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2007, Bear, bearista, bearista bears, Boy & Girl, Christmas, collecting, Holiday, little bear, pajama, starbucks, Starbucks Bearista Bears, Winter

Winter Pajama Boy and Girl Bearistas (2007)

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Here are the OH-SO-Adorable bearista bears from the Winter of 2007. They are the 68th (boy) and 69th (girl) edition bears in the bearista collection. They are both holding their own little cuddle bears and they are all cozy in their pajamas and slippers. The girl bearista has a pink bow and pink and red snowflake pajamas and the boy bearista has a red and white striped stocking cap with red pajamas. They both have red slippers with fluffy white on the inside. They seem ready to sit by the fire and listen to a nice winter-time story before bed! Click the photos to enlarge. 🙂

2008, bearista, bearista bears, Christmas, collecting, Holiday, ornaments, reindeer, Rudolph, starbucks, Starbucks Bearista Bears, Winter

Reindeer Dancing All Around (2008)

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These reindeer came out in 2008 and they rock! They are made from an interesting mix of fabrics including brown cord fabric that gives them their deer look. The big ones have red bows around their necks and stand proud and tall. The baby reindeer is actually an ornament with a ribbon hook that you could hang him up with. The baby also has buttons on his legs which make him look quite unique. The undersides of the reindeers are green and they all sport antlers. They were a fun addition to the 2008 Starbucks lineup! Click the photo to enlarge. 🙂

2008, Asia, Bear, bearista, bearista bears, Beijing, China, collecting, Destination Series, Flag, starbucks, Starbucks Bearista Bears

Beijing Destination Bearista (2008)

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Here is the 2008 Beijing Destination Series Bearista. She is the 40th edition in the Starbucks Bearista series. She is waving a Beijing flag that is in English on the back, and (I’m assuming) Chinese on the front. She has rosy cheeks and is wearing a light blue polo shirt and khaki skirt with white under garments. Her red Beijing sweatshirt is tied around her waist and she has a red cap as well. She also has some fabulous eyelashes! Click the photos to enlarge. 🙂

1999, Bear, bearista, bearista bears, Christmas, collecting, Frosty the Snowman, Holiday, Musicbox, starbucks, Starbucks Bearista Bears, Winter

Snowman Bearista with Music Box (1999)

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This is a larger size bearista and he is totally awesome! Not only is he adorable with the plaid scarf, snowman suit, top hat and carrot nose, but he also has a wind-up music box inside of him! When you wind him up he plays the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas!” He is the 8th edition in the bearista series and he was born in 1999. Click the image for a larger photo. 🙂

2010, Bear, bearista, bearista bears, collecting, Hawaii, starbucks, Starbucks Bearista Bears

Hawaii Bearista (2010)

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This is the 2010 Hawaii bearista! He is wearing surf shorts and a Hawaii t-shirt topped off with an orange cap. He’s ready to ride the waves and afterwards he’ll probably head to Starbucks for a nice latte! haha. Click the photo to enlarge. 🙂

2010, Bear, bearista, bearista bears, Christmas, collecting, Huxley Mouse, Mouse Writer, Mug, starbucks, Starbucks Bearista Bears, Tumbler, Winter

2010 Winter Bearista and Mouse

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Well, I just bought the 2010 Winter Bearista and the mouse that goes with it. I also got the mouse tumbler and mouse mug. They are all really cute. The bear is reading a book that says “The Mouse Writer.” He has a winter outfit complete with green, white and red snowflake sweater, a red stocking cap, red pants and brown fuzzy boots! The mouse’s name is Huxley and he is a mouse writer apparently. He is wearing a red scarf with brown vest and he has a pink nose and off-white fur. The mouse mug says “One day a squirrel went out looking for acorns and found a friend.” It has a picture of the mouse and squirrel and a little sculpture of the mouse on the top of the handle. The tumbler is a smaller size and it says “Hello, I’m Huxley.” Huxley is on the tumbler along with a Christmas tree and stuff in a room. Click on the photos to enlarge them! 🙂

Bear, bearista, bearista bears, Christmas, collecting, Frosty the Snowman, Gingerbread Bears, Magnets, Rudolph, Santa, starbucks, Starbucks Bearista Bears, Winter

Some Past Bearista Xmas Magnets

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Asia, Bear, bearista, collecting, Rumors, starbucks, Starbucks Bearista Bears, update

Another Discontinuation?

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Well, it has been a bit disappointing this holiday season on the Bearista front. As far as I can tell, there aren’t any bears being sold anywhere in the United States stores. I am eagerly awaiting my bears that I bought on eBay, but those bears seem to have been only released in Asia. They are the gingerbread bears. The last Bearistas that I know of which were available in the US were the destination Bearistas with the blue caps and grey messenger bags.

Instead of Bearistas this holiday, Starbucks has released some cute reindeer and a little bird. Okay, they are cute and everything, but we want the bears! I know that Continue reading “Another Discontinuation?” →

Bear, bearista, calendar, collecting, starbucks, Starbucks Bearista Bears, update

Quick Hello

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Hi to anyone (the few, the proud) who stops by. I wanted to let you know that I’ve been slacking off lately and on vacation, but I’m hoping to get some more work done on the blog and collection sites in the next few weeks! Also, I got a wonderful Bearista calendar from one of my online friends. I’m going to take some photos for you then post a link where you can get one yourself! The calendar is very cute, has great photos and will go along great with your own bear collection. PLUS!!! You’ll be supporting a fellow Bearista fan in her own Bearista addiction! haha. I hope you all will consider buying a calendar from my sweet friend! Okay, all for now. I’ll be back soon with more information and pics! Bearista Hugs to you all!!!

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How Many Bears?

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The question will come to all of us collectors eventually: how many bears is too many bears? How long are we going to go on collecting? You know, your shelves fill up and then you box some of your bears up, because there is just no room. It started with the bearista bears, but then you start collecting random Starbucks things. A cup here and there maybe other plushies, bearista magnets, oh and then you see some cute sticker books. Where will it end? For me, well, I’m not quite sure. Part of me trimming down my collection meant that I wasn’t going to buy all of the baseball bears and all of the city bears with the same outfits. Then I wasn’t going to buy any Asia bears, but that went down the drain when I saw how adorable the Bearista Butterfly bears were! OMG, they are so adorable! Honestly, when I go into a Starbucks and I see new bears I get really happy and I am compelled to take them home! What is one more bear afterall? One bear has led to so many bears! I have to admit that I love having the collection. The bears are so cute and I love to look at all of them. I just need another HOUSE for all of them! haha. So, when will I stop collecting Bearista Bears? I have no idea. I guess one day I will just stop. It will be a sad day for sure. How do YOU know when to stop collecting??? Let me know in the comments. Thanks for stopping by! 🙂