It was called “Teddy’s bear” and a stuffed animal icon was born. Teddy bear fans gathered in 1984 to celebrate their favorite toy. Some had bears from their childhood.

The first teddy bears were not the cute and cuddly stuffed animals we are familiar with. They were more realistic with beady eyes and longer snouts. Some were even scary. That all changed after Teddy ...

The first teddy bears were not the cute and cuddly stuffed animals we are familiar with. They were more realistic with beady eyes and longer snouts. Some were even scary.