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Captain “Knopf” greeted<br />
the visitors and invited<br />
children and their parents<br />
to join him on his special<br />
cruise ship excursions.<br />
ADDITIONAL SUMMER<br />
HIGHLIGHTS WERE:<br />
– A show programme on all three days on<br />
the Radio 7 stage<br />
– Sales stands and flea market on the grounds<br />
of the <strong>Steiff</strong> company<br />
– Conversation with <strong>Steiff</strong> designers<br />
– Special exhibit by Nature Life<br />
– Moving <strong>Steiff</strong> show pieces<br />
– Petting zoo in front of the <strong>Steiff</strong> museum<br />
– Rides for the children<br />
– Autograph session and interview<br />
with the 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and<br />
the <strong>Steiff</strong> mascot, Paule<br />
VENUES<br />
Happy faces at the Teddy bear<br />
workshops.<br />
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A find for everyone.<br />
Dealers from all over<br />
the world attended<br />
and offered their wares<br />
to excited collectors<br />
and enthusiasts.<br />
A highlight of the<br />
event was Gabriele<br />
Katz reading from<br />
her biography of<br />
<strong>Margarete</strong> <strong>Steiff</strong>.<br />
Karaoke – Everyone had a chance to prove their talent during a karaoke<br />
session with Marc Hermann from “Radio 7” from nearby Ulm.<br />
Manufacturing demonstration – <strong>At</strong>tendees were mesmerised as they<br />
watched the skilled hands of <strong>Steiff</strong> artisans bring a <strong>Steiff</strong> piece to life in<br />
front of their very eyes. This year’s showpiece was a beautiful lion on wheels<br />
replica.<br />
<strong>Steiff</strong> Club Exhibit – Those who stopped by the <strong>Steiff</strong> stand were<br />
treated to an exclusive first look at the new autumn collection.<br />
Hot Air Balloons – Capping off Saturday evening, hot air balloons were<br />
illuminated and glowed brightly against the night-time sky.<br />
Teddy Bear Workshop – 81 participants learned that it is much harder<br />
than it looks to make a Teddy bear. In this hands-on session, each person<br />
stuffed their own bear, sewed its claws and nose and attached the eyes.<br />
<strong>Steiff</strong> Auction – Conducted by TeddyDorado, this year’s event featured<br />
auctioneer Carsten Esser, who managed to sell every single lot in the<br />
auction. Highlights included Humpty Dumpty (“The Man from Mars”)<br />
at € 5,700, a Dicky bear at € 3,900, and edition #1 of a set of <strong>Steiff</strong> Summer<br />
bears (large and small) at € 1,500. Esser, managing director of TeddyDorado,<br />
said he named his company after “El Dorado” or “City of Gold,” signifying
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