The Puppet Company Sockettes Glove Puppet - Chris

Black - A colour which does not emit any colour of the spectrum. Black absorbs all frequencies of the spectrum.

Plastic - A generic term for a synthetic product used in the manufacture of products

White - A colour combining all colours

Eye - An organ which detects light

Dry - A term used to describe an item with has little or no water present

Dry - A term used in wine making to describe the lack of sugar (sweetness)

Hand - A part of the body at the end of the arm

Hand - A pointer which indicates time on a clock face

Toy - A generic term for something that can be played with for enjoyment

wash - To clean an item, usually using water and a detergent

Red - One of the three primary colours

Fun - Something that provides amusement or enterainment

Safety - prevents damage being caused.

Large - something that takes up more space than normal.

Tongue - The muscular organ found inside the mouth used for tasting.

The brand was started in a quaint teddy bear shop in the picturesque location of Cheddar Gorge in Somerset. Trading as the Gorge Bear Company, the shop established themselves as one of the leading bear specialists in the country. Eventually branching out online in 1999 the brand now ship their collectible teddy bears all over the world. The site is popular amongst collectors who can browse through over 4000 products online. The website are stockists of the hugely collectible Steiff bears which attract collectors from far and wide. The brand are continuing to grow in popularity, and have opened a second branch in nearby Taunton in 2004. Their huge range of products means there is something to suit any occasion and all budgets.