Big Pink Teddy Bears

Teddy bears of all colors and sizes have been the most beloved plush toy of children and adults alike since their creation by Margaret Steiff in 1902. Prices of some of the rarest bears today are beyond many collector's pockets. Due to the demand, some manufactures have even gone on to produce limited-edition replicas of sought-after lines exclusively for the collector's market. Ultimately, people collect bears of all sorts simply because they are irresistibly drawn to them.

With the vast array of colored bears available, it's hard to know which is the best color to buy. If you are a collector and already have bears of one particular color, the choice becomes an obvious one. Of all the colors to choose from, both blue and pink teddy bears are popular choices for different reasons.

Due to their color, at least half of the world's population (boys and men) do not appreciate pink teddy bears. Young girls, and women, however, have a different view entirely. In the Western world, the color pink is typically associated with females because the color is seen as delicate and feminine even though it's a color that means universal love - which can apply to anyone. So, it's no surprise to find that pink gifts like bears are given to girls, young ones especially.

The more recent traditional association of the color pink and girls actually developed in the 1940s; prior to that, pink was actually more associated with purchases for boys rather than girls. And, long before that time, the color pink did not have any color associated gender attached to it at all.

In the 1990s, the color pink became synonymous with the awareness-spreading movement of breast cancer. Today, pink ribbons have international significance as a lasting symbol of breast cancer awareness.

Pink teddy bears are often given to women as gifts; for mothers and girlfriends to say "I love you," and even more commonly to baby girls as both celebration and acknowledgment of their birth. Valentine's Day is another popular un-official holiday in which pink teddy bears are given as gifts to loved ones. Hearts are commonly etched into parts of the bear to drive the point home.

Pink teddy bears are not reserved for special occasions - they can be given at any time of the year. Ultimately, no matter what color you choose for your bear, you are making an investment into something that is much more than just a plush toy; a teddy bear is a lifelong friend and companion that is there for you to cry on, talk to, and love. They are a security blanket come to 'life' and as is the case, they will never let you down no matter what color they happen to be.

Angeline Hope is a collector of big pink teddy bear toys. You can view a huge selection of quality big pink teddy bear toys at MyBigPlush.

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