100th Anniversary Special Edition Teddy Bear (not authenticated)

This plush collector's item is a seated teddy bear made of golden-brown textured synthetic fur, featuring a soft stuffed body with weighted or posable limbs. The bear has darker brown synthetic paw pads made from a suede-like fabric, a dark stitched nose, and dark plastic safety eyes. A decorative detail on its face includes a felt-like or fabric element resembling a bee with white wings attached near the snout. The bear wears a red-and-white checkered gingham ribbon tied around its neck in a bow. Attached near its ear is a red, scalloped paper tag that reads "100th Anniversary" in gold lettering. The bear is holding a small, striped fabric accessory resembling a beehive or honey pot. It sits atop a rectangular cardboard display box or base printed with a wood-grain pattern and a red banner reading "100th Anniversary of the Teddy Bear." A hand is holding a paper booklet or tag that features printed historical text titled "100th Anniversary Special Edition," detailing the origin story of President Theodore Roosevelt and the creation of the first teddy bear by Clifford Berryman. The item appears to be consistent with late 20th-century or commemorative early 2000s plush memorabilia (celebrating the 1902-2002 centenary). There is no visible maker's mark or brand tag clearly displayed in the image apart from the commemorative packaging and tags. Condition appears generally good with minor shelf wear on the cardboard base. The attribution rests on the printed text and tags visible on the item, which are unverified.

Based on what I can see in the photograph, this piece is presented as a 100th Anniversary Special Edition teddy bear complete with commemorative packaging, a themed paper tag, and an informational booklet detailing the 1902-2002 centenary. The plush bear features golden-brown textured fur, a gingham bow, and a small attached decorative bee element. I cannot verify from a photo whether this item was produced by a notable manufacturer or if the printed materials are contemporary to the 2002 milestone, as would need physical inspection to confirm the presence of maker's tags or manufacturing hallmarks. The estimated value range of $25 to $50 reflects typical secondary market behavior for late 20th-century and early 2000s commemorative plush collectibles in good condition with minor shelf wear on the cardboard base. Demand for mass-produced commemorative holiday and anniversary bears is generally modest among collectors. If physical inspection reveals the item to be a later reproduction, replica, or unbranded copy rather than an official commemorative release, the value would likely decrease to a nominal decorative range of $10 to $15. To establish greater certainty regarding its production context and market standing, the piece would require in-person examination by a plush toy specialist and verification of any hidden maker labels or official licensing stamps.