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Original, collectable soft sculpture bears and critters by Australian award winning artist, Kim Russell.

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  • 10/21/10--03:38: Show Updates (chan 2228466)

    • With Christmas only a couple of months away, I'm sure we will all be busy preparing for this special time.
    I know I will be, so there will be no new creations or shows planned until February next year.

    The "Be My Valentine" online show opens 11th February 2011 at 8pm ( Melbourne, Australian Daylight Savings Time ) through till 8pm 14th February.
    " No parking, no queues, no entrance fee, no pushing or shoving.....just fun in the comfort of your armchair!"
    I will be creating Valentine themed pieces to offer exclusively at this show!
    There will be at least 3 new creations, hopefully if time is on my side, maybe a few more!!!
    Please visit our website     http://www.russellbears.com/ and follow the link from the "Shows" page for details.

    At this stage I'm not sure what I will be creating, but if you would like help me out with some requests, I will do my best to cater for your preferences!
    As with all online shows, it's "First in, Best Dressed", so unfortunately I am unable to reserve anything before the show officially opens!!!


    Perth Doll & Bear Show

    This years show is now over and many "Other Collectable Bears" have found new homes.
    The web page has now been updated, the sold ones removed and new ones added, please follow this link to visit this page -
    http://www.russellbears.com/catalog.php?category=Other%20Collectable%20Bears


    Commissioned Orders

    Thank you for your orders, but all 2011 positions are now filled. If you would like to join the Waiting List, please contact me :-)



  • 11/18/10--21:26: Article 5 (chan 2228466)

    • Commissioned Orders for 2011

    Hi again to all our Russell Bears members,
    Not long to go now before everyone winds down for the holidays, so I just thought I would share some thoughts I have been considering for some time now regarding my commissioned orders.

    This year especially, I have not created many new pieces to offer at shows or even on my website as I have been extremely busy with orders.
    Seeing that 2011 is now fully booked out, I have decided not to take any more orders after that, and those who have already secured their positions, will be the last commissioned orders that I will be creating for a while.

    If you already have a 2011 order position, would you please be so kind as to contact me at your convenience so we can confirm your booking and I can organize my schedule for next year. I would really appreciate it :-)
    If you wish to cancel an order, that is fine too as I can offer it to the next collector on the waiting list.

    However, the good news is, from now on I will be keeping a "REQUEST LIST", meaning, you are welcome to put your name down for a particular piece, and you will be individually informed as soon as one is coming up for adoption.

    Those already on the waiting list for commissioned orders will have first option if a position becomes available in 2011, as well as being the first registered on my new "REQUEST LIST", so please email me with your choice of bear or critter and I will add you asap.
    You can change your mind at any time and be removed, or even register for 2 or more pieces that you would be interested in, I will keep all "REQUESTS" on record in the order they are received in a private file.

    I hope this makes sense to you all and hopefully I can be a bit more productive in the future with new designs and more creations to go around.



  • 11/23/10--13:17: Latest Creation (chan 2228466)




    • Please meet my latest creation, Hunny Bunny.


    She is a commissioned order and is Adopted!

  • 12/02/10--20:12: Last Update for 2010 (chan 2228466)

    • Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!



    We would like to get in early this year and wish everyone all the best over the Christmas holidays and also a Happy New Year.

    Boy, this year sure went quick and before we know it, 2011 will be upon us.



    Seeing there are no more Russell Bears creations available this year, we have decided to have a Sale on a selection of the last of the Brand name bears available at

    http://www.russellbears.com/catalog.php?page=1&category=Other%20Collectable%20Bears

    Layaway/ Layby is available, and once this stock is gone, there will be no more. Please feel free to email with any questions you may have.



    Once again Best Wishes to You and Yours during this special time and the next update will be in the new year 2011.





  • 12/19/10--16:15: Last Bear for 2010! (chan 2228466)







    • Please meet Mini Murphy, my last commissioned piece for 2010.
    Now I am looking forward to a little holiday over Chrissy and the New Year.
    Best Wishes to you all, have a wonderful and safe time over the holiday season :o)




  • 01/19/11--13:46: 2011 TOBY Industry's Choice Winner (chan 2228466)
















    • I'm so pleased to announce that "Cory" the pink and white panda bear has won a TOBY Industry's Choice Award!

  • 02/10/11--01:29: Andy & Pandy - Sorry we are Sold! (chan 2228466)








    • Details at Russell Bears website now!

    http://www.russellbears.com/catalog.php?category=Available%20Bears%20and%20Critters

    Sorry we are Sold!








  • 02/14/11--01:45: Squeek - Sorry I am Sold! (chan 2228466)


  • 03/11/11--18:05: Show & Competition Updates (chan 2228466)



    • 2011 WA Craft Quilt & Stitch Show - Teddy Bear Challenge The Challenge is on again.........this years pattern is designed by Jennie Boylan, the very talented artist that taught me how to make bears, quite a few years ago now! Same rules as last year, use the specified pattern and make your bear out of anything that you fancy or use the specified mohair and make anything you feel like. There's still plenty of time, why not be brave and have a go at both challenges. Please contact Jennie to register your interest by following the links on my "Shows" page http://www.russellbears.com/catalog.php?category=Shows To keep updated on the competition details, please follow the new "The Teddy Tree" Facebook page, there are plenty of photos already posted, and while you are there, please don't forget to "Like" it and add it to your "Favorites" list....I already have ;o)

  • 03/19/11--01:04: Easter Bunnie - Sorry I am Sold! (chan 2228466)



    • Please meet my latest Easter Bunnie, she is now available from my website.

  • 04/09/11--16:43: 2011 TOBY People's Choice Voting - Now Open! (chan 2228466)

    • The time has arrived to vote for The 2011 TOBY’s People Choice Awards. You can vote online this year, Teddy Bear & Friends magazine will be announcing the winners in their Winter issue. I have one nominee this year, the cuddly pink and white panda named "Cory". If you have time to cast your votes for your favorite pieces, please find the link for voting below.


  • 04/26/11--20:33: Lil' Ol' Rusty - Sorry I am Sold! (chan 2228466)



    • Lil' Ol' Rusty is a new design, my first "old" styled bear.
    He is a OOAK, and is created from mohair with silk paw pads, he stands at approximately 5 inches ( 13cm ).
    He has amber glass eyes, an old style stitched and waxed nose, a firm, wobble joint head and is filled with poly/ steel shot for a lovely weighty little bear.
    Payment Plans are available, please visit my website for more details.
    AUD$295.00 plus ship/insurance.

  • 05/05/11--04:25: Antonio - 2011 Golden Teddy Nominee! (chan 2228466)

    • I'm so pleased to announce that Antonio is a Golden Teddy nominee in this year's awards.

  • 06/04/11--03:45: New Bears - Exclusive to Silly Bears! (chan 2228466)











    • New creations only available from Silly Bears.




    The above Collection will be launched on 18th of June at our 'A Midsummer's Day' event.
    http://www.sillybears.co.uk/artists/index.cfm?page=116








  • 07/13/11--22:01: New Smaller Size Bunyip - Sorry I am Sold! (chan 2228466)











    • Please meet my latest custom creation.......a Bunyip in a brand new smaller size!

















  • 07/27/11--16:33: Latest Update (chan 2228466)

    • Well a lovely surprise for me, my new puppy, "Harley" arrived 3 weeks earlier than was expected and of course that has thrown all my recent plans into complete chaos!!

    I had planned to release a new pattern at this years Western Australian Craft, Quilt & Stitch Show, 5th-7th August 2011 ( details below ).

    I have the sample just about complete and hoped to to have a few more "Snuffles" done on time, but thanks to my new bundle of fur, I really think I will be pushing it!!!!

    At least I will have one sample to display at the show, he is a new elephant design in a long hand dyed string mohair with a wired trunk and tail.

    I will post him here as soon as he is ready for adoption and notify the "Special Sneak Peek" members.

    If you are interested in this new creation and/or the pattern, please feel free to contact me or stay tuned to this page this coming weekend.


  • 08/01/11--03:31: "Snuffles" Sorry I am Sold! (chan 2228466)





    • Please meet my newest creation "Snuffles" the elephant.
    He is a brand new design catering for both the collectors and the makers and is therefore available as a pattern too.
    Each elephant that I create is a OOAK in a Series, not one will be the same as I will be using hand dyed mohair, and different finishings on each individual one.
    This guy is my prototype, and will appear on the cover of each pattern, he is approximately 25cm ( 10 inches ) standing, he is designed to sit, has a wobblejoint head, wired trunk and tail, blue/aubergine glass eyes with needle felted details.
    Sorry I am SOLD
    AUD$495.00 plus shipping/insurance to your destination.
    Layaway/Layby is available on "Snuffles" too.



  • 08/25/11--23:52: "Snuffles" Available Now! (chan 2228466)



    • The brand new "Snuffles" pattern is now available, please contact me via below email address to order your copy ( please include your postal address ).

    AUD$20.00 plus shipping ( $1.20 within Australia, price varies for international orders )

    russellbears@gmail.com


  • 09/12/11--14:46: Gus the Bull Mastiff (chan 2228466)


    • Please meet Gus, my latest commissioned order.












  • 10/13/11--20:01: Available from Silly Bears UK (chan 2228466)

    • Exclusive to Silly Bears

    MacDougal

    Miss Amber Rose


    MacGregor




    Please follow this link to Silly Bears website for more details



    More photos are are listed below, please scroll down to end of page,

    these are the last bears available to adopt at present.




  • 11/09/11--21:41: New Bears Now Available! (chan 2228466)




    • Layaway/Layby Welcome


    Sorry Roland is Reserved!


  • 12/11/11--21:46: Man Suk - Commissioned tiger (chan 2228466)


    • Please meet Man Suk, my latest commissioned piece.

    More details are available at




  • 01/03/12--22:50: Hudson - RESERVED!! (chan 2228466)













    • To celebrate the New Year, I would like to offer an older piece, his name is Hudson, a polar bear, created from warm white alpaca with needle felted details.

    He has been living in my cabinet since 2006 and is an award winning bear, taking out the "Professional Modern Artist Bear" and "Bear of Show" at the 2006 Sydney Teddy Bear Fair.

    He will come complete with his original swing tag, wooden teddy hang tag and medallion awarded for winning his category.

    He also was awarded a beautiful engraved crystal trophy which is not included, but I will include a framed photograph featuring Hudson and his awards. I only have a select few older style bears that I have kept, seeing I have not been able to offer much lately and after a great deal of thought I have decided to offer Hudson for adoption.

    Hudson is approximately 22cm ( 9 inches ) seated 29cm ( 11 inches ) stretched out, he is designed to sit with bent legs and his D.O.B is 15 January 2006.

    Once again to be fair, enquiries will be filed in the order they are received, and the first in has the option to purchase him.

  • 02/05/12--05:03: Silly Bears Exclusives (chan 2228466)



    • Five brand new pieces created exclusively for Silly Bears in the UK.They will available for sale on the 26th February 2012, please visit Silly Bears website for more details.

  • 02/14/12--20:57: Alastair - available now! (chan 2228466)