On the Cover

Seasoned With Care

By Stephanie Finnegan

Merrythought blows out 80 candles, marking a milestone and gearing up for more.

Fiscal Forecast

Senior contributor Stephanie Finnegan takes the temperature of 15 world-class artists on how they are keeping up sales and remaining upbeat during an economic downturn.

Counter Culture

A panel of shop owners candidly discusses with senior contributor Stephanie Finnegan why they are in the bear biz and what they do to keep their wares fresh and fun.

Features

Teddy's Friends

Bears need buddies, too!

Columns

Tracking the Market: Bears Can Be Different

By Dee Hockenberry

Teddies Reviewed: Prominent Provenance

By Ken Yenke

Auction Report: Classic Dolls and Teddy Bears Sale, and It's Fun and Games at Theriault's Sale

By Robert Obojski

Ursine Occasions

Doll, Toy & Teddy Bear Show/Sale at the Holyoke, Mass., Holiday Inn

The Tail End

Deb Canham Convention