Ananova:

A musical Mozart teddy bear is to be released on the 250th birthday of the world's most famous composer.

The bear is the latest in a long line of bizarre Mozart merchandise on offer this year, from yoghurt and sausages to a musical Mozart bra.

German toymakers Hermann, known for their teddy bear versions of the Queen and Pope Benedict XVI, are to release their special 14-inch mohair Mozart bear later this month.

The collectable toy will wear period costume and a white wig and play Mozart's famous Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.

Only 500 of the hand-made Mozart teddies will be produced, about 150 of which will be on sale in select shops in the UK for £165 each.