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Posts: 298So this year I've fallen for this fella:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stuffed-Realist … true&rt=nc
(sorry about the link-can't figure out how to post pictures on the iPad.)
It was his snout that got me, at first. 
And then when I saw how big (33") and shaggy and snuggly he was, I was sold! He's a bit of a departure from the norm, since I usually go for antique or reproduction bears (actual "teddies," if you will), but I think I have a secret fondness for more realistic bears. 
Boechout, AntwerpHe looks great, LitWit: very big and very huggable.
Posts: 298He arrived today and is wonderful! He still has a frayed tag from "The Rushton Toy Company," which was surprising. I didn't know that they made such realistic bears.
Any advice on cleaning him up? His fur feels very...old. Dusty and flat. Should I vacuum him, or make a bowl of suds and try cleaning him with that?
Sacred Bear StudiosHey, welcome back!
He's a lovely bear, I don't think anything is wrong with his fur, that particular fur style is mostly polyester, which makes it feel a bit tacky.
Posts: 298Thanks! 
I'm glad to know that his fur isn't actually grimy. I gave him a thorough fluff last night and picked all of the fur out ofhis seams. I've never seen such sloppy seams on a factory-made bear- or really, any bear. He looks much better now. 
Sacred Bear Studiosgive him a chance....he looks like a wonderful cuddler (I originally thought he might be a kinser when I first saw him). if his seams give trouble, just turn him inside out and run new seams.
Netcong, New JerseyI agree...He's toooooo cute and looks very very cuddly....LOVE THAT BIG NOSE!
