August 1-31 2008 News

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Sunday, August 31

... 'Alvin' the Chipmunk Beanie Baby ! ....... UPDATE
After posting the news yesterday, our special thanks to Nancy, who shares the following:

Dear Doodle,
After checking around using Google search I found out that Amazon is pre-order this Alvin and the Chipmunks Limited Edition Gift Set DVD with a Ty beanie baby for $30.99 plus free shipping and it has a release date of November 4^th. The beanie looks very cute indeed! Here is a picture, from http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EASNNG :
Thank you so much for telling us about this DVD set! I really appreciate all your hard work! Nancy
... Thanks to Nancy for sharing this news! Now THAT'S a cute Beanie Baby!

... September Releases - Scooby Doo & More
Yes, September is (almost) here, and tyme for new releases by Ty. Along with 'Scooby Doo' Beanie Baby (shown below) are dogs, bears, an elephant, a kangaroo, and more. IF you want to take a peek, click on the link below. Or stay tuned to the Ty website ... they will probably be introduced tomorrow!
Click here for September 2008 Releases & Photos

... 'Alvin' the Chipmunk Beanie Baby !
Thanks to Katherine who shares the following:

Hi Doodle; I am sooooo excited. I'm an Alvin & the Chipmunks fan and have been for many years. I've also collected Beanie Babies for the last seven years, and guess what??? Check out this article at the following link - http://www.sohood.com/1/content/view/5029/66/

Thanks, and have a GREAT weekend! :-) Katherine

Sohood Before. After. Now Magazine
Friday, 29 August 2008
Tis the season for Chipmunk cheer! Get your squeak on again this holiday season when Alvin and the Chipmunks rock out for more furry fun with an all-new Special Edition DVD packed with high-pitched hilarity, toe-tapping tunes and over an hour of brand new side-splitting special features, releasing November 4th from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Also available as this year’s must-have stocking stuffer present is the Limited Edition Gift Set featuring the Special Edition DVD packaged with an exclusive “Alvin” Ty Beanie Baby Plush toy.

The global phenomenon that rocked the box office with over $355+ million, then soared to the top of the charts to become the #1 family DVD release of the year and garnered the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award for “Favorite Movie,” Alvin and the Chipmunks won over a whole new generation of young fans with the mischievous adventures from the talented chipmunk trio. The family comedy sensation starred Golden GlobeÒ nominee Jason Lee (“My Name is Earl”) as the struggling songwriter Dave Seville who is surrogate father/stage manager to the famous threesome – Alvin, Simon and Theodore, respectively voiced by Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler and actor-pop sensation Jesse McCartney.

Filled with nutty entertainment the whole family can enjoy, the Alvin and the Chipmunks Special Edition DVD is “munk’d” to the max with all-new, fun-filled bonus features including step-by-step “Munk Dance” instructional video by Chipmunk choreographer Rosero McCoy, exclusive concert performance footage from the “Get Munk’d Tour” live stage show, deleted scenes, two music videos including debut video for “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late),” behind-the-scenes featurettes, interactive Chipmunks music mixer and much more! As an added bonus for all the “munks on the go,” the two-disc Special Edition DVD will offer Fox’s Digital Copy feature that allows viewers to quickly and easily transfer a digital version of the film directly from disc to a Mac or Windows-based PC computer and then transfer to select portable video devices including an iPod and/or iPhone.

The Special Edition two-disc DVD is priced to own at $29.98 U.S. / $34.98 Canada. The Alvin and the Chipmunks Limited Edition Gift Set featuring the collectible “Alvin” Ty Beanie Baby plush toy in special holiday-themed packaging will be available for $34.98 U.S. / $41.98 Canada.

... Halloween Beanie Babies
Our special thanks to Marilyn, who kindly shares photos of the new Halloween Beanie Babies ... Vanish, Trickster, Treator (all introduced on August 1st), and Carvers (a Hallmark Gold Crown Exclusive introduced on August 25th).

... Ty Newsflash
Today Ty introduces 'Carvers', a Hallmark Gold Crown Exclusive Beanie Baby. Carvers birthday is listed on Ty's website as October 22, 2007.
Click here to view the announcement

Carver's Poem:
Carving pumpkins, getting treats
Dressing up and eating sweets
There's so many fun things do (probably should be 'to do')
Like spending Halloween with you !

... Scaredy the Cat
On August 10th (see news below) we reported information shared on 'Scaredy' the cat. Ty introduced this Beanie Baby on August 1st as a BB2.0; it was reported that this Beanie does not have a button AND the secret code is on a separate folded tag. Our friend Sakurako of Japan (Bottega Beanies) shares photos, along with the hang tags, for those interested in seeing the difference in this BB2.0.
... Thanks for sharing, Sakurako

... Almost Tyme
With the weather still quite 'warm', and the Fall season not officially here until next month, it's a bit difficult to imagine "Holiday" Beanies. However, it does look like Ty will be introducing some very soon. Coming soon - new to the Beanie Baby family - are ... '2008 Holiday Teddy', 'Howlidays' (Christmas dog), 'Snowbanks' (penguin), 'Trimmings' (moose), and a BB2.0 - 'Yule' (beaver). And of course, there are new holiday Jingle Beanies and more. Want to take a peek - you can check out Cindys Beans ... OR just patiently wait - and keep an eye on the Ty website !

... (Silent) Retirements
With the end of August approaching (yes, it's hard to believe), we should anticipate Ty to retire various products. Several have (silently) retired (noted as today's date unless we are informed otherwise). Posted on the Ty Cyberboard, along with Dazzlin' Destiny (Ty Girlz) ...

Other retirements for August
Fluffball05 (Aug 20, 2008, 08:04 PM)
Message Id: 1189847
Fluffball05 writes:

Giving Key-clip (Beanie Babies)
Gwowls ("Pluffies"/Baby Ty)
Diesel (Ty Classics)

Note: Our Ty Key-Clips and Pluffies pages have been updated with this information.

... "Make My Beanie" Contest - on Ty.com
Ever wanted to design you own Beanie Baby? Well, now is your chance to show your talents and imagination. Today Ty has announced the "Make My Beanie" contest. And what do you have to do? What are the prizes .... and the grand prize?

* The Grand Prize ... A limited quantity of the winning Beanie will be produced and the character will appear in Beanie land. Ty Warner will also sign the winners' Beanies!
* 50 finalists ... The 50 finalists will receive an official 'Make My Beanie' t-shirt, signed by Ty Warner.

... News From the UK ... 'Peppa Pig' Series (Update)
Following the news we posted on August 5th, our thanks to Richard (from the UK) who shares the following:

I am taking pre-orders for these items now & I hope to be shipping on Monday 25th August (details on www.Cheshirebears.co.uk). International collectors are more than wecome as we ship worldwide. I have also added some photos for the site for those of you who are not familiar with Peppa Pig. However,please be advised that these are representative pictures only and are not of the actual beanies themselves.

Anyway, it's great to go into the weekend with such positive news. I hope you enjoy this update and speak soon,
Richard

... New 'Ask Ty' Q & A ... "What's a Vacation?"
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's website:
Q: Do you own a vacation home? (submitted by Billinare bear III)
A: Vacation . . . what's a vacation ?
Click here to visit 'Ask Ty'

Doodle's note: So, do you think Ty is brewing something else on the back burner for us? On Thursday, July 24th, Ty also answered a question regarding vacation ...
Q: Do you have summer vacations plans? (submitted by Lorrie11)
A: Summer vacation? I have so much I want to get done for all of you first !

... Happy Birthday to Ms. Janie!

Yes, it's Ms. Janie's birthday today, August 14th!
Ms. Janie - We all wish you a very special day! We admire your dedication and treasure your friendship.

Click here to visit Ms. Janie's site
While visiting, you may want to send her birthday wishes!

... 'Scaredy' - A BB2.0 Change
On August 1st, Ty introduced one BB2 Beanie Baby ... 'Scaredy'. And an interesting fact worth noting ... he does not have a button AND the secret code is on a separate folded tag. This makes it the same as an 'original' Beanie, other than the fact that you can play online with it. Perhaps an indication of things to come? We shall see.

A note on the Ty Cyberboard reads:

Scaredy Has No Button!!!!
blacknwhite (Aug 10, 2008, 09:11 AM)
Message Id: 1188931
blacknwhite writes:

Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to tell everyone the good news about the new BB2 Scaredy the cat. He has no button on the back of him plus the secret code is not on the swing tag. You will find the secret code on a separate folded tag which says "play online". This means there is no difference between this BB2 and our original beanies! Thank you Ty for making these changes!
Nancy

... 2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics begin today in Beijing. And yes, we're still hoping for a new 2008 Summer Olympics Beanie Baby. Remember ... August 13, 2004 - Ty introduced 'Victory' Beanie Baby (seen below). Wishful thinking for a new Beanie this year, I suppose, but we'll see :)

Always strive to do your best
And put your heart into the quest
With a drive you can't deny
You can reach the highest high !

... New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's website:
Q: Are you going to the Olympics in China? (submitted by 4760177)
A: No, but I will certainly be watching and cheering on all the Olympic athletes !
Click here to visit 'Ask Ty'

Beanie Baby race proceeds go to police, fire departments
By Annie Reed, Westmont Progress
Wed Aug 06, 2008, 10:13 AM CDT

"The second annual Beanie Baby 5K race, held June 29 in Ty Warner Park, was more than a hit for runners and walkers crossing the finish line. Organizers of the race presented the chiefs of the Westmont police and fire departments a check for $5,000 Monday night, to be split evenly between the departments. The fire department already has used the money to purchase special bicycles for a paramedic patrol. “We had a pilot program with the bicycle paramedics last year, and they were such a success we decided to go with it,” said Fire Chief Frank Trout. “They’re a fast, safe way to transport medics in congested areas.”

The bikes, which will be used at events such as the Taste of Westmont and the Fourth of July festival, carry advanced life support equipment including medicines, syringes, airway equipment and even defibrillators, Trout said. “Everyone sees them, and they like them. It’s a good public relations tool,” Trout said. The police department was the sole beneficiary of the race last year and used the money to purchase ballistic safety vests for officers. This year, Police Chief Jim Ramey said the department will use the money to purchase “cutting edge” rechargeable flashlights, with the hope of assigning one to each patrol officer. “They’re lighter, smaller and produce more illumination than heavy aluminum flashlights,” Ramey said.

Beanie Baby 5K run co-organizer Gregg Pill said this year’s race was a “great success.” In its sophomore year, it more than doubled in size from 162 participants to 403. The race was sponsored by local businesses the Oak Brook Racquet and Fitness Club, the McCrone Group, and Ty Warner, which produces Beanie Babies stuffed animals, the race’s namesake. “We got great reviews on the course and lots of positive comment, and we’re expecting an even bigger race next year,” Pill said."

Click here to read the story

... News From the UK ... 'Peppa Pig' Series
Thanks to Richard (from the UK) who shares the following:

Hi There, I've some exciting news I'd like to share with you all. Ty will be introducing a Uk exclusive trio in August based around the childrens' 'Peppa Pig' series. Their introduction was confirmed to me today by Ty and these beanies will only available in the Uk. A llimited production run is due to dock with us at the end of this month and no more will be available until the end of Jan 09. Peppa Pig is a very well established children's character here in the Uk, and a wealth of merchandise is already available showing Peppa and her family. Though I can't confirm any names at this time, there will be three characters initially released, one of who is Peppa herself. If anyone wishes to reserve a trio,you can do so via my site www.Cheshirebears.co.uk, where international customers are more than welcome.
Best wishes, Richard

... Ty Newsflash - August Introductions
Today Ty has announced new releases for August, including one BB2.0, seven Beanie Babies ("original" version), five Ty Classics, four Pluffies, and five Halloweenie Beanies.
Click here for the announcement or click on each individual link below to view by product category.