So, I’ve been getting into collecting Care Bears, specifically the Strawberry Care Bear. It’s been quite a journey, let me tell you. I decided to start with the vintage ones because they have that classic charm, you know?
First off, I started searching online. I went to many places, looking for these bears. And it’s not just about getting any bear; I wanted specific ones, especially those rare or limited edition ones. You know what? Those are the super cool ones.
Then, I started to dig deeper. I realized there are different eras of these bears – the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and even more recent ones. The ’80s ones are particularly neat because they’re smaller, about 6 inches. I found some photos online, over 500 of them, showing all kinds of Care Bears. It gave me a good idea of what’s out there and what they’re worth. That’s a lot, right?
Next up, I started actually getting my hands on some of these bears. I learned pretty quickly that you gotta be careful with them. Especially with the older ones, you gotta handle them gently. I found this one place, a partnership called Strawberry Shortcake x Care Bears. They had some really cool stuff. So I bought a couple of the bears. Got them home, and man, they’re adorable.
After that, I figured out how to store them properly. You can’t just throw them in a box. I set up a nice, clean space for them. Keeps them in good shape, you know? Gotta keep them valuable and protected.
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Collecting Tips:
- Handle with care, especially the vintage ones.
- Store them in a clean, safe place.
- Keep an eye out for rare and limited editions.
It’s been a fun ride, getting into this Care Bear collecting thing. Especially that Strawberry Care Bear, it’s a real gem. Each bear I got, I made sure to take care of it. Put it in the right spot. It’s like, each one has its own little story. And I’m just getting started!