www.TeddyBearCollecting.com Teddy Bear Collecting... it's not just for kids! What's the first thing you think of when you hear someone say "I collect teddy bears"? If you are like most people, the first things that come to mind are: Boyds Bears, Build a Bear, Vermont Teddy Bear, Beanie Babies or even antique Steiff teddy bears. However, there is a whole other world out there of teddy bear collectors... those are adults who collect handmade adult collectible Artist Teddy Bears: Teddy Bears as Collectible Soft Sculpture Art. WHY collect teddy bears? Because they make us smile ... and these days adults need to smile every chance we get! For a little more history on the teddy bear... check out this great article on the Teddy Bear & Friends Magazine's website.