For those of you who remember Boyds Bears and Gary Lowenthal

bonnielu · ‎03-11-2010

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.

colliegirls · ‎05-13-2012

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

bonnielu · ‎03-11-2010

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.

Lisasmom · ‎05-28-2010

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!

marytoodles · ‎09-13-2010

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

SuesCat · ‎07-11-2012

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 · ‎10-01-2013

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

Azcowgirl · ‎04-10-2012

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

Hooty · ‎03-09-2010

I could almost open a small store with the collection I have, I sure wish I had my money back! ${#emotions_dlg.sad}$

Lisasmom · ‎05-28-2010

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! ${#emotions_dlg.sad}$

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.