Arctophile. One who loves teddy bears. Arctophiles are generally collectors, although they may make bears as well. They may collect anything that is related to teddy bears.
Artist Bear. A teddy bear conceived, designed, and created by an individual.
Artist Designed Bear. The pattern was conceived and designed by one person, but created by others.
Bear Crafter. One who makes teddy bears from patterns that they have not created themselves.
Bear Maker. Any one who makes a teddy bear. This category can include bear artists, crafters and manufacturers.
Edition. The number of bears made from a pattern before the pattern is discarded. These bears may or may not be numbered.
Exclusive. A bear that is only offered in a specific place or at a specific time. Some shops will carry artist exclusives which will not be available anywhere else. Likewise, an artist may offer an exclusive design available only on theeir Web site.
