| Tatty Teddy was created for Carte Blanche | | | | editions and store exclusives. Many of these are |
| Greetings in 1987, by a man named Miranda. Yes, | | | | now retired, but dozens of them can still be |
| I did say "man", but that is another story. | | | | bought brand new if you know where to look. |
| Actually, his real name is Mike Payne, and after | | | | Although many can be found at larger online |
| working for the Inland Revenue for 26 years, he | | | | stores, it is the little guys you should pay |
| threw away the shirt and tie, became a | | | | attention to, whether you are a serious collector |
| cartoonist, and designer of the greeting cards | | | | or just starting out. |
| which would establish Carte Blanche Greetings. | | | | For instance, you can still find the Flying High |
| The first character Mike drew for Carte Blanche | | | | figurine which was previously only available at Me |
| Greetings was Tatty Teddy, a little grey bear | | | | To You events, and was retired in December |
| with a blue nose and patches, who is now loved | | | | 2006, as well as Brightening Up Your Day and |
| by millions across the world. Published under the | | | | Cutting The Cake, which were retired that same |
| brand name "Me To You", Tatty Teddy comes in | | | | month, and were only available at H.Samuel |
| many forms, on all manner of things, from | | | | stores. You will probably not find everything in one |
| greetings cards to lunch boxes, and as plush toys | | | | place, but there are figurines at smaller stores |
| and collectible figurines. | | | | which you will not find elsewhere. If you are a |
| As well as being beautiful collectibles, Me To You | | | | serious collector, these missing pieces are |
| figurines make great gifts. Whatever the occasion, | | | | important to your collection. Either way, you may |
| be it Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, a | | | | be missing out if you do not check out the |
| Birthday, or even Easter, you are sure to find a | | | | smaller stores. |
| figurine to suit. | | | | If you are unable to find what you are looking |
| Each collectible figurine is presented beautifully | | | | for, keep checking back from time to time. Sites |
| inside a blue and grey box embellished with the | | | | like these are sourcing new and retired stock all |
| Me To You logo. Inside you will find a small | | | | the time, and you never know when the next |
| brochure which showcases other figurines | | | | gem may arrive. Perhaps the first ever Me To |
| released around the same time. | | | | You figurine, Be My Friend? The first event piece, |
| More than 350 collectible figurines have been | | | | Sweet Treat, or the first limited edition, Special |
| produced since 2002, including many limited | | | | Friends? |