Mohair Teddy Bear (RETIRED)

[QNPoohBear]

This item was released in 1987 and retired in 2008 with the first archival of Samantha's collection.

Named after America's president, "Teddy" Roosevelt, teddy bears were all the rage in 1904. Samantha got hers from Agnes and Agatha, the sophisticated twins from New York City who always had what was new and popular. Your teddy bear is 5 1/2" tall made in England of real mohair, just like the original ones. His arms, legs, and head move, and he comes with a perky pink bow around his neck. Can't you see why Samantha loved him?


Samantha's mohair teddy bear is awesome! I have the PM original version which has a tag on its foot which lists the name of a company in England. It looks and feels exactly like antique mohair teddy bears. Samantha likes the pert pink ribbon around its neck. Grade: A



Samantha's mohair teddy made by Merrythoughts has a paper tag on his arm and a gold colored cloth tag on his foot.

[sheltiesweetie2007]

Overall Grade: A
I don't have any complaints about this bear. He is of the highest quality and looks nice in a variety of settings- on Sam's bed or in the birthday pram. I think it is worth the price, but the look could be created on any teddy bear you purchase at the store.

The bear has a movable head, legs, and arms. He is made out of mohair and has an ordinary pink ribbon tied around his neck.	He is just a little bit shorter than Clara, but much more rotund!
This bear was purchased right before the Mattel takeover and is made by a company in England called Merrythought. The tag is sewn into his right foot, but blends in due to its tan coloring.	He is also has a white tag sewn into his body.

[missygirl]

I just received Samantha's Mohair Teddy Bear, and it is as cute as it looks in the pictures! I always wanted this piece, and the "archiving" has urged me to finally get it. The hair is nice and sturdy, and I think it would be fine with kids, although this is for my personal collection. The bear can sit up or lay down, depending on how the legs are positioned. It's a little overpriced, but I'm still glad I got it.
Grade: A

I didn't realize it came with the birthday pamphlet, but I am so glad it did as it's the one I wanted most (and her birthday outfit didn't come with anything).

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[PleasantMemories]

Like many pieces, Samantha’s Mohair bear underwent manufacturing changes during both Pleasant Company and AG’s tenures. Therefore, there’s more than one PC and AG variation. As you probably know, the version that‘s most often associated with Pleasant Company is the Merrythought one. If you could get it at a good price, I’d opt for this variation. In my opinion, the quality is substantially better than the others. Although they’re still very nicely made, I don't feel that the material (Polyester) used on the later PC and AG bears has the same special, vintage look or feel as the original variation.

[libbysey]

Here is a picture of the mohair version that we have (on the right). Tagged Merrythought on the foot (and side).

[QNPoohBear]

Aug 10, 2011 21:17:35 GMT -5 lml1980 said:

Isn't the PC bear worth a little more? I'm not sure but I think I read somewhere that it is a highly collectible item being that he was a real mohair teddy bear.

It likely is plus Merrythoughts is a famous British teddy bear company and I'm sure there are collectors that specifically collect those bears.

[antiquegal81]

Are the merrythought mohair bears stuffed with soft materials or are they stuffed with wood shavings, like many of the early teddy bears?

I’m guessing fluff since the tag reads “ all new materials “ but I wanted to ask the group. Thanks!

[keeperofthepast]

I love Samantha's Merrythought Bear. It's jointed and can sit or stand. I think it's wonderful PC sourced an English company as it makes him quite authentic for Samantha.