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Buy Cheap Vintage Care Bears
Do you remember Care Bears? Those bears have been hibernating for so long. But in 2001, they made a comeback. They were retro toys and they have the 1980s series to thank for their popularity.
American Greetings brought back vintage Care Bears so that today’s generation of kids would enjoy the bears that we enjoyed when we were younger.
In 2007, Care Bears Cheer, Funshine, Share, and Grumpy were loved by the children. Then there is the new addition Oopsy Bear. He was introduced in the movie “Oopsy Does It” in August that year.
It was also in that same year when Care Bears celebrated their 25th anniversary and the vintage Care Bears collection began. For those who remember the cartoons, they feel nostalgia seeing these bears around again.
Those who collect vintage Care Bears appreciate the limited edition anniversary keepsakes and silver jewelry which are made available at specialty retailers. Some of these items may be pricey but they are worth it.
Vintage Care Bears reach a younger market through Macy’s. This all started when Macy had a Thanksgiving Day Parade float showing off Care Bear products which they have exclusivity off.
Creators of Care Bears and Macy’s figured out that this is a way to share the love for these bears between those who watched the cartoons growing up and the children today.
The popularity of these vintage Care Bears also inspire people to make their own handmade Care Bears. Some sell these to the collectors while others keep these for their own.
There are also auctions of vintage Care Bears in eBay. These were very popular in 2007 as well as 2008. The Care Bear licensed items include sleep wear, bedding, ornaments, toys, lights, clothing, costumes, books, and vintage teddy bears.
There are forty million bears that have been sold in 1983 to 1987, thus proving the popularity of vintage Care Bears to collectors.
These are sold for $20 but there are still other treasures that are often being looked out by the aficionados. Those that are auctioned are mostly second hand but in still good condition.
Nonetheless, collectors adore vintage Care Bears too much that they don’t mind buying these secondhand bears and have them restored if needed.
Not all vintage Care Bears are sold under $100. There are other designs that cost more, for example the vintage Care Bears can amount to $800 and those Care Bears that come in figures and play sets cost around $500.
The bigger the vintage Care Bear, the more expensive it is.
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Care Bears Collectible Coaster Set $14.95 This lovely tin holds four 4-inch collectible coasters. Each one with a different Care Bear on it. Great for afternoon tea parties or ice cold lemonade. Tin is yellow with blue lid showing a yellow/sunny Care Bear “unzipping” the night to reveal a bright yellow behind it…. |
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Care Bears 4 Glass Set Grumpy Bear; Pizza Hut Limited Edition Glasses About 6 inches tall… |
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Care Bears 4 Glass Set Grumpy, Funshine, Tenderheart, Cheer, Bears; Pizza Hut Limited Edition Glasses Set of 4 glasses/ About 6 inches tall each… |
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Care Bears: The Great Race $5.00 Whoever wins the great race will be crowned king or queen of Care-a-lot. But when Beastly cheats, will he triumph, or will slow and steady win the race?… |
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Care Bears – Self-Stick Wallpaper Wall Accent Border $9.99 CareBears Self-Stick Wall Border. Licensed wallpaper border. Just peel & stick!… |
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Care Bears – 32 Large Toddler Nursery Wall Stickers / Wallies $29.99 CareBears Large Peel & Stick Wall Stickers…. |
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Care Bears Funshine Ceiling Fan Pull6+ Does your little one have trouble reaching her ceiling fan? Try attaching this adorable Care Bear fan pull for a little extra help and a LOT of extra fun. . Your child will love having this little cutie in her room. This Care Bear Fan Pull is approximately 2″ long x 2″ wide. Gold toned 5.5″ connecting chain attaches easily to your ceiling fan or light’s existing chain. Beautiful detailing–made … |
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Dare Bears/ Battle of the Band $1.99 … |
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Care-ful Bear / Case of the Grumpies $1.99 … |
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Belly Ball/ Bubbles $1.99 … |
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Vintage Care a Lot Care Bears House Cheer Wish Funshine Bedtime Playset toy 5pc $46.00 |
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Care Bears Accessories Lot Mailboxes Wish Funshine Cheer Bedtime Collectibles $8.99 |
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CARE BEARS 13″ FUNSHINE JESTER BEAR TALKS $15.00 |
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14 INCH YELLOW CARE BEAR FUNSHINE PLUSH (STUFFED ANIMAL)! WELL TAKEN CARE OF! $4.99 |
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Japan 2 1/4″ Care Bears Funshine Bear Keychain Figure $6.00 |
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Care Bears Cubs Plush Dolls * Bedtime – Laughs Talks Kicks * Funshine Cub Bear $19.99 |
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Care Bears 10″ Plush 3 Dolls * Champ * King Funshine * Tenderheart Bear 2002-04 $24.00 |
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Care Bear PVC 3″ Funshine Bear 2002 Figure Collectible 20th Anniversary NIB HTF $8.99 |
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Care Bears Baby Funshine Bear Bean Bag Rattle Plush $12.99 |
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9″ HTF Plush TYE DYE Funshine Care Bear Special Edition Yellow with SUN $0.99 |
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MINIATURE CARE BEAR FIGURE “FUNSHINE BEAR” CAKE TOPPER $3.99 |
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Wish Bear Funshine Bear Care Bears lot aerobics dancing battery operated $12.99 |
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Plush Large 23″ FUNSHINE Care Bear 2003 $14.99 |
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1984 American Greetings Designers Collection Funshine Care Bear 53241 $12.00 |
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4 Care Bear Plush Lot Daydream Nightime Funshine Champ INC FREE SHIPPING! $29.95 |
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NWT 27″ FUNSHINE CUBS CARE BEARS JUMBO CUDDLE PILLOW PLUSH NEW IN PLASTIC BAG $27.99 |
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NWT 8″ FUNSHINE CARE BEARS TALKING 20TH ANNIVERSARY RETRO BEANIE PLUSH $14.99 |
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NWT 10″ FUNSHINE ALOHA CELEBRATION CARE BEARS 20TH BEAR WEAR PLUSH $39.99 |
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NWT 16″ FUNSHINE CARE BEARS EASTER 20TH ANNIVERSARY RETRO PLUSH WITH BUNNY EARS $29.99 |
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CARE BEAR FUNSHINE BEAR CEILING FAN LAMP PULL KID ROOM $4.99 |
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CUTE Care Bear CUBS Funshine Bear 9″ Tall 2005 EUC $5.99 |
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8″ Plush CARE BEAR Lot Funshine Tenderheart Bedtime Special Edition 10″ Daydream $4.99 |
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Care Bears Interactive Sing-Along Friends – Funshine Bear $20.00 |
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NEW 8″ FUNSHINE ♥ BUNNY BEAR Carebears EASTER FRIENDS 2008 Plush Stuffed Toy NWT $8.88 |
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Funshine Bear Special Edition Jungle Party Series 9 NWT 8″ Released 2005 $18.99 |
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Vintage Care Bears pin, Funshine $9.99 |
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Care Bears Funshine Bear Rattle Chime 10.5 inches tall Sunshine Yellow $12.75 |
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10 CARE BEARS FIGURES Lot Grumpy Funshine Cheer Grams & Hugs Tugs $8.99 |
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VINTAGE CARE BEAR POSEABLE FIGURES LOT BEDTIME GOOD LUCK FUNSHINE CHEER 1983 $12.50 |
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FUNSHINE BEAR Care Bears 14″ PLUSH Stuffed Toy Doll 2007 Yellow MINT w/ Tush Tag $8.95 |
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