Bear Terms Glossary

If you're new to the world of bear collecting you might be overwhelmed by all the new terms and phrases so we're here to help!

  • Pre-Order

    Charlie Bears arrive throughout the year so by pre-ordering you'll secure the bear ahead of their arrival, guaranteeing you get them!

  • Retired

    Once a bear has sold out, we often can't get any more so they become retired, as they're no longer in production or available to re-order.

  • Pre-Loved

    These bears have had homes before, making them second-hand. Our Pre-Loved bears are older and retired meaning you can only secure them on the secondary market.

  • Hug

    Your Hug is your collection of bears. Whether you only have one bear, or hundreds, every Hug counts!

  • In the fur

    All bears come with a stock image but this is often of a prototype so the 'real' thing can vary. We take our own in the fur photos so you can see what they really look like!

  • Layaway

    If you can't afford a bear you've fallen for, we can reserve them for you, for up to 3 months, for a 25% deposit. Click here to see our terms and more info.

  • Numbered Limited Edition

    These bears will come with a certificate detailing the edition limit of this design and the exact number this bear is, e.g. No. 99 of 200 - they are highly collectable!

  • Limited in Production

    These bears will come with a certificate detailing the edition limit of this design, however they are not individually numbered.

  • Launch

    The event of the year!

    Charlie Bears launch their new collection each year on a set day so you can then view all the bears being released that year. It's a very exciting time!