Steiff Sooty Teddy Bear
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| SPECIFICATIONS | | Vital Statistics | | EAN NUMBER: | 663932 | | Colour: | Yellow | | Size: | 30cm | | Age Range: | 3 years and upwards | | Washable: | Surface Washable | | Special notes: | Jointed, limited to 2000 pieces, only available in the UK | | Materials | Made of silky smooth mohair
Silky smooth, lustrous, gentle softness that invites you to touch and feel: all of these are characteristics of mohair. It is a facinating natural fibre obtained from the very long, curly and sumptuous white fur of the angora goat - one of the most valuable races of goats in the world.
A precious and long-lastingly beautiful fibre that has been used since 1901 to make Steiff animals and Teddy bears with wonderfully lustrous, thick and velvety-feeling fur that is a pleasure to both big and small Steiff friends. | | Steiff Classification | Steiff Limited Edition
All the animals and Teddy bears at Steiff are very pleased to receive the extraordinary distinction of the white ear tag with red writing because these are produced in a limited edition.
Each of these limited edition Steiff animals with the white ear tag and gold-plated "button in ear" also brings their new owner a certificate that insure the authenticity and special status as a limited edition Steiff animal. |
| Price: £150.00
Sooty was discovered in Blackpool on July 19th 1948.
Harry Corbett was on holiday with his wife Marjorie and children, David and Matthew. While walking on the North Pier Harry spotted a teddy bear puppet in a gift shop. For the princely sum of 7s 6d Harry purchased the little bear ... and the lives of the Corbett family were about to change forever!
Harry introduced his new partner into his amateur magic act; his name was simply "Teddy". The silent little bear assisted with the tricks -immortalizing the spell "Izzy Wizzy lets get busy"! In 1952 Harry and Teddy were spotted by a Television producer who invited them to appear on BBC North's 'Talent Night'. It was decided at the last minute to alter Teddy's appearance so he would stand out on Black and White TV. Harry's wife hastily sewed on a black mouth and nose. His ears were blackened with soot... and it was this moment he was renamed... Sooty.
Sooty's popularity kept on growing, with millions of children watching The Sooty Show both on TV and in Theatres across the country. In 1976 Harry's son Matthew took over as Sooty's right hand man. Harry Corbett received an OBE in recognition of his work. Sooty responded by squirting Prince Phillip with his water pistol! Matthew Corbett decided to retire in 2000.
The hunt was on to find a new Partner for Sooty. Matthew recalled that in 1985 a young magician had been a guest on the TV Show. His name was Richard Cadell. Richard had started his show business career at the age of eight, making television news as the youngest Punch and Judy man in Great Britain. By the age of fifteen he became the Magic Circle's Young Magician of the Year. He went on to become one of Britain's top illusionists. He also worked on radio and TV presenting. It was this combination of skills that gave him the perfect qualifications to take on Sooty and the gang. Matthew Corbett said Sooty "couldn't be in better hands".
This is a bear that many thought they would never see, one that would never be allow to exist. Steiff have tried for years to be able to make a Sooty limited edition teddy bear, one that could do the illustrious history of Sooty justice. Finally in 2011 this bear has become available. Only 200o pieces have ever been made, also due to Sooty being on the front page of Steiff catalogue this year and having four whole pages dedicated to him. He is sure to be the most sought after bear this year among Sooty lovers.
At JustTeddies we have many generations of staff, from 18 to 50+ years. Everyone we know loves Sooty and it is fair to say that this magical bear with hand stitched wand holds a very dear place in the hearts of people in the UK.
As a Steiff limited edition Sooty comes to your door snug in his blue premium gift box, exclusive to Steiff limited editions. He also carries a certificate with his limited edition number.
EAN: 663932FREE MAINLAND UK POSTAGE ON THIS STEIFF ITEM |
