The End Bear - Ty Beanie Baby

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One of the core marketing strategies of Ty Beanie Babies was to create scarcity and urgency. The company did this by limiting production runs, releasing different ‘generations’ and ‘retiring’ designs, meaning there would only be a limited and finite number available. They would announce soon-to-be retired Beanie Babies, new releases, and limited edition toys online, encouraging the hype (and, in some cases, hysteria). They also tended to distribute to smaller retailers rather than bigger chains. Combined, these elements mean some toys are much rarer than others, giving them more value. Finally, the presence of design or spelling errors on both the swing and tush tags also adds to the rarity of specific designs. Both are versions are brown bears with a union flag on the chest and a red bow, but the more rare version has a flag patch rather than the more common embroidered flag. Britannia was retired in the summer of 1999. 20. Snort the Bull (Tie)

The tush tag also didn't include a star, which indicates the toy was a first edition. 112. Nibbler and Nibbly Beanie Babies (Tie) Bottom line: Chocolate the moose is another of the original nine Beanie Babies and was the last of the nine to be retired. Boasting an unusually long run, Chocolate was introduced on Jan. 8, 1994, and wasn't retired until nearly five years later on Dec. 31, 1998. Errors happened frequently. The third-generation Bubbles has mismatched thread around its mouth, while the fourth-generation Bubbles has tush tag errors. It’s especially important because Beanie Babies are so ingrained in the American DNA that selling a counterfeit is a crime. So, play it safe and consult a licensed appraiser, so you don’t fall prey to fake COA too. Historical importance If you find a group of beanie babies, you have two choices. You can either keep them as stuffed animal collectibles that you proudly display in your home. Or, you can resell these appealing plush toys at their beanie baby value. While you probably hope your newly-discovered beanie babies are worth a fortune, they may not be. And you’ll soon find it’s easier to sell them if you ask for realistic prices. Keep reading our beanie baby value guide for accurate and recent sale prices on popular beanie babies. How Beanie Babies Were Born

Beanies

Peace Bear has an embroidered peace symbol on his chest and was the first beanie baby to feature an embroidered emblem. The rarest Peace Bears don’t have a peace symbol, and they’re worth much more than beanies with a peace sign. Mystic the Unicorn This copy was authenticated by a toy appraiser called True Blue Beans, and he was worth more than usual, thanks to a mismatched hang tag and tush tag. The tush tag is a first-generation, while the hang tag is a second generation.

Mystic the Unicorn is an extremely popular beanie baby and was issued in several different editions. The original-edition Mystic the Unicorn was created in 1994. This hot collector’s beanie is among the rare beanie babies. Bottom line: According to Beaniepedia, Teddy the Bear was released on 1994 with six different colors and two faces — either an "old" or "new" face. authentic authenticated babies baby beanie bear blue boos brown china claude collectible collection condition crab curly diana edition erin error errors extremely hang mcdonalds mint multiple mwmt nose original peace pellets plush princess rare retired style super swing tags teddy tush ultra valentino very vintage Search TermsLike 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. Bottom line: Inch the worm is as colorful as rare Beanie Babies come. The rainbow-colored inchworm was released in 1995, and a mini version was later given out with McDonald's Happy Meals. Squealer the Pig is one of the OG Beanie Babies models. Its PVC pellet stuffing made it a fan favorite. The squishy pink plush toy has two distinct tags – the hangtag is from China, while the tush tag is from Korea. 24. Holiday Teddy Bottom line: Happy the hippo was released on June 25, 1994, and retired a year later on June 3, 1995. He came in lavender and gray, with the gray version only being available with the first-, second- and third-generation swing tags.

Bottom line: The brown-colored Teddy with the old face is considered the rarest. But perhaps the magenta, old face version is another rare one as well?

Tags: The End Beanie Baby should have two tags, a heart-shaped Ty tag, and a white star-shaped Ty tag. Both tags should be intact and in good condition, with no signs of tampering or damage. Beanie baby tags are extremely important, as they can determine the beanie’s generation. The beanie’s hang tag and tush tag should match. Damaged or missing tags can greatly decrease the beanie’s value. On the other hand, a tag error often raises the beanie baby’s value. Hang Tag McDonald’s planned to distribute 100 million Teenie Beanies over five weeks. However, the Teenie Beanies were completely gone in two weeks.

Bottom line: Sly the fox Beanie Baby was born on Sept. 12, 1996, and he came in two different colors — brown and rusty orange. The orange version with a cream-colored belly is more valuable than the version with the brown belly. Her birthday is Aug. 31, 1998, and she was retired just over a year later in November 1999. 8. Tuffy the Terrier There are different versions of Mystic the Unicorn; however, the first featured the tan horn and fine mane. To tell the difference between the fine and coarse mane, look for at least 20 strands of white yarn in the tail. It was released in 1994 and is the rarest edition of this cute Beanie Baby. He's an ordinary teddy bear, only with a red scarf and hat with white trim. 23. Magic the Dragon (Tie) A few months later, allegedly as a response to fans, the company claimed to have changed its mind. Instead of axing Beanie Babies altogether, it would release an entirely new line in the new millennium, starting with a shimmering, star-spangled bear called “The Beginning.”In conclusion, the End Beanie Baby remains one of the most coveted collectibles among Beanie Baby enthusiasts. Its rarity and unique place in Beanie Baby history have made it a true collector’s item, with some specimens selling for tens of thousands of dollars. But the End Beanie Baby is also a reminder of the Beanie Baby craze itself, a time when people around the world were caught up in the excitement of collecting these cute little toys. Bottom line: Early the bird, a robin, was released on May 30, 1998, with a bright red belly and a short, rounded, yellow beak. Just like a real robin.