Boyds was founded in 1979 as a small antique business in Boyds, Md. In 1984, Boyds introduced its first major plush product, a unique, fully jointed wool teddy bear named Matthew. Boyds relocated to southern Pennsylvania in 1987 and its product line was expanded to include other plush animals and related accessories, including miniature clothes, furniture, and ornaments. Their headquarters and museum are located in Gettysburg, Pa.
