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For those of you who remember Boyds Bears and Gary Lowenthal

bonnielu — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:12:41 GMT

There was a big event yesterday in Mechanicsburg Pa (near Harrisburg PA) where Gary Lowenthal was signing his new book and other Boyd's collections with purchase. It was called Event in a Tent. It was a 70 mile ride for us one way but well worth it. Country Gifts 'N Such invited him and crowds came from all over the US to meet him. What a great time we had.

He sold out to Enesco and the line is being discontinued I am told. I did manage to buy a figurine called the DANCE. (what else would a dancer ever want).

He is truly a remarkable guy. Very friendly, very funny and just lots of fun to be around.

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colliegirls — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:22:55 GMT

That had to be a great book signing!! He was always so funny!!

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bonnielu — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 15:27:37 GMT

He walked in the side door looked in to a line of gals and guys buying merchandise, said hello in a comical way and went on to HIS TENT to sign. Regular guy, a real treat to meet him. He is from Gettyburg PA and since we live in a neighboring rural area (all 70 miles way) we had something in common to talk about.

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Lisasmom — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 16:20:43 GMT

Thank you for posting this!

Boy, do I ever remember those shows with Mary Beth and Gary I never missed one as my boxes and boxes of Boyd's critters can confirm, but the entertainment of those shows was priceless, especially when he wore a costume and teased her and got her laughing so hard she couldn't talk. Absolutely priceless!

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marytoodles — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 16:49:26 GMT

A blast from the past. I do remember Gary and the shows he did...

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SuesCat — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 17:42:13 GMT

Oh! Gary was soooo naughty with MaryBeth ! Bonnielu ~ thanks for posting this! 'Glad you had such a great time! My Boyds Bears are long gone. They all went to a good home when i downsized.

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RetRN — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 20:01:37 GMT

Thanks for posting, I believe he had some serious health issues in the past. Glad to hear he is doing well.

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Azcowgirl — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 20:04:44 GMT

My bears are mostly gone too, but gosh Gary was such a hoot and I miss those shows (:

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Hooty — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 21:09:01 GMT

I could almost open a small store with the collection I have, I sure wish I had my money back!

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Lisasmom — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 22:07:31 GMT

On 10/12/2014 Hooty said:
I could almost open a small store with the collection I have, I sure wish I had my money back!

lol - we could have one together!

Gary was the best salesman ever and those little faces sold me every time

Thank Goodness he wasn't the one who invented Beanie Babies because I never saw anyone in person selling those and I stood in line just like all the other loons to buy them! Have donated most of them, but can't quite part with the Boyd's yet.

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millieshops — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 22:14:27 GMT

Boyds Bears for me is one of those lines that was fun while it lasted, but it's also one of the things I expect not to buy ever again. I've been giving away and/or yard saling my bear collection a little bit at a time as I downsize. I did love those bears for a while!

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I am still oxox — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 22:18:33 GMT

I met Gary many years ago at a signing at the Limited Edition on Long Island, it was way before cell phone cameras, I do have a figure signed by him.

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colliegirls — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 22:49:16 GMT

I absolutely loved those Boyd's bears (and Dolls) when my youngest children were little and I bought a boat load for their rooms. My daughter still have some of the dolls out on the top of her furniture (because that is where I put them and she has left them there!) but most of the bears are in the closet. Its sad because they were a lot of money and they are adorable.

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bonnielu — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 04:14:35 GMT

I only had a few figurines and no bears. I did not do serious collecting of his items. But I did watch and enjoy his shows. What I had I asked him to sign and he did. I also took one picture of myself with him (hubby took it actually). I am not a selfie kind of gal.

I was not aware of his health issues. I do know he looked happy and well. His signed book is a real treasure for me.

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wildcat fan — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 04:21:57 GMT

Thanks for sharing, bonnielu! I wish I could've been there! I enjoyed his shows on QVC, and I still enjoy my bears.

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Serenity-Now — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 04:35:11 GMT

On 10/12/2014 millieshops said:
Boyds Bears for me is one of those lines that was fun while it lasted, but it's also one of the things I expect not to buy ever again. I've been giving away and/or yard saling my bear collection a little bit at a time as I downsize. I did love those bears for a while!

My mom used to always say, "You spend the first half of your life collecting stuff, and the second half of your life getting rid of it all." I've found that to be very true!

OP: Thank you for posting about this, I thought those shows were so much fun, & I'm glad to hear that Gary seems to have recuperated (hopefully) from his illness. That's great to know. The years have really flown by, since then!

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mewsmomtoo — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 06:34:41 GMT

Thanks for sharing, Bonnielu, it's good to hear he hasn't changed and I'm glad you had a good time after driving all that way! I only have plush bears (plus one duck in yellow rain hat and slicker!), but I still love them and don't foresee them leaving for a while.