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4 comments about Boyds Bears & Friends 2000 Collector's Value Guide.

1. If you are looking for a current and up to date Boyds guide this isn't it! Check out the Boyds Tracker by Bangzzom for the latest and greatest guide.



2. As a new collector of Boyds bears, I was very curious about the mysterious "CVG" I kept coming across in various auctions. I went out and got myself a copy of CheckerBee's Collector's Value Guide. And I am glad I did! It is chock full of info about almost all the Boyds Bears, etc. that have been "put up for adoption." I just wish that the pictures were a little bigger and complete. There a few too many blank spots giving neither a picture nor any info. Someone should send in photos of the ones missing so the author could include them in future editions. I do not recall seeing an address for such.

   I also wish there were a quick way to reference "pairs", "trios" since everything is listed alphabetically by first letter within an animal it is not always obvious to the novice that a character may have a friend or relative. But having written all that, it is a wonderful guide with a nice look, quality glossy paper, interesting tidbits and places to write down notes, etc.

   It is a VALUE guide not a pure reference but it seems to be the best one out there and the one which is referred to the most. I may not buy it every year, the Boyds catalogues are great!, but maybe every two or three just to keep relatively current.




3. I found this years book to be lacking some pictures. I buy the book to help me make choices of what I will purchase this year so that was a let down.



4. I have been a collector of Boyds Bears and Figurines for the past 2 yrs, I found the book to be quite informative. Easy to follow, due to the layout and individual sections, Bottom of each page has it's own info area for you to fill out with each purchase. I see this book to be a companion for a long time to come. Would also recommend it to any person as a source of information about Boyds Bears. Looking forward to adding even more to my Boyds book collection.

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1 comments about Greenbook Guide Devoted Exclusively to Cherished Teddies.

1. If you are an avid collector of Pricilla Hillmans' Cherished Teddies, this book is a must-have. Make your own wish list, record the purchase price of each figurine, and know what each one is worth on the secondary market. My copy is ridiculously dog-eared from constant reference!

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1 comments about Have Yourself a Beary Little Christmas (The Boyds Collected Ltd).

1. We have this book in our Christmas collection for our coffee table. Children and adults alike enjoy it. It is quite secular except for the bears dressed as angels but compliments our other books that address the real meaning of Christmas. It is a light read and fun to look at.

2 comments about The World's Most Lovable Bears.

1. This is a great book for the seasoned artist as well as the beginning collector. The photography is great and the text is very readable. It's a pleasure to carry with and read while traveling, as well as to study the photographs for ideas. I enjoyed reading about the artists, especially the ones I already knew; and learning about the ones I was'nt familar with. The photography was a pleasure, as well as the the text. I would recommend this book to anyone intested in teddy bears and artists!



2. Stephen Cronk, former editor of Teddy Bear Review, has compiled a collection of more than 100 wonderful photographs of beautiful furry teddy bears created by many of today's leading teddy bear artists. The format reveals techniques and inspirations behind the photographed bear as well as some history on the featured contemporary artists. The teddy bear lover cannot resist the lovable images created to reveal the spirit of this collectible art form.

   I loved the organization and format of this publication. I also enjoyed the 6-page historical perspective Steve offered spanning the history of the teddy bear from 1902 through the development of domestic and foreign shows, collector clubs, and charital organizations formed to distribute teddy bears to those in need of comfort.

   You will be able to easily locate some of the best known teddy bear artists today. Their addresses are also featured in this book.

   This book is a must for collectors and fellow teddy bear artists. You will love this book as much as I did.

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