Steiff Mohair Paddington Bear EAN 354724

"Mr. and Mrs. Brown first met Paddington on a railway platform. In fact, that was how he came to have such an unusual name for a bear, for Paddington was the name of the station." Thus begins the story "A Bear Called Paddington," by Michael Bond.

In fact, the author actually did discover a lonely bear on a shelf while Christmas shopping one day in 1957, brought him home for his wife, and named him after the Paddington district of London in which they lived. Bond began writing stories about the bear, which today continue to captivate both young and old around the world.

In 2008, Paddington will celebrate his 50th birthday. Just like his literary counterpart, Mohair Steiff Paddington Bear is very outgoing and travel-happy. With his wide-brimmed hat and intricately crafted felt duffle coat and small suitcase, he is very happy at the prospect of moving in with bear lovers of all ages. Fall 2007 Limited Edition for the EU, USA and Japan.