“Smarty Bear/Bear Video” technical information, 1986
Scope and Content Note
This subseries contains notes, drawings, correspondence, photographs, schematics, patent application drafts, and other materials about the “Smarty Bear” and “TV Teddy” interactive talking plush bears with associated video cassette systems. “Smarty Bear” was licensed by Galoob Toys in 1985; it was later used as a basis for “TV Teddy,” issued by Yes! Entertainment in 1993. The labeling of the folders in this subseries was taken directly from Baer’s original folder names.
Dates
- Creation: 1978-1997
Creator
- From the Collection: Baer, Ralph H. (Designer, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
VHS tapes in Series VII are only available on-site at this time. The VHS tapes in this collection will need to be acclimated to the temperature of the room they will be viewed in prior to watching (about two hours).
Extent
From the Collection: 11.5 Linear Feet (11 document boxes, 1 AV storage box)
From the Collection: 525 Megabytes (Digital files) : Accessible on-site at The Strong.
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the Brian Sutton-Smith Library and Archives of Play at The Strong Repository
The Strong
One Manhattan Square
Rochester NY 14607 USA
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