I am a little biased because I did work for Swarovski for almost 3 years, but the Kris Bear is definitely one of the most popular pieces. If you are a collector than it is great because there is at least one new one that comes out every year! If you're not a collector but you want to start, it's a great first piece to have, no matter which one you get. They make great gifts for friends or even keepsakes for kids. It's the teddy bear that your kids can have forever!