Care Bear Collectibles
Collectors of bears everywhere can agree that one of the most colorful and cherry brands of collectible bears are the care bears. The care bears first came around in the 1980’s and millions were sold in only a few years.
Along with the stuffed animals, came many other collectible items that makes it a very unique item to collect. With the 25-year anniversary celebration of the care bears, they have been really getting a lot of attention at online auctions and trade shows.
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 2003 Care Bear Talking Baby Tugs 10 NWOT  US $5.00
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 CARE BEAR 1985 Share Bear US $2.99
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 CARE BEAR 1983 Love A Lot Bear US $2.99
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 2002 12 Cheer Bear Care Bear Pink Retired US $4.00
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 vintage 1980s care bears suitcase US $6.99
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 VINTAGE CARE BEARS 6 1 4 PORCELAIN PLATE NEAR MINT US $9.99
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Most of the vintage care bears can be picked up for a reasonable amount of money, while some that are in mint condition can be very valuable.
During the 25 year celebration, some of the original care bears were reintroduced and others were added. The cheerful expressions and happy messages that they wear on their bellies spreads cheer to anyone who receives it.
Some of the most collectible items that were made along with the bears include clothing, bedding, accessories and decorations. If you are new to collecting and are not very familiar with vintage care bears, you can research them on the Internet and get their history, story and message. Each care bear represented a different emotion or feeling.
If you have a particular care bear that you want to collect, you can find other items that go along with the bear to make it a complete set. You can also choose one particular item, such as the plush bears or clothing items to make a full collection of.
Care bear collectibles are great for anyone to give as gifts and to start a collection of. You can find care bears collectibles on the Internet, at online auctions, flea markets and road shows. There are some retired items and rare items that may take you a while to find, but the more sparse the item is, the more value it holds.
If you are able to find the bears in mint condition and in the packaging, they can be worth a lot of money.
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2003 Care Bear Talking Baby Tugs 10 NWOT | |
1 Bid | US $5.00 | 2h 21m |
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CARE BEAR 1985 Share Bear | |
1 Bid | US $2.99 | 2h 22m |
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CARE BEAR 1983 Love A Lot Bear | |
1 Bid | US $2.99 | 2h 22m |
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2002 12 Cheer Bear Care Bear Pink Retired | |
0 Bid | US $4.00 | 2h 24m |
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vintage 1980s care bears suitcase | |
1 Bid | US $6.99 | 3h 20m |
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VINTAGE CARE BEARS 6 1 4 PORCELAIN PLATE NEAR MINT | |
1 Bid | US $9.99 | 3h 36m |
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2 CARE BEARS WISH BEAR CEILING FAN LIGHT PULLS 2 | |
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US $11.99 | 3h 36m |
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2 CARE BEARS CHEER BEAR CEILING FAN LIGHT PULLS | |
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US $11.99 | 3h 36m |
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CARE BEARS GOOD LUCK BEAR KEYRING BACKPACK ZIPPER PULL | |
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US $5.99 | 3h 38m |
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CARE BEARS FRIEND BEAR KEYRING BACKPACK ZIPPER PULL 2 | |
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US $5.99 | 3h 38m |
If you are interested in learning about the care bears and how they came about, there are articles online and many web sites that are dedicated to the bears. There are also groups and fan clubs that have information sites to help spread the word about care bear collectibles.
There is no doubt that the care bears certainly can add a lot of smiles for anyone, and that makes them truly one of the most enjoyed collectibles that you can have. Find out when the next road show will be in your area, and check out all of the bears that are on display for you to see.
