Bearista Tales

United Kingdom Bearista (2009)

Destination Series 2009, 9th Edition, Bearista Bear Collection

This bearista was released in Spring of 2009 in the UK. He wears a brown cap on his head with his ears sticking through. His left ear has a hang tag that says "Destination Series Bearista", features a picture of a generic bearista (blank T-shirt) holding a "2009" sign, and reading "United Kingdom." He is wearing a white T-shirt with "United Kingdom Starbucks Coffee" printed on it. His shirt does not have any other motif printed on it, but does have brown trim around the neck and arms. He also wears denim pants with contrast stitching. He has a tan messenger bag slung over his head and shoulder. On his left foot paw he has a cloth label "Starbucks Coffee Company 2009". Thanks to MattG for the photos.

Philippines Bearista (2009)

Destination Series 2009, ??th Edition, Bearista Bear Collection

This bearista was released in Spring of 2009 only in the Philippines. He wears a brown cap on his head with his ears sticking through. His left ear has a hang tag that says "Destination Series Bearista", features a picture of a generic bearista (blank T-shirt) holding a "2009" sign, and reading "Philipines." He is wearing a white T-shirt with "Philippines Starbucks Coffee printed on it", a drawing of a traditional Philippino motif, and brown trim around the neck and arms. He also wears denim pants with contrast stitching. On his left foot paw he has a cloth label "Starbucks Coffee Company 2009". Thanks to Sheril for the photos

Las Vegas Bearista (2008)

Local Bearista Bear Collection, Special Edition in the Bearista Bear Collection

Released in 2008, the Las Vegas Bearista is part of the 2008 Local Bearista Collection. Like all the other bears in this edition, he wears a black baseball cap embroidered with "Starbucks" in white with no logo. His ears stick through the cap; his left ear has a hangtag attached that reads "Las Vegas Bearista".  He wears a white sweatshirt with lime green trim around the neck and bottom of the sleeves and with "Las Vegas" printed in lime green on the front. This bearista wears navy patch pocket pants.  His shoes are little slip-ons that are navy, white, light blue and brown striped with brown soles and it says "Starbucks Coffee Company 2008" on his left foot (also all in brown).  He carries a little gray messenger bag over his right shoulder with a velcro closure. Thanks to MattP for the photo.

Los Angeles Bearista (2007)

Local Bearista Bear Collection, Special Edition in the Bearista Bear Collection

This bearista was released in LA in 2007. He wears a white t-shirt with a city slogan (unknown -- please email if you know), a blue zipper sweatshirt with "Los Angeles" on it, khaki cargo shorts, and a black baseball cap with the Starbucks logo. Thanks to MattP for the photo.

Malaysia Bearista (2009)

Destination Series 2009, 8th Edition, Bearista Bear Collection

This bearista was released in Spring of 2009 only in Malaysia. He wears a brown cap on his head with his ears sticking through. His left ear has a hang tag that says "Destination Series Bearista", features a picture of a generic bearista (blank T-shirt) holding a "2009" sign, and reading "Malaysia." He is wearing a white T-shirt with "Malaysia Starbucks Coffee printed on it" and a wau (traditional Malay kite) motif and brown trim around the neck and arms. He also wears denim pants with contrast stitching. On his left foot paw he has a cloth label "Starbucks Coffee Company 2009". Thanks to Paanjang16 for the photos.

Lamb Bearista (2009)

83rd Edition in the Bearista Bear Series

This Lamb Bearista was released in early 2009 in Asia. He is wearing a white lamb suit with crinkly "wool." The ears are lined with pink fabric, and he has a white tummy patch. Around his neck he wears a white ribbon. He has brown paws (hooves). In his left ear he has an ear tag with his picture on it and on his left foot, a cloth patch. Thanks to George for the photo.

Japan 300th Store Bearista (2001)

This Japan 300th Store Bearista was released on 2001 to commemorate the opening of Starbucks in October 2001. He is light tan and wears a green apron with the silk-screened Starbucks logo on the front. He has a hang tag attached to his left ear with information on the Starbucks bearistas and some labeling in Japanese. He also has a tag attached to his butt. Thanks to NaPhaOn for the picture.

China Bearista (2008)

Destination Series 2008, 14th Edition, Bearista Bear Collection

The 2008 China Bearista is wearing a dark baseball cap with green stitching; the cap has holes for his ears to stick through, and there is a hang tag attached to his left ear featuring "Destination Series Bearista China" and his picture. Over his white turtle neck, he is wearing a green knit jacket trimmed in a darker green edging, decorated with the green Starbucks logo, and embroidered with the year "2008". He also has brown khaki pants with cargo pockets. In his right hand he is carrying a red flag that reads "China" in orange gold text. He is the only bearista carrying a red flag. His left foot paw sports the typical cloth label with the year. Photo courtesy of Jason.

Australia Bearista (2008)

Destination Series 2008, 2nd Edition, Bearista Bear Collection

The 2008 Australia Bearista is wearing a dark baseball cap with green stitching; the cap has holes for his ears to stick through, and there is a hang tag attached to his left ear featuring "Destination Series Bearista Australia" and his picture. Over his white turtle neck, he is wearing a green knit jacket trimmed in a darker green edging, decorated with the green Starbucks logo, and embroidered with the year "2008". He also has brown khaki pants with cargo pockets. In his right hand he is carrying a flag that reads "Australia". His left foot paw sports the typical cloth label with the year. Photos are courtesy of Jason.

Gingerbread Girl Bearista (2008)

 

79th Edition in the Bearista Bear Series

This Gingerbread Girl Bearista was released in Asia before Christmas in 2008. She is wearing a brown "gingerbread cookie" suit with her ears and hand paws sticking out. She has an orange bow on her head and around her neck, as well as three gold "buttons" down the chest. The suit is trimmed in white to simulate gingerbread cookie icing. He has a hang tag on his left ear and a cloth foot tag on her left foot paw. Thanks to Jason for the photo.