2008 Worldwide Limited Editions

2008 Worldwide
Limited Editions
Mohair Panda on Wheels 1938
Hardly any other bear has ever brought so much spontaneous enthusiasm to little as well as big animal
lovers as the panda. His typically patterned, black and white fur is always a feast for the eyes. The love
story between man and panda began in 1938 when the first bears fascinated visitors in English and
American zoos. The cute and furry fellow has also made a lasting impression at Steiff as well. He was
already produced as a sample animal in 1938 and then as a registered design. And now the Steiff panda is
celebrating his big comeback in every aspect: as an impressive, beautifully crafted, classic pull-toy replica
on cast iron wheels. The hearty panda with the cuddly soft fur made of finest mohair, firm stuffing made
of wood shavings, glass eyes and his impressive pull-string voice is another wonderful piece in the Steiff
pull-toy animal series that found its way to the court of King Wilhelm II in 1922. The panda on wheels
proudly "bears" the underscored "Button in Ear" made of patinated steel and rolls in a Limited Edition of
1,000 pieces into the hearts of his fans.
EAN 400452
20 inches
Retail $925.00
Limited Edition 1,000 pieces
Cockatoo Rattle 1898
EAN 400322
11 inches
Retail $285.00
Limited Edition 1,000 pieces
This has been a classic rattle for many years. Until 1918, it was one of the most wellknow and beloved baby rattles in the Steiff collection. Not only does this rattle have
a great success story but his realistic craftsmanship, has hand sewn bells, an extra
bell in his tummy, the five delicately sewn layers of wings plus the authentic material,
makes this one of the real collector's items. It is made of felt - the material that
Margrete Steiff worked with in 1877 in her Filz-Konfektionswaren-Geschaft
(Ready-Made Felt Goods Shop) and from which she produced the legendary "little
elephant" - the first soft stuffed animal in the world. Since the Steiff trademark
"Button in Ear" had not yet been introduced in 1898, the year in which this rattle was
"born", this replica bears the first official button with the elephant symbol.
Mohair Teddy bear
1908
EAN 408564
14 inches
Retail $310.00
Limited Edition 3,000 pieces
Following the green, yellow and rose-coloured Teddy bear, comes the fourth and final
candidate in the legendary "Fabulously-Coloured Four". This beautiful Teddy bear
with black-tufted fur completes the quartet of the beloved replicas of the four coloured
originals. The original four were sent as samples to England 100 years ago. He is
stuffed with wood shavings and his black fur made of finest mohair allows the lightcoloured cotton backing to show through slightly which gives this beautiful replica its
majestic yet nonetheless friendly appearance. His little nose is horizontally
embroidered and sealed with wax and he "bears" the gold-plated Steiff "Button in Ear"
as well as the black and white tag. This extraordinary Teddy bear that is limited to
3,000 pieces worldwide looks friendly and curiously at the world with his warm bootbutton eyes and knows how to use his strong growler to get attention when he meets a
real Steiff friend.
Mohair Teddy Bear
with Hot-Water
Bottle 1908
EAN 408014
23 inches
Retail $675.00
Limited Edition 1,908 pieces
This Teddy bear can tell a truly eventful story: In 1906, an extremely harsh winter
fell on the city of Berlin and covered it in snow - and as we all know, necessity is the
mother of invention, a Teddy bear was converted into a holder for a hot-water bottle
in order to bring a little warmth into the cold days with extremely low temperatures.
In March 1907, this hot-water bottle bear, in whose tummy a hot-water bottle made
of metal was hidden that could be filled with hot water, was entered by Steiff as a
registered design. The friendly Teddy bear with the wide open, boot-button eyes
that look out into the world has a friendly as well as pragmatic nature and is made of
light brown mohair and stuffed with wood shavings. On the inside - where the hotwater bottle is found - he has a lining made of felted wool. Whereas this special
Teddy bear was produced in 2001 with a size of 50 centimeters, the replicas of this
edition have an impressive size of 58 centimeters in a Limited Edition of 1,908 pieces.
Each of these "warm-hearted" bears also "bears" the Steiff underscored "Button-in
Ear" made of patinated steel.
Rough Rider
EAN 038457
12 inches
Retail $650.00
Limited Edition 1,858 pieces
Sounds unbelievable, but it is true: No less than the American President, Theodore
Roosevelt, lent his name to the beloved Teddy bear. On June 8, 1958 on the occasion of
Roosevelt's 100th birthday, as a great parade took place in Giengen, an almost life-sized
horse with the figure of Roosevelt was shown on one of the many procession cars - mounted
on his horse and dressed in the uniform of the first US volunteer cavalry regiment - the
Rough Riders. Our Steiff designers were inspired by this legendary figure and have created
a unique homage to the great Teddy bear friend, "Teddy Roosevelt", with the handsome
Teddy bear on a beautiful horse. This elegant rider is presented as a cream-coloured,
jointed Teddy bear made of finest alpaca. As a statesman, he is wearing a sand coloured
uniform made of cotton with a leather belt and a brown hat. The brim of his hat is fixed
with the gold-plated Steiff "Button in Ear". The horse crafted of exquisite mohair and has
been hand painted realistically and with a great deal of detail. His hooves, the hand-made
saddle as well as the bridle are made of genuine dark brown leather decorated with studs
and miniatures in perfection. The horse with his rider is mounted on a wooden pedestal and
its glazed surface is adorned with a small brass plate that bears the inscription "Rough
Rider". Horse and rider are part of a Limited Edition of 1,858 pieces - commensurate with
Teddy Roosevelt's year of birth.
Alpaca Classic
Teddy Bear
Leopard
EAN 420696
16 inches
Retail $360.00
Limited Edition 2,008 pieces
Have you ever considered what is truly typical for a Teddy bear and just what makes him so
special? Whether in classic brown or other unusual colours, materials and patterns or whether it
is clothed. Whether large or small - we always immediately recognize the Teddy bear as such.
That is because of his friendly, open nature and his characteristic body shape: slightly stocky; with
a pronounced clipped snout; a round, cuddly tummy; friendly, smiling eyes; and his wide,
outstretched arms that are always ready for a happy, affectionate hug. That is exactly what makes
this friendly Teddy bear, "Leopard", a classic ambassador of the Teddy bear species - even though
at first sight he might look as if he just escaped from the jungle, his beautiful, leopard-like
patterned fur looks so perfectly "real". The Teddy bear "Leopard" is 40 centimeters tall and
delights Steiff friends with his endearing nature, his soft fur made of high-quality alpaca that was
painted by hand with the typical leopard pattern, as well as his deep, growling voice. His delicate
nose and his mouth are hand-sewn and his silent paws are made of felted wool. This Teddy bear
"Leopard" is the first of three unmistakable bear representatives that were created by the artist,
Peter Lorenz, from Leverkusen on the occasion of the 2005 Teddy Bear Parade in Giengen. The
original was 1.2 meters high and made of fiber-glass synthetic material. Look forward to meeting
Teddy bear "Leopard's" friends - Teddy bear "Tiger" and Teddy bear "Zebra" that will soon follow
in the Steiff footsteps (or paw prints) of the lovable Teddy bear 'Leopard".
Classic Teddy
Bear Signature
EAN 037245
12 inches
Retail $425.00
Limited Edition 2,008 pieces
From the series of successful Steiff Billboard Teddy bears, the friendly "Teddy
Signature" is stepping into the spotlight following the "Catalogue Teddy bear" 2006
and the "Billboard Bear Margarete" 2007 to delight Steiff collectors and friends with
his extraordinary "fur" made of finest maco satin. The new signature pattern by
Steiff is kept in a subtle green and shows beautiful, original, hand-drawn Steiff bears
and animal sketches by Paul Steiff. These valuable drawings also adorn the newly
created packaging for the various Steiff products. The Steiff designers were so
inspired by this new pattern that they designed the Classic Teddy bear "Signature"
with this classic print. He is very flexible because he is five-ways jointed, has
striking soles made of green felted wool and looks curiously at the world with his
deep black eyes. His nose, mouth and claws are hand embroidered and he "bears"
the gold-plated "Button in Ear" in a Limited Edition of 2,008 pieces.
Mohair Buddha
Bear
EAN 036521
9 inches, 5 way jointed
Retail $260.00
Limited Edition 2,008 pieces
Tranquility breeds strength. Strength that comes from your center - the belly: This is
one of the principles of Buddhist philosophy. The Buddha bear is a part of this tradition.
He is made of brass-coloured mohair and his facial expression, posture and aura were
inspired by classic Buddha figures. This bear is five-ways jointed and his legs are slightly
bent, which enables him to sit in the lotus position in which energy can flow freely. His
belly, which according to Buddhist philosophy constitutes the main focus, is somewhat
larger: his nose, mouth and claws are embroidered with gold-coloured thread. The
corners of the bear's black eyes are hand-painted in order to give his expression depth
and dignity. These qualities make the Buddha bear a friend with strong character in
everyday life that will gladly accompany his owner throughout all of life's questions. As a
source of quiet harmony, he reminds us to consciously experience the moment as such in
order to find the peace within ourselves and our environment. As a wise Buddhist
proverb says - it is the small gestures and actions of everyday life that make up the future.
This new bear stands for all this - and much more.
Mohair Classic
Teddy Bear
"Joseph"
EAN 037238
12 inches
Retail $430.00
Limited Edition 2,008 pieces
The Teddy bear "Joseph" is based on the main character of the popular musical "Joseph and
the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" and follows in the musical "paw prints" of his
predecessor, the classic Teddy bear, "Phantom of the Opera". Joseph has charmed
audiences all over the world for more than 40 years, who love his unique coat of many
colours and identify with his determination to never give up. Joseph is a skilled interpreter
of dreams and believes our bear will make all your dreams come true. This magnificent
cotton coat that is sewn onto his chest and is also lined on the inside with same colurs
provides the distinctive trademark of this beautifully crafted Teddy bear made of finest,
ecru-coloured mohair. The bear is five-ways jointed and has flat soles upon which he stands
well. His blue eyes as well as his mouth and nose that are hand sewn embroidered give him
a very friendly, open character. Thanks to his voice-activated, integrated music box,
Joseph can show his musical talent by playing well-known compositions from the musical of
the same name. The bear "Joseph" is limited to 2,008 pieces worldwide and also features the
gold-plated "Button in Ear".
Lizzy Maine Coon Cat
EAN 038662
14 inches
Retail $260.00
Limited Edition 3,000 pieces
This beautiful Main Coon cat with her long, thick fur and her bushy tail made of
cuddly soft woven plush invites you to cuddle her. This stuffed animal on silent
paws is especially realistically created through the soft stuffing and the body filled
with granulated and feels as soft to the touch as her real life image. The intricate
painting of her fur as well and the expressive eyes create a wonderful, realistic
facial expression which not only makes the heart of every cat lover beat a little bit
faster. Lizzy has a gold-plated "Button in Ear" and is limited to 3,000 pieces
worldwide.
Lumpi Alpaca
Masterpiece Golden
Retriever Puppy
EAN 038594
14 inches
Retail $360.00
Limited Edition 3,000 pieces
6 ways jointed
It is easy for Steiff friends to become dog lovers when they meet this enchanting and
charming Steiff Golden Retriever puppy. With his deep black eyes, the little puppy
looks so curious and, at the same time, looks as if he needs someone to protect him.
You will probably want to give this nice puppy made of long-tufted, finest alpaca a
new home right away. The little Retriever puppy gets his irresistible facial
expression from his realistic-looking eyes with hand-painted corners and eyelids as
well as the realistic-looking airbrushing with which his ears and body are made as
well. The puppy's head can be turned in different positions thanks to his
asymmetrically double-jointed neck and he also has a very soft stuffing that gives him
a very cuddly and affectionate nature: you just can't help falling in love with him!
The Steiff Golden Retriever puppy is 6-way jointed and is limited to 3,000 pieces.
Alpaca Panda 2008
EAN 036538
10 inches
Retail $240.00
Limited Edition 2,008 pieces
The panda bear: A long-time symbol of his homeland, China, and at the same time an
undisputedly beloved figure with a high degree of recognition with young and old. And this
especially lovable bear by Steiff will surely make friends with you straight away. His
incomparably soft fur is made of black and white alpaca, his soles are made of finest mohair
and he has a very flexible nature because he is five-ways jointed. all of these qualities make
him a cherished companion. In the right paw, he is holding a true-to-detail, handmade stick of
bamboo made of felt and he can hardly wait to travel out in to the great, wide world of Steiff
friends and collectors in a Limited Edition of 2,008 bears.
Alpaca Classic Teddy
Bear Polar Ted
EAN 036514
26 inches
Retail $560.00
Limited Edition 1,500 pieces
Nothing is more impressive and more beautiful than experiencing real bears in their natural
habitat. Yet you might not want to get too close to the polar bear in the wild as you would to his
fluffy-soft counterpart named "Polar Ted" made of high-quality alpaca. The Teddy bear Polar Ted
is another furry companion from he beloved "Ted" series by Steiff which began in 2007 with the
Teddy bear "Grizzly Ted" and was characterized by the especially accurate and realistic creation
of the animals in the unmistakable Steiff design. The long, white and thick alpaca fur not only
protects Polar Ted against the Artic cold, but also invites you to stroke and cuddle him. And
although Polar Ted's airbrushed, realistic, and distinctive facial features are modeled on his
"bearish" archetypes from he cold North, his friendly eyes and cute, hand-sewn nose speak a
gentle and loving language. Polar Ted has been manufactured in a limited edition of 1,500 pieces
and bears the gold-plated Steiff "Button in Ear".
Mohair Classic Teddy Bear with
"Silver Arrow Car"
EAN 038358
5 inches, 12 inches car
Retail $360.00
Limited Edition 1,500 pieces
The Silver Arrow - one of the most famous Grand Prix racing cars by Mercedes-Benz. From 1934 to
1939, it was a feast for the eyes and the ears for automobile fans all over the world. Our mohair Teddy
bear with his sporting cap and goggles is obviously proud of the legendary Silver Arrow that is crafted by
master hand, manufactured with indigenous woods from the Erz Mountains and has been glazed and
engraved. True-to-original details such as the multi-part tires made of turned, black-stained beach, the
spokes of natural maple, the spoiler - made perfectly into the bodywork and subtly glazed in white - as
well as the outside mirrors, the windshield framed in wood and the license plate delight collectors and
automobile fans alike. However, the interior of the model leaves nothing to be desired either. The metal
steering wheel with gold-plated Steiff button and turntable enameled by hand as well as the seats and
interior lined with fine, brown material allow the legend of the Silver Arrow to live one more.
Alpaca Classic
Teddy Bear
EAN 038365
13 inches
Retail $310.00
Limited Edition 2,008 pieces
Here is another "bearish" companion from the Steiff alpaca bears series with the characteristic
leather collar. Following his predecessors with charcoal, dark brown and dark blue fur, this
Teddy bear also has a handsome appearance and is guaranteed to attract attention with his
cuddly soft fur made of dark green, high-quality alpaca and his cream-coloured leather collar
with gold-plated safety buttons. Yet in the cheeky way he looks at the world with his dark
glass eyes, he is obviously quite pleased with the attention he receives from young Steiff
friends and the young at heart - and he will gladly call out a hearty greeting with his deep
growling voice. The Classic Teddy bear in dark green "bears" the gold-plated Steiff "Button in
Ear" and is limited to 2,008 pieces.
Alpaca Christmas
Teddy Bear 2008
EAN 037252
10 inches
Retail $185.00
Limited to Production Year 2008
During the most wonderful time of the year, everyone will gladly open the door for this furry
and friendly Santa Claus: dressed in his handsome ruby-red hooded coat made of cotton-velvet
that has ecru-coloured woven fur on the cuffs and hood. This Teddy bear with his long-tufted
alpaca fur has a stately appearance that gives you the magical feeling of the Christmas season.
The coat of the "furry" 2008 Limited Edition Santa Claus is decorated with gold-plated buttons
as well as a dark brown belt made of genuine leather. This Teddy bear is very pose able since
he is five-ways jointed and goes through the Christmas season on paws and soles made of
white felted wool. His little nose, mouth and claws are hand embroider.
Alpaca Teddy Bear "Cinderella"
EAN 036804
13 inches
Retail $925.00
Limited Edition ONLY 500 pieces
This lovely lady Teddy bear made of cream-coloured alpaca with her beautiful gown and graceful
expression is a fairytale princess in every aspect. She is masterfully crafted and modeled on the
character from the fairytale, "Cinderella", by The Brothers Grimm. The "Cinderella" bear is the first
in the new collector's series, "Fairytales" by Steiff, which is dedicated to famous and beloved fairytale
characters. The Teddy bear is five-ways jointed, has a small horizontally embroidered nose and
black glass eyes that give her a lifelike character with intense expression. "Cinderella" can stand
alone thanks to the flat soles on her feet; this also emphasizes the opulence of her clothing. This lady
Teddy bear is wearing the same enchanting gown as the legendary Cinderella when she appeared at
the Royal Ball: her blouse and bloomers are made of organza, her petticoat is made of raw silk. The
resplendent overdress is also made of organza embroidered with silk. Her outfit is finished with a
crowning achievement: she is wearing a delicate, rose coloured cloak with raw silk embroidery and
lining. On her left paw sits a small dove made of white alpaca that proudly spreads its tail feathers
intricately made of three layers of felt. The little dove has a discreet airbrushed expression and gazes
at the world proudly, yet curiously, with its little black eyes. "Cinderella" is exclusively limited
worldwide to only 500 pieces and "bears" the red and white Steiff tag as well as the gold-plated
"Button in Ear".