

the Care Bears were announced as a toyline for production by Parker Brothers and Kenner the following spring, as well as pre-licensed characters and media stars. In 1983, the care bears were introduced to the general public, and starred in their first television special, care bears in The
Land Without Feelings, which Kenner produced and sponsored. This special marked the first appearance of the first villain: Professor Coldheart.[4]
1984 saw the release of another special, The Care Bears Battle the Freeze Machine (which returned Professor Coldheart and introduced his dopey assistant Frostbite); a miniseries based on the toys was distributed by Lexington Broadcast Services Company in syndication. New Care
Bears named Grams Bear, Baby Hugs and Baby Tugs were also introduced. A spin-off line, the Care Bear Cousins, was introduced the same year.[4]
In 1985, the care Bears and care bear Cousins starred in their first movie, The Care Bears Movie, produced by Nelvana Limited and released by The Samuel Goldwyn Company. It became the highest-grossing animated film made outside the Disney market at the time of its release. Later
that autumn, a television series from DIC Entertainment which was co-produced by Nelvana and based on the care bears characters was made and ran for 22 episodes in syndication. Professor Coldheart and Frostbite did not appear in the movie but they appeared semi-regularly in the
series with a new villain named Auntie Freeze.
In 1986, Nelvana completely took over the animation rights for the franchise with a second movie entitled Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation. Released by Columbia Pictures, the film featured a new villain,Dark Heart, and introduced more of the Care Bears and Care Bears Cousins,
namely Harmony Bear, Noble Heart Horse and True Heart Bear.
Later that year, a TV series titled The Care Bears (also from Nelvana) premiered on the ABC network, lasting two seasons and consisting of over 70 episodes, introducing a new villain; the evil wizard No Heart and his sidekick Beastly. In the second season, No Heart's niece Shreeky is
introduced.
The Care Bears' last theatrically-released film, The Care Bears' Adventure in Wonderland, debuted in 1987. The Care Bears Nutcracker Suite premiered on the Disney Channel in 1988. Originally planned to be a feature film, it was decided to launch the film as a direct-to-TV movie after
the previous film flopped at the box office.[6]
Over 40 million Care Bears were sold between 1983 and 1987, and during the decade, American Greetings printed over 70 million of their cards. In whole, the sales of their merchandise reached over $2 billion during the 1980s.[1][7] This made them one of the most successful toylines of its
time, alongside "My Little Pony" and "Transformers."
The Care Bears' ultimate weapon is the "Care Bear Stare," in which the collected care bears stand together and radiate light from their respective tummy symbols. These combine to form a ray of love and good cheer which could bring care and joy into the target's heart. The Care Bear
Stare has several different looks. One has a beam coming from the care bears tummy being made up of several replicated images of the symbol. Another variation forms a rainbow when multiple Care Bears and/or Cousins are involved. A yellow beam with red hearts is sometimes seen
as well. The movies Journey to Joke-A-Lot and The Big Wish Movie do not feature the Care Bear stare, but it does return in Oopsy Does It!. In the new series, Care Bears Adventures in Care-A-Lot, the stare appears as a beam of light in the color of the bear from which it originates.
In the original animated specials and the DiC series, the Care Bear Stare is usually initiated by the phrase "Care Bears...prepare to stare!" while in the Nelvana series and later versions it is initiated by the phrase "Care Bears Countdown!"
During the movies and the DiC series, the Care Bear Cousins call their weapon the "Care Bear Cousin Call." In the DiC series, the call looks identical to the Care Bear Stare and is often performed at the same time without it being referred to as the call. In the first movie, the Cousins,
excluding Swift Heart Rabbit, simply made whatever animal noise is common to their species since they did not have any tummy symbols; those are later given to them by the Care Bears at the end of the movie. In the second movie, the Call looks like a musical score which radiates from
their tummy symbols. By the start of the Nelvana series, the Care Bear Cousin Call was no longer used and the Cousins simply performed the Care Bear Stare.
Although commonly used on villains, the stare and call have been also been used on humans and the Care Bears themselves. It was occasionally used in the DiC series to cure Care Bears and humans who were placed under the effects of Professor Coldheart's uncaring magic. It also
occurred once in Adventures in Care-A-Lot, when it was used to temporarily cheer Grumpy up in the episode The Tell-Tale Tummy.
In addition to the Care Bear Stare, the Care Bears can also use their tummy symbols to summon other assistance such as heart-shaped balloons, cloud cars, rainbow bridges and sending out a distress signal.
Linda Denham, a Sigma Sigma Sigma alumnae, created Care Bears. The Harmony bear was originally created for Sigma Sigma Sigma the three hearts on its belly represent the three points of the triangle that represents Tri Sigma. Muriel Fahrion, the artist behind Strawberry Shortcake
line was also the first concept artist behind the Care Bears.[citation needed] Under the TCFC (Those Characters from Cleveland), working with Creative VP Ralph Shaffer, Muriel designed the first six Causing the best selling greeting card themes for their belly graphics. Susan Trentel
(Muriel's sister and doll designer of StrawCare Bear plush. Once out of the concept stage children's book illustrator Elena Kucharik became the primary artist for the Care Bears creating hundreds of full color illustrations for cards, books and a myriad of licensing products. TCFC creative
team (artists and writers) worked creating numerous characters in the line. The line was a joint development by Those Characters from Cleveland, AGC's licensing division, and MAD (Marketing and Design Service of the toy group of General Mills).[4]
As they had done with Strawberry Shortcake, once titled "Project I," AGC called the Care Bears franchise "Project II" as they strove to make the character program secret until advertising was ready. At the start of the franchise, Care Bears was already established as its working title.[5]
Care Bears are a set of characters created by American Greetings in 1981 for use on greeting cards. The original artwork for the cards was painted by artist Elena Kucharik. In 1983, Kenner turned the Care Bears into plush teddy bears.
Each bear comes in a different color and has a specialized insignia on its belly that represents its duty and personality. This insignia was known as their "tummy symbol." However, the latest movie, Oopsy Does It! (2007), renamed them "belly badges". Adding to the Care Bear family are
the "Care Bear Cousins," which feature a lion, monkey, penguin, rabbit, and other such animals created in the same style as the teddy bears.
The Care Bears appeared in their own television series from 1985 to 1988, in addition to three feature films: The Care Bears Movie (1985), Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation (1986), and The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland (1987).
In 2002, the bears were reintroduced with new toys. Made by Play-Along Toys, the new toys offered features such as illuminated bellies upon touch, aerobic bears, and glow-in-the-dark bears. As part of this comeback, the Bears have appeared in two computer-animated movies: Journey to
Joke-a-lot (2004) and Big Wish Movie (2005).
In 2007, the bears were once again relaunched. The 25th anniversary of the toy line was commemorated in 2007, and the Oopsy Does It! movie was released in commemoration of the 25th anniversary. As of 2008, Care Bears are still being marketed.
The "Care Bears" icon and the copyrights in the character designs are currently owned by Those Characters from Cleveland, part of American Greetings.[1] However, on July 23, 2008, American Greetings announced that the Care Bears (along with Strawberry Shortcake) would be sold to
Cookie Jar Entertainment in an acquisition due to take place on September 30, 2008.[2] As of April 2009, it was announced that Cookie Jar Entertainment had problems in financing the acquisition and that a French company called MoonScoop has also expressed interest in the franchise.
Cookie Jar has expressed its intentions to counter MoonScoop's bid and has until 30 April 2009 to counter the bid.
As the '80s came to an end, the Bears' popularity faded away. At the start of the 1990s, an attempt to relaunch the phenomenon came in the form of Environmental Care Bears. Only a few select Bears from the 1980s line were used, with some changes (for example, Proud Heart Cat was
released as a bear, sporting the symbol of a heart-shaped American flag).[8]
During the late 1990s, another two revivals were attempted, but both failed to match the success of the original toy line. In 1996, retailer ShopKo released only Tenderheart, Cheer, and Bedtime Bears, and during 1999, in an imitation of Beanie Babies, Kenner made six "beanlings" based on
Tenderheart, Share, Friend, Cheer, Bedtime, and Good Luck Bears.
The same year the beanlings were made, Jay Foreman, president of current distributor and manufacturer of toys for the franchise, Play Along Toys, bought the rights to the Care Bears franchise for just under $1 million.[9] Three years later, the Bears came out of hibernation to celebrate
their 20th anniversary. A big event was planned for that year as Play Along began to roll out the new product lines; thus began a major trend as the toys became popular once again.
In 2007, American Greetings relaunched Care Bears again, first with a series of dolls, then a new movie (Care Bears: Oopsy Does It!) and immediately before with a new TV series (Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-Lot). The animation and artwork is completely different from the
originals giving the Care Bears have smaller body structures and redesigned tummy symbols (now called belly badges). Also, instead of Nelvana, the film and the animated series are once again produced by DiC.
The redesigned Care Bears, as seen in the Oopsy does It! teaser title card. Notice the smaller body structure, redesigned head and facial features, refined belly badges/tummy symbol, and major logo redesign.As part of the franchise's 25th anniversary celebrations, the Bears have been
redesigned by the AG Properties illustration team, and the logo of the franchise was redesigned to provide a more whimsical feeling. The new line consists of fifteen of the thirty-nine bears (as seen in the recent film). Five of the bears were chosen to be the focus of the franchise: Oopsy (a
brand new bear who debuted in Oopsy Does It!), Cheer, Funshine, Grumpy, and Share Bear. The other bears include Amigo Bear, Wish Bear, True Heart Bear, Bedtime Bear, Surprise Bear, Love-a-Lot Bear, Harmony Bear, Superstar Bear, Heartsong Bear and Hopeful Heart Bear,[13]
although the remaining 24 of the bears are also stated to have a release in the near future according to Play Along Toys.[14]
The role of unofficial leader was re-transferred, this time permanently, to Cheer Bear. Their brand-new theme song is performed by former Letters to Cleo member, Kay Hanley, and the music video premiered on Fox and Nickelodeon.[12] In August 2007, they appeared in 20th Century
Fox's theatrical release of Care Bears: Oopsy Does It!.[15] This was followed by the television series from DiC Entertainment, Adventures in Care-a-Lot. The series premiered on CBS' KEWLopolis block on September 15, 2007.
The Care Bears universe was rebooted upon the 2007 relaunch. Prior plot devices like the Cloudmobiles, Caring Meter, the Cloud Keeper and even Care-a-lot castle were not referred to or mentioned as of the new series (indeed, Care-a-lot castle doesn't even appear to exist after the
relaunch, as seen in the aerial shots of Care-a-lot shown at various points in various episodes of Adventures in Care-a-lot). In its place is the gathering tree, which is where the Care Bears now gather to meet or hold festivities. Also, the Care Bears have, up until the point of the first direct-
to-DVD release for the new franchise (Grizzle-ly Adventures), never had humans visit Care-A-Lot, and a new villain named Grizzle (who seeks to conquer Care-a-lot and nothing else) was introduced. The February 2007 issue of the Wall Street Journal states that in the new version, "they
live in a village, centered on a big tree—with no castle in sight."[12]
However, as of late, it seems that American Greetings is changing the course of their actions. The Caring Meter made its return in Grizzle-y Adventures, and the second direct-to-DVD release of the franchise, Ups and Downs, included a passing remark regarding the Forest of Feelings. In
addition, Care-A-Lot castle reappeared in certain scenes in the new game for the V.Smile Baby Infant Development System, Play Day.
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We ship promptly & check e-mails daily, if you have any questions :) You will find a combination of new, pre-owned & vintage Care Bears here. Care Bears will be coming and going, so feel free to check back and see what's new! With the pre-owned items, the condition will be listed, if there are store tags, and the heart condition, or any other imperfections.
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8" Bedtime Bear Beanie
New With Tags (Tag is a little bent) 2002 TCFC $19.99
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2003 Nesting Dolls
New In Box-Never Removed Nesting Dolls Mint Box Has Shelf Wear/Damage (See Pic) Extremely Rare!!! $99.99
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Vintage 13" Baby Tugs Collectible
Very Good Condition Comes with box 1983
$14.99
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How Condition Is Rated
Like New/Excellent Condition This condition grade indicates that the item is in new or like new condition with no flaws or wear. Very Good Condition This condition indicates that the item is in very good used or gently played with condition. This item will have no stains or holes unless noted. Most of our items are in this category. Good Condition This condition grade indicates that the item shows a lot of use or play wear, but has a lot of life left. Fair Condition This condition grade indicates that the item is in very used or played with condition. It has substantial play/use wear and/or paint wear.
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New & Pre-owned Care Bear Merchandise
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1985 TALKING SECRET CARE BEAR - New In Box 1980s Vintage
Bear is in very good condition The box has shelf wear and 2 rips He even still talks! You pull a string in the back of him to have him talk.
$59.99
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New Share-A-Story Share Bear With Books & Cartridges
This Is A Kid Favorite! The Bear Tells A Story When You Insert A Cartridge. His Eye's Blink, Head Moves, Mouth Moves While Talking & Plays Some Musical Story Sound Effects. Share Bear - New Without Tags 4 Books/Cartridges In Sealed Packaging + Additional Goldilocks & The 3 Bears Cartridge. 5 Stories In Total. 2 Packages Have Shelf Wear (See Pic's) Extremely Rare & Impossible To Get In This Condition!!! $99.99
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Care Bear Thanks A Lot Fluffy Floppy Scented Includes a DVD
New In Box Excellent Condition
$59.99
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Cookie Jar - Cheer Bear
Brand New In Box Never Removed-Still Taped Up In Packaging. Box Is In Very Good Condition. The Jar Also Comes With Removable A Hat & Scarf (See Pic) Extremely Rare!!!
$89.99
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Special Collector's Edition 25th Anniversary Bear & DVD
This Bear Has Swarovski Crystal Eyes & Sterling Silver Accents. Included Is A Special Edition DVD Of The Very First Episode "The Land Without Feelings"
$44.99
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Special Edition Series 2 #3 8" Charmer Cheer Bear
Like New With 4 Store Tags All Tags Are Creased Distributed by "Hot Topic" & Very Hard To Find Retro looking Care Bear With White Feet & A Jewel Nose. Fur Has The Look Of Crushed Velvet...Very Shimmery, Shiny & Soft. Also See Item # 16 $22.99
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JUMBO - Over 2 FT Tall! 25th Anniversary Cheer Bear
Like New - Excellent Condition. Heart has faint rubbing. Extremely Hard To Find. The Fur Type Is Flat And Smooth (The Regular Jumbo's Have The Traditional Thick Plush Fur - Both Kinds Are For Sale On Website). 27" Tall 2007 TCFC $39.99
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8 Inch Tenderheart Care Bear & DVD
New In Box Plush & DVD DVD "Kingdom Of Caring" 6 Episodes:
Lost At Sea,The Sleeping Giant, The Big Star Round-Up,The camp Out, I Robot Heart,The Bravest Of The Brave.
$19.99
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Vintage Care Bear Birthday Bear 1983
New In Box - 1983 New In Box Excellent Condition!
$49.99
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Care Bear Porcelain Tea Set By Brass Key keepsakes
Brand New & Comes In A Hat Box. Complete Service For Four, Each With A Different Care Bear On The Front Of It. Absolutely ADORABLE. No Nicks, Chips, Dents Or Scratches. Mint Condition. Retails for $149.99. Its a little girls dream.
$99.99
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8" Best Friend Bear Beanie
Special Edition New With Tags
2005 TCFC $16.99
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Stock photo
8" Take Care Bear Beanie
Collectors Edition New With Tags 2004 TCFC
$16.99
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Special Edition Series 2 8" Charmer Funshine Bear
Like New Excellent Condition No Tags Limited Edition Very Hard To Find Bear Has A Jewel Nose. Fur Has The Look Of Crushed Velvet...Very Shimmery, Shiny & Soft.
$22.99
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Special Edition Series 11 #5 Patchwork Vintage Cheer Bear
New With Tags 2005 TCFC Special Edition Patchwork Vintage Look Measures 10"
$14.99
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RARE 13 INCH CARE BEAR - PROUD HEART BEAR Environmental Series 1991 NIB
Bear Is In Excellent New Condition. The box has some shelf wear.
$59.99
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