Bearista Tales

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.

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.

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.

United Arab Emirates Destination Bearista (2008)

Destination Series 2008, 13th Edition, Bearista Bear Series

The 2008 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates" 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 "United Arab Emirates" His left foot paw sports the typical cloth label with the year. Thanks to Jason for the photos.

Malaysia Destination Bearista (2008)

Destination Series 2008, 8th Edition, Bearista Bear Series

The 2008 Malaysia 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 Malaysia" 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 "Malaysia". His left foot paw sports the typical cloth label with the year. Thanks to Jason for the photos.

Korea Destination Bearista (2008)

Destination Series 2008, 11th Edition, Bearista Bear Series

The 2008 Korea 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 Korea" 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 "Korea". His left foot paw sports the typical cloth label with the year. Thanks to Jason for the photos.

2002 Pike Place Brown Apron

This Bearista was released in 2002 and sold only at the Pike Place Market store. He is wearing an old-fashioned apron in brown, with lettering embroidered on the front with the established date and Starbucks Coffee Company on the front. There is no logo on the apron. "Pike Place Market" appears on the apron string around his neck. He sports an ear tag attached to his left ear and a metal tag attached to his left foot paw. Thanks to Jason for the photo.