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2000:

• Ace This airplane pilot has curly golden mohair fur and wears a brown vinyl aviator hat, goggles, and a flight jacket and scarf. Ace's hangtag is hanging around his neck. It is a Raikes 30th Anniversary medallion, with "Ace" and his serial number in the middle. His paws and feet have brown "pawprints" on them. { $139 14in #750 Bx C H}
• Angelic A white plush angel bear, this girl comes wrapped in a cloud of tulle sheer fabric. She has glitter on her belly and a halo on her head. { $110 13in #1000 Bx C H}
• Aussie A wonderful koala bear, Aussie has a wooden koala face, as well as wooden paws and feet. The cream and brown colors of plush fur look very much like the color of a real koala. A cute piece! { $140 16in #650 Bx C H}
• Benny This rascal is made from curly brown mohair fur. He is wearing a multi-colored costume of shorts and suspenders made of a soft felt fabric. He has dark footprints on his wooden footpads. A propeller beanie tops off this adorable piece. The propeller, of course, is made of wood! (Note: height includes hat) { $148 17in #750 Bx C H}
• Billy Blue A little boy with curly bluish-gray mohair fur, he wears a simple light blue cotton print vest, decorated with a little felt duck, and 3 felt alphabet blocks. Billy Blue comes with 3 wooden alphabet blocks for toys. { $160.50 14.5in #650 Bx C H}
• Bingo A chubby rodeo clown, Bingo is made of brown tipped plush. He has a painted clown face and is wearing oversized denim jeans that are embroidered "Let's Rodeo". His shirt is an American flag print fabric, and he wears a red cowboy hat. { $110 13in #350 Bx C H}
• Blizzard A unique new style for Raikes, this white plush polar bear features a long, eye-catching snout with a movable lower jaw. Blizzard has a plump belly, wooden face, paws, and feet, and black pawprints on his feet. Something new for your Raikes collection. { $145 15in #650 Bx C H}
• Bongo This guy has a face reminscent of Maurice the Monkey, made in 1994. He is made from a short soft black plush, and has wooden face, hands and feet. { $134 15in #500 Bx C H}
• Butterfly Kisses This baby-faced bear has long white plush fur and a little butterfly by its ear, and another on its arm. Butterfly Kisses is attempting to catch one of the butterflies in the net he holds in his paw. This bear has wooden face and feet, and wears a sheer multi-color neckbow. { $119 15in #200 Bx C H}
• Buzz An adorable mohair bear that looks like a bee! This wonderful bear is made from yellow, and black mohair fabrics. He has a wooden stinger on his rump, and glittering fabric wings. { $160 16in #1000 Bx C H}
• Carol A nice gift for a young lady, this cream-colored mohair bear wearing a pink dress, comes inside an attractive wooden wardrobe. Inside the wardrobe are two outfits, a pillow and quilt. { $175 12in #500 Bx C H}
• Charlie A solid, chubby rascal made from cinnamon brown plush fabric, Charlie has a big snout, and his tongue is sticking out. He sure looks like trouble with a huge 3 inch wooden bee sitting on his arm! { $115 15in #750 Bx C H}
• Charlotte This little girl has light rose pink mohair fur and is wearing a lace collar. She has pink glittery pawprints that look like she has been painting her toenails! She has a tiny, babyish face. { $89 10in #750 Bx C H}
• Crystal A short furry white plush, makes this bear feel soft to the touch. Crystal wears a sheer costume and little shimmering wings. A cute little angel. { $79 8in #1000 Bx C H}
• Cubbie This bear is made of a soft golden mohair fabric. His face has darker texturing around the edges, and he wears a teal colored bow around his neck. { $135 13in #750 Bx C H}
• Heidi An appropriately named girl, Heidi has reddish brown tipped mohair fur and is wearing a swiss country costume. Her face is textured around the edges. Heidi's dress is a flowered print with a solid pale yellow underskirt, white apron, and white panties. She wears a flowered wreath on her head and her wooden feet have black footprints. { $100 13in #750 Bx C H}
• Honey This mohair bee bear was made like Buzz. She is made from yellow and black mohair fabrics and has a wooden stinger on her rump that is painted yellow and black. { $133 12.5in #750 Bx C H}
• Ilia Clown This multi-colored plush bear is wearing a ribbon ornamented hat and a fancy collar and waistband. He is made from bright yellow, blue, and red plush fabrics. His waistband and collar are made from purple upholstery fabric. Ilia wears an attached jester-style hat that increases his height by nearly 3 inches, to 15 inches. { $100 12.5in #750 Bx C H}
• Kip Another brother to Kip, and Kip II, this cream mohair bear is tipped in a rusty brown color, and wears a dark bowtie. He was made for QVC TV. { $179 16in #200 Bx C H}
• Leandra This mohair fairy bear has wooden wings. She is made from a rose tipped mohair, and a cream mohair on her belly and head. Leandra wears an elegant collar. { $189 16in #750 Bx C H}
• Maid Marion Reminiscent of the Maid Marion created in 1989, this new piece goes well with the new Robin Hood that was also re-created this year. Maid Marion is attractive with cream mohair fur, and wears delicate looking garments. { $168 18in #1000 Bx C H}
• Midsummer Night's Dream This fairy bear is made from two different shades of purple mohair. She has wooden wings on her back that are detailed with purple and gold. She has fancy beaded areas on her legs and arms, and has a tiny bag hanging around her neck. This bear has tiny green antennae, and green eyes, and texturing around the edges of her face. Her feet have golden pawprints. { $189.50 17in #750 Bx C H}
• Mittens This rascal is made from white plush fur, and wears brown fabric antlers, bright red mittens, and a Woodikin on a holiday ribbon attached to her. This sweet girl seems to be cold with her red glittery nose. { $110 11in #350 Bx C H}
• Oberon Raikes calls this a forest guardian bear. It is a redressed Alexa. Oberon is made from a beautiful short dark brown plush fur, and he has wooden footpads. This is a sizeable bear with a chubby face. He is wearing a purple and silver cape with a laser engraved medallion at the neckline. His leopard print hat has holes for his wooden antlers and a feather to top it off. Oberon even has a little wooden sword. { $139.50 17in #250 Bx C H}
• Olaff A multicolored jester, Olaff is stunning in red, purple, green, and blue mohair. He has a creatively painted face, and holds a scepter in his hand that has a tiny Itty Bitty head on top. { $142 13in #Unlimited Bx C H}
• Pastelle This panda bear is made from cream and pale lavender mohairs, and her face is off-white with purple accents around the eyes and mouth. Her feet are also off-white, with purple footprints. { $134 13in #1500 Bx C H}
• Ringo An adorable clown with painted face, this bear is made from a soft camel colored plush. He wears a bright multi-colored hat and collar. He is 11.5 inches tall, not including his hat. { $114.50 11.5in #425 Bx C H}
• Robin Hood This cinnamon brown mohair bear has a supply of arrows on his back, a large bow, and a sword to protect himself. He is wearing a tan shirt and little hat with a feather sticking up, and a green vest appropriate to the forest. His face is textured around the forehead and sides, his snout is squarish with an open mouth, and his footpads are smooth. { $153 18in #1000 Bx C H}
• Rocco A great jester bear with long, curved arms and oversized feet, Rocco's body fabric is his costume. He is made of a velveteen type of fabric in dark colors, adorned with areas of sequined material. His face is beautifully painted around the eyes and mouth, and he wears a fancy purple and green jester hat. His head, hands feet, and tail are a fluffy cinnamon brown mohair, and the bottom of his feet are rectangular shaped smooth wood. { $138.50 14in #750 Bx C H}
• Shimmerina A cousin to Jade, Twink, and Rosyvette, this new fairy bear adds a new color scheme to most collections with beautiful mohair fur in cream, dark and light greens, and green tipped hues. She has green wooden wings, and colorful ultrasuede patches on her arms and legs. Green also tints the edges of her face. { $189 16in #450 Bx C H}
• Sidney & Caroline Sidney and Caroline are a set of 7" mohair bears. They are made from a cream mohair, and have matching costumes. She is wearing a colorful striped pinafore of pink, blue, and lavender over a print dress and panties, and he has a striped shirt to match her pinafore, and blue shorts with suspenders. { $148 7in #500 Bx C H}
• Snickerdoodle This cinnamon mohair bear has a gold trimmed ribbon around her neck. She holds a heart shaped wooden cookie in her paw, but she has already taken a bite! { $134.90 13in #750 Bx C H}
• Snowflake A chubby guy, Snowflake is made of brown tipped plush fur. Snowflakes have landed all over him! He wears a red hat, and has a bright red nose. { $100 11in #350 Bx C H}
• Spellbound An unusual piece, this pumpkin fairy is made from purple, gold, cream, and burgundy shades of mohair. He has wooden wings, and a creatively decorated face. Peter Pumpkin Eater from 1999 is included with this piece. { $180 13in #650 Bx C H}
• Strawberry A golden wavy mohair bear with a bow around her neck. This bear has pellet filled body, arms, and legs. { $135 13in #750 Bx C H}
• Sugar Cheeks Wearing a multi-colored sheer neckbow, this bear is made from both cream and pale pink colored mohair for a special look. Her face has an almost square shape, with a chubby snout. Her footpads are accented with a brighter shade of pink. { $135.50 13in #650 Bx C H}
• Sun Bonnet Sue This chubby girl has a babyish face, and long straight white plush fur. She wears a blue and flowered bonnet on her head, and is carrying a silhouette doll that matches her bonnet. { $121 15in #750 Bx C H}
• Tac This bear is made from a golden distressed mohair, making him look a bit old and worn. He has a smooth wooden face and smooth footpads. His hangtag is a Robert Raikes 30th anniversary gold colored medallion hanging around his neck. The medallion has a wooden center where the name "Tac" and his serial number are engraved. { $118 12in #500 Bx C H}
• Tic This bear is made from a cream mohair with brown tips. He is a sturdy looking little guy with textured wooden face and smooth footpads. His hangtag is a Robert Raikes 30th anniversary gold colored medallion hanging around his neck. The medallion has a wooden center where the name "Tic" and his serial number are engraved. { $118 12in #500 Bx C H}
• Toe This bear is made from a yellow-gold mohair. He is a sturdy looking little guy with textured wooden face and smooth footpads. His hangtag is a Robert Raikes 30th anniversary gold colored medallion hanging around his neck. The medallion has a wooden center where the name "Toe" and his serial number are engraved. { $118 12in #500 Bx C H}
• Uncle Sam Dressed in traditional patriotic colors of red, white, and blue, Uncle Sam has a wooden face, including a white wooden goatee. He has white plush fur, wears a tophat and black boots. (Note: height includes hat) { $115 17in #1500 Bx C H}
• Uncle Sam Dressed in traditional patriotic colors of red, white, and blue, Uncle Sam has a wooden face, including a white wooden goatee. He has white plush fur, wears a tophat and black boots. This edition of Uncle Sam is identical to the smaller 17 inch one issued this year, however it is much larger. (Note: height includes hat) { $160 21in #100 Bx C H}

2000: Wee Whittles.

• April A "wee whittle" 5 inch tall girl wearing a felt vest. She stands in an adorable watering can decorated with flowers. Her fur is a pastel pink mohair. She has a bow in her hair. { $62 5in #650 Bg Bx C H}
• Jewel Called a "Bedazzled" bear by Raikes, this gal is really decked out for a party. She is a Wee Whittle made of black beaded fabric that sparkles. She is wearing a beaded hat and carrying a tiny beaded purse. She is seated on a big elegant pillow that is 5 inches by 4 inches. { $94.50 4.5in #650 Bg Bx C H}
• Missy Wearing a frilly nightgown, Missy stands beside a canopy bed covered with pink, white, and blue print fabrics. Missy is made from a pastel pink mohair, and is sure to be the envy of some little ladies! { $70 5.5in #500 Bx C H}

2000: Itty Bittys.

• Billy Pilot An adorable "miniature" Lindy bear in his very own airplane! This little guy has miniature jacket, hat, goggles and scarf just like the big guy. His bi-plane is all wood, and is 8.5 inches long. { $85 3.5in #650 Bg Bx C H}
• Stinger An "itty bitty" 4 inch tall bee bear, this rascal is made from yellow and black rayon fabrics, and has a tiny wooden stinger on his rump. He comes in an all wood beehive! { $95 4in #650 Bg Bx C H}
• Thorn Presented in a beautifully decorated wooden box, Thorn is an Itty Bitty bear made of black upholstery fabric. His tall hat has a leopard skin look, and has a big feather at the tip. Thorn has a prominent snout, and wears a tiny knapsack, and a sword. { $98 3.25in #650 Bg Bx C H}

2000: Itty Bitty Millenium Babies.

• Angel Baby Millennium Baby in white, wearing gold and white fabric wings and a gold colored halo. This Angel holds a scroll that reads "AD 2000". Serial number is on certificate, but not on the bear. { $34 3.5in #500 Bx C}
• Bug Baby Millennium Baby in bright green, wearing little alien antennae, and a polka dot skirt. Serial number is on certificate, but not on the bear. { $34 3.5in #500 Bx C}
• Jester Baby Millennium Baby in hot pink, wearing a jester hat and yellow diaper. This little rascal holds a wooden flag that reads "Countdown 2000" in one paw, and a wooden baby bottle in the other paw. Serial number is on certificate, but not on the bear. { $34 3.5in #500 Bx C}
• Party Baby Millennium Baby in purple, wearing a navy and gold party hat. Serial number is on certificate, but not on the bear. { $34 3.5in #500 Bx C}
• Peace Baby Millennium Baby in powder blue, wearing a sash that reads "Peace 2000". He has a gold colored halo, white fabric wings, and he holds a tiny white dove. Serial number is on certificate, but not on the bear. { $34 3.5in #500 Bx C}
• Super Baby Millennium Baby in powder blue & white, wearing a red superman cape. Serial number is on certificate, but not on the bear. { $34 3.5in #500 Bx C}
• Super Blue Baby Millennium Baby in powder blue, wearing a little dark blue cape and red diaper. Serial number is on certificate, but not on the bear. { $34 3.5in #500 Bx C}
• Top Hat Baby Millennium Baby in black, wearing a red bowtie, and a silver and black hat. Serial number is on certificate, but not on the bear. { $34 3.5in #500 Bx C}
• Y2K Bug Baby Millennium Baby in brilliant yellow, wearing little skirt, cream colored wings and green antennae. Serial number is on certificate, but not on the bear. { $34 3.5in #500 Bx C}

2000: Miscellaneous.

• Bear Trinket Box This all wood bear is seated in an upright position. His head can be turned, and also lifts off to reveal the "trinket box" inside. (Description is preliminary.) { $186 14in #Unlimited Un}
• Luminous An unusual rabbit made of a very pale lilac mohair and a silver sequin-look material, Luminous has a big toothy grin. He has lilac wooden wings, and little silver antennas on his head. This rabbit has a protruding belly, and dramatically curved arms. His face and feet are made of wood. Note: His height of 14 inches does not include his ears. { $140 14in #750 Bx C H}
• Magic Jack This guy has long white plush fur. He is a rabbit wearing a black tuxedo with purple trim. His legs are made from black plush, and he is wearing a cummerbund to match the inside of his ears. He even has 2 wooden front teeth. He stands 18 inches tall, not including his ears. He also has a black tophat to carry with him. { $150.50 18in #750 Bx C H}
• Paisley This is a wonderful purple mohair and paisley fabric rabbit. The wavy purple mohair complements the paisley fabric on belly, inside of arms, legs, and ears. This rabbit is 13 inches tall, plus another 5 inches if you add the ears that stick up. { $135 13in #500 Bx C H}
• Princess An adorable rose-pink or light raspberry mohair rabbit with long curved arms, this girl has oversize wooden footpads, and wears a fancy little ballerina outfit with ribbon slippers, and matching ear bow. { $185 19in #500 Bx C H}

2000: Robert Raikes Collector's Club Bears.

• Jubilee Jubilee is a Wee Whittle Jester. He is made from a golden mohair, upholstery fabric, and fancy beaded fabric to give him a very special decorated look. He is carrying a scepter, and is wearing a multi-colored hat. He comes inside a large golden ornament globe. { $55 5in #1000 Bg Bx C H}

2000: Christmas.

• Andrew & Bethany This set of white plush bears are wearing dark green and red plaid Holiday outfits. The bears are reminiscent of Nick & Noel from 1999. { $124 8in #500 Bx C H}
• Nesbet A golden mohair elf, this guy wears a red & green felt costume. He has icicles in his hand, and bells on his clothing. { $138 13in #500 Bx C H}
• Reindeer This reindeer looks very much like Twinkles, the reindeer released in 1993. Made of a short light brown plush, Reindeer has a wooden face, as well as wooden antlers and hooves. He wears a red saddle blanket and likes to give this year's "Santa" a ride on his back. (Santa is not included.) Height of 20 inches does not include height of antlers. { $185 20in #250 Bx C H}
• Saint Nick Made from short red and white colors of mohair, this little "wee whittle" Santa has a wooden face and black wooden boots. He comes in a large ornament. { $55 5.5in #1000 Bg Bx C H}
• Santa Made from red, and cream colored mohairs, this Santa gives the impression that he is dressed. He has a carved wooden beard and wears a laser engraved wooden belt buckle around his waist. He is just the right size to sit atop "Reindeer". { $142 16in #650 Bx C H}
• Vanessa & Luke This adorable Holiday couple is dressed in matching outfits of deep green, and plaid. These bears are made from a light gold mohair. Christmas tree is included. { $325 16in #100 Bx C H}

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Last Revised: 1 August 2002