The End Bear - Ty Beanie Baby

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She was released on June 3, 1995, and retired on Dec. 31, 1997. Interestingly, some versions of Magic had pale pink wing stitching while others had hot pink stitching. The hot pink version is considered more valuable because fewer copies of it were produced. 22. McDonald's Ty Britannia Beanie Baby Like many collectible companies around 1999, Beanie Babies created a special version to mark the turn of the Millennium. This limited-edition Bear stopped production in November, so if you hadn’t copped one by then, your chances of finding it were slim.

While the End Beanie Baby is certainly rare, it’s not the only highly sought-after item among Beanie Baby collectors. Other rare Beanie Babies include the Princess Diana Bear, the Peace Bear, and the Billionaire Bear. However, the End Beanie Baby is often considered the holy grail of Beanie Baby collecting, due to its extreme rarity and historical significance. Despite its evident factory errors, stuffed Turkey reigned supreme for two years between 1997 – 1999. First, the tag had excess spacing, misplaced stamps, and trademark signs. In no time, the factory recalled it from the market, leading to increased demand. During the late 1990s, many beanie babies collectors assumed these plush stuffed animals would no longer be available as of January 1, 2000. That date marked the onset of the new millennium. True to its name, Attic Treasures Beanie Babies were supposed to resemble old stuffed animals one might find in a box in the attic. Fairchild was made in 1993, the first year Beanie Babies were ever produced. 68. Sly the Fox (Tie) Regardless of the reason why, Ty Inc. changed Peanut’s color to a light, powder blue, and children absolutely loved it. Peanut the Elephant also came in gray and purple versions. Today, a royal blue Peanut the Elephant fetches more money than other versions. Halo the Angel Bear

100. Peanut the Royal Blue Elephant

Her birthday is Aug. 31, 1998, and she was retired just over a year later in November 1999. 8. Tuffy the Terrier He was retired just over a year later, but he remains the first Beanie Baby to utilize the more textured, "curly" fabric. 23. Ty Santa Claus Beanie Baby Bear (Tie) Bottom line: Holiday the Teddy Bear, introduced at the start of the holiday season in 1997, was the first holiday-themed Beanie Baby. This copy was played with, but it was sold with no visible wear and the original hang tag. Had the tag not been creased, it likely would have sold for even more. 119. Korean Coral

Collector communities: Joining online forums and Facebook groups dedicated to Beanie Baby collecting can help you connect with other collectors and learn more about the hobby.Like selling anything, the better the condition of your Beanie Babies, the more they’re worth. Conditions range from mint, which fetches the highest price, down to damaged or played with toys, which won’t be worth much at all in the selling market. Knowing what condition your Beanie Baby is in can help you understand the value of your toy and what price it might achieve. The tush tag also didn't include a star, which indicates the toy was a first edition. 112. Nibbler and Nibbly Beanie Babies (Tie) The copy sold had a few tag errors and was kept in excellent condition with an intact swing tag. His summary poem reads: To market his beanie babies, Ty Warner formed the Ty Inc. corporation. He marketed the little plush toys directly to children and sold them in small specialty shops.

Each member of this quirky bunny trio features soft, pastel fur and a matching bow. These bunnies were likely very appealing around Easter time.Television The ‘Television’ section contains all of our articles related to the small screen. We have a very wide range of content – there’s a strong 80s focus with trivia on EastEnders and Grange Hill, but you can also find articles on popular contemporary TV programmes such as Breaking Bad and The Sopranos. If you fancy something a bit more niche then don’t worry – we’ve also got plenty of content on cult hits such as Twin Peaks, The X-Files and Quantum Leap. Happy hunting! Some opportunists who crossed the legal line to profit from the craze spent years in jail as a result. In the end, the excessive greed seemed to infect the parent company Ty Inc., which was accused not of criminality, but of trying to manipulate the market. The company's efforts eventually contributed to the implosion of the 1990s’ fad. Rising Values Spurred a Beanie Baby Crime Wave Bottom line: Released in 1996, Bubbles the fish was the most popular fish Beanie Baby ever released. While Bubbles was updated several times with slight variations between editions, the process wasn't exactly seamless.