Commercially made, mass produced teddy bears have been made since then as toys for children. Some of these teddy bears have safety joints for attaching arms legs and heads. They also must have securely fastened eyes that do not pose a choking hazard for small children. Teddy bears must meet a rigid standard of construction in order to be marketed to in the United States.

By contrast, "Artist Bears" are not mass produced and are also usually not intended for small children. These teddy bears are available for purchase through individual artists, specialty shops, web sites, and at art shows. They can use various types of fur and some are even made from old clothes.

There are also companies that sell bears that are carefully manufactured in small quantities but whose features match or exceed those costing significantly more. The benefits of shopping for a teddy bear at one of these crossover companies include a significant level of consistency and a reasonable price range to the consumer.

By insisting on strict adherence to its trademarked pattern, and producing the teddy bears in relatively small quantities, ElizaBears Teddy bears can offer a top quality teddy bear to consumers that is individually numbered, hand signed by the original teddy bear artist and guaranteed for life.