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R John Wright

Established in 1976, R. John Wright Dolls, Inc has delighted collectors worldwide with beautifully designed and hand crafted dolls and animals.

R John Wright Story

R John Wright had always had an artistic yearning, so when in 1976 he became unexpectantly redundant, he thought he would try something new – an old idea, and began crafting his first fabric doll. Albeit crude, he immediately saw how to make improvements and alterations. Within just a few weeks he sold his first line of six – rustic dressed, felt dolls for $14 each. Within that same day, all had sold for $28 dollars each and a re-order was immediately placed. Over the next six months he perfected his technique, with sophisticated construction, joints and detailing. Inspired by Kathe Kruse and her fabulous moulded felt dolls, John & his wife Susan embarked on a mission to bring back the technique, that would grant R.J. Wright to produce dolls with moulded faces.

“R. John Wright” offers an exquisite range of handcrafted products that showcase their exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Some of the products created by R. John Wright include:

  • Dolls: R. John Wright is renowned for their intricately crafted dolls that capture the likeness of historical figures, literary characters, and beloved personalities. Each doll is meticulously designed and hand-sculpted with lifelike features and hand-painted with exquisite detail.
  • Teddy Bears: R. John Wright’s plush teddy bears are iconic and cherished by collectors. These handcrafted bears are made with premium mohair and meticulously stitched, making them heirloom-quality toys that evoke a sense of nostalgia and charm.
  • Animal Characters: Alongside their teddy bears, R. John Wright creates a range of plush animals, each crafted with the same level of care and artistry. These adorable and lifelike plush animals, including rabbits, cats, dogs, and more, enchant both children and collectors alike.
  • Character Replicas: R. John Wright produces character replicas from beloved books, movies, and television shows. These detailed creations bring iconic characters to life and are highly sought after by fans and collectors.
  • Felt Characters: R. John Wright’s felt characters are hand-cut and hand-sewn from the finest wool felt. These charming creations depict various animals and characters, exuding a whimsical and endearing appeal.
  • Miniature Collection: R. John Wright offers a collection of miniature dolls and animals, capturing the same artistry and craftsmanship in a smaller scale, perfect for collectors with limited display space.
  • Holiday Collectibles: R. John Wright creates special holiday-themed dolls and plush toys, capturing the spirit of the festive season with timeless charm and grace.

 

What are our customers saying?

Gorgeous kitten and went down well for a birthday present for my daughter,

Claire Keenor
Verified Customer

I absolutely love my tiger! She's so soft and beautiful and came very nicely packaged. Fast shipping all the way to Georgia, US! I am so thankful for her and would definitely recommend World of Bears!

Elisabeth Hardeman
Verified Customer

Very professional. No problem with my order. I will order again!

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Verified Customer

Ordered for a neighbour to send to new grandchild. She is very pleased with the bear and the presentation bag.

John Cartledge
Verified Customer

I have bought from world of teddy bears before and would always recommend them very highly. I was looking at the massive range of products and saw yummy bunny , who I instantly fell in love with, and thought I must have one of those. So,I ordered one. The order went through fine and I was happy. I went to bed and there sitting on my alarm clock was Yummy bunny. Oh no I have just ordered him I thought. So I came back to my tablet had another look and on the display yummy lamb was sitting next to the bunny and finding the price the same I thought I will write them an email and ask if I could swap my order and have yummy lamb instead. So I did that crossing my fingers that the bunny would one be dispatched before the staff read my email. Anyway I had an email in the morning saying that they had the email from me and would swap the bunny for the the lamb. Absolutely perfect which is what I would expect from the world of teddy bears. So Thank you for your help in this matter and resolving my problem so effortlessly. Well done! Very best wishes and thank you Trusted customer

Joanne Rothwell
Verified Customer

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Being established since 1999 in Somersets Cheddar Gorge and County Town of Taunton. The Gorge Bear Co and World of Bears are renowned for being the worlds best and biggest teddy bear shop most people will have ever visited.

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jo oakley
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lovely little bear.

Leonia Kim
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Kayleigh Fenton
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Top quality bear that will last for years! Really pleased!

Elizabeth Moore
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Beautiful product quickly sent and in a lovely box and carefully wrapped.

Ness Altit
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The item was purchased as a gift and the recipient was delighted

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