April 1 - 30, 2006
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| Sat / Sunday, April 29-30 |
.... CHERISH and 'Majestic'
Sue Owen shares news of a special 'Majestic' auction. (The
Majestic Beanie Baby was introduced by Ty on April 21st to commemorate the 80th
birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.)
Click here for more info and add'l photos
.... Bears are Identified
On Thursday, one of our readers (David) shared photos of two old
Ty Bears he could not identify (see below). Thanks to Myra, Sandra, and
Tammy for their efforts in helping determine what they are.
Tammy writes:
Hi Deb, I think I can help David from UK with
those bears....they were the precursors of the beanie babies and were produced
from 1986 thru 1991. They were jointed and called "beanie bears". The ones he
shows are the 12 inch ones. (They also came in 15 inches and called big beanie
bears.) They are listed under Classics in some of the collector books. The
dark brown one is style #5101 and came out and retired in 1991. The light one
is style #5000 and came out in 1988 and retired in 1990. They were very
valuable a few years back but are not selling for that much now unless they have
the hang tags and are in mint condition. Some sold for hundreds of dollars just
a few years back! They still sell well if adveritsed correctly. He can check
auctions on ebay to see what they are selling for. I've always wondered why Ty
does not list them on their website??? The new 20th anniversary classic cats
announced today are replicas of the original ones Ty produced back in 1987 which
were out the same time as these beanie bears.
Hope this helps. Thanks, Tammy in Seattle
| Friday, April 28 |
.... Ty Newsflash - New Introductions for May
Ty has introduced Beanie Babies, Beanie Buddies, Classics, and
new Angeline versions for Spring. Click on the links below to view
each release:
.... Ty Newsflash - New UK Exclusive
.... There and Back!
 Now Current |
 Now Retired |
Click here to view the retirement announcement
| Thursday, April 27 |
.... And They Are ...... ?
OK, can you help David? One of our readers has emailed
photos of two old Ty Bears in an attempt to identify each of them. If you
can help him, please drop me an email and I'll gladly pass along the
information. (I'm a little stumped on this one, too.)
David writes:
Hi Doodles
Please see the photos attached of 2 old ty bears. One has 1987 on it's
tush tag the other has 1990. Neither of them has a hang tag. These
belong to my nieces who were given them when they were babies. Both
bears have been kept tucked away and apart from not having swing tags
are in mint condition. I was wondering if you or any of you readers
could shed any light on them, perhaps their names and possible value.
If you put an article on your website please do not post my email
address but please kindly forward any replies you get.
Hope you can help.
Thanks and Very Best Wishes
David
UNITED KINGDOM
Click here to view more photos
.... Ty Newsflash - Retirement
Today Ty has retired 'Derby 132' Beanie Baby. Currently,
the 'Derby 132' Beanie Baby on the Kentucky Derby Store website is still
available for ordering.
Click here to view
Ty's retirement announcement
Click here to
visit the Kentucky Derby Store
.... New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's
website:
Q: Which Beanie would you
pick to be the first Beanie on Mars?
(submitted by pocketswoof)
A:
Hmmm . . . maybe Astra or Shooting-star or Moonlight the cat ? I know !
How about Rocket !
Click here to
visit 'Ask Ty'
| Wednesday, April 26 |
.... New Look Coming
There will soon (hopefully) be a new look to this website.
I intend to eliminate the 'frames' and some of the java scripting to help the
website launch a little quicker. It is a time-consuming process, and I
(unfortunately) do not have a lot of 'free' time, but I'm getting there.
One of the reasons I first began the website over 10 years ago was simply the
interest in 'doodling' with a website ... Beanies definitely added to the fun
and it's been a wonderful "hobby" over the years.
Feel free to write with any ideas you would like to share. I'd
love to hear from you.
Thank you for your patience while I endeavor this project. :)
.... NY Yankees Buddy Giveaway
One of our readers writes:
Hi Doodle, I read a note on the Ty cyberboard about an upcoming Buddy
give-away at a ny yankees game. Do you know the link where I can find that
info?
Thanks from Tyler
... Doodle's note: Yes, Tyler. Actually I posted that info last
month. A photo update was posted on April 1st. Below is the info we
posted on this new Buddy:
(Posted April 1)
'Ty Beanie Buddy Day' - NY Yankees Giveaway! -
Update
On March 20th, we reported the following:
One of our readers (and an avid NY Yankees fan) writes:
Hi Deb, I thought you may want to know that the NY Yankees have
just posted their 2006 promo schedule. Last on the list (October 1st)
against the Toronto Blue Jays it is noted
"Limited Edition Ty Beanie Buddy Day", to
be given away to the first 18,000 fans 14 and under. ("All giveaways and
event dates are subject to change.") Looks like I have some waiting tyme
ahead, but I'm sooo excited. Thanks for keeping us collectors
updated with all the news, I still visit your site every morning. Have a
super week!! Robin
... Thanks for sharing the news, Robin. Collectors may want to
mark that special date on their calendar. You can view the NY Yankees
promo schedule by
clicking here.
(Update: A
photo of this new Buddy has now been posted on the NY Yankees
website and can be viewed at the link above (or by
clicking here).
.... 'Kernow' Article
After a bit of discussion and wondering what's the latest with the Beanie
Baby 'Kernow', you may be interested in reading a bit more info on this Bear.
Below are links to a couple of postings you may want to check out.
Newspaper
Article and Photo on Planet Beans' website
| Tuesday, April 25 |
.... Coming Soon
In Friday's news, we shared news of upcoming Hallmark Exclusive Beanie
Babies in 2006. Included were three different bears ('School Rocks' ), and
'Love Birds'. There are pictures posted now on
| Friday, April 21 |
.... Ty Announcements - Introductions and Retirements
Ty Newsflash - Retirements
Ty has retired the following Beanie Babies and Basket Beanies today:
Beanie Babies ...
Oriel, Happy Birthday! (orange with package - small
version)
View here
Romeo & Juliet, Pup-in-Love
View here
Titan
View here
Hallmark Exclusives - Happily, Hippily, Hoppily
View here
Basket Beanies ...
Billingsly, Marshmallow
View here
Sugartwist, Meekins
View here
Ty Newsflash - Beanie Baby Exclusive
In celebration of the Queen's 80th birthday today, Ty has introduced
'Majestic', a UK / Australia / New Zealand Exclusive Beanie Baby.
Click here to view
the introduction
.... (Silent) Retirements
A couple of Ty products have (silently) retired today. Noted on the Ty
Cyberboard:
Today's Silent Retirements
karvopwp (Apr 21, 2006, 06:03 PM)
Message Id: 1097621
karvopwp writes:
Ty Classic:
Apricot the Cat
Pluffies:
Shearly the Lamb
Click here to view the Cyberboard post
.... New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's website:
Q: Have you ever attended a running of the
Kentucky Derby? (submitted by
pocketswoof)
A:
I have watched the Derby many times on T.V. but have never seen it in person.
Did you know that the very first Kentucky Derby was run on May 17, 1875 making
this years race the 132nd running of this famed event !
Click here to
visit 'Ask Ty'
.... Holiday Bears !
Summer will be here before we know it ... and yes, it's a bit early to
get into the holiday spirit. But we do get a bit curious as to what may be
planned by Ty in the months' ahead. Ms. Janie shared news yesterday (from
Cindy's Beans)
of upcoming Hallmark Exclusive Beanie Babies for 2006.
Included were July 2006 releases - School Rocks (3 different bears -
All Star Kid, 2 Cool 4 School,
and
Recess Rulz),
and
Love Birds,
September 2006 release
Yikes
(Halloween), and October Release
Snowbelles (red and white snowflake bears).
Today Ms. Janie has posted a photo shared by a reader of Snowbelles, a set of
cute red (with white snowflakes) and white (with red snowflakes) Beanie Babies.
If you wish to take a peek at these Beanies, you can view them by
clicking here.
| Wednesday, April 19 |
.... 'Cool Teacher' Photos
Marilyn shares photos of the Beanie Baby 'Cool Teacher', released by Ty on
March 31, 2006. What is interesting is the size of this new Beanie.
Notice the comparison next to a regular size Beanie Baby.
... Thanks for sharing!
Click here to view the photos
.... 'Tour Teddy' Differences? Retail vs Ty Store
To hopefully answer the question some collectors have been curious to know,
the following was posted on the Ty Cyberboard:
| Tuesday, April 18 |
.... Ty Store Retirement
Today Ty has retired the Ty Store Exclusive Beanie Baby 'Mom 2006'.
This bear was introduced by Ty on March 29, 2006.
| Monday, April 17 |
.... Ty Newsflash - Retirements
Today Ty has officially posted the retirement announcement of the
.... Ty Store Exclusive
Click here to view
the announcement and order details
.... Ty (Silent) Retirement
Today Ty has retired the Ty Store Exclusive cheetah ... 'Chitraka', a WWF
Beanie Baby. Chitraka was introduced on December 14, 2005.
Click here to visit Ty
Store
| Sunday, April 16 |
Happy Easter !
.... Beanie Buddy Display Boxes?
Ian writes:
Do you know of anyone who sells the buddy display boxes? thanks Ian
.... CHERISH Auction Update| Saturday, April 15 |
.... New Beanie Photos
Our special thanks to Marilyn, who shares photos of Beanie Babies 'Honors',
'Doogie' and 'Catsby'. Also included is the hang tag information for each
of these Beanies. (All three were introduced on March 31, 2006.)
Click here to view 'Honors' photos
Click here to view 'Doogie' (and Catsby) photos
Click
here to view 'Catsby' photos
| Thursday, April 13 |
.... New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's website:
Q: If you could put 3 Beanies in a giant Easter egg, what ones would
they be? (submitted by zebragurl)
A:
I'm pretty sure that I'd put all my "Eggs"
in one basket !
Click here to visit 'Ask
Ty'
| Wednesday, April 12 |
.... Beanies Coming Soon
Marilyn shares the following:
I'll pick up Honors tomorrow & send pictures....but no sign yet of
Cool Teacher.
.... Toys Go to the Dogs
MALIBU,
Calif.—Playthings are going to the dogs—literally. JAKKS Pacific recently signed
a worldwide licensing agreement to develop and market pet products based on rap
artist and music mogul, Snoop Dogg. The agreement covers products marketed under
Jakks’ JPI pet division.
The new Snoop Dogg-branded line of pet products will cover toys, beds, leashes,
apparel, treats and more for dogs and will begin shipping in 2006 to retail
locations nationwide. "We think Snoop Dogg will be a perfect complement to
our new pet line, and our team is really excited to develop and market what we
expect will be an urban and edgy line,” said Jennifer Richmond, senior vice
president of licensing and media, JAKKS Pacific. “Initially, we'll look to sell
the Snoop Dogg line into mass retailers and pet superstores. However, we hope to
reach even wider distribution to music, novelty and other specialty outlets with
a strong, irreverent line."
And Jakks isn’t the only toy manufacturer going after the pet market.
Beanie Babies creators, Ty, Oak Brook, Ill., will enter the segment this year
with Bow Wow Beanies, a collection of plush toys designed exclusively for pets,
designed in Beanie Babies styles and as fashionable plush dog bones. "Over
the years, some of our products have become quite popular as pet toys," said Ty
Warner, chairman and CEO. "It's a natural fit."
Click here to read
the article
| Tuesday, April 11 |
.... Raine and Bluebonnet
Our friend Sakurako of Japan (Bottega
Beanies) shares a great comparison photo of the Ty Store Exclusive 'Raine'
Beanie Baby and 'Bluebonnet' Beanie Baby. (Raine was introduced on March
2, 2006 and retired March 15, 2006. Bluebonnet was introduced on February
28, 2006 and is still 'current'.)
| Sunday, April 9 |
.... Clear Hang Tag 'Clasp'
Marilyn notices something a bit different, found on her 'Charmers' BBOM
Beanie Baby, and writes:
Here's a strange thing....a clear tag linkage instead of red on Charmers the BBOM horse. I got two of them & both have the clear tag linkage. Marilyn
| Saturday, April 8 |
.... Ty Store (Silent) Retirement
Today Ty has retired 'Skips', the Ty Store Exclusive Easter Bunny Bear.
Skips was introduced on March 14th. (Marilyn has kindly shared some
photos of this Beanie, which can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
Check out those cute bunny slippers!)
.... ' Canters' - April BBOM Photos
Marilyn kindly shares photos of the April 2006 'Beanie Baby of the Month'
... Canters. Included also are photos of the hang tag and tissue paper
that accompanied this Beanie. If you are a BBOM member, you should expect
to find this Beanie in your mailbox soon.
Click here to view the photos
| Friday, April 7 |
.... WWF Auctions on CharityFolks.com Website
One of our readers (Jennie) writes:
THERE IS AN
ACTION GOING ON RIGHT NOW FOR WWF—WITH TY BEANIES SIGNED BY TY
GO TO
https://www.charityfolks.com/charity_home.asp
THANKS
JENNIE
(JOJO)
Doodle's note: Thank you for sharing, Jennie. When visiting this Charityfolks.com website link, you will notice several items up for auction. Click on the 'View lots' under the WWF category, where you will find the following Ty Beanie Babies:
Bahati the African Elephant
Take Home
Bahati™, a Limited Edition African Elephant Beanie Babies®, personally signed by
Mr. Ty Warner, Founder & CEO of Beanie Babies
Help save endangered species by
winning Bahati. This adorable African elephant is part of an exclusive Beanie
Babies® limited edition collection. This adorable Beanie Baby will make and
adorable and invaluable addition to your personal collection. Mr. Ty
Warner, founder and CEO of Ty Inc., has signed the hangtag of each of the first
five in the series and generously donated them for this WWF benefit auction.
Li Mei the Panda
Take Home Li Mei™, a Limited Edition
Panda Beanie Babies®, personally signed by Mr. Ty Warner, Founder & CEO of
Beanie Babies
Help save endangered species by
winning Li Me. This adorable panda is part of an exclusive Beanie Babies®
limited edition collection, which she launched in 1986. This adorable Beanie
Baby will make and adorable and invaluable addition to your personal collection.
Mr. Ty Warner, founder and CEO of Ty Inc., has signed the hangtag of each of the
first five in the series and generously donated them for this WWF benefit
auction.
Nami the Black Rhino
Take Home Nami™,
a Limited Edition Black Rhino Beanie Babies®, personally signed by Mr. Ty
Warner, Founder & CEO of Beanie Babies
Help save endangered
species by winning Nami. This adorable black rhino is part of an exclusive
Beanie Babies® limited edition collection. This adorable Beanie Baby will make
and adorable and invaluable addition to your personal collection.
Mr. Ty Warner, founder and CEO of Ty Inc., has signed the hangtag of each of the
first five in the series and generously donated them for this WWF benefit
auction.
Sundar the Snow Leapard
Take Home Sundar™,
a Limited Edition Snow Leopard Beanie Babies®, personally signed by Mr. Ty
Warner, Founder & CEO of Beanie Babies
Help save endangered species by winning Sundar. This
adorable snow leopard is part of an exclusive Beanie Babies® limited edition
collection. This adorable Beanie Baby will make and adorable and invaluable
addition to your personal collection.Mr. Ty Warner, founder and CEO of Ty Inc.,
has signed the hangtag of each of the first five in the series and generously
donated them for this WWF benefit auction
Pungo the Red Wolf
Take Home Pungo™, a Limited Edition Red Wolf Beanie
Babies®, personally signed by Mr. Ty Warner, Founder & CEO of Beanie Babies
Help save endangered species by winning Pungo. This
adorable red wolf is part of an exclusive Beanie Babies® limited edition
collection. This adorable Beanie Baby will make and adorable and invaluable
addition to your personal collection. Mr. Ty Warner, founder and CEO
of Ty Inc., has signed the hangtag of each of the first five in the series and
generously donated them for this WWF benefit auction.
.... New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's website:
Q: When you were a kid,
what's the best place you went to on spring break?
(submitted by dietpop)
A:
Honestly, I can't remember any memorable spring break vacations. I was probably
busy with my paper route and playing baseball with my friends !
Click
here to visit 'Ask Ty'
| Thursday, April 6 |
.... 'Fairydust' Beanie Baby ... and more
Marilyn kindly shares photos of 'Fairydust' Beanie Baby, along with the hang
tag info ... AND a photo of the extra blank white heart hang tag fastened behind
the regular hang tag. Now what's THAT about?
| Wednesday, April 5 |
.... Derby 132 (Retail Version) Photos
Our special thanks to Marilyn, who kindly shares photos of 'Derby 132'
Beanie Baby (retail version). Also shown are the saddle blanket and
hang tag for this horse.
Click here to view
... Additional photos of Marilyn's recent 'finds' to follow
| Tuesday, April 4 |
.... Derby 132 Arrives
One of our readers, Jennie, writes:
HELLO,
I JUST RECEIVED MY SHIPMENT FROM THE KENTUCKY STORE—THE MANE ON THE HORSE IS
SOFT AND THERE IS A EXTRA TAG ATTACHED. THIS TAG IS LARGE GREEN TAG AND
IT SAYS 132 KENTUCKY DERBY RUN FOR THE ROSES (PICTURE OF
HORSE RUNNING WITH THE #8 ON SADDLE. IT ALSO HAS A # ON THE TAG.
EACH OF THE HORSES HAVE A DIFFERENT # THOUGHT YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW
JENNIE W
... Thanks for sharing, Jennie. (Lisa at Planet Beans has posted a
photo of this new Beanie, which can be viewed by
clicking here)
| Monday, April 3 |
.... Derby 132 Beanie Baby - Update!
The Kentucky Derby Store has added additional info to the earlier posted
news on the Beanie Baby 'Derby 132' (see Saturday's news). Thanks to one
of our readers (Cindy), who points out that the Kentucky Derby Store has now
added the following new (hang tag) information:
Inside Ty ear tag states: “Derby 132 tm Date of Birth May
6, 2006. The stands erupt with cheers and cries Thoroughbred’s most prestigious
prize Run for the roses; win, place or show at the starting gate…and off they
go!” Inside tag also includes the 132nd Kentucky Derby logo.
This is the same poem as posted on Ty's website for the 'Ty retail version'.
Click here to visit the Kentucky Derby Store
.... CHERISH Auctions
Sue Owen shares the following:
Hi, Just a short note
to let you know about some new auctions that have just started in aid of Cancer
Research UK.
Many of the items have been donated and each is unique in its own way. As well
as England Beanie signed by an England Bean (Sean!) there are some Peace
commemoratives and Japanese promotional beanies for sale, also a couple of
dressed Beanies.
I have taken advantage of special listing prices on eBay today, which is why the auctions will close on SATURDAY rather than on Sunday as usual.
I
do hope that you will place a bid on one or two - they are all started as low as
I dare so you could add something rather special to your collection at a great
price - and help to raise funds for research into cancer at the same time!
The list is below and there is another list with pictures and links to each
auction on the CHERISH website at
www.cherishonline.co.uk
CHERISH Ty Rabbit Beanie HARRISON with Oriental costume
CHERISH Roppongi Hills Ty Decade Japanese PROMO BEANIE
CHERISH Motomachi Ty Hannah Japanese PROMO BEANIE 500
CHERISH Special Olympics Nagano Japan Ty Beanie Hannah
CHERISH JAZZ 'n' SPACE PEACE Ty Beanie Bear #604/2400
CHERISH 1st ANNIVERSARY HEMPORIUM PEACE Ty Beanie 50/50
CHERISH SEAN BEAN SIGNED ENGLAND Ty Beanie & PHOTO COA
CHERISH ~ ROCKIN THE HILLS PEACE ~ Ty Beanie #292/350
CHERISH ~ SWEATER PEACE ~ Ty Beanie Bear ~ gorgeous!
Best wishes, Sue
| Saturday, April 1 |
!!! YPPAH LIRPA 'SLOOF YAD
!!!
( Be careful - Don't let someone play a joke on YOU
today !
)
.... Derby 132 Beanie Baby - Update!
Following Ty's introduction yesterday of the Kentucky Derby Beanie
Baby 'Derby 132', we searched the Kentucky Derby website (as well as
the Kentucky Derby Store). Located in the KD Store is
Item #250501 - KY Derby 132 Ty Beanie Baby ("First Derby Beanie in a
series").
The site states:
Will ship mid-April! Prebook your
order(s) orders now! Derby 132 the Beanie Baby is a 7" tall,
8" long thoroughbred horse with a brown coat and white star on its
face. It is wearing a saddle and green blanket with the Kentucky
Derby 132 logo embroidered on the blanket. First Derby Beanie in a
series. Start your collection now! Available while supplies last.
There do appear to be differences in both versions of this Beanie. However. computer graphics can sometimes be a bit deceiving. (Note: The Ty site, under the current Beanie Baby listings, states that this Beanie is a "U.S, Exclusive".)
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Derby
132 Beanie Baby |
Derby
132 Beanie Baby |
.... 'Ty Beanie Buddy Day' - NY Yankees Giveaway! -
Update
On March 20th, we reported the following:
One of our readers (and an avid NY Yankees fan) writes:
Hi Deb, I thought you may want to know that the NY Yankees have
just posted their 2006 promo schedule. Last on the list (October 1st)
against the Toronto Blue Jays it is noted
"Limited Edition Ty Beanie Buddy Day", to
be given away to the first 18,000 fans 14 and under. ("All giveaways and
event dates are subject to change.") Looks like I have some waiting tyme
ahead, but I'm sooo excited. Thanks for keeping us collectors
updated with all the news, I still visit your site every morning. Have a
super week!! Robin
... Thanks for sharing the news, Robin. Collectors may want to
mark that special date on their calendar. You can view the NY Yankees
promo schedule by
clicking here.
(Update: A
photo of this new Buddy has now been posted on the NY Yankees
website and can be viewed at the link above (or by
clicking here).
.... Ty Newsflash - April 2006 BBOM
The April 'Beanie Baby of the Month' has been introduced on Ty's
website ... welcome 'Canters', a pink horse. If you are a BBOM
member, you should soon be receiving this new Beanie in your mailbox
soon!
.... Ty Newsflash - April 2006 Desktop Wallpaper
Ty has posted the April Desktop Wallpaper / Calendar. To
view and download,
click
here.
