size and is issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first flight of the Zeppelin LZ 1. Graf Zeppelin lived from 1838 until 1917. The doll is dressed in a felt suit, comes with a certificate but without a box.

EAN 995613

   
Mercedes classic silver arrow racing car with Steiff bear, has been issued in an edition of 1500 sets only. The set is issued especially for the "Sammler Galerie" in Germany and contains a Maerklin model of the famous Mercedes silver arrow racing car W 196. The racing car is 32 cm in size and the Steiff bear is 6 cm in size. The Maerklin model comes with a box and certificate of authenticity. This set is to honor the master Juan Manuel Fangio.

EAN 995651

   
The “Boerse Online“ edition comprises a Bull and Bear, both made of the finest brown mohair. The exclusive edition is limited to just 2.000 sets. The bull is 20 cm and the bear is 17 cm. They come in a nice presentation box with certificate of authenticity. Bull & Bear symbolize the moods that prevail on the stock market. Bullish is when share prices are on the increase (bull throws it adversaries upwards with its horns) and bearish when the stock prices are going down (typical blows of the bear's paws forces prices down).

EAN 995712

   
This Badger is especially made for and serves as a mascot for the German stock exchange magazine Boerse Online. He escorts readers through the pages of the German investor magazine and represents the DAX stock exchange index. He is made out of brown/black/white woven fur, 30 cm in size and limited to 2000 pieces. Comes with a small certificate of authenticity but without a box.

EAN 995729

   
Dangling panther - Team Telekom Tour de France cycling team. He is 17 cm in size, not limited (yellow ear-tag) and comes without a box, nor certificate. Wears the official Tour de France Team Telekom cap. It is a cuddly soft toy made out of mohair woven fur.

EAN 995743

   
Dangling panther - Team Telekom Tour de France cycling team. He is 32 cm in size, not limited (yellow ear-tag) and comes without a box, nor certificate. Wears the official Tour de France Team Telekom shirt. It is a cuddly soft toy made out of mohair woven fur.

EAN 995750

   
The Mentor bear, is limited to 300 pieces only and was available for purchase during a gala dinner for the Mentor society in Berlin. Present at this dinner was queen Silvia from Sweden. Half of the sales of this bear will flow to the Mentor Society, which tries to prevent that children take drugs. It is a 20 cm blond mohair bear, with a green ribbon which contains the Mentor logo. The Mentor bear does not have a certificate and does not come with a box.

EAN 995767

   
The Blue Elephant is issued by a German organization, which aim it is to protect our children (Deutscher Kinderschutzbund). He is 20 cm and limited to 1500 pieces. Comes with a small certificate of authenticity but without a box.

EAN 995781

   
The third LGB train wagon is in a red color, with two mohair Steiff bears, one in red 16 cm in size and one in green 10 cm in size. The bears are sitting in a sofa on the wagon and hold in between them a small locomotive. The set comes in a nice presentation box with certificate. Other items issued in this series are a yellow train wagon with blond and brown Teddy bears (1997), a red train wagon with black & white Teddy bears (1999), a black/yellow train wagon with light blue and rose Teddy bears (2001), a Locomotive with a grey Teddy bear (2001) and Teddy Roosevelt wagon with white and gold Teddy bears (2002).

EAN 995835

   
Karl, Maerklin, chief inspector of the Royal Wuerttembergian Railway is 22 cm, limited to 2000 pieces and made out of blond mohair. He is issued for the 150th Anniversary of a railroad track in Germany called "Geislinger Steige". The bear is issued in a collaboration by the Post Museum Shop and Maerklin. Karl worked at this railroad track 100 years ago, and as such he wears a costume from that time period. He is 5 way jointed and his button is gold plated. Comes in a box with certificate of authenticity.

EAN 995842

   
This Horse on Wheels is limited to 1500 pieces, 27 cm in size and issued by Fulda in Germany. The horse is made after a black horse on wheels from 1900. Comes in a box but without a certificate. Other limited editions from Fulda are the Husky sets I, II and III, Molly Pony black (2000), Husky black/white (2001) and Snowboarder Teddy bear (2003).

EAN 996122

   
This Goebel-Steiff set, consist of a 16 cm Steiff bear made out of brown mohair and one 14 cm Hummel figurine which shows a little maestro. Not surprisingly is this set called " Little Maestro". The set is limited to 20.000 pieces. The Steiff bear wears a porcelain medallion from Goebel. The set comes in a nice collectors box, accompanied with certificate of authenticity. This is the third in a series, other ones issued are Christmas Tree (1998), Frosty Friends (1999), Chimney Sweep (2001) and Me And My Shadow (2002).

EAN 996184

   
FC Bayern Munich Bear is a blond mohair bear which is 32 cm in size and limited to 1500 pieces. He is issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Bayern Munich soccer club and wears a typical club outfit from the 1970's. Does not have a certificate and does not come with a box.

EAN 996382

   
Molly Pony black is 40 cm in size and limited to 1500 pieces. It is a soft cuddly pony made out of woven fur, does not have a certificate and does not come with a box. Is issued by Fulda Germany and has a special chest tag. Other limited editions from Fulda besides the Husky sets I, II and III sets are Horse on Wheels (2000), Husky black/white (2001) and Snowboarder Teddy bear (2003).

EAN 999833

   
Replicas - Limited Editions:
Molly Dog 1927, red tipped, in sitting position, turn-able head, gold-plated "Button in Ear", excelsior stuffed and made out of mohair woven fur. He is 22 cm in size and limited to 3000 pieces. Comes in a box with certificate of authenticity.

EAN 400889

   
Mecki 1952, limited edition of 4400, 17 cm in size, gold-plated "Button in Ear", natural rubber head, body made of felt and excelsior stuffed. He is wearing a red-and-white checked shirt, a brown felt waistcoat with a grey cotton back section and grey trousers with painted-on patches. He comes in a box with certificate of authenticity. Micki 1952 was issued in 2001.

EAN 401664

   
Teddy bear Petsy 1928, brown tipped, squeaker, gold-plated "Button in Ear", excelsior stuffed and made out of mohair woven fur. He is 35 cm in size and limited to 4000 pieces. He comes in a box with certificate of authenticity.

EAN 407451

   
Teddy bear Dicky 1935, blond, squeaker, 5 way jointed, gold-plated "Button in Ear", excelsior stuffed and made out of mohair woven fur. He is 25 cm in size and limited to 4000 pieces. He comes in a box with certificate of authenticity.

EAN 407581

   
Teddy bear Zotty 1953, caramel tipped, 5 way jointed, gold-plated "Button in Ear", excelsior stuffed and made out of mohair woven fur. He is 75 cm in size and limited to 1500 pieces. He comes in a box with certificate of authenticity. This is the second one in a series of big sized replicas. Other ones are Jackie1953 (1999), Teddy Baby 1949 (2001), Teddy bear clown 1926 (2002), Teddy bear 1912 Titanic (2003) and Teddy bear 1921 white (2004) and the last one is Teddy bear 1906 red-brown (2005).

EAN 408700

   
Special Australia:
Sydney is Australia's exclusive which is made in a green mohair plush (Australia's national color) and holds a branch of wattle (Australia's national flower). He is 26 cm in size and limited to 2000 pieces. He has a green/yellow ribbon with his own medallion around his neck. Comes in box with certificate. Other exclusives for Australia are Captain James (1997), Penny The Federation Teddy Bear (2001), Garny Kangaroo (2002) and Tilly Teddy bear with little Koala bear (2004).

EAN 675331

   
Special Austria:
Black Jack, the Austria exclusive is limited to 1500 pieces, 32 cm in size and made out of black mohair with green felt paws just like the tables in the casinos. On one of his paws is written "black" and on the other one "jack". The edition is rounded off by an exclusive, strictly limited silver betting chip with a specially embossed Teddy head and the inscription "Black Jack 2000"; which is in great demand among collectors. He has of course a white ear tag and a gold-plated "Button in Ear". The Austrian Bear 2000 presents itself this in a flannel bag embroidered with silver thread along with a numbered and signed certificate. Austrian exclusive bears have been issued since 1995.

EAN 660085

   
The Palmers teddy bear is a special issue for an Austrian lingerie company with the same name. The mohair has been colored in the very distinct Palmers-green, his paws are woven from jacquard fabric with scattered motifs. Its golden shine matches the exquisite ribbon. He is 27 cm in size, comes in a box with certificate of authenticity and is limited to 1500 pieces.

EAN 995590

   
Special Belgium:
The Toots Thielemans bear wears a black felt jacket, black shirt and characteristic dark sunglasses The bear is made out of white mohair, 33 cm in size and limited to 1500 pieces. He has a miniature mouth organ in his breast pocket and a lavishly embroidered signature of the artist "Toots" on the right paw. The incorporated music box by Reuge, features the famous hit "Hard To Say Goodbye". Toots Thielemans is a  famous Belgian Jazz Musician who lives in the USA and plays the mouth organ. The limited edition numbers 0002 until 0005 have been auctioned in the Casino of Knokke Belgium, during a Concert - Gala Dinner of the musician. This nice bear comes in a box with certificate of authenticity. Belgian exclusive bears have been issued since 1997.

EAN 660092

   
Special France:
La Provencale Bear, 34 cm in size and limited to 1500 pieces. The bear is made out of a ochre-yellow colored mohair and has a lavender flower embroidered on the sole of his left foot. He carries a basket which has been lined with a blue cloth and contains a sachet of lavender. He comes in a box with a certificate of authenticity. This is the first real exclusive for France as the bears in previous years were only available at Gallery Lafayette. Other France exclusives are La Vie en Rose (2002), Douce France (2003), Montmartre (2004) and Teddy bear Carmen (2005).

EAN 660122

   
Special Germany:
Smarty-Pants is issued for the German toy-chain called "Idee + Spiel". He is 27 cm in size, limited to 1500 pieces and made out of a gold colored mohair. He comes with a pack of schoolbooks, silver-grey glasses, checkered scarf and cap made out of tweed. He has a small certificate of authenticity but does not come with a box.

EAN 651137

   
The Steiff Galerie bear is a bear issued especially for the Steiff Gallerias in Germany, he is 32 cm, comes in an edition of 1500 pieces, made out of honey mohair and does not have a certificate or box. He wears a white ribbon.

EAN 655524

   
The Graf Zeppelin bear is issued by the German department store Kaufhof. The Zeppelin bear is 34 cm, made out of grey mohair, limited to 1500 pieces and comes in box with certificate. He is issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first flight of the Zeppelin LZ 1. He comes with a reproduction of an article from the local newspaper, describing this first historic flight. He wears a white cap and scarf. His paws are embroidered, with LZ 1, 2. Juli 1900 (left) and Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin (right).

EAN 655548

   
Hawker Bear is issued by the German department store Wertheim. He is dressed in a typical outfit from around 1900, i.e. a herringbone wool coat and cap. His sales tray carries various types of wool and yarn, needles and scissors. He is made out of a shaggy beige mohair plush, 32 cm in size and limited to 1500 pieces. He wears a grey coat and hat and carries on one of his paws a little sack. He comes in a box with certificate of authenticity.

EAN 655555

   
The Edelweiss Teddy bear is actual a special edition for Austria, Germany and Switzerland. He comes in a limitation of 1500 pieces, is 38 cm in size and is made of a darkish green mohair. On both of the soles of his paws is an edelweiss embroidered. Wears a silk scarf. which again has the edelweiss on it. He comes in a box with certificate. This is the first one in a series of bears dedicated to mountain flowers. Other ones issued are Gentian - Enzian (2001), Alpine rose - Almrausch (2002), Carline Thistle - Silberdistel (2003), Snowdrop - Schneegloeckchen (2004) and Alpine Poppy - Alpenmohn Teddy bear (2005). It is assumed that this popular series will be continued over the next years.

EAN 660139

   
From this October Fest Couple is the man dressed in lederhosen with typical felt hat and the woman dressed in a dirndl. Both sit on a wooden bench. He is made out of a dark brown mohair and 24 cm in size. She is made out of light brown tipped mohair and is 22 cm in size. This set is limited to 2000 pieces and comes in a box with certificate.

EAN 670381

   
The Four Seasons Spring Teddy bear is 30 cm in size, limited to 2000 pieces and made out of a light green tipped mohair. Has on one paw a tulip embroidered and on the other "Hallo Frühling" (Welcome Spring). He comes with a certificate of authenticity, but without a box.

EAN 670442

   
The Four Seasons Summer Teddy bear is 30 cm in size, limited to 2000 pieces and made out of a light yellow tipped mohair. Has on one paw a sunflower embroidered and on the other "Hallo Sommer" (Welcome Summer). He comes with a certificate of authenticity, but without a box.

EAN 670459

   
The Four Seasons Autumn Teddy bear is 30 cm in size, limited to 2000 pieces and made out of a reddish brown tipped mohair. Has on one paw a daisy embroidered and on the other "Hallo Herbst" (Welcome Autumn). He comes with a certificate of authenticity, but without a box.

EAN 670466

   
The Four Seasons Winter Teddy bear is 30 cm in size, limited to 2000 pieces and made out of a light black/white tipped mohair. Has on one paw a snowdrop embroidered and on the other "Hallo Winter" (Welcome Winter). He comes with a certificate of authenticity, but without a box.

EAN 670473

   
Loreley Bear was produced in an edition of 2000 pieces, is 30cm in size and made out of grey mohair. He comes with a music box that plays the famous song of the Loreley. He comes in a nice blue velvet embroidered sack and certificate of authenticity. His paws are embroidered, with the first notes of the Loreley song (left) and "Loreley" (right). He wears a satin ribbon to which a medallion with a picture of the Loreley is attached. A nice addition to this bear is the Bear in a Boat set issued in 2001.

EAN 670480

   
Steiff Museum Bear 2000 is made out of white mohair and 30 cm in size. Has a porcelain medallion from the Steiff Museum in Giengen around his neck. He could only be obtained at the Steiff museum in Giengen Germany in 2000. He is limited to 2400 pieces, comes with a certificate but without box. This is the third one issued in this series. Bears issued in this series are blond (1998), red-brown (1999), white (2000), cinnamon (2001), black (2002), brass (2003), pink (2004), light grey (2005), black (2006), reddish brown (2006), cinnamon-coffee (2007) and blond (2008). It is assumed that this series will be continued over the next years.

EAN 670497

   
The Sleep-walker Bear is limited to 2000 pieces, 30 cm in size and wears a nightgown. On one of his paws is "Bitte nicht wecken" (Please do not disturb) embroidered. He comes with a small certificate but does not have a box.

EAN 670510

   
The Steiff Galerie bear 2000 is a bear issued especially for the Steiff Gallerias in Germany. He is 28 cm in size, comes in an edition of 2000 pieces, is made out of blond mohair and comes only with a certificate (no box). He wears a golden ribbon around his neck with a porcelain medallion. This is the first one issued in this series. Other bears issued in this series are white (2001), reddish-brown (2002), rose (2003), gold (2004), blond (2005), brass (2006) and golden (2007). It is assumed that this series will be continued over the next years.

EAN 670534

   
X-MAS ornament "All wrapped up" is 11 cm in size, limited to 5000 pieces, made of light blond mohair and has a head that can be turned around. This ornament is almost exactly the same as last years USA exclusive "All wrapped up". It differs only in the fact that his nose is stitched in a different way and with a different colored yarn. It comes it in the typical green box which has the certificate printed on one of its sides. A Xmas Ornament has been issued every year from 1996 until 2001. From 2002 onwards there was no special German Xmas Ornament anymore which was replaced by World Wide Xmas Ornament edition and it is assumed that this series will be continued over the next years.

EAN 670558

   
The Schuco Car with Steiff driver bear set is limited to only 1000 sets and they come in a box with certificate of authenticity. The Steiff driver bear is 6 cm in size and is made out of a cinnamon mohair. He drives a Schuco old-timer car, brand Opel from 1914 which is 18 cm in size. Each car and bear carry the same limited edition number.

EAN 995606

   
The Steiff Champagne Bear comes with two crystal champagne glasses from Schott Zwiesel. The bear itself is 32 cm in size and limited to 1500 pieces. He wears a scarf in royal blue and comes in a box with a certificate of authenticity.

EAN 995705

   
Special Japan:
Joe Cool and Woodstock, is limited to 2000 pieces. Joe Cool is 28 cm and made out of a creamy mohair. Woodstock is 12 cm in size and made out of yellow mohair. Snoopy wears the typical Joe Cool shades. He comes in a box with certificate. Other ones issued in this series are Snoopy (1998) and Snoopy flying ace (2001).

EAN 675263

   
Little Santa 2000 is limited to 2500 pieces, 20 cm in size, made out of a peach colored mohair and comes in a nice wooden presentation case with certificate of authenticity. He is dressed in a red coat with plush trimming and boots and carries a linen rucksack. A little Santa has been issued every year since 1997 and it is assumed that this series will be continued over the next years.

EAN 675348

   
The Japan Baby Bear Set is limited to 1500 sets only and is just like the UK baby bear sets which were issued in 1997 and 1999. It contains miniature editions, all 16 cm in size, of the Japan Exclusive bears from 1994-1999, e.g. Masako, Taro, Classy, Licca and Mifuyu. The set comes in a nice wooden presentation box with certificate of authenticity.

EAN 675355

   
This Steiff-Baccarat Set 2000 is limited to 1000 pieces only. It consists out of a Steiff bear and 2 Baccarat glasses. Baccarat is a famous manufacturer of crystal established in 1764 under king Louis XV of France. These glasses are very nicely engraved with flowers. Inside the flowers is the Steiff elephant on wheels and Margarete Steiff's initials M.St. The red mohair Steiff bear, 27 cm and wears a white ribbon around his neck. The white ribbon has the Steiff and Baccarat logo printed on it. This set comes in an exclusive presentation box with certificate of authenticity. This is the first in a series of Steiff-Baccarat sets. It is assumed that this series will be continued over the next years.

EAN 675362

   
Kintaro Bear Set is based on a Japanese Fairy Tale. Kintaro is a normal Steiff bear made out of a brown mohair and 23 cm in size. Kintaro sits on another a bit unusual looking bear, 38 cm in size, which is made out of black mohair with a gray snout and open mouth. The set is limited to 1500 pieces comes in a box and with a certificate.

EAN 675379

   
Little Santa ornament 2000, is the first Christmas ornament to be issued for Japan. It is 10 cm in size and limited to 1500 pieces. It comes in a box with certificate of authenticity. It is assumed that this series will be continued over the next years.

EAN 675393

   
This Steiff-Meissen Set 2000 consists out of a Meissen tea cup and a Steiff bear in a nice wooden box. The bear is made out of grey mohair and 28 cm in size. The color of the rose on the tea cup is grey-blue. The set is limited to 1500 pieces. This is the second in a series of Steiff-Meissen sets which have been issued since 1999. It is assumed that this series will be continued over the next years.

EAN 675409

   
Pingu & Bear issued for Sony Creative Productions Inc. Japan. Pingu the penguin is 28 cm and he carries a 16 cm bear. This set is limited to 1500 pieces and comes with certificate and box.

EAN 675447

   
Pingu & Pinga issued for Sony Creative Productions Inc. Japan. Pingu & Pinga, both penguins, are 13 and respectively 12 cm in size. This set is limited to 1500 pieces and comes with certificate and box.

EAN 675454

   
Special Monaco:
The Monaco Teddy de l'an 2000 also called "U Pitchoun", was issued in an edition of 2000 pieces and 40 have been auctioned on October 14th 2000 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. "U Pitchoun" translated means "The little one". The bear is 35 cm, made out of blond mohair and comes in a box with certificate. Each of the 40 auctioned bear has been dressed differently and accompanied with luxury items. On his left paw does he have the emblem of "Monaco Aide et Presence" (M.A.P.) and the number 2000 embroidered. He wears an enameled sterling silver pendant bearing the M.A.P. logo. The purchase of this bear will help finance M.A.P.'s work throughout the world.

EAN 658082

   
Special Netherlands:
The Tomato Bear is 30 cm in size, limited to 1500 pieces and is made out of a red tomato colored mohair. His paws are embroidered with a tomato on one side and on the other side "Holland 2000". He has a green tomato leave on his head and comes in a tomato box with certificate. Holland exclusive bears have been issued since 1995.

EAN 660153

   
Special Switzerland:
This Swiss Ski bear is made of white mohair, is 34 cm in size and limited to 1500 pieces. He wears a red skiing hat and scarf. He has skis and wooden ski sticks. The scarf will have the Swiss white cross on it. He comes in a box with certificate. Swiss exclusive bears have been issued since 1998.

EAN 660146

   
This Zotty, is called Nocco and is produced for a Swiss company called Franz Carl Weber. He is made out of a caramel tipped woven fur, is 28 cm in size, limited to 1500 pieces and wears a red scarf. The emblem of the company Franz Carl Weber, a rocking horse, is embroidered on the bears left paw. He comes in a box with certificate.

EAN 996269

   
Special United Kingdom:
The special edition for Hamleys is called Hope. This is a set of two bears, one is made out of white plush tipped in pale pink (28 cm),  which has ultra suede pads on her paws and blue eyes. The other one (8 cm) is a white bear with a dummy, cotton nappy and also blue eyes. They come in a box with certificate. Hamleys has issued Steiff exclusive bears since 1988.

EAN 652875

   
This exclusive edition for Harrods is called Rose Tavern Bear. The name comes from a 18th century pub. "The Rose Tavern" stood next to the Drury Lane Theatre, Covent Garden in the late 17th and early 18th Centuries. A respectable establishment by day, at night it had the reputation of a wild and dangerous place. In 1712 a fatal duel was arranged there between the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Mohun. It was much patronized by the gentry and the playgoers of the time, including Pepys, who once famously left in the middle of a performance at the theatre, preferring instead 'half a breast of mutton off the spit', only to return for the conclusion of the play. The bear is made out of grey mohair and comes with a music work that plays the song: "tavern in the town". The bears is 34 cm in size and limited to 2000 pieces. He comes in a box with certificate and with a pewter plate that marks the co-operation between Harrods and Steiff and carries the following inscription: "Steiff - Harrods The Rose Tavern 2000". Harrods has issued Steiff exclusive bears since 1989.

EAN 653261

   
James is the first Teddy bear made especially for the auction house Christie's of London. Made in an edition of 1766, does he commemorate the 25th anniversary of the opening of Christie's South Kensington. He is based on a 1908 Steiff Teddy bear, the first to ever visit Christie's, is 28 cm in size and made out of golden mohair. Uniquely for any Steiff bear his "button in the ear" is made from Sterling silver and he comes with a millennium hallmarked silver Christie's medal. The proceeds from the sale of James No.1 has been donated to Good Bears of the World UK Trust (founded by Lt-Col Henderson). He comes in a box with certificate of authenticity.

EAN 654725

   
The Scottish Bear is 30 cm in size, made out of blond mohair in a limitation of 3000 pieces. He is a traditional Collector's Teddy Bear exclusively for Great Britain. He wears the Scottish Parliament Tartan. The background color of this especially designed tartan signifies Scotland's rich rural landscape. The red, blue, yellow and black of the weave represents the main political parties in Scotland. He comes with a gift box and a certificate of authenticity. In 2001 was one other Scottish Bear issued.

EAN 654732

   
George is the name of the special edition for Teddy Bears of Witney. He is 30 cm in size and made to celebrate the year 2000. The mohair is gold blond, has wool felt paws and is stuffed with fine wood shavings. His design is new, has amber and back eyes and wears a brass-colored bow tie. George is issued in a limitation of 2000 pieces. Other special editions for Teddy Bears of Witney include Bodvoc Roman Teddy bear (1993), Alfonzo (1990), Baby Alfonzo (1995), Henderson (1997), Xenia (2001), Georgina Guardian Angel Bear (2003) and Rattle bear 1912 (2005).

EAN 654749

   
The British Collectors Teddy bear 2000 is limited to 4,000 pieces and 40 cm in size. He is made out of a champagne colored distressed mohair celebrating the new millennium. A beautiful golden bow decorates the bear's neck. He comes in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity. Steiff British Collector bears have been issued since 1989.

EAN 654763

   
The Winter Bear is 21 cm in size and limited to 4000 pieces. He is made from fine snow-white mohair and presents himself riding on a beautiful wooden sledge in a nostalgic design. The Winter bear wears green trousers with leather braces, a green hat with red plush trimming and a little bell, as well as a checkered scarf in the traditional winter colors red, green and white.

EAN 654817

   
The Gardening Bear is 21 cm in size and limited to 4000 pieces. He comes complete with rose, wicker basket and bottle of scented fragrance. He wears a gardening skirt and is honey brown in color. 5% of sales of this limited edition that are received by Steiff, has been donated to the Horticulture and gardening Industry charity initiative called The Green Fingers Appeal. Money raised through the appeal has been directed towards the maintenance, provision and enhancement of gardens at the 21 Children's Hospices in the UK, dedicated to caring for children not expected to live beyond the age of 19. Additionally, the number 0001 piece of this bear was accepted by the foremost British Gardener, Mr. Alan Titchmarsh, who received the bear on behalf of all gardeners in the UK. He kindly autographed a paw and then donated it to auction by Christie's of London, with the proceeds again going to the Green Fingers Appeal.

EAN 654824

   
Special USA:
Donald Duck Ornament is especially issued for Disney. It is limited to 1934 pieces, 16 cm in size and comes with a small certificate of authenticity. Other ornaments issued for Walt Disney are Mickey Mouse (1998), Minnie Mouse (1999) and Mickey as Sorcerer (1999). Further is available Pluto (2002) and Winnie the Pooh (2001) which were not especially produced for Walt Disney but were available from any Steiff store.

EAN 651663

   
The Walt Disney World Convention Theodore P. Trader Bear, is a cinnamon mohair bear which wears a sash for displaying the pins he has collected. The P. in his name stands for Pins. There are four pins on the sash; the Disney Convention pin, a pin with his picture (which can only be obtained at the convention), a Disney 2000 pin, and a Steiff pin. He has been issued in 3 sizes, 32 cm edition 1500 pieces, 60 cm edition 25 pieces and 80 cm edition 5 pieces. Special editions for the Disney world Convention have been made since 1988.

EAN 651748

   
The Toy Store Mini Mr. Vanilla Christmas Ornament is a 16 cm fully jointed bear. Comes in an edition of 1500 pieces, with a Steiff Christmas pin, Steiff box and certificate of authenticity. It is a small replica of the popular 1989 Hobby Center Toys Mr. Vanilla.

EAN 651915

   
The FAO Schwarz Annelise Angel bear, is fully jointed, in soft, curly lavender colored tip-dyed mohair, featuring feminine details like delicate wings with marabou accents and a decorative garland of flower-wreath headpiece. This angelic beauty is limited to 1,500 pieces, 27 cm in size, comes with a certificate of authenticity in a standard Steiff felt bag. Other Angel bears issued in this series are Evangeline (1999) and Celeste (2001).

EAN 652257

   
The eBay Bear is the same bear as one out of the Twin Bears set for the Strong Museum which were issued in 1998. He comes with a red cardigan which has the eBay logo embroidered on it. The bear is limited to 200 pieces only and does not come with a certificate or box.

EAN 665370

   
Tom Sawyer wears a shirt, trousers hold be suspensors and a straw hat. He measures 29 cm and is limited to an edition of 1500 pieces. Huckleberry Finn his pal and partner has been issued in 1999. He comes in a box with certificate.

EAN 665868

   
Chelsea and Lamb is the second in the cooperation between Cherished Teddies and Steiff. She is based on the second retired figurine from Cherished Teddies. Chelsea is made out of golden mohair and 33 cm in size. The Lamb is made out of white mohair and 14 cm in size. This set is issued in a limited edition of 5000 pieces and comes with certificate and box. Chelsea was preceded with Daisy (1999) and followed by Benji (2001) and Christopher (2002).

EAN 665912

   
Forget-Me-Not Bear is made out of a very nice light blue/navy tipped mohair and has gray suede pads. Comes in a limited edition of 3500 pieces and is 42 cm in size. He wears on a black ribbon a sterling silver locket in which one can put a photograph of a loved one. Comes in a box with certificate of authenticity.

EAN 666001

   
This Lavender Blue is a miniature version of one of the most wanted bears in 1998. He is 16 cm in size and comes in this beautiful lavender colored mohair, with suede pads. His edition size is 5000 pieces and comes with a small certificate but does not have a box.

EAN 666049

   
X-MAS ornament Gingerbread Man is 10 cm in size and limited to 5000 pieces. It is a honey colored mohair bear in a felt costume. He comes in a white neutral box with a small certificate of authenticity. Xmas Ornaments have been issued every year from 1994 until 2005, so 12 in total.

EAN 666056

   
Great White Way is a Broadway Bear in white mohair with suede pads. He holds in one of his pads comedy/tragedy face mask. The bear is 39 cm in size and is limited to 3500 pieces. Great White Way is the result of a partnership between Steiff and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. A portion of the proceeds will go to BC/EFA which helps people live with AIDS. Comes in a box with certificate of authenticity.

EAN 666063

   
The White House Anniversary bear was issued to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the White House. He is made of white mohair and his pads have been embroidered in gold with an outline of the White House. He is 33 cm in size, limited to 2000 pieces, comes with a small certificate but does not have a box.

EAN 666070

   
The "British Open Champion" Jack Nicklaus Golf bear II, is 29 cm in size, limited to 1500 pieces and has the British Flag embroidered on one of his paws. Comes with a small certificate of authenticity but does not have a box. This was foreseen as the second in a series of bears dedicated to legendary sports figures but only one other bear was issued namely Jack Nicklaus Golf bear (1999).

EAN 666094

   
This Blue-Bird is especially produced for the USA internet shop called Martha Stewart Living. He is made out of blue/white/rose mohair, 10 cm in size, has plastic feet and felt wings. He is limited to 1500 pieces, has a small certificate of authenticity but does not come in a box. Other animals issued by Martha Stewart Living are Black Cat (2001), Penguin (2001), Goldfinch (2002), Springtime Bunny (2002), Halloween Spider (2002), Turkey (2003), Hen (2004) and Snowman (2004).

EAN 666100

   
The ILTBC (International League of Teddy Bears Collectors) issued this Steiff Millennium bear for their convention. The bear is made out of a caramel mohair, is 32 cm in size and limited to 1500 pieces. He has a white ribbon, special white chest tag and of course a white ear tag. Does not have a certificate or box. Other bears issued by the ILTBC are Teddy Salutes Steiff (1993) and Teddy's Nifty 50's (1997).

EAN 666131

   
The Police Commissioner bear has been issued in Honor of Teddy Roosevelt who was the first Police Commissioner of NYC. He wears a felt turn-of-the-century policeman's uniform, is 28 cm in size and limited to 1500 pieces. Each bear comes with a certificate, hand-signed by Tweed Roosevelt, great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt. Comes with a small certificate but does not have a box.

EAN 666155

   
This Tweety Christmas ornament is especially produced for Warner Brothers. Tweety is limited to 2500 pieces, 12 cm in size and comes with certificate of authenticity but without a box. Warner Brother special editions are Bugs Bunny (1997), Sylvester and Tweety (1998), Steiff/Radko Bugs and Carrot Ornament (1999) and Michigan J. Frog (1999).

EAN 666186

   
Christkindlmarkt bear, is limited to 2000 pieces and 28 cm in size. Wears a red hat and a Christmas Ornament on a red ribbon around his neck. Comes with a small certificate but without a box. This was foreseen as to be the second one in a series but only one other bear was issued in this genre namely Noel first USA Xmas Bear (1999).

EAN 666193

   
Giraffe, fourth in a series of endangered species issued by the Smithsonian Museum. A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit the Smithsonian. He is 50 cm and limited to 1500 pieces. Comes not in a box but with a small certificate of authenticity. Other issues in the Steiff Smithsonian endangered species replicas series are Pallas Cat (1998), Sloth bear (1998), Clouded Leopard (1999), Monkey (2001), Sumatran Tiger (2002), Baby Asian Elephant (2003), Caribbean Flamingo (2004) and Golden Lion Tamarin (2005).

EAN 666209

   
The Cheetah is the third special edition issued for the San Diego Zoo. He is made out of the finest mohair, 31 cm in size and limited to 1500 pieces only. A portion of each sale will benefit CRES, the Centre for Reproduction of Endangered Species. He comes in a velvet sack and with a small certificate. Other special editions for the San Diego Zoo are Panda (1998), Koala (1999) and Baby Panda (2001).

EAN 666216

   
Special Worldwide:
Millennium-Carousel with music box (crank handle operation) and first gondola set is approximately 58cm in diameter and 64cm in height. The first gondola has 2 Teddy bears, blond/dark brown and light brown/dark brown in color, with gold-plated "Button in Ear", made out of mohair plush and are 12cm in size. It contains as well 1 horse, light brown, with gold-plated "Button in Ear", mohair plush, 14cm. The carousel has been issued over 4 years, e.g. from 2000 to 2003. Each item in the Carousel has matching limited edition numbers! The issue size is 2000 sets only and comes with a certificate in a huge box.

In 2001 - EAN 038716: The second gondola which contains 2 more Teddy bears, blond/dark brown and light brown/dark brown in color, with gold-plated 'Button in Ear", made out of mohair plush and which are 12cm in size. It contains as well 1 elephant, with gold-plated "Button in Ear", mohair plush, 14cm.

In 2002 - EAN 038723: The third gondola which contains another 2 Teddy bears, cream/caramel and honey/caramel in color, with gold-plated "Button in Ear", made out of mohair plush and which are 12cm in size. It contains as well 1 tiger, with gold-plated "Button in Ear", mohair plush, 14cm.

In 2003 - EAN 038730: The fourth gondola which contains the last 2 Teddy bears, cream/rust brown and honey/rust brown in color, with gold-plated "Button in Ear", made out of mohair plush and are 12cm in size. It contains as well 1 monkey, with gold-plated "Button in Ear", mohair plush, 12cm.

EAN 038709

   
The Millennium-Band comprises out of a stage with podium and musical box. The band on the stage consists out of 5 Teddy bears, all dressed and carrying various instruments and made out of mohair woven fur. The band members are 21 cm in size and there are only 2000 bands issued. Comes in a box with certificate of authenticity.

EAN 038808

   
X-MAS Sleigh set, comprising out of a caramel/cream tipped reindeer (18 cm), a blond mohair Santa (20 cm) and green sleigh. Father Christmas wears a red jacket and trousers, trimmed with white plush, a belt and a red velvet cap. The reindeer wears a leather harness and a little bell. Issued in a limitation of 2000 pieces only. Comes in a box with certificate.

EAN 670565

   
X-MAS Santa's Elf was issued in an edition of 3000 pieces. The Elf is 20 cm, made out of beige mohair, wears a little Bordeaux velvet jacket with gold trim, a gold colored belt with bell, green velvet cap trimmed with plush, green velvet boots with bells, and comes in a box with certificate.

EAN 670572