June 4, 2021
The Olympics is such a prestigious event which, as we all know, is held every four years - with the exception of 2020 due to the global pandemic. Here at Grin & Bear, we are big fans of The Olympics and although we were sad to hear about the cancellation of last year’s event, that just means we are even more excited about the build-up to Tokyo 2021.
Mascots have always been a very important part of The Olympics and every nation who hosts the event designs a new mascot which features throughout the event. Teddy bears have been represented as a mascot in the past, and one of the most famous is Misha, the name of the Russian Bear mascot of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games.
To celebrate The Olympics and in honour of his global customer base , our founder Michael has been working on some brand new collectable teddy bears, making five bears which are inspired by the flags of the UK, USA, Japan, Brazil and South Africa, alongside a brand new Ghana bear to showcase the nation where Michael is from! Let's take a look at the new designs and discover the new personalities which are being added to our range of wonderful teddy bears in the Icon Collection, which are here just in time for The Olympics this summer.
Union Jack Teddy
If you are looking for a cheeky chappy British teddy bear who is immensely proud of his nationality, our Union Jack teddy bear is the ideal witty companion for you. This handmade bear celebrates the Union Jack flag in red, white and blue; a fun British teddy bear with great cheer and a cheeky smile, who always wants to talk about the weather! Even if you’re not from the British Isles, this would be a great bear for anyone who wants a little bit more Britishness in their life. Jack is a wonderful addition to a very British bear company.
Teddy Bear Japan
Inspired by the Tokyo Olympics and part of our Icon City range of teddy bears, Icon Japan is an unfailingly polite teddy bear whose design celebrates the Japanese flag. His design features the red rising sun image iconic in Japanese culture, and he has a deep- rooted understanding of this and can share all of his knowledge with you. If you are looking for a loyal and intelligent companion, this beautiful Japanese teddy bear would fit in perfectly with your collection.
Canadian Teddy Bear Maple
This gorgeous collectable teddy bear is called Maple and she celebrates the Canadian flag in her design. If you are looking for a companion who you know is always going to have your back, Maple will be there for you, as she has a fair approach to resolving any conflict but whilst always fighting for equality and inclusivity. As well as being passionate for what she believes in, Maple is a nature-loving soul who adores the outdoors, including skiing and mountaineering. This wonderful teddy bear would be a lovely keepsake bear companion for anyone who loves Canada or Canadian culture.
Brazil Teddy Bear
Inspired by the green, yellow and blue flag of Brazil, this teddy bear is a bold teddy who loves to party and will certainly challenge you to a competition on the dance floor. She will be there to bring you out of your comfort zone and will be a great companion by your side, especially if you are a fan of football - she knows everything there is to know about the sport! Brazil is the most hospitable and friendly teddy bear and you will never feel down when around her. Her design incorporates the old imperial flag of Brazil and the blue circle with the constellation represents the sky over Rio on the night the Federative Republic of Brazil was declared.
South African Teddy Bear
Celebrating the South African flag with the red, white and blue design, our South Africa teddy bear is also part of our Icon Collection. This patient and tolerant personality is extremely sensitive to injustice and will be there to not only fight for quality, but also your passions too. This charismatic teddy is a natural leader in our world, but still has the warm smile and easy-going nature you want from your teddy bear companion. It’s also worth noting that this teddy bear even speaks the 11 official languages of South Africa, so has a wealth of multi-cultural knowledge - so is certainly going to be an inspiring addition to anyone’s teddy bear family.
Ghana Teddy Bear
Inspired by the Ghanaian flag, this teddy was designed in honour of our founder Michael’s heritage and celebrates the culture and Ghanaian flag in the design. This bright and bold teddy bear is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to spend time with a relaxed and confident character, who will make you feel completely at ease, the perfect friend for a child as they are guaranteed to adore the rich bright colours of this teddy bear. He would be a great guest to any parties and social gatherings as he loves meeting new people, but warning, he may be slightly late; he is allergic to being in a hurry. But I’m sure he will profusely apologise for doing so, as he is extremely polite and always demonstrates good manners.
Teddy Bear USA
This independent and confident bear is inspired by the American stars and stripes flag, and if you already know about the New York Icon teddy bear, you will be pleased to know that these two are the best of friends! If you have never owned a teddy bear before, why not introduce yourself to our American flag teddy bear? This fun teddy loves making new friends and would make the perfect companion for anyone who wants a little bit of fun and colour in their life. Even if you own multiple teddy bears already, this teddy would be a bold and beautiful addition to your current collection.
Why not buy a bear from our Icon Collection?
With his background in Fashion and Design, Michael has an eye for stylish prints - including lots of different nations’ flags. The teddy bears designed in the flags of Japan, South Africa, Brazil and Ghana are limited edition teddy bears which once sold will only be available as a bespoke project. The bears designed from the Union Jack flag, the US Stars and Stripes flag and the Canadian flag will be permanent fixtures in our Icon range – all are gorgeous collectable teddy bears. If you would like to find out more about the new teddy bears Michael has on his website, or a completely bespoke creation, complete the contact form on his website, and he will get back to you as soon as possible.
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June 4, 2021
The Olympics is such a prestigious event which, as we all know, is held every four years - with the exception of 2020 due to the global pandemic. Here at Grin & Bear, we are big fans of The Olympics and although we were sad to hear about the cancellation of last year’s event, that just means we are even more excited about the build-up to Tokyo 2021.
Mascots have always been a very important part of The Olympics and every nation who hosts the event designs a new mascot which features throughout the event. Teddy bears have been represented as a mascot in the past, and one of the most famous is Misha, the name of the Russian Bear mascot of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games.
To celebrate The Olympics and in honour of his global customer base , our founder Michael has been working on some brand new collectable teddy bears, making five bears which are inspired by the flags of the UK, USA, Japan, Brazil and South Africa, alongside a brand new Ghana bear to showcase the nation where Michael is from! Let's take a look at the new designs and discover the new personalities which are being added to our range of wonderful teddy bears in the Icon Collection, which are here just in time for The Olympics this summer.
Union Jack Teddy
If you are looking for a cheeky chappy British teddy bear who is immensely proud of his nationality, our Union Jack teddy bear is the ideal witty companion for you. This handmade bear celebrates the Union Jack flag in red, white and blue; a fun British teddy bear with great cheer and a cheeky smile, who always wants to talk about the weather! Even if you’re not from the British Isles, this would be a great bear for anyone who wants a little bit more Britishness in their life. Jack is a wonderful addition to a very British bear company.
Teddy Bear Japan
Inspired by the Tokyo Olympics and part of our Icon City range of teddy bears, Icon Japan is an unfailingly polite teddy bear whose design celebrates the Japanese flag. His design features the red rising sun image iconic in Japanese culture, and he has a deep- rooted understanding of this and can share all of his knowledge with you. If you are looking for a loyal and intelligent companion, this beautiful Japanese teddy bear would fit in perfectly with your collection.
Canadian Teddy Bear Maple
This gorgeous collectable teddy bear is called Maple and she celebrates the Canadian flag in her design. If you are looking for a companion who you know is always going to have your back, Maple will be there for you, as she has a fair approach to resolving any conflict but whilst always fighting for equality and inclusivity. As well as being passionate for what she believes in, Maple is a nature-loving soul who adores the outdoors, including skiing and mountaineering. This wonderful teddy bear would be a lovely keepsake bear companion for anyone who loves Canada or Canadian culture.
Brazil Teddy Bear
Inspired by the green, yellow and blue flag of Brazil, this teddy bear is a bold teddy who loves to party and will certainly challenge you to a competition on the dance floor. She will be there to bring you out of your comfort zone and will be a great companion by your side, especially if you are a fan of football - she knows everything there is to know about the sport! Brazil is the most hospitable and friendly teddy bear and you will never feel down when around her. Her design incorporates the old imperial flag of Brazil and the blue circle with the constellation represents the sky over Rio on the night the Federative Republic of Brazil was declared.
South African Teddy Bear
Celebrating the South African flag with the red, white and blue design, our South Africa teddy bear is also part of our Icon Collection. This patient and tolerant personality is extremely sensitive to injustice and will be there to not only fight for quality, but also your passions too. This charismatic teddy is a natural leader in our world, but still has the warm smile and easy-going nature you want from your teddy bear companion. It’s also worth noting that this teddy bear even speaks the 11 official languages of South Africa, so has a wealth of multi-cultural knowledge - so is certainly going to be an inspiring addition to anyone’s teddy bear family.
Ghana Teddy Bear
Inspired by the Ghanaian flag, this teddy was designed in honour of our founder Michael’s heritage and celebrates the culture and Ghanaian flag in the design. This bright and bold teddy bear is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to spend time with a relaxed and confident character, who will make you feel completely at ease, the perfect friend for a child as they are guaranteed to adore the rich bright colours of this teddy bear. He would be a great guest to any parties and social gatherings as he loves meeting new people, but warning, he may be slightly late; he is allergic to being in a hurry. But I’m sure he will profusely apologise for doing so, as he is extremely polite and always demonstrates good manners.
Teddy Bear USA
This independent and confident bear is inspired by the American stars and stripes flag, and if you already know about the New York Icon teddy bear, you will be pleased to know that these two are the best of friends! If you have never owned a teddy bear before, why not introduce yourself to our American flag teddy bear? This fun teddy loves making new friends and would make the perfect companion for anyone who wants a little bit of fun and colour in their life. Even if you own multiple teddy bears already, this teddy would be a bold and beautiful addition to your current collection.
Why not buy a bear from our Icon Collection?
With his background in Fashion and Design, Michael has an eye for stylish prints - including lots of different nations’ flags. The teddy bears designed in the flags of Japan, South Africa, Brazil and Ghana are limited edition teddy bears which once sold will only be available as a bespoke project. The bears designed from the Union Jack flag, the US Stars and Stripes flag and the Canadian flag will be permanent fixtures in our Icon range – all are gorgeous collectable teddy bears. If you would like to find out more about the new teddy bears Michael has on his website, or a completely bespoke creation, complete the contact form on his website, and he will get back to you as soon as possible.
June 4, 2021
The Olympics is such a prestigious event which, as we all know, is held every four years - with the exception of 2020 due to the global pandemic. Here at Grin & Bear, we are big fans of The Olympics and although we were sad to hear about the cancellation of last year’s event, that just means we are even more excited about the build-up to Tokyo 2021.
Mascots have always been a very important part of The Olympics and every nation who hosts the event designs a new mascot which features throughout the event. Teddy bears have been represented as a mascot in the past, and one of the most famous is Misha, the name of the Russian Bear mascot of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games.
To celebrate The Olympics and in honour of his global customer base , our founder Michael has been working on some brand new collectable teddy bears, making five bears which are inspired by the flags of the UK, USA, Japan, Brazil and South Africa, alongside a brand new Ghana bear to showcase the nation where Michael is from! Let's take a look at the new designs and discover the new personalities which are being added to our range of wonderful teddy bears in the Icon Collection, which are here just in time for The Olympics this summer.
Union Jack Teddy
If you are looking for a cheeky chappy British teddy bear who is immensely proud of his nationality, our Union Jack teddy bear is the ideal witty companion for you. This handmade bear celebrates the Union Jack flag in red, white and blue; a fun British teddy bear with great cheer and a cheeky smile, who always wants to talk about the weather! Even if you’re not from the British Isles, this would be a great bear for anyone who wants a little bit more Britishness in their life. Jack is a wonderful addition to a very British bear company.
Teddy Bear Japan
Inspired by the Tokyo Olympics and part of our Icon City range of teddy bears, Icon Japan is an unfailingly polite teddy bear whose design celebrates the Japanese flag. His design features the red rising sun image iconic in Japanese culture, and he has a deep- rooted understanding of this and can share all of his knowledge with you. If you are looking for a loyal and intelligent companion, this beautiful Japanese teddy bear would fit in perfectly with your collection.
Canadian Teddy Bear Maple
This gorgeous collectable teddy bear is called Maple and she celebrates the Canadian flag in her design. If you are looking for a companion who you know is always going to have your back, Maple will be there for you, as she has a fair approach to resolving any conflict but whilst always fighting for equality and inclusivity. As well as being passionate for what she believes in, Maple is a nature-loving soul who adores the outdoors, including skiing and mountaineering. This wonderful teddy bear would be a lovely keepsake bear companion for anyone who loves Canada or Canadian culture.
Brazil Teddy Bear
Inspired by the green, yellow and blue flag of Brazil, this teddy bear is a bold teddy who loves to party and will certainly challenge you to a competition on the dance floor. She will be there to bring you out of your comfort zone and will be a great companion by your side, especially if you are a fan of football - she knows everything there is to know about the sport! Brazil is the most hospitable and friendly teddy bear and you will never feel down when around her. Her design incorporates the old imperial flag of Brazil and the blue circle with the constellation represents the sky over Rio on the night the Federative Republic of Brazil was declared.
South African Teddy Bear
Celebrating the South African flag with the red, white and blue design, our South Africa teddy bear is also part of our Icon Collection. This patient and tolerant personality is extremely sensitive to injustice and will be there to not only fight for quality, but also your passions too. This charismatic teddy is a natural leader in our world, but still has the warm smile and easy-going nature you want from your teddy bear companion. It’s also worth noting that this teddy bear even speaks the 11 official languages of South Africa, so has a wealth of multi-cultural knowledge - so is certainly going to be an inspiring addition to anyone’s teddy bear family.
Ghana Teddy Bear
Inspired by the Ghanaian flag, this teddy was designed in honour of our founder Michael’s heritage and celebrates the culture and Ghanaian flag in the design. This bright and bold teddy bear is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to spend time with a relaxed and confident character, who will make you feel completely at ease, the perfect friend for a child as they are guaranteed to adore the rich bright colours of this teddy bear. He would be a great guest to any parties and social gatherings as he loves meeting new people, but warning, he may be slightly late; he is allergic to being in a hurry. But I’m sure he will profusely apologise for doing so, as he is extremely polite and always demonstrates good manners.
Teddy Bear USA
This independent and confident bear is inspired by the American stars and stripes flag, and if you already know about the New York Icon teddy bear, you will be pleased to know that these two are the best of friends! If you have never owned a teddy bear before, why not introduce yourself to our American flag teddy bear? This fun teddy loves making new friends and would make the perfect companion for anyone who wants a little bit of fun and colour in their life. Even if you own multiple teddy bears already, this teddy would be a bold and beautiful addition to your current collection.
Why not buy a bear from our Icon Collection?
With his background in Fashion and Design, Michael has an eye for stylish prints - including lots of different nations’ flags. The teddy bears designed in the flags of Japan, South Africa, Brazil and Ghana are limited edition teddy bears which once sold will only be available as a bespoke project. The bears designed from the Union Jack flag, the US Stars and Stripes flag and the Canadian flag will be permanent fixtures in our Icon range – all are gorgeous collectable teddy bears. If you would like to find out more about the new teddy bears Michael has on his website, or a completely bespoke creation, complete the contact form on his website, and he will get back to you as soon as possible.