Bearista Tales

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.

Major Updates

We've made some major updates catching up to all the great pictures you have sent in over the past few weeks (and even months... sorry)! Thanks for your help!

Recent posting include the latest releases including Gingerbread Boy Bearista, the new Valentine's Day Boy Bearista Bearing Flowers, and the Year of the Ox Bearista. We could use repeats of all of these, plus the Gingerbread Girl Bearista, which we still don't have a picture of. Also, we don't have any details of Bearista #80 which we think might be a girl bearista. If you know anything about #80 please drop us a comment here or email us! Thanks!

Gingerbread Boy Bearista (2008)

 

78th Edition in the Bearista Bear Series

This Gingerbread Boy Bearista was released in Asia before Christmas in 2008. He is wearing a brown "gingerbread cookie" suit with this ears and hand paws sticking out. He has a green bow at his neck and three red "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 his left foot paw. Thanks to Jason for the photo.

Year of the Ox Bearista (2009)

82nd Edition in the Bearista Bear Series

This Year of the Ox Bearista was released in Asia for the Chinese New Year in 2009. He is wearing a reddish-brown ox costume. The costume features horns on the top of the head, a tuft of fur in the middle, and oxen ears. He has an ox nose covering his real nose, and the body of the ox costume features more fur and contrasting darker-brown hands and feet. He has a bronze fabric bell around his neck with the Chinese symbol for Ox printed on it. The same symbol appears on the hangtag attached to the left ear of his costume. Her also has a cloth tag on his left foot paw. Thanks to Sheril for the picture.

Boy Bearista Bearing Flowers (2009)

81st Edition in the  Starbucks "Bearista" Bear Collection

This Boy Bearista Bearing Flowers was released in Asia before end of December 2008. At first sight it was pretty obvious that it has a partner waiting sometime in February, the month of hearts. This adorable Bearista wears grey slacks, a light blue sweater with grey trimmings and an embroidered red heart on the left chest area. The sweater is worn over a white and red pinstriped polo. The outfit is topped by a red cap. What makes the bear distinct is the fact that he is holding a bouquet of red and off white roses with green leaves and yellow embellishment, which he is hiding behind his back. He has a cloth foot tag on his left foot paw. Thanks to Sheril for the picture.

Macau Bearista (2008)

Destination Series 2008, 16th Edition, Bearista Bear Collection

The 2008 Macau 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 Macau" 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 "Macau. His left foot paw sports the typical cloth label with the year. Photo courtesy of Jason.

Valentine's Day Girl Bearista (2007)

59th Edition in the Bearista Bear Series

This girl bearista was released in 2007 for Valentine's Day and was available globally. She wears a embroidered mauve bow on her right ear.  On her left ear she sports a hang tag. She features the special long eyelashes that mark her as a girl bearista. She wears a pink top covered with a pink fuzzy jacket with embroidered hearts, and around her neck she has a string of "pearls." In her right hand she carries a bright pink purse, maybe to hold the love letter she is getting from her boy companion. Her skirt is mauve and matches the bow on her ear. She also has a cloth foot tag on her left foot paw.