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Teddy Bear and Friends
I'm so sorry I didn't get to post yesterday. There are no words for how tired I was. All I can say is, it's good to be home.
To start: pictures from Hansa and Folkmanis, since I didn't snap those on Monday. For Folkmanis, we have the new puppets, a harbor seal and a peacock. I know most of us don't collect puppets, but these are really gorgeous examples of design and workmanship, so I thought you'd enjoy them regardless.
With Hansa, I just wish you could all walk through their booth. It's hard to appreciate how large and detailed and wonderful the work is just from pictures.
- Cub-sized black bear
- The biggest panda is life-sized, the rest smaller
- Fabulous small bear (maybe 2' tall).
- Small rhino stands about 3' tall.
- The giraffes absolutely towered over us. The tallest one is 18'!
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Oh my stars n stripes!!!! The attention to detail and craftsmanship in all of these pieces is just amazing! I think the fact Folkmanis makes puppets is even moreso worthwhile, as the creations can then 'come to life'. I mean, just look at the expression on that harbor seal pup! 
And the pieces from Hansa are just breathtaking... Look at all the details! I mean, they even gave the giraffes black tongues! How cool, and totally correct is that?!
I'm so glad you've arrived safe n sound at home :hug: Rather like Dorothy, there's no place like home, but you oftentimes don't realize it until you've been out travelling 
Baird'sBears
Mindy,
These critters are worth the wait! Wow. They're amazingly detailed, and their facial expressions are wonderful!
Thanks for hanging in there, and I'm glad you're home.
I hope you're taking some time off, and eating lots of catch-up fruits & vegetables?
Eileen
Baird'sBears And look at the contours on that rhino!!
Eileen
DoodlebearsMy word they are fantastic, just look at that peacock, AMAZING! I couldn't choose a favourite amongst this lot, they are all soooo gorgeous!
Hugs Jane 
Just Us BearsMindy,
I have so appreciated the wonderful pics and descriptions you have taken the time to present to us over the past week. It takes a long time to resize pics and upload them individually and I'm sure time is precious to you. But rest assured it has all been well received. :clap:
What gets me is...these wonderful designers that work for Hansa and the likes....they are so clever and yet no-one would know their names. Guess they do it 'cos they love it... 
