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How to Buy a Paddington Bear

Paddington - eccentric and still resolutely English - is one of the world's classic bears. Since he first appeared at Paddington Station more than 40 years ago, he has appealed to all ages and nationalities. Here's how to bring him into your life.

Things You'll Need

Nuevas Adventuras De Paddington
Paddington Bear Stickers
Paddington Bear's Scrabble Game
Anniversary Paddington Bears

Instructions

- 1
  Learn about Paddington and his various adventures. Since Michael Bond introduced him to the Browns - the London family who took him home and with whom he still lives - more than 70 different Paddington books have been published in 18 languages.
- 2
  Decide if you want to buy an antique/collectible Paddington or a new one.
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  Find out where Paddington merchandise is available in your country or region if you want to buy a new one: in the United States, it's Sears; in Japan, Sony Plaza; in Europe, Hennes &Mauritz (in France, La Redoute mail order; in Madrid, VIPS). Many Web sites also offer Paddington Bears, clothing, books and accessories.
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  Investigate collectible exchanges and antique sites and shops if it's a collectible you're after.

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