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Martin Teddy Bears from Thüringen

December 22, 2010

The German city of Sonneberg is known as one of the biggest toy manufacturing centers in the world. Today, you can still find one of the region's most beloved items: the Martin Teddy Bear.

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A family business has been producing the famous stuffed bears for 4 generations, and the company has built up a base of faithful customers around the world. The family business still makes its plush stuffed bears by hand, and only in limited edition. The workesr used high-quality materials like mohair, leather and glass eyes to create the details and characteristics unique to the Martin Teddy bear.

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The German city of Sonneberg is known as one of the biggest toy manufacturing centers in the world. Today, you can still find one of the region's most beloved items: the Martin Teddy Bear. A family business has been producing the famous stuffed bears for 4 generations, and the company has built up a base of faithful customers around the world.
December 22, 201004:24 min