The Paddington Collective Blog is a collection of updates as to whats going on in our world from new products to brilliant photographs.
When Shirley Clarkson presented Paddington creator Michael Bond with the original Bears, it was at his request that 'Thank You' was added to the luggage label. So you will find on the very early Gabrielle Designs Paddington swing tags it simply reads 'Please look after this Bear'. The message was written by his dear Aunt Lucy and, as we all know she was very polite. We think this a very appropriate addition.
A rare luggage swing tag minus the politeness.
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The 2015 Empire Awards are next week and the utterly marvellous Paddington Movie is up for 2 awards. You can cast your votes here.
This Gabrielle Design bear has cast his vote. Best of luck from all at the Paddington Collective
Let's hope his dinner wasn't cold on this day!! He wouldn't have messed with a hard stare from Paddington though.
It was Jezza's mum Shirley Clarkson that gave life to our beloved Gabrielle Designs Paddington Bear. In fact it was jeremy and his sister who recieved the first bears as Christmas presents back in 1972.
So whether you love him or hate him, we certainly have his mum Shirley to thank for or beloved Gabrielle Designs bears.
Paddington mixing with royalty, William and Paddington looking like old pals at the Chinese premiere.
Great article in The Daily Mail 22/02/2015 by Rosie Murray-West featuring a fabulous picture of Carol Fox at the Paddington Collective.
You can read the full article here
http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/investing/article-2962972/BEARNANZA-Paddington-movie-big-hit-investors-collectors-memorabilia-toy-s-stock-soars.html
Paddington Bear creator Michael Bond is 89 years young today, this little fella is particularly excited!! Best wishes from all at The Paddington Collective
During the 1970's and 80's Gabrielle Designs produced and sold millions of their signature handmade bears. Each bear came with different felt hat and coat and Wellington boots. We'd be very interested to know your favourite colour combination or if you have a bear with a particularly rare colour scheme please let us know. Here are a few of our favourites
Orange hat, blue jacket and yellow wellies
The autumnal bear
Classic brown hat with red jacket and blue wellies
Light blue hat and yellow boots combination
Subtle mix of browns
The orange hat and brown jacket
Purple!!! It was the 1970's
The green jacket, a favourite in australia
Hope the Alka Selzas worked their magic and today's hangovers are not too severe. We are pleased to say our Licenced leather luggage tags and replacement swing tags have arrived and are now available to buy. They come in cute PB gift bag as well.
Leather swing tag for Gabrielle Designs Paddington Bear (P&Co 2014)
What a fantastic year for all things Paddington. Seasons greetings from The Paddington Collective
This guy is hoping for a new jacket from Santa
Lost your beloved bear's paper swing tag or worse still got marmalade on it? Exclusively to the Paddington Collective we give you this fully licenced genuine soft grain leather Paddington Bear swing tag. This limited edition will be available to preorder from www.thepaddingtoncollective soon.
Also to add to the excitement we are also launching a functional luggage address holder, made of soft worn leather with an insert for your details. This design is inspired by Gabrielle's original swing tag. It's a must for the travelling Paddington Bear fan. Watch this space.......
Emma Bending showing off her AMAZING collection courtesy Caters News
When Shirley Clarkson first designed her version of Paddington Bear for market she was inundated with letters from concerned bear lovers, on removal of their boots they appeared to have no feet. Nicknamed 'stumpy' bears these early designs are quite rare. Adding feet to them meant a whole new design. Judging by the look on this guy's face, he doesn't like being called stumpy!!! #paddington
It's finally here, tonight families and fans will be flocking to the flicks to finally feast their eyes on the new Paddington Film.
Anyone that goes today please let us know what you think. This original near mint Gabrielle Designs Paddington will be going along, no doubt he'll have his usual double pop corn and a bag of pick n mix.
enjoy!!
The Daily Mirror said in their review of Friday's eagerly awaited release that "this utterly lovely film might just be the finest family movie ever made"
High praise indeed and the paddington collective can't wait.
One key character yet to feature in the trailer is Paddingtons Aunt Lucy. Gabrielle Designs released their version of his Aunt in the late seventies and in good condition like the one seen above are hard to come by.
She has bloomers with a little pocket with her specially designed coins from the home for retired bears, as you can imagine finding these 35 year old bears with those still up her kniker leg is quite a rarity.
In the 90's Gabrielle designs now under new management released these now highly saught after replicas.
Aunt Lucy makes an appearance in the film but what will she look like? I hope she is as funky as these beautiful bears, we can't wait to see.
Michael Bond Creator of the famous Bear was there to see the film he said that "he was worried he had let Paddington down" but in the end was very pleased and told the telegraph "It’s one of those films were you come away thinking about it, you keep saying: ‘Do you remember such and such a scene?’ There’s so much in it that’s quite magical. I’d give it full marks.”
This original Gabrielle Bear in his dressing gown has Michael Bonds signature around is neck, looks like it was raining where he was too.
Oscar winning Julie Walters who plays Mrs Bird
Kate Moss poses with Paddington Bear on the Red Carpet for the Premier of Paddington
The guys at Paddington have released a new poster campaign via their Facebook page introducing us to the characters from Paddington released on the 28/11.
The Paddington Collective is very excited about seeing (Dr Who) Peter Capaldi as Mr Curry what a year it's been for him!!
Looking grumpy, Peter Capaldi as Mr Curry
This guy arrived at The Collective today from the early 70's (no he didn't time travel like Peter capaldi rather he was made cirque 1972 and came in a van not a TARDIS)
You can often tell an early Gabrielle design Paddington as among other things they do not have the "thank you" on the luggage label.
What a relief it is to all us Paddington Bear fans to read the first reviews of the film. State of heightened bear excitement here the paddington collective after the telegraph posted their review
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/filmreviews/11239741/Paddington-review-a-total-delight.html
This 40 year old Gabrielle design paddington is preordering his cinema tickets as we speak
two important things for young bears at the Paddington collective to remember. Don't sit too close to the screen and no marmalade on the keyboard.
The film is out on general release next week on the 28/11 and we hope it will be magical.
Good Morning People and welcome to the first blog post from the Paddington Collective. I would like to start the blog with a super photo of some of the new arrivals at The Paddington Collective, PJS and Dressing Gown all original, all available to buy online.
Gabrielle Design Paddington Bears showing off their nightime attire, pyjamas and dressing gown. I think the young man in his boots may have been breaking nightime protocol but maybe his feet were cold!!
It looks like they are reading A Bear Called Paddington before lights out
