Collecting & Brands - Arctophile

Cherished Teddies Winter Figurines, Dated and Decoded

October 15, 2026September 18, 2026 by Yohanes Matulessy

Cream plush teddy bear in a knitted sweater and scarf sitting in snow against a weathered wooden bench

Cherished Teddies winter pieces are painted resin figurines, not plush. A collector’s guide to Enesco item numbers, dated pieces, base marks, and safe storage.

Plushies Trending in 2026 and the Ones Already Cooling

October 15, 2026September 11, 2026 by Yohanes Matulessy

A smiling woman lying on a white bed holding up a soft white plush bunny

Jellycat, Pop Mart, Squishmallows, and a Stitch plush lead the 2026 numbers, even as US plush sales slipped. A dated trend report with every figure sourced.

Popular Plush Brands Worth Collecting and How to Spot Fakes

October 15, 2026September 6, 2026 by Yohanes Matulessy

Shelves in a toy shop packed with colorful plush animals behind a small white picket fence display

Steiff, two Hermann firms, Merrythought, Gund, Ty, and Jellycat: where each plush maker started and which button, tag, or label to check before you buy.