Bukowski Bears Wilhelm The Great 25" Teddy Bear with Big Paws

Wilhelm The Great arrives with the kind of presence his name suggests — a generously sized 25" Bukowski Bears teddy bear built for serious hugging, with oversized paws that make him immediately, unmistakably his own. Bukowski Bears has been crafting character-driven plush out of Scandinavia for decades, and Wilhelm carries that lineage: the proportions are considered, the materials have weight to them, and the result is a bear that looks like he belongs somewhere rather than just anywhere.

At 25 inches he reads as a proper companion rather than a shelf accent — the kind of bear that ends up with a name already attached and a permanent spot claimed. Whether this is going home with a child who will drag him everywhere or an adult who simply appreciates well-made things, Wilhelm holds up to both assignments equally well.