Founder Margarete Steiff was a remarkable woman in many respects. Exceptional for the time, she fought for her place in life as a young girl, against many odds, and became an independent entrepreneur. With a pincushion in the shape of a small fabric elephant, she wrote the first chapter of an unprecedented success story that is still being written today, after more than 140 years.

Founded by Charlotte and William Morris in late 2005, Charlie Bears began its journey on 1st February 2006 with the launch of its first collection of just 12 bears. Today they have created over 2500 different designs.

Lovingly made by hand, each bear has their own unique characteristics and that is why Charlie Bears are known as the bears with personalities. There's always room for one more bear. 

Hansa has created more than 7,000 realistic animal reproductions all finely crafted and hand sculptured.

At Hansa Creation our philosophy is that…   CONSERVATION + EDUCATION = PRESERVATION.

Hansa conducts Educational Tours for students to learn about the habitat and behavior of the animals as well as the danger they face if this generation does not act responsibly.

Creating original and innovative soft toys in London since 1999, Jellycat continues to combine luxurious fabrics with designs that are sometimes quirky, sometimes cute but always with a little something different that makes them stand out from the crowd! The name Jellycat was dreamt up by a child who loved jellies and cats and giggled at the thought of the two together. The silliness of the name was a great reflection of the design and so it stuck!

In a busy world of bright lights, bells and whistles, where new stories are continually impressed upon us. Maileg is a world in which matchboxes can be beds for mice; princesses make perfect teatime companions; and adventures can be found on a friendly forest walk. Ours is a world of childhood imagination – and this is a world we value.Maileg (pronounced  My’lye) is a brand of charming Danish-designed toys created to inspire our children’s favorite playtime stories.

Most will remember the joy of finding that elusive beanie in years gone by. The new range is now called Ty Boos which are just a different shape but the idea is the same, retirements, hard to find and one offs. A must have for any child.

Bernhard Hermann founded his teddy bear business in Sonneberg in 1912. Teddy Hermann have been making collectable bears for more than 100 years. So are well known for quality and excellent workmanship.