Grumpy is one of the few remaining bears who must mount a rescue mission along with two children named John and Dawn. When the team arrives in Dark Heart's lair, they are joined by Christy who laments her actions and helps the rest of the crew to get the evil shape-shifter to care. In this section, we’ll explore the wonderful world of Care Bears, spotlighting their unique names and distinctive colors. From Cheer Bear’s radiant pink to Grumpy Bear’s deep blue, each color combination mirrors the Bear’s personality and its associated life lesson. Let’s uncover these delightful details together! The Original Care Bears In The Night the Stars Went Out, Bedtime Bear is among the first Care Bears to encounter a new villain, Strato Nefarious, when he begins to steal the stars from the sky so he can use them to light his flying cloud mobile enough to see his sheet music. Later in the film, when the new bears abuse the power of Wish Bear's wishing star Twinkers, their greed eventually becomes too severe and Care-a-Lot begins to fall apart at the seams. It's up to the Care Bears, including Grumpy, to rebuild it in the aftermath.

Usually, a tummy symbol's power is initiated by will, but in Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-Lot, a Care Bear has to rub its tummy to activate it. By Welcome to Care-a-lot, the belly badges activate by will once again, though the bears may rub their belly to activate it on occasion. Ironically, he doesn't seem to be as grumpy as his name implies, as his behavior involves mere moping and angst rather than just raining on other peoples' parades. He also seems to be positive and well-meaning in most situations, only turning cynical when things don't go his way. He also is surprisingly considerate and never says a word of malicious intent to anyone. He also tries to help scared or angry kids feel better about themselves. In Case of the Grumpies, she attempts to cheer up Grumpy after he begins to act more grumpier than usual. Forest Friend Bear (1980's) - Sea Friend Bear (1980's) - I Love You Bear (1980's) - Baby Hugs Bear (1983) - Baby Tugs Bear (1983) - Grams Bear (1983) - Secret Bear (1984) - Share Bear (1984) - Champ Bear (1984) - Harmony Bear (1985) - Surprise Bear (1985) - Daydream Bear (1985) - Prize Bear (1985) - True Heart Bear (1986) - Perfect Panda (1986) - Polite Panda (1986) - Gramps Bear (1986) - Take Care Bear (1987) - America Cares Bear (1991) a b Dougherty, Philip H. (February 8, 1983). "Parker Bros. adding book publishing line". The Miami News. New York Times News Service. p.8A . Retrieved August 5, 2010. [ permanent dead link]Daydream Bear features lavender fur with a heart-shaped planet as her belly badge, symbolizing dreams and aspirations. She reminds us of the beauty of imagination and the freedom to dream, fostering creativity and promoting the joy of living in the moment. 5. Grams Bear The franchise has 39 characters. So, you might not be able to find your perfect match on your own. That’s why we recommend taking the personality quiz. It includes all the main bears and cousins, too. Plus, it’s unbelievably fast. You Might Match a Bad Crow Member! Between November 1985 and January 1989, the Care Bears appeared in a 20-issue comic book series published by Marvel's Star Comics; the books were drawn by DC Comics artist, Howard Post. [49] Issue #13 (from November 13, 1986) featured a crossover with another American Greetings property, the Madballs. [50]

In 2006, AG Properties announced that to coincide with the franchise's 25th-anniversary celebrations, the Care Bears would be given a new, refreshed look with a new TV series and a feature-length movie titled, Care Bears: Oopsy Does It! to be released by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment during 2007. It also was announced that AG had acquired all of Nelvana's Care Bears projects along the way. [31] In Magic Mirror, When a girl named Lisa is having trouble sleeping when she thinks a monster is in her closet, Bedtime is among the bears who go to help, only to find that her closet is indeed inhabited by Professor Coldheart, who uses his latest invention, the Magic Mirror, to reverse their personalities. As a result, Bedtime Bear finds himself "not tired at all" for the first time.

When Share Bear travels to the fabled home of Princess Starglo, said to be the one who turns baby twinklets into full-grown wishing stars, she finds it less hospitable than the stories suggest. As Starglo denies her request to help her young star friend grow, she reveals that she is dismantling her entire operation since no one believes in her anymore. While Share tries to get her to change her mind, a group of bears, including Cheer travel to Starglo's home to look for her, and end up using a Care Bear Stare to change her outlook on the situation and make stars again. In 1986, Nelvana returned to the franchise with a second film, Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation. Released by Columbia Pictures, the film featured a new villain, Dark Heart, and introduced more of the Care Bears and Care Bears Cousins: Harmony Bear, True Heart Bear, and Noble Heart Horse. But anyone would relate to Bedtime Bed when asked, “Which Care Bear are you?” on a Monday morning. Other Care Bears and Cousins. In Mayor for a Day, Professor Coldheart rigs a children's contest to become mayor of a town called Abbotsville for a day, Cheer Bear, along with other Care Bears and some local children team up to stop his reign of terror.

present: Grumpy Bear may be a bit of a grouch but his grumpiness reminds us that it’s okay to be grumpy sometimes – as long as it doesn’t last too long. Grumpy Bear’s tummy symbol — a rain cloud with falling hearts — is a reminder that even when we’re less than cheery, we are still loved by those closest to us. A revival TV series, Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot, premiered on The Hub on June 2, 2012 for one season. A continuation with the same characters, Care Bears and Cousins, was commissioned by Netflix and premiered in 2015. That year, toy company Just Play debuted a range of Care Bears toys (plush, figurines, and blind bag collectibles) based on the series.The second Care Bears theatrical film tells the story of how the bears themselves, including Bedtime, first arrived in Care-a-Lot after being rescued from the clutches of the evil Dark Heart. When the villain once again plans to capture all the denizens of Care-a-Lot, Bedtime is among the many who are imprisoned in his secret lair. Cheer Bear and Tenderheart Bear were the first two Care Bears to be made into stuffed animals at Build-a-Bear Workshop. Bedtime Bear makes his animated debut in the very first Care Bears 1983 television special. Usually suggesting that the group should take a nap whenever Tenderheart Bear needs ideas. He also decides to take a nap on the branch of a sentient tree, causing it to snap and break, soon making a song number start. In that same year, it was announced that the master rights to the toys for the Care Bears had changed hands from Play Along Toys to Hasbro. Proud Heart Cat, with her soft blue fur and a star-filled heart belly badge, symbolizes pride and self-esteem. She teaches us to be proud of who we are, reminding us to celebrate our achievements and individuality. 10. Swift Heart Rabbit

As the 2007 era was a reboot, prior plot devices, like the Cloudmobiles, the Caring Meter, the Cloud Keeper and Care-a-Lot Castle, were neither referred to nor mentioned in the new series. In its place is the Gathering Tree, which is where the Care Bears now gather to meet or hold festivities. Also, the Care Bears had never had humans visit Care-a-Lot Castle, and so a new villain named Grizzle (who seeks to conquer Care-a-Lot and nothing else) was introduced. A February, 2007 article in The Wall Street Journal states that in the new version, "they live in a village, centered on a big tree, with no castle in sight". [29] In Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-Lot television series, Bedtime Bear acts as the night watch-bear to Care-a-Lot in the staying awake when others are asleep to make sure they have good dreams and that everyone is getting their required eight hours of sleep a day. Bedtime Bear is usually seen with a sleeping cap and slippers in this series as well.Grumpy Bear has dark blue fur and his Belly badge depicts the easily identifiable image of a storm cloud with hearts or two replacing some of the raindrops. Grumpy is usually depicted with blue eyes as well. His catchphrase in the TV series Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-Lot is some variation of "Jumping Bitlbots!" usually changed up to fit a situation. Bedtime Bear is perpetually sleepy in nature, and he loves nothing more than a good sleep. He is often tasked with ensuring the restful slumber of children and Care Bears alike. Whether the situation at hand involves helping someone overcome a fear of the dark, curing insomnia, or simply providing a soothing presence, this dozy denizen of Care-a-Lot can always be relied on to make sure everyone gets a good night's rest. His personality is fitting to his horoscope, which is Cancer. In Say What?, after Cheer loses her voice after speaking into a flower, Grumpy also ends up losing his voice as well.