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On A Roll With These Steiff Hightlights From The Upcoming James D. Julia...
The temperature is dropping - but the fall auction season is really starting to heat up! And that means many opportunities to add a new - or a few - new vintage Steiff treasures to your collection!...
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Cataloging What Makes Steiff's 1970's-era Playthings So Distinctive
A picture is worth a thousand words! And this is especially true when it comes to Steiff, and their marvelous catalogs over the years. These great time-capsules really capture the essence of the brand...
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This Rare Steiff Bear - And His Heartwarming Story - Are Truly Hot Stuff!
Does Steiff give you the warm fuzzies? If you are like most enthusiasts, just the thought of a lovely vintage Steiff item brings a smile to your face - and makes your heart race just a bit, too. But...
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Getting A Leg Up On This Fantastic Midcentury Felt Steiff Stork
It's all good when it comes to Steiff's storks! And just why is that? According to German history and tradition, these long legged lovelies are associated with luck and happiness, and are very good...
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Three's A Charm When It Comes To These Steiff Auction Highlights!
For many people, "the most wonderful time of the year" is the holiday season... but for Steiff collectors, it is arguably right now! And why is that? It's full throttle auction time, with wonderful...
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Taking The Chill Out Of Your Day With This Darling Steiff Snowman Puppet
It's beginning to look alot like Christmas... at least around these parts! This morning, Steiffgal had the unexpected pleasure (or pain, depending on your perspective) of waking up to snow showers in...
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Live From New York - It's The First Ever North American Steiff Teddy Bear...
Here's a question for you. Do you know how long it actually takes to make a Steiff Teddy bear from start to finish? The answer might surprise you... usually in the 8 to 9 HOUR range! Can you believe...
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It's The Best Of All Worlds With This Vintage Steiff Bear Doll
Who deserves a standing ovation? Why, this precious Steiff Puppbaer or Doll bear, of course! Steiffgal admits to having a huge plush crush on this bitty boy, a recent addition to her Teddy hug. Not...
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What's On Your Steiff Holiday Wish List?
What's on your holiday wish list? A wonderful vintage Steiff Teddy bear, perhaps? You are certainly not alone there! Well, the timing couldn't be better for vintage Teddy Christmas, Hanukkah, or...
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Rolling Towards The Holidays With This Great Steiff Spitz Dog On Wheels
Ever feel like howling in excitement upon a wonderful Steiff find? Even if just in your mind? Well, that just happened to Steiffgal when this delightful Wolfspitz on wheels arrived on her doorstep last...
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Just Who Is This Remarkable And Rare Steiff Rodent?
In the mood for a little Steiff puzzler? Then check out this mysterious forest friend who's keeping very, very quiet abut his identity. Does he look familiar to you? As far as Steiffgal can tell, he...
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The Perfect Stocking Stuffers... Early Steiff Woolen Miniatures!
One of Steiffgal's favorite things about this time of year is what her nephews call the "big socks," or Christmas stockings. After all, what's more fun that an oversized piece of faux hosiery filled to...
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Here's A Steiff-y Holiday Pug Hug, Just For You!
Are you in the mood for a Steiff-y holiday hug? Or even better, a Steiff-y holiday pug hug? Of course you are! Then check out this most unusual Steiff dog doll that will certainly warm your heart. He's...
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Time Travelling Steiff Auction Highlights - Part 1!
Nothing is better than studying precious Steiff items in person, but that is not always possible for many reasons. A great - and budget friendly - way to learn about exceptional button-in-ear rarities...
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Time Travelling Steiff Auction Highlights - Part 2!
Last week, we took a peek back in time and checked out a few auction highlights from a long ago sale. The event was held on Saturday, April 25, 1998 in Germany and managed by auctioneer Horst...
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Climb Every Mountain For This Great Vintage Steiff St. Bernard Dog!
The excitement of finding wonderful vintage Steiff treasures is certainly universal... and all collectors love to be able to say... "Look what I found!"Check out this note from a reader from Germany...
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Having A Ball With This Terrific Steiff Roly Poly Bear
Most Steiff collectors would take a tumble for an unexpected Steiff discovery! And that's exactly what Steiffgal did when an inquiry from a colleague about this great and very vintage Steiff treasure...
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This Very Vintage White Jocko Is More Fun Than A Barrel Of Monkeys!
It's easy to go bananas over special Steiff finds... especially when when it comes to the company's beloved primates! A few weeks ago, Steiffgal saw a great vintage Steiff white Jocko up for auction on...
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Color Your World With This Mysterious Vintage Steiff Donkey
It's a rather gray day around these parts, and the almost four feet (that's over 120 cm for friends abroad!) of snow on the ground already is not helping things. But this little grayish friend is just...
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