• Paddington was voted the UK’s best animated character of all time at the British Animation Awards 2012!
• A great souvenir for any visitor to London!
• Paddington’s profile was raised to new heights in 2008, throughout the world, surrounding his 50th birthday, and brand-new novel Here and Now.
• Paddington is a classic bear, instantly recognisable to parents and loved by adults and children alike, all over the world. An international success, published in over 30 languages.
• More than 400,000 units / £1m worth of Paddington books were sold during the anniversary year.
• New ranges of merchandise continually launching, including a new pre-school plush range called ‘My First Paddington’ from Rainbow.
• All books featured on the official Paddington website www.paddingtonbear.com
• Paddington was the new face of Marmite, appearing on TV advertising throughout 2009. He is now the face of Golden Shred marmalade.
• Paddington - Here and Now was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Award, 2008
