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		4 Books by Mammie Bear - now avalable with added gifts !
		20th Anniversary Private Exhibiton held in July 2010!
		Provide new Ltd. Ed. bears to The Teddy Bear Artist Fair 2010, commissioned by the Teddy Bear Shop.
		Interviewed by a web TV and the piece is now on the air!
		Mammie Bear's One-off will appear at the show & sale event organized by the Japane Teddy Bear Association!
		Featured in "Teddy & Co.", the German teddy bear magazine!
		Limited Edition bear, exclusive to 'Teddy Bears of Witney'!
		Mammie Bear creation 'Hans' makes the cover of "Teddy Bear Times UK" magazine!
		Limited Edition Mammie Bear creations with Princess Diana Tartan for DINOS Inc.-Fuji Television group company !
		Provide new Ltd. Ed. bears by commissioning to '2009 Teddies Fair'.
		Provide Ltd. Ed. bears to The Teddy Bear Artist Fair 2009, commissioned by the Teddy Bear Shop.
		'BOB' wina the first prize, selected as the Chief Editor of the magazine "Teddy Bear Times Japan" !
		Presented with the Letter of Commendation from JAPAN Teddy Bear Association !
		Mammie Bear Creations again featured on TV!
		15th Anniversary Private Exhibiton ends in great success !
		Featured as the comic manga piece, my life as a teddy bear artist and TV producer !
		Donated a one-off piece to the TSUNAMI Disaster Charitiy Auction !
		A one-off bear for the Japan Teddy Bear Fan Club's newly-opened company store !
		Limited Edition bears for DINOS Inc.-Fuji Television group company !
		Lecture on Teddy Bears at the International Cultural Seminar !
		Mammie Bearwallpaper for mobiles!
		Featured in NHK Publishing's on-line magazine !
		The first-ever Mammie Bear 'music box teddy bear' goes to auction
		Events I'll be Attending

	4 Books by Mammie Bear 　　　　　　　　　　　　- now avalable with added gifts !
	★ Mammie Bear-Original Postcard Book ★

	Mammie Bear Original Postcard Book, published in 2010 in celebration of my 20th anniversary as a teddy bear artist. A set of 12 cards which you can discerp one by one. All the pictures are taken by myself in the UK (for example at Harrow School, Hampton Court Palace etc...). A world of heartwarming Mammie Bear comes alive in the beautiful British scenery in rhythm with the seasons. Written in both English and Japanese ￡9.80 (inclusive of TAX, exclusive of shipping)
	★ Teddy Bears Vol.2 by Mayumi Watanabe of Mammie Bear ★

	I have published the second photographic collection showcasing Mammie Bear creations, in commemoration of my 15th anniversary as a teddy bear artist. The most representative of the Mammie Bear pieces have been chosen, and shown in a variety of beautiful sets. Each snapshot tells a story within a miniature world, complemented with genuine antiques. The teddies look as if they are about to come alive at any moment! Pease enjoy the world of Mammie Bear! The second half of the book is a diary/daily planner, with Mammie Bear letting you know about the event in that month like Valentine's Day, or commenting on nature such as the coming of spring. The calendar can be used at any year of your choice. Written in both English and Japanese ￡18.00 (inclusive of TAX, exclusive of shipping)
	★ Teddy Bears by Mayumi Watanabe of Mammie Bear ★

	The first photographic collection was published in 2000 to commemorate my 10th anniversary. It contains many examples of Mammie Bear works, and the second half serves as an address book. Because this book has been so popular, it is now in its second print run. However, if you would prefer to have the very first edition, please contact Mammie Bear soon. Written in both English and Japanese ￡18.00 (inclusive of TAX, exclusive of shipping)
	★ Teddy Bears - Forever Friends ★ Production memoirs (NHK Publishing)

	This is the production memoirs of my two hour documentary programme "Teddy Bears - Forever Friends" which was broadcat in 2002 to mark teddy bear's special centenary on NHK, Japan Broadcasting Corporation. I was asked to write this book right at the end of the production, which only left me one week to work on this book! Still, I wrote about the many different cases and stories of spiritual exchange between teddy bears and their human owners, some of which made it onto the final cut of TV program, and also those which did not. I am certain that readers will be inspired and in turn, surprised by the special powers of the teddy bear. Written only in Japanese ￡18.00 (inclusive of TAX, exclusive of shipping)
	<< Ordering the Items >> ⅰ) Contact Mammie Bear via the e-mail page on this website ⅱ） Contact Mammie Bear directly at events (as below.） If you purchase 2 out of the 4 Mammie Bear publications in one transaction (directly from Mammie Bear), you will be able to also get the following bonus gifts! BONUS 1 : Mammie Bear Original Postage Stamp or Postcard Chose a red or blue 50-yen postage stamp, which can be actually used in Japan, or one of the below postcards. While stocks last. Postcard No.1, No.3, No.4, No.5 : now out of stock. BONUS 2 : Get Mayumi's Autograph* Mayumi Watanabe of Mammie Bear would be happy to sign the books you have purchased.


	20th Anniversary Private Exhibition held in July 2010!
	Mammie Bear celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. So looking back my 20 years of activities which I worked on believing the healing power of teddy bears, and with my gratitude to the supporters, I held my third private exhibition in Tokyo. Period　　　　 24th July 2010 (Sat) - 28th July 2010 (Wed) Time　　　　　　24th 10AM-18PM 　　　　　　　　　　　25th-28th 11AM-18PM (last day till 15PM) Venue　　　　 [Gallery Lapin] 　　　　　　　　　　　5-44-2 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0001, JAPAN

	*Provide new Ltd. Ed. bears to The Teddy Bear Artist Fiar 2010, commissioned by the Teddy Bear Shop*
	Commissioned by The Teddy Bear Shop, I provide a limited edition bear of only 2 pieces to their Teddy Bear Artist Fair 2010 at JR Nagoya Yakashimaya. <Garrick > I named him after David Garrick, the Brisith actor in 18th centry as I took the photo of him at the Garrick's garden in Hampton. Limited edition of only 2 curly mohair Handmade collar made of leather On the back, has Mammmi Bear original label, together with the Union Jack label which certify the bear is made in the UK as a limited edition. Leather pads with my autograph and product ID number 34cm

	< As for the Teddy Bear Artist Fair at JR Nagoya Yakashimaya > --Venue: At the Teddy Bear shop in JR Nagoya Takashimaya 11F --Period: 10th March 2010 - 6th April 2010 --How to buy: From 10th-23rd March, they will be sold by lot between visitors. 　　　　　　　　　　　After 24th March, anyone can adopt them by phone. 　　　　　　　　　　　The Teedy Bear Shop in JR Nagoya Takashimaya 　　　　　　　　　　　TEL: +81-(0)52-566-8489

	'Hans' makes the cover of "Teddy Bear Times UK" magazine, and in the issue, Mammie Bear is featured on 4-page spread!!
	My creation 'Hans' makes the cover ot the UK's only teddy bear magazine "Teddy Bear Times" magazine Vol.182 (June/July 2009 issue). Additionally, Mammie Bear is fearured on 4-page spread in the issue.

	Interviewed by a web TV and the piece is now on the air!
	At 'Teddies 09' (Kenginton Town Hall, 13th September 2009), I was interviewed by "Mitzi TV". The piece to camera is now on the air. Please visit the following link to watch it!
	http://mitziszereto.com/tv/
	If you have a difficulty in accessing the link / Web TV, you can reach to the video part only by clicking the link below.
	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HqTHOPVbk4&feature=player_embedded

	Mammie Bear's One-of-a-kind appears at the show & sale event organized by the Japane Teddy Bear Association this winter!
	Mammie Bear's one-off 'Nicholas' appears at the event called "Santa Claus's Gift" organized by the Japan Teddy Bear Association this winter. I named him after Saint Nicholas, as it is said that Santa Claus originate in him. < Nicholas > One-of-a-kind made of hand-dyed mohair. Imaging the Christmas, I dyed it into Christmas green and milk tea color. Has frills on his neck On the back, has Mammmi Bear original label. Leather pads with my autograph and product ID number. 98000JPY+Tax 40cm
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	Details will be released on 25th Nov, 2009 by the Japan Teddy Bear Association throuh their letterzine though, here is the outline. --Venue: At the 'Dear Bear' Meguro Brunch --Period: 25th Norvember 2009 - 25th December 2009 --How to adopt: The winners will be chosen by lot. 　　　　　　　　　　　 Lottery ticket will be available from 25th November. 　　　　　　　　　　 For more details, please contact below. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 'Dear Bear' Meguro Brunch 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 TEL: +81-(0)3-5789-7766

	Featured in "Teddy & Co.", the German teddy bear magazine!
	German teddy bear magazine "Teddy & Co." (published in June 2009) features Mammie Bear and me on 2-pege spread.


	Limited Edition Bear exclusive to 'Teddy Bears of Witney'
	Mammie Bear's limited-edition bear exclusive to the teddy bear specialist 'Teddy Bears of Witney' is now on sale. The bear is also on their catalogue. < Caroline > Limited edition of only 5 in the world Made of aged golden rayon The choker is handmade with antique ribbon and glass button. On the back, has Mammmi Bear original label. Leather pads with my autograph and product ID number. About 20cm ￡165. To adopt her, please contact ... Teddy Bears of Witney 99 High Street, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 6HY, UK Tel: 01993 706616 Fax: 01993 702344 E-mail: alfonzo@witneybears.co.uk


	Limited Edition Bear with Princess Diana Tartan for Dinos Inc.
	On Dinos Inc.'s* first teddy bear catalogue of 2009, the very special Mammie Bear creations appear as a limited edition of only 10 pieces. * Dinos Inc. a subsidiary Fuji Television, and is the business enterprise arm involved in mail-order sales (amongst others such as : catalog, terrestrial and satellite broadcasting, Internet, magazines, newspapers). < Frances > White curly mohair. Pale blue felt around her eyes to bring back the picture of Princess Diana's bule eyes. Handmade dress made by Diana tartan Wear white tiara consist of roses and some other flowers On the back, has Mammmi Bear original label, together with the special Dinos label and the Union Jack label which certify the bear is made in the UK as a limited edition. Leather pads with my autograph and product ID number. Named after Diana Frances Spencer About 44cm "Diana tartan" is formally called "Princess of Wales memorial tartan" and is made by Lochcarron, Scotland as a tribute to Princess Diana. Blue remind us her clear blue eyes and red means the charity to which she dedicated herself..
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	I left Princess Diana's spirit for charities and peace with pure white mohair. The dress made of "Princess of Wales memorial tartan" is handmade by myself one by one. I designed it to be elegant with flare and dark blue piping. On her head, I put a tiara of roses which reminds us the princess, so-called "English Rose". Being invited to contribute for the Dinos web magazine, my essays on making　Frances bears "Letters from London by Mayumi Watanabe of Mammie Bear" were on their website as well until the bears were delivered. < As for catalugue > The catalogue can be provided through the four following ways. 1) Write e-mail though Mammie Bear website (e-mail page) 2) Call Dinos call centre: +81-120-84-7716 (AM10:00-PM6:00 Japanese local time) 3) Write to Dinos "Teddy Bear Fan Club" editorial office: 12F Nakano-sakaue Central Bulding 2-46-2, Honcho, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0012, JAPAN 4) Request though Dinos website: http://www.dinos.co.jp/bear *The bear was sold by lottery amongst the people who have ordered by 31st Jan 2009.
	*Provide new Ltd. Ed. bears by commissioning to '2009 Teddies Fiar'.*
	I provide a limited edition bear of only 2 pieces by commissioning to 2009 'Teddies Fair at Nagoya Maruei. <Special Version Becky> cotton Handcrafted collar made of antique cloth bought at the antique market in London. On the back, has Mammmi Bear original label, together with the Union Jack label which certify the bear is made in the UK as a limited edition. Leather pads with my autograph and product ID number. About 28cm

	< As for the '2009 Teddies Fair' at Nagoya Maruei > --Venue: Nagoya Maruei / T-trade booth --Period: 2nd April 2009 - 7th April 2009 --How to buy: First-come-first-sold basis. 　　　　　　　　　　　Only the visitors can buy for the first day of the event. 　　　　　　　　　　　From the second day, telephone order will be accepted. 　　　　　　　　　　　TEL: +81-(0)52-264-1212 call a person in charge of the event

	*Provide Ltd. Ed. bears to The Teddy Bear Artist Fiar 2009, commissioned by the Teddy Bear Shop.*
	Commissioned by The Teddy Bear Shop, I provide a limited edition bear of only 3 pieces to their Teddy Bear Artist Fair at JR Nagoya Yakashimaya. <Jeremy > distressed dense mohair Handmade choker by vintage beads fringe (1950's) bought at the antique market in London. On the back, has Mammmi Bear original label, together with the Union Jack label which certify the bear is made in the UK as a limited edition. Leather pads with my autograph and product ID number. About 28cm

	< As for the Teddy Bear Artist Fair at JR Nagoya Yakashimaya > --Venue: At the Teddy Bear shop in JR Nagoya Takashimaya 11F --Period: 4th March 2009 - 24th March 2009 --How to buy: The winners will be chosen by lot. 　　　　　　　　　　　For more details, please contact below. 　　　　　　　　　　　The Teedy Bear Shop in JR Nagoya Takashimaya 　　　　　　　　　　　TEL: +81-(0)52-566-8489

	*'BOB' wins the first prize, selected as the "Chief Bear Editor" of the magazine "Teddy Bear Times Japan" !*
	The "Teddy Bear Times Japan" magazine, in cooperation with Japan Teddy Bear Assocation held a contest to choose a "chief bear editor" to collect news and report back for the magazine in 2007. At the contest, Mammie Bear's 'BOB' was voted in to become the Chief Editor by readers of the magazine. Thank you to everyone who voted for Bob!! From 2008, Bob will be appearing and playing an important role on every issue of the magazine! *The name of the magazine has now been changed to "Teddy Bear Love"
	< Magazine "Teddy Bear Times Japan" and 'BOB' >
	< Profile of the Chief Editor Bear "BOB" > Origin of his name : I named him after Col. Bob Henderson who was the head of "Good Bears of the World UK" , and also the chief editor of its newsletter "Bear tracks". Special skills : Reporting on teddy bears in action around the world; photo ops; making people smile. Materials : hand-dyed mohair, glass eyes, leather pads

	Presented with the Letter of Commendation 　　　　　　　　　　　　from JAPAN Teddy Bear Association !
	At the venue of the Japan Teddy Bear Convention in 10 June 2007, I was presented with a letter of commendation from Japan Teddy Bear Association for my contribution to the culture of Teddy Bears. I have been attending teddy bear events for over 17 years, even before the Association had been established. When I started my career as a teddy bear artist, teddies were still not so popular in Japan, but I continued designing and making teddy bears, these "soul mates" in hoping that their wonderful charm can be felt by all. I have also giving lectures on the history and appeal of the teddy bear, and have also donated my various creations for charitable causes and auctions. Teddy bears have now become very popular in Japan too, but, in the world of today, of conflict, crime, disasters... the gentleness and role of the teddy bear seems even more relevant. It's my hope that my bears will support you with their ability to gently wrap themselves around peoples' hearts.
	< Commendation Ceremony >

	*Mammie Bear Creacions again featured on TV !*
	A TV production company approached me to lend my bears to appear on a programme, and so I offered them Victor and Irene. The program was on 'The Biography of A Grizzly' by Ernest Thompson Seton, and in the opening sections, my teddies were shown as examples of "imagery of bears". < On Air > 8th May 2007, 24th May 2007, 23rd Augst 2007, 24th October 2007 Japan Broadcasting Corporation Hi-Vision / BS

	15th Anniversary Private Exhibition ends in Great Success !
	I hosted the latest exhibition to commemorate the fifteenth year in 2005, which was dedicated to my family and those who had kindly supported Mammie Bear over the last fifteen years. I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to you all! Date : 23rd-27th November 2005 Venue : Aoyama, Tokyo -exhibit of works -launch of the 15th anniverary limited edtion bears -exhibition and sale of various creations -release of the second photo collection book and book signing session
	< Shots of the Galley >

	*Featured as a comic manga piece, my life as a teddy bear artist and TV producer !*
	The serial comics " Iede no Jikan (Out and About)" published by Shueisha, is a reportage-style comic created by the cratoonist Masane Kamoi. She features my life again in 2006, in an 8-page feature. My first appearance in these comics was back in 2003. The comics are based on real events in my life; how I started making bears, what I think about them, on my activities as a teddy bear artist and sometime TV producer etc.
	Donated a one-off piece to the TSUNAMI Disaster Charity Auction !
	To help the victims and bereaved families in the wake of the Indonesian Tsunami disaster of 2004, the International Teddy Bear Relief Fund to benefit the Tsunami Disaster Victims was established. Teddy bear artists from all over the world were united to hold teddy bear auctions, and raise funds in aid of the victims of this disaster. Asked by the founder, Ms Linda Mullins, I donated the this one-off teddy bear.
	< IRIS >
	Name of the bear : IRIS I named her after the goddess of rainbow, IRIS from the Greek mythology. As the name suggests, her body is in the 7 colors of the rainbow. I dyed each color, in hope that my bear will become a symbol luck, like the iris for a bright and hopeful future. Size : 28cm Materials : hand-dyed mohair, glass eyes, leather pads, original choker with narural stone cross and leather strip, with a message card Starting price : ￥50,000.-(JPY) → The successful bid was ￥152,000.-(JPY) The auction for my bear was held at the Japan Teddy Bear Convention in July 2005.
	*A One-off bear for the Japan Teddy Bear Fan Club's newly-opened company store !*
	At the request of the Japan Teddy Bear Fan Club, I made a one-off bear for their company's new store opening in Roppingi, Tokyo. She was there to celebrate their grand opening.
	< VICTORIA >
		Color-blended mohair (lemon and black) Handmade black choker with a Victorian button and beads Signed off as a one-off creation, on her right leg pad 30cm
	Limited Edition Bears for DINOS Inc. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 - A Fuji Television group company !
	Dinos Inc. is a subsidiary of Fuji Television. Upon their request, I made 2 limited edition bears. It was the very first time for them to include teddy bears, made by a Japanese artist for their mail-order catalogue. So it was a great honor for me too! < Chocolat > Dense mohair. I hand-dyed it in cocoa, so called them Chocolat. The original certificate shows that they are only 2 of them in the world. They have Mammmi Bear label, togethere with the special Dinos label on the back. Leather pads with my autograph and product ID number. Handmade bow-tie
	*Lecture on teddy bears at the International Cultural Seminar !*
	I was asked to give a lecture on teddy bears for the Yokohama International Cultural Seminar. The premise for this seminar was to celebrate the good relations between Yokohama and Hamburg, Germany, which is one of the country known for teddy bears. At the hall, my creations and collections were on display and I also held a book signing session. -25th November 2003 -Royal Park Hotel in Land Mark Tower Yokohama
	< Poster of the seminar >
	Mammie Bear wallpaper for mobiles !
	Since 2002, pictures of Mammie Bear creations have been available as downloadable wallpapars from mobile phone providers in Japan. They can download from the folloing site. Enjoy! NTT Docomo (PC)　　http://tdart.ifsc.jp/index_cash.html NTT Docomo (Mob)　 http://tdart.jp/index.php?uid=NULLGWDOCOMO KDDI (Mob)　　　　　　 http://eztdart.jp/index.htm Since 2004, Mammie Bear has become the first page on both the NTT Docomo、and KDDI's mobile provider sites, on the "My Teddy" section.
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	*NHK Pubishing's feature on their Online magazine !*
	NHK Publishing featured me on their on-line magazine "@ERiO" as the Face of the Month. In the interview, I spoke about my creations, on my antique collection, and on the production memoirs from my two hour documentary programme "Teddy Bears - Forever Friends" which was broadcast in 2002. URL : http://www.nhk-book.co.jp/magazine/series/face/02_06/index.html
	*The first-ever Mammie Bear "music box teddy bear" goes to auction.*
	The Music Box Museum, Hall of fame in Kiyosato, Yamanashi　Prefecture, asked me to make a special musical bear for their exhibition and auction. It was the first time I had ever made a music-box bear, but I found the project very interesting. The bear attracted the highest price at the auction.
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		Name of the bear : SABRINA Contains a large music box Size : approximately 60cm One-off 　(save one for my own archive) Handmade leathere hat and collar
	Event I'll be Attending
	Ended　　　 :7th/8th July 2012 [Japan Teddy Bear Convention] 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Organizer : Japan Teddy Bear Association 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Venue : Tokyo International Forum (Tokyo) Attending　 :16th/17th March 2013 [Japan Teddy Bear Festival] 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Organizer : Japan Teddy Bear Fan Club 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Venue : Ebisu Garden Place (Tokyo)
	I hope to see you at the next event i'm attending!

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