Representing a combination of aesthetics, craftsmanship, and whimsey, each piece of the Boyds Bears & Friends Collection represents true value for today's collector. In the handcrafted plush animals, each pattern is cut by hand, sewn and stuffed one at a time.... noses, mouths, and paws are hand embroidered, collector's hangtags are always included. In the Bearstone Collection, each sculpture is hand painted, individually numbered, gift boxed, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.