The characters were originally designed for greeting cards but later became the subject of a popular animated television series and numerous other merchandise. Original Bears Starting from this era, Share's tummy symbol has been changed to two pink and blue criss-crossed lollipops with hearts. Meet the musical maven of the Care Bears crew, a groovy bear who’s always bopping and jiving to the latest beat. The Care Bears' ultimate weapon is the "Care Bear Stare", in which the collected Bears stand together and radiate light from their respective tummy symbols. These combine to form a ray of love and good cheer which can bring care and joy into the target's heart, break dark spells, or revive something that has been broken, wilted, or messed up. The Care Bear Stare has several different looks. One has a beam coming from the tummy being made up of several replicated images of the symbol. Another variation forms a rainbow when multiple Care Bears and/or Care Bear Cousins are involved. A yellow beam with red hearts is sometimes seen as well. The films Care Bears: Journey to Joke-a-lot and The Care Bears' Big Wish Movie do not feature the Care Bear Stare, but it does return in Care Bears: Oopsy Does It!. In the new TV series, Care Bears Adventures in Care-a-lot, the Care Bear Stare appears as a beam of light in the color of the bear from which it originates. With his can-do attitude and unwavering spirit, he’s a true champion in every sense of the word. Daydream Bear

About Us: History". American Greetings. Archived from the original on December 10, 2005 . Retrieved February 26, 2006.In October, 2014, when The Hub changed over to Discovery Family, Welcome to Care-A-Lot was cancelled. Nobody knows how to share like Share Bear. She is a friendly bear who knows how much fun it is to give some of her good things to others. She thinks that sharing is such a treat, that she shows it with her symbol - two heart-shaped lollipops! Each Care Bear is a different colour or shade and has a unique image on its stomach (referred to in various media as a "belly badge" or "tummy symbol") that represents its personality. In addition to the Care Bear family are the "Care Bear Cousins", which feature Brave Heart Lion, Cozy Heart Penguin, Bright Heart Raccoon, Lotsa Heart Elephant, Gentle Heart Lamb, Loyal Heart Dog, Playful Heart Monkey, Proud Heart Cat, Swift Heart Rabbit, Treat Heart Pig and Noble Heart Horse created in the same style as the Care Bears.

Despite these changes, her Belly Badge has remained the same – a multicolored heart bursting with love and pride. Swift Heart Rabbit 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. 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]She’s a true music lover who believes that there’s nothing that a good tune can’t fix but sometimes struggles to find just the right melody to soothe the savage beast. The second Care Bear feature film tells the story of how the Care Bear Family, including Share Bear, first came to Care-a-Lot after escaping the clutches of the evil Dark Heart. Some time later, the villain makes another attempt at capturing his furry prey by setting a trap with the help of a girl named Christy. Share is among the bears caught (that is the only thing she is doing there) when she comes to rescue Christy when she fakes being in danger, and has to be rescued by the few remaining members of the Care Bear crew with the help of two children named John and Dawn. When Christy laments her actions, she helps the bears take down Dark Heart by getting hit by one of his paralyzing rays, causing him to care for her and remove all evil from his body, turning him into a real boy. Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation The Care Bears Family [ ] Despite his youthful appearance, Tugs is a full-fledged Care Bear with all the heart and bravery needed to protect and care for those in need. He may seem small and innocent, but his determination and strength are not underestimated. Say hello to the silent star of the Care Bears crew, Secret Bear – a master of the art of pantomime! He may prefer to communicate without words, but that doesn’t stop him from getting his message across loud and clear. Say hello to the original Care Bear Cousin – Cozy Heart Penguin! This lovable character first appeared in the 1980s Care Bears series, capturing the hearts of fans young and old.

HeadStart UTM products: Nobody knows how to share like Share Bear. She is a friendly bear who knows how much fun it is to give some of her favourite things to others. She thinks that sharing is such a treat, she shows it with her belly badge - two heart-shaped lollipops! Trivia [ ] Her dreams and aspirations for a better world are bigger and bolder than anyone else’s, and she’s always looking for ways to make them a reality. In Playing by Different Rules, a 1988 book chronicling the Parker Brothers/ General Mills merger, Ellen Wojahn wrote that Parker's Care Bears books (along with those based on sister property Strawberry Shortcake) "were, in fact, little more than illustrated brochures for Kenner's projects—and who knew [by 1984] how long the likes of these characters would remain popular?" [48] Comics [ edit ] Whether pulling a prank, starting a dance party, or just being himself, Surprise Bear keeps us on our toes and reminds us never to take life too seriously. Take Care Bear

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However, in The Giving Festival as the wind is trying to blow her belly badge off, it retains its proper design.