Merrythought Bears

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Merrythought bears at Bluestreak Crystals, an official stockist of Britain's last remaining teddy bear factory. Every Merrythought bear is handmade in Ironbridge, Shropshire from the finest mohair and wool felt, using techniques passed down since 1930, with a range spanning classic collector bears, beloved literary characters including Paddington, and charming animal companions. Whether you are marking a new arrival, a milestone or simply gifting something made to last a lifetime, find the complete Merrythought range below. Are Bluestreak Merrythought Bears Genuine? Yes. Bluestreak Crystals is an official Merrythought stockist, giving customers complete confidence that every bear is 100% genuine. Each piece is authentic, sourced directly and supplied exactly as Merrythought intended, handmade in England and finished with the embroidered Merrythought label. We do not sell imitations, replicas or grey market products. About Merrythought Merrythought has been handcrafting teddy bears at its factory in Ironbridge, Shropshire since 1930, making it Britain's last remaining teddy bear factory and one of the most storied names in the toy world. Still family-owned after four generations, Merrythought bears are made by hand from luxurious mohair plush and pure wool felt, with each bear passing through skilled hands at every stage from cutting to final stitching. The result is a bear with genuine character, no two are ever exactly alike, and a build quality intended to be passed down rather than replaced. The range spans much-loved literary characters and classic designs of Merrythought's own. Edward is a beautiful replica of the bear that inspired A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh stories, Winnipeg honours the real Canadian bear behind the tale, and the classic edition Paddington is based on Peggy Fortnum's original drawings. Alongside them sit signature Merrythought designs like the elegant Henley and the timeless Antique Panda. The Merrythought Range The collection covers a vari