Einstein bear
In honor of the World Year of Physics, symmetry featured an Albert Einstein teddy bear on the cover of the February issue. Since then, we have received a steady stream of phone calls and email. Everyone and their mothers (mine included) just had to know where they could get their paws on that adorable Albert Einstein bear.
 Photo: Deborah Guzman Meyer |
A Fermilab scientist* lent the bear to us for the photo shoot, completely unaware that the cuddly creature would be turned into a teddy diva overnight. Not realizing what a stir this furry fellow would cause, I did some detective work of my own to learn more of the bear's history. My findings may disappoint you, however, because the bear is no longer manufactured.
Known as "Albeart Einstein," this VIB (Very Important Bear) was manufactured by the North American Bear Company from 1987 to 1995. Albeart comes from a long line of VIBs that include William Shakesbear, Bearlyn Monroe and Humphrey Beargart. Because Albeart Einstein was not a limited edition, I cannot tell you exactly how many bears NABCO manufactured. But I must confess there is now one less Albeart Einstein available on eBay. Even I couldn't resist getting my paws on one of the bears, and I knew that it would be the perfect gift for my mother. Happy Birthday, Mom!
Elizabeth Clements
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