Bully Bears
Bully Bear was named after his mentor, the late Peter Bull, who was the legendary father figure of the world-wide teddy bear fraternity. The House of Nisbet first became associated with Peter Bull in 1979, and within a short time, were working together to design a new bear that would combine all the old-fashioned essentials (viz: a hump, prominent snout, and embroidered paws and pads), with a slightly mischevious look. Bully was partly modelled on Aloysius, so collectors might notice a slight similarity
A Listing of Peter Bull's "Bully Bear" characters
Nisbet No. | Dakin No. | Name | Size |
5026 | Bully Bear | 18" | |
5027 | Young Bully | 12" | |
5028 | Bully Minor | 9" | |
5035 | 85-0350 | Young Bully Bear | 13" |
5036 | 85-0360 | Bully Minor | 8.5" |
5037 | 85-0370 | Wooly Bully Bear | 13" |
5038 | Peter Bull's Bully Bear - New Model - Large | 18" | |
5039 | Peter Bull's Bully Bear - New Model - Medium | 13" | |
5040 | Peter Bull's Bully Bear - New Model - Small | 9" | |
5050 | Captain Bully | 15" | |
5052 | Bully Bear goes to Harrods | 15" | |
5130 | 85-1300 | Tribute Bully Bear (wearing Peter Bull Pullover) | 15" |
UFDC Tribute Bully (in Peter Bull Pullover) | 8.5" |
Please note that when Dakin took over the House of Nisbet in 1990, many models ceased production; those that remained in the Dakin catalogue were given new "85-" series numbers (see table above)