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V.I.B.
Very Important Bear
50% OFF & More
Quantities are limited,
once you place your order we will ship only what is available if the
item is not in stock you will not be charged for that item but we will ship what
is in stock.
Items will ship the next day. All sales on clearance merchandise
is a final sale and can not be returned. Thank you.
In 1978, after perfecting a variety of sample bears,
Barbara
and her brother Paul Levy, formed North American Bear Co., Inc.
Their strategy was to appeal to adults as well as children
with unique and high quality products people could identify with.
Odl Bauer, who sewed the first bear, joined Paul and Barbara and together they
worked on developing the VIB's (Very Important Bears). Using her English
literature background, Barbara experimented with a variety of names and puns for
these colorful 20" velour bears. The first was Douglas Bearbanks, based on the
legendary silent film star. He was followed by Scarlett O'Beara, Chef Bearnaise
and Amelia Bearheart. The VIB's are all eventually retired to make room for new
introductions and often increase in dramatically in value on the secondary
market. For example, Amelia Bearheart is currently valued at $1,500. |
