Toy Car

Into the 20th century more elaborate toys were produced and, as the motorcar was seen on roads for the first time, the toy car was also created.

	Teddy Bear

Animals had long been an inspiration for toy makers and in the first decade of the 20th century a new toy bear was produced by the German maker Steiff which had jointed arms and legs. Thanks to the American President Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt the toy was given the name 'Teddy' when a cartoon appeared in an American newspaper telling the story of how the President had refused to shoot a baby bear whilst on a hunting expedition.

'Teddy Bears' where soon produced as toys in America and the name became synonymous with toy bears worldwide.