The boy band and the X Factor judge are among 10 celebs to feature in the bespoke collection which will be auctioned off in aid of the appeal
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Pop stars One Direction and X Factor judge Gary Barlow have been immortalised…..as part of a collection of bears for the BBC’s Children in Need.
The bespoke teddies, modelled on the annual appeal’s mascot Pudsey, are two of ten toys which will be auctioned off later this month.
Other celebs to be included in the so-called ‘Very Important Pudsey’ collection are Sir Paul McCartney, Coldplay, Sir Terry Wogan, Dame Shirley Bassey, Brian May, Dame Judi Dench, Joanna Lumley and Dame Helen Mirren.
The ‘One Directioner’ bear – named after 1D’s fans – has cream faux fur and wears light blue shorts, Converse shoes, a floral bandana and a varsity-style 1D cardigan.
The boy band said: “We are often asked what the driving force behind us is and the answer is always the same – our fans.
“Our fans are the ones who got us where we are today and who inspire everything we do, including bear designs!
“So, meet One Directioner Pudsey.
“Please do dig deep and bid on our bear, it really will go on to make a difference.”
Meanwhile, Gary Barlow’s suited bear is inspired by his love of performing and wearing a suit.
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This particular teddy is made of brown velvet and wears a Union Jack bandana.
Gary said: “BBC Children in Need is a charity incredibly close to my heart, so I wanted my bear to echo something else that I hold close to my heart – performing.
“This bear is a reflection of me in one of my favourite suits performing on stage.”
The unique collection is now on auction via www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey
The collection is being exhibited at St Pancras International in London until November 17.
As well as designing a Very Important Pudsey, One Direction take on presenting duties for BBC Children In Need 2013 on November 15.
They will give the first British TV performance of their track Best Song Ever and they will also host the BBC Two portion of Children in Need night between 10pm and 10.35pm from Eastenders’ Queen Vic pub.
In a series of special links, the band will be introducing some special music performances before the fundraising action goes back over to BBC One for the rest of the night.
One Direction added: “We all grew up watching Children in Need as kids so to be in a position where we can collaborate with the charity and help raise funds for this amazing cause is truly special for us.”
One Direction and Gary Barlow to feature in BBC Children in Need"s "Very Important Pudsey" collection
