Kinds of Teddy Bears
With the enduring popularity of teddy bears it is not surprising that different versions of the toy now exists.
However, the most basic types of teddy bears continue to be:
Mass produced teddy bears
As the name suggests these teddy bears are made for commercial purposes by toy manufacturers.
The quality of mass-produced teddy bears vary with some being child-friendly and some, those with small parts, posing a real hazard to small children, who might choke on the small parts.
Artist bears/collectors’ items
These bears cater to the adult market, specifically adult collectors. Artist bears are usually made by hand and are never mass-produced.