Great British Teddies: Review
Made by The Great British Teddy Bear Company comes a range of British Teddies.
In fact, they have over 29 iconic British figures in teddy bear form!
From Florence Nightingale to Shakespeare, The Queen to a Beefeater as well as jockey bears, graduation bears, a range of ‘bobby’ bears and armed forces. Wow!
Veteran Bear
There is something extra special about many of the bears sold at British Teddies and that is the fact they are dressed in The Poppy Factory.
This wonderful facility has helped make poppies and remembrance products for both the royal family and Royal British Legion’s annual Remembrance Day appeal for over 90 years.
However, more lately they have been helping wounded, injured or sick ex-military personnel get back into work. Some of whom take up jobs within the factory, doing jobs such as dressing your British Teddy!
Each teddy that has been dressed at The Poppy Factor comes with a label saying so and the name of the ex-military personnel who worked on your bear.
Making these bears a perfect keepsake for anyone with a family history of military involvement or just as a wonderful memento.
All British Teddy Bears have been handmade and are fully joined with amazing attention to detail used.
I mean just look at the tie, poppy and medal on the veteran bear.
The best thing about these teddies is perhaps that they are made to be used as you wish. You’re welcome to put them on a shelf and just look at them, of course, however, they can also be played with. In fact, they are fully washable and completely safe under international toy safety regulations.
Final Thoughts.
I have to be honest with you – these teddies went above and beyond my expectations. They really are so cute and a wonderful collector’s item.
The attention to detail in the clothing and accessories astounded me. There has been so much love and care put into each one.
I just can’t say a bad thing about them and will definitely be looking to add to my collection.
Perhaps the best thing of all is they come in at reasonable prices. Costing between £24.95 and £34.95 depending on which one you go for.
If you fancy buying the Veteran Bear – perfect for this year of remembrance they cost £34.95 and come with a choice of khaki, blue, red or green beret.
What do you think of Veteran Bear, is it a teddy you would like to own?
I was given a bear from Great Britsh Teddies free of charge to help with this review. My views are as always honest.
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hi, is there any way of getting a replacement kit bag for me veterans bear as mine has gone missing (thrown) i think by family member.
Hi, I’m not sure I am afraid – you might be best looking on places like eBay to get one second hand?
I have one of these Teddy’s. I would love to be able to trace the person named as dressing him. Would there be a way of doing so?
I’m not sure – it might be worth using the contact form on their website and seeing if they can help you at all via that route?
The details of this teddy bear are incredible! This would make such a precious gift.
They are amazing aren’t they – they have really thought through every bit of it.
Oh I hadn’t heard about the foundation I’ll have to have a look into that as I had definitely missed that news! It would definitely be interesting to know how the money donated was used.
He is so cute. You can see the quality. I would buy him for a keepsake for my grandchildren when they are older.
I have one bear which is a memory bear of my late husband made with his clothing so I don’t want another bear. They are cute though
Oh that is such a lovely thing to have – I love the idea of memory bears, I have a build a bear with Sal’s old tags in which basically comes everywhere with me.
These are so so beautiful xx
These are lovely . Something to collect that would remind me of quite a few relatives and ancestors that served during the war
It is definitely something which could be full of memories isn’t it?
These bears are so adorable! I use to have one similar when I was younger and gave him to the charity shop when I was decluttering a few years ago and have regretted it ever since
Aw no it is horrid when that happens, sometimes things do mean more to use than we realise for sure.
That veteran bear is adorable and you’re right there’s so much detailing. My fiances mum loves proper teddy bears like this so I’ll have to show him these x
Aww definitely they have all different ones as well, I do love the Sherlock one too.
OMG, this is so cute. I wish my grandparents were still with us as this would have been the perfect gift
Aww I am so sorry your Grandparents aren’t around anymore.
These are absolutely adorable! I have never been a stuff toy kind of person but he’d make a lovely addition to any collectors colection!
It’s definitely something really unique and different, isn’t it? I think we all need things like that at times.
What lovely teddies. You can’t beat good old British teddy bears.
You really can’t can you – they are just amazing.
The Veteran Bear is so cute – I’d definitely be interested in owning one myself. What a wonderful thing to collect.
They are really lovely – I love that they are collectable or playable too.
Oh my gosh! Such a lovely teddy bear with a fabulous story behind it! We are huge fans of teddy bears in our house, each one has a name… but the Veteran Bear would certainly be kept safe and out of reach of little hands! Sim x
Aww, I love that you name your teddies that is fantastic! I have to admit I do have a bit of a collection.
these are lovely! just had a look and it states they are out of stock already!
Hopefully, they will be back in stock sometime soon then!
What a lovely way to remember such a poignant special moment in history
It is so lovely isn’t it – have you checked out the other ones they do? Such an amazing collection.
What excellent Teddies. I love they a4e British made with such a passion for quality.
They are so lovely aren’t they – I love all the different ones they have on offer.
This teddy is beautiful and can’t believe the detail they have gone to. Their range of bears is great and would make such a special gift.
It has such amazing details going on hasn’t it? I love the poppy.
Aww, how lovely! I love the British teddies veteran bear. Perfect for a keepsake for someone to give as a gift.
It’s so sweet isn’t it and your right a get idea for a gift.
Loving the veteran bear
Thank you.
What cute bears! These would also be a wonderful gift for a child whose family member was going away with the armed forces.
That’s such a good idea and you are right it would 🙂