Steiff Cosy Friends by Steiff Bears Now at Beacons Glow Collectibles

Just in time for the holidays - Beacon's Glow Collectibles has started carrying Steiff Cosy Friends by Steiff Bears. This wonderful collection of plush is of the same high quality the world has gotten to know with Steiff Bears and their hand-made mohair and alpaca creations.

This new line includes several baby-appropriate plush items as well as soft plush teddy bears. We are excited that we are expanding our line of Steiff products.

Quote of the Day - "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." - Dr. Seuss

Boyds Bears Are Back on QVC

It was great finding out that Boyds Bears was back on QVC on the afternoon of November 28, 2008 (Black Friday). David Miller, Vice President of Design presented the various Boyds Bears for the show. Did you know that it had been over 12 years since Boyds Bears had been on QVC?

We here at Beacon's Glow Collectibles were sure to watch. David presented many different types of teddy bears on the show from a few members of the "From the Heart" Collection; recent 2008 Fall Introductions to include Angelique, Peace and Hope; a few bears from the 2008 Bundle Up Collection, just to name a few.

The highlight of the show was the introduction of two new Boyds Jim Shore bears named "Bless This Home", "America the Beautiful", and "All Aboard". All of these bears are quite detailed and just beautiful. We expect to be receiving these bears in early 2009, so please stay tuned.

We look forward to seeing Boyds Bears again on QVC.

Quote of the Day - "If you do things well, do them better. Be daring, be first, be different, be just." - Anita Roddick

Steiff Bears Flurrie, the 2008 Swarovski Bear Has Arrived

We are pleased to announce here at Beacon's Glow Collectibles that we have received in the very special Steiff Bears 2008 Swarovski Bear named Flurrie. This piece, incidentally, is an exclusive distribution by Steiff Retailers in 2008.

This is the fifth historic collaboration between Steiff and Swarovski. Steiff, renowned around the world for their German hand-made teddy bears, and Swarovski, renowned around the world for their crystal pieces, make a great team.

This year's bear features the snowflake-shaped Swarovski 2008 annual edition ornament. The bear itself is 10 inches tall and made of silvery-blue tipped mohair. It makes a wonderful gift item or a festive addition to your holiday decor.

Quantities are quite limited to the year 2008, so please order yours before these incredible bears are gone.

Quote of the Day - "Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." - William Arthur Ward

Jim Shore Birthday Angels Now in Stock

Beacons Glow Collectibles has received in the full set of Jim Shore's birthday angels. This set of 12 angels are sure to be popular. Each birthday angel is a perfect 6-1/4 inches tall and holds a basket of birthday-themed flowers and wears her appropriate birth month crystal necklace.

As with all of Jim Shore's figurines, each piece is made of stone resin to resemble hand-carved wood, and is hand-painted.

A bit more detail on each birthday angel is as follows:

Month, Birthday flower, Birthstone
January, carnations, Garnet
February, violet primrose, Amethyst
March, daffodil jonquils, Aquamarine
April, daylily sweet peas, Diamond
May, lily of the valleys, Emerald
June, roses, Pearl moonstone
July, water lily larkspurs, Ruby
August, gladiolas poppies, Peridot
September, morning glories, Sapphire
October, calendula cosmos, Opal Tourmaline
November, chrysanthemums, Topaz
December, narcissus holly, Turquoise

We have not received in the stands to display all of these 12 Jim Shore birthday angels but hope to receive them shortly.

Quote of the Day - "Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country." - Anais Nin

Marie Osmond Too Sweets Tots Now Complete

Beacons Glow Collectibles received in the rest of Marie Osmond's Too Sweets Tots dolls and that completes the set. (Well, with the exception of the retailer exclusive but we still have not heard anything from Marie Osmond Dolls on that quite yet. . . )

The new Marie Osmond Too Sweets Tots that came in just the other day are:

1. Marshmallow Cream
2. Peanut Butter
3. Lemon Cream
4. Turtle
5. Swiss Chocolate
6. Raspberry Cream

QVC had previously advertised these dolls with a 2-tier white candy dish plate to sit the dolls on, but some of our customers have informed us that these plates are no longer in stock. Might we suggest a nice Lenox 2-Tier candy dish plate as a replacement? The dolls should look and fit quite nicely on this substitute.

Please stay tuned for that Marie Osmond Too Sweets Tot retailer exclusive. . . .

Quote of the Day - "So many Gods, so many creeds, so many paths that wind and wind, when just the art of being kind is all this sad world needs. " - Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Boyds Bears Fluffwees Have Arrived

Beacon's Glow Collectibles is pleased to announce that the long-awaited Fluffwees have arrived from Boyds Bears. These adorable 4-inch creatures feature a glitter covered nose; antique sparse style fur; floppy style jointing; bean filled body; and a hang tag with personality traits.

Designed and created by award winning teddy bear artist, Janet Wilson, she has created these adorable teddies just for Boyds Bears. As quoted by their creator, "each Fluffwee is a magical little creature sent to earth on a falling star with noses made of magical stardust. The Fluffwees are very unique in every way from having their own personality traits highlighted on the hangtag to their very own poem."

Three Fluffwees were introduced this year by Boyds Bears: Raindrop, Rose Petal, and Twig, and have been featured both on the cover and in an article in the popular magazine 'Teddy Bear and Friends'.

We anticipate Boyds expanding their line of Fluffwees in the coming year.

Quote of the Day - "Happiness is a small and unworthy goal for something as big and fancy as a whole lifetime, and should be taken in small doses. " - Russell Baker

Cute Madame Alexander Halloween Dolls

Since Halloween is just around the corner, we thought that we would create a list of all of the Halloween Madame Alexander dolls that we currently have in stock. All of these dolls are quite adorable and have Madame Alexander's usual attention to detail and excellent workmanship.

Halloween dolls currently in stock are:

1. Fright Night Fun Wendy
2. Gone Batty
3. Maggie Visits Halloween Town
4. Pumpkin Full O Treats
5. Pumpkin Patch Pirouette
6. Pumpkin Perfect Maggie
7. Endora from Bewitched
8. Samantha from Bewitched
9. Tiny Betty Halloween
10. Wendy's Wicked Ways
11. Wendy's Witchy Web
12. Witches Brew
13. Witching Hour Wendy

Have a wonderful and safe Halloween, and enjoy this beautiful Fall weather!

Quote of the Day - "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." - Ralph Waldo Emerson