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Novelty Saturday – Buddy Bears

Buddy Bears are a series of painted, life-size fibreglass bear sculptures originally developed in Berlin, Germany. The first Buddy Bear was created by the German businesspeople Klaus and Eva Herlitz, in cooperation with the sculptor Roman Strobl in 2001.

Buddy Bear of steel

Buddy Bear "Belami"
Buddy Bear "Gierke-Bear"
Buddy Bear "Santa Ponsa"

Buddy Bear "Welcome Bear"

Buddy Bear "Deco Bär"
Buddy Bear "Bobär"

Buddy Bear "Athen"
Buddy Bear "Akubär"
Buddy Bear "Welcome to Berlin"