Ty City and State Bears

Beanie Baby / Status	Name of Show and Location Birth Date & Poem	Show Date 2004
I Texas Retired 9-23-05	Dallas Dallas, TX BD: December 29, 2003 I hail from the Lone Star State And here's why Texas is so great Rich in culture and history Texas is the place to be !	June 25 - 29
I Atlanta Sold Out 7-13-04 Retired 8-11-04	Atlanta Atlanta, GA BD: December 29, 2003 On those hot Atlanta nights You might want to see the sights The perfect mix of old and new You're sure to love it like I do !	July 9 - 13
I LA Sold Out 7-22-04 Retired 8-26-04	California Los Angeles, CA BD: April 4, 2004 City of life right by the sea Los Angeles is the place to be The perfect weather all year through You can always enjoy a sunset view !	July 17 - 20
I Philadelphia Sold Out 7-23-04 Retired 8-26-04	Philadelphia Ft. Washington, PA BD: March 11, 2004 Our Founding Fathers did agree That Philly is the place to be And so in this historic place Our freedom they did embrace !	July 18 - 20
I Chicago Sold Out 7-29-04 Retired 8-26-04 Retired 12-29-05	Chicago Chicago, IL BD: August 12, 2003 In Chicago there's so much to do The theatre, art and culture, too Great food, great people, and so much fun The Windy City's second to none !	July 24 - 27
I San Francisco Sold Out 7-29-04 Retired 8-26-04	San Francisco San Francisco, CA BD: April 15, 2004 I love the twists on Lombard Street And cable car rides are a treat Golden Gate Bridge over the Bay San Fran is a great place to play !	July 24 - 28
I Washington DC Sold Out 7-29-04 Retired 12-29-05	Washington, D.C. Chantilly, VA BD: December 1, 2003 Capitol of the U.S.A. Can't see it all in just one day Museums, monuments galore Memorials and so much more !	July 25 - 28
Shasta Beanie Baby with FTD add'l hangtag Current Click here to view a photo with tag (Shasta Beanie Baby- Retired)	FTD 2004 Convention Las Vegas, NV BD: May 23, 2003 Flowers colored sunshine bright Bring big smiled of delight And cheers you up when you feel blue The perfect gift to share with you !	July 26 - 28
I Pittsburgh Sold Out 8-4-04 Retired 8-26-04	Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA BD: July 20, 2004 Our bridges take you everywhere That's how we get from here to there Three rivers slowly flow along Symbols of Pittsburgh, proud and strong !	Aug 1 - 4
I Kansas City Sold Out 8-10-04 Retired 8-26-04	Kansas City Overland Park, KS BD: June 3, 2004 You can listen to jazz or blues Or try our famous barbeques Hundreds of fountains you must see When you visit Kansas City !	Aug 7 - 10
I Minneapolis Sold Out 8-10-04 Retired 8-26-04	Minneapolis Bloomington, MN BD: March 1, 2004 Come to Minneapolis you'll want to stay Such beautiful nature on display Museums, theaters and music, too The City of Lakes invites you !	Aug 7 - 10
Discover Sold Out 9-20-04 Retired 1-5-05	Alberta Edmonton, Alberta, Canada BD: June 20, 2004 Canada, so proud and true I pledge my loyalty to you Land of the north, so brave and free There's no place that I'd rather be !	Aug 15 - 18
Big Apple Sold Out 8-19-04 Retired 12-29-05	New York New York, NY BD: February 2, 2004 As the city's lights shine bright New York City is such a sight The apple of our nation's eye Once you're there you won't ask why !	Aug 15 - 19
I Columbus Sold Out 8-23-04 Retired 9-10-04	Columbus Dublin, OH BD: March 3, 2004 Capitol of the Buckeye State Variety's what makes us great History, art, sports, fashion, too Midwestern style that's right for you !	Aug 21 - 23
I Seattle Sold Out 8-25-04 Retired 9-10-04	Seattle Seattle, WA BD: December 2, 2003 The Space Needle to Puget Sound Great food and shops, the best around A landscape that is more than pretty Earned us the name "Emerald City" !	Aug 21 - 25
Discover Sold Out 9-20-04 Retired 1-5-05	Montreal Montreal, Quebec, Canada BD: June 20, 2004 Canada, so proud and true I pledge my loyalty to you Land of the north, so brave and free There's no place that I'd rather be !	Aug 22 - 25
I Denver Sold Out 8-31-04 Retired 10-14-04	Denver Denver, CO BD: November 7, 2003 The Mountains almost touch the sky That's why we call it "Mile High" There's more to do here than just ski Making Denver a great city !	Aug 28 - 31
I Boston Sold Out 9-14-04 Retired 10-14-04	Boston Boston, MA BD: December 16, 2003 You can walk the Freedom Trail Or go watch as the ships set sail Boston Common's a must see There's more here than the Tea Party !	Sep 11 - 14
?	Vancouver British Columbia, Canada	Sep 12 - 14
I Toronto Retired 11-11-04	Toronto Toronto, Ontario, Canada BD: May 25, 2004 Visit Toronto and you'll see A city of diversity So much variety to this place A wonderful city I know you'll embrace	Sep 18 - 20

Beanie Baby / Status	Name of Show and Location	Show Date
I NY Show Exclusive Retired 7/22/04	New York Gift Show New York BD: July 26, 2003 You'll never bring New Yorkers down That's why I love this special town Like our friend Lady Liberty We stand with pride and unity !	Feb 15-18
I New York Retail Version Retired 7/22/04	Retailer Version BD: July 26, 2003 You'll never bring New Yorkers down That's why I love this special town Like our friend Lady Liberty We stand with pride and unity !	Announced on Ty's website 2/26/04

Beanie Baby/ State	Tag Information	Release Date / Retirement Date
I California	California State Flag Adopted 1911 STATE MOTTO: "Eureka: (I have found it) ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: September 9, 1850 CAPITOL CITY: Sacramento STATE FLOWER: California Poppy NICKNAME: Golden State FACT: Death Valley, California is 282 feet below sea level !	August 30, 2004 Retired 12-29-05
I Kansas	Kansas State Flag Adopted 1927 STATE MOTTO: "Ad Astra Per Aspra" (To The Stars Through Difficulty" ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: January 29, 1861 CAPITOL CITY: Topeka STATE FLOWER: Sunflower NICKNAME: Sunflower State FACT: Dodge City, Kansas is the windiest city in the U.S. !	August 30, 2004 Retired 12-29-05
I Illinois	Illinois State Flag Adopted July 1, 1970 STATE MOTTO: State Sovereignty, National Union ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: December 3, 1818 CAPITOL CITY: Springfield STATE FLOWER: Purple Violet NICKNAME: Prairie State FACT: 40th President Ronald Reagan was born in Illinois !	August 30, 2004 Retired 12-29-05
I Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania State Flag Adopted June 13, 1907 STATE MOTTO: "Virtue, Liberty and Independence" ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: December 12, 1787 CAPITOL CITY: Harrisburg STATE FLOWER: Mountain Laurel NICKNAME: Keystone State FACT: The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, PA !	August 30, 2004 Retired 12-29-05
I Washington	Washington State Flag Adopted 1923 STATE MOTTO: "Alki" (BYE AND BYE) ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: November 11, 1889 CAPITOL CITY: Olympia STATE FLOWER: Coast Rhododendron NICKNAME: Evergreen State FACT: Washington is the only state named after a U.S. President !	August 30, 2004 Retired 12-29-05
I Ohio	Ohio State Flag Adopted 1902 STATE MOTTO: "With God, All Things Are Possible" ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: March 1, 1803 STATE FLOWER: Red Carnation NICKNAME: Buckeye State FACT: The flag of Ohio is the only state flag in a pennant design !	August 30, 2004 Retired 12-29-05
I Georgia	Georgia State Flag Adopted May 8, 2003 STATE MOTTO: "Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation" ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: January 2, 1788 CAPITOL CITY: Atlanta STATE FLOWER: Cherokee Rose NICKNAME: Peach State FACT: 4th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution !	August 30, 2004 Retired 12-29-05
New York State	New York State Flag Adopted 1901 STATE MOTTO: "Excelsior" (Ever Upward) ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: July 26, 1788 CAPITOL CITY: Albany STATE FLOWER: Rose NICKNAME: Empire State FACT: The 1st railroad in the U.S. ran form Albany to Schenectady, NY	August 30, 2004 Retired 11-24-04
I Colorado	Colorado State Flag Adopted 1911 STATE MOTTO: "Nil Sine Numine" (Nothing Without the Deity) ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: August 1, 1876 CAPITOL CITY: Denver STATE FLOWER: White & Lavendar Columbine NICKNAME: Centennial State FACT: Colorado has over 200 state wildlife areas !	August 30, 2004 Retired 4-28-05
I Minnesota	Minnesota State Flag Adopted 1957 STATE MOTTO: "Etoile du Nord" (Star of the North) ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: May 11, 1858 CAPITOL CITY: Saint Paul STATE FLOWER: Pink & White Lady's-Slipper NICKNAME: North Star State FACT: Minnesota boasts over 90,000 miles of shoreline !	August 30, 2004 Retired 12-29-05
I Florida	Florida State Flag Adopted 1968 STATE MOTTO: "In God We Trust" ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: March 3, 1845 CAPITOL CITY: Tallahassee STATE FLOWER: Orange Blossom NICKNAME: Sunshine State FACT: The St. John's River is 1 of only 3 rivers in the U.S. that flows north instead of south !	August 30, 2004 Retired 12-29-05
I Massachusetts	Massachusetts State Flag Adopted 1915 STATE MOTTO: "By the Sword We Seek Peace, But Peace Only Under Liberty" ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: February 6, 1788 CAPITOL CITY: Boston STATE FLOWER: Mayflower NICKNAME: Bay State FACT: Boston Common became the first public park in the U.S. in 1634 !	August 30, 2004 Retired 12-29-05
I Hawaii	Hawaii State Flag Adopted 1959 STATE MOTTO: "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness" ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: August 21, 1959 CAPITOL CITY: Honolulu STATE FLOWER: Hibiscus NICKNAME: Aloha State FACT: Under-sea volcanoes that erupted thousands of years ago formed the Hawaiian Islands !	December 7, 2004 (Silent Intro) Current

I Las Vegas

BD: March 16, 2005
The lights of Vegas shine so bright
A beacon glowing in the night
At any time throughout the year
Odds are that you'll love it here !

Silent Intro
April 1, 2005

Official announcement
April 5, 2005

Current

I New Jersey

New Jersey State Flag was adopted in 1896
STATE MOTTO: "Liberty and Prosperity"
ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: December 18, 1787
CAPITOL CITY: Trenton
STATE FLOWER: Violet
NICKNAME: Garden State
FACT: Thomas Edison invented the light bulb and phonograph his Menlo Park, NJ laboratory !

Silent Intro
April 1, 2005

Official
announcement
April 5, 2005

Retired 12-29-05

I Tennessee

Tennessee State Flag was adopted 1905
STATE MOTTO: "Agriculture and Commerce"
ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: June 1, 1796
CAPITOL CITY: Nashville
STATE FLOWER: Iris
NICKNAME: Volunteer State
FACT: The nickname, "The Volunteer State," came as a result of the volunteer soldiers' valor during the War of 1812!

Silent Intro
April 1, 2005

Official
announcement
April 5, 2005

Retired 12-29-05

Beanie Baby	Tag Information Birth Date and Poem	Release Date / Retirement Date
I England	BD: June 25, 2004 England's the place that's home to me From hills and forest and to the sea It's a place from which I do not roam My beautiful green and pleasant home.	September 5, 2004 Sold Out 10-4-04 Retired 10-8-04
I Wales	BD: October 27, 2003 I Love Wales, a country of leisure With lots of singing for everyones pleasure Leeks, dragons and daffodils galore make all who visit come back for more	September 5, 2004 Sold Out 10-4-04 Retired 10-8-04
I Scotland	BD: June 22, 2004 Scotland smells of the purple heather Especially when you get nice weather With hills and glens for you to see I'm sure you'll love it just like me	September 5, 2004 Sold Out 10-4-04 Retired 10-8-04

Beanie Baby	Tag Information Birth Date and Poem	Release Date / Retirement Date
I Canada	ACHIEVED INDEPENDENCE: July 1, 1867 CAPITOL CITY: Ottawa NATIONAL ANTHEM: "O Canada" NATIONAL SYMBOL: According to many historians, the maple leaf became a symbol of Canada as early as 1700 ! FACT: The official ceremony inaugurating the Canadian Flag was held in Ottawa on February 15, 1965 !	October 29, 2004 Retired 5-26-05

Beanie Baby	Tag Information Birth Date and Poem	Release Date / Retirement Date
I London	BD: July 19, 2004 In London there's so much to do Art, theatre and culture, too Great people, food and so much fun And the shopping's second to none !	November 1, 2004 Retired 3-27-06

Beanie Baby	Tag Information Birth Date and Poem	Release Date / Retirement Date
I Ireland	BD: December 17, 2004 With the Blarney Stone to make a wish And Irish stew, a tasty dish An Irish jig to dance with glee Ireland's a great place to be !	December 30, 2004 Retired 3-27-06

Beanie Baby	Tag Information Birth Date and Poem	Release Date / Retirement Date
(Friedrich) I Deutschland	BD: From the Alps to the Ostseestrand, historic cities known worldwide. A Land - romantic and modern, we love Football and poetry.	May 31, 2005 Current
(Germany) I Germany	BD: My land was two but now is one A land of love is where I'm from Hiding in the verdant trees Come visit me I'm sure to please !	May 31, 2005 Current

Beanie Baby	Tag Information Birth Date and Poem	Release Date / Retirement Date
I Alabama Ty Store Exclusive version	(Left side of hang tag:) The Beanie Babies Collection A donation of $2 from Ty's original sale of this Beanie Baby will be made to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund (Right side of hang tag) Alabama In memory of those who lost their homes, their loved ones, or their lives. as a result pf Hurricane Katrina Together we're a stronger nation www.ty.com	September 6, 2005 Retired 5-24-06
I Louisiana Ty Store Exclusive version	(Left side of hang tag:) The Beanie Babies Collection A donation of $2 from Ty's original sale of this Beanie Baby will be made to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund (Right side of hang tag) Louisiana In memory of those who lost their homes, their loved ones, or their lives. as a result pf Hurricane Katrina Together we're a stronger nation www.ty.com	September 6, 2005 Retired 5-24-06
I Mississippi Ty Store Exclusive version	(Left side of hang tag:) The Beanie Babies Collection A donation of $2 from Ty's original sale of this Beanie Baby will be made to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund (Right side of hang tag) Mississippi In memory of those who lost their homes, their loved ones, or their lives. as a result pf Hurricane Katrina Together we're a stronger nation www.ty.com	September 6, 2005 Retired 5-24-06

Beanie Baby / Status	Name of Show and Location	Date
I Arizona (Photo by Marilyn)	(Left side of hang tag:) The Beanie Babies Collection State Exclusive Series Arizona State Flag Adopted February 17, 1917 STATE MOTTO: "Ditat Deus" (God enriches) Want to learn more? Visit www.az.gov www.ty.com (Right side of hang tag:) ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: February 14, 1912 CAPITAL CITY: Phoenix STATE FLOWER: Yellow Saguaro Cactus Blossom NICKNAME: Grand Canyon State FACT: Arizona produces more copper than anywhere else in the nation !	November 2005 Retired 7-25-06
I South Carolina (Photo by Marilyn)	(Left side of hang tag:) The Beanie Babies Collection State Exclusive Series South Carolina State Flag Adopted 1861 STATE MOTTO: "Animis Obusque Parati" (Prepared in mind and resources) Want to learn more? Visit www.myscgov.com www.ty.com (Right side of hang tag:) ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: May 23, 1788 CAPITAL CITY: Columbia STATE FLOWER: Yellow Jessamine NICKNAME: Palmetto State FACT: The Upper Whitewater Falls is the highest cascade in eastern America, descending nearly 411 feet !	November 2005 Retired 5-24-06
I Wisconsin (Photo by Marilyn)	(Left side of hang tag:) The Beanie Babies Collection State Exclusive Series Wisconsin State Flag Adopted 1963 SATE MOTTO: "Forward" Want to learn more ? Visit www.wisconsin.gov www.ty.com (Right side of hang tag:) ACHIEVED STATEHOOD: May 29, 1848 CAPITAL CITY: Madison STATE FLOWER: Wood Violet NICKNAME: Badger State FACT: Wisconsin produces more milk than anywhere else in the United States !	November 2005 Retired 7-25-06

Beanie Baby	Tag Information Birth Date and Poem	Release Date / Retirement Date
(Japan Excl) I Yokohama	BD: POPULATION: 3.5 Million Second largest city in Japan FLOWER: Rose NICKNAME: Hama (Bay) FACT: When the port first opened it began an influx of Western culture that influenced the rest of the contry !	January 24, 2006 Current
(Australia Excl) I Melbourne	BD: AREA: Second largest city in Australia POPULATION: 3.6 Million FLOWER: Pink Heath MOTTO: We gather strength as we go FACT: Melbourne was incorporated as a town on 12 August 1842 !	January 24, 2006 Current