Dick Franz: Videos from the internet

For those of you who maybe missed seeing Dick Franz yesterday,I wanted to make you feel like you were part of the fun as well--- and this is what I found:

 This great video is from July 2010.  Here Dick introduces part of the new 2010 Fall line. Here is another one from 2011, rather short but it shows just how warm and friendly Dick always is with all of his fans and followers. Lars is 15 inches long and can be easily found on E-bay, if your looking to buy him as well.
Here is another short video of Dick talking about Twinkle-- The Swarovski Bear.  This is also from 2011.  Are you enjoying these "clips" as much as I am? This delightful video shows Dick unveiling the Karl Lagerfeld Steiff Bear.  This incredible bear was an "End of Edition" piece and was priced at $999.00, a true masterpiece of work and collaboration. Steiff teamed up with Karl Lagerfeld, director and head designer of the famed Chanel Fashion House and the Karl Lagerfeld Bear was born. From the video you see just how much they look alike!  The top of the head, the sunglasses, the suit, everything.   He came with a custom stand and was made exclusively for Neiman Marcus although I believe Steiff did sell some themselves at the end of the edition. 

He was more expensive than most Steiff bears but the detail, work, and presentation is truly amazing. I am of the understanding that Lagerfeld actually designed this bear himself.  The bear's clothing replicates what he is known to wear.  The suit is made of Italian wool.  The belt is leather.  The sunglasses have his name on the arms.  Everything was made to become a reflection of Karl himself.  You can easily find this bear on E-bay if your in the mood to buy him. And finally, I couldn't find the feature to cut and paste this video in which Dick Franz appears on "The Martha Stewart Show" but I had to include that as well.  So provided below is a link to that video.  

 http://www.marthastewart.com/914381/collection-steiff-company-stuffed-animals

It is my hope that you enjoyed these as much as I did.  Dick will be back in autumn for the Fall Steiff Event.  Date and time will be announced at a later date.  So if you missed him this time around, or would like to meet him again you will have a chance to do so. Until then remember Keillor's A Teddy Bear Shoppe is your place to find Steiff!