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 ...   New Ty Girlz
Today Ty introduces six new Ty Girlz ... Amazing Abby, Beautiful Brianna, Kool Kayla, Lovely Lauren, Sasha, and Malia.
Click here to view on Ty's website

 ...   New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's website:
Q:  Ty, what are your expectations this new year?  (submitted by schweetheart 123)
A:   I look forward to 2009 and welcome the new year with enthusiasm and hope for a better world. Happy New Year to everyone !
Click here to visit 'Ask Ty' 
 

 ...   Madagascar Beanie Babies
On October 2nd, Ty introduced five Madagascar Beanie Babies.  When I saw these in the store several weeks ago, I couldn't help but smile ... the faces of each Beanie will definitely catch your eye!  Our friend Sakurako of Japan (Bottega Beanies) has shared several photos with us, including the hang tags of each one.  You can check them all out by clicking on the link below.

Click here to view the Madagascar Beanie Babies

 ...   Put Your Thinking Cap On , and Midnight Dec 31st Chicago Time ..... Cont.
Ty has added an additional note to yesterday's post on the Ty Cyberboard.  To further clarify, and eliminate any confusion, Ty writes:

Re:Message from Ty
Ty   (Dec 27, 2008, 01:34 PM)
Message Id: 1197045
Ty writes:

Thanks for all your interest.
This is probably going to be a little bit harder than you thought.
I want you to guesstimate how many beanies I've MANUFACTURED all these years. Don't be scared....
the number does exist....just try to come as close as you can. Remember this is all about fun!
See you New Years Eve,
Ty

Click here to view Ty Warner's (added) message on the Ty Cyberboard



 ...   January 2009 Desktop Wallpaper / Calendar
If you are one of those that misses the desktop wallpaper that Ty once offered, 'the Sloth' has made one you may wish to use.
Click here for January 2009 wallpaper / Calendar

 ...   Put Your Thinking Cap On , and Midnight Dec 31st Chicago Time .....
How many Beanie Babies have been made over the years?  Take a guess, tell why you still love Beanies ....  (and visit the Ty Cyberboard and let Ty know!)

Message from Ty
Ty   (Dec 26, 2008, 01:57 PM)
Message Id: 1196975
Ty writes:

Put your thinking cap on and take a guess at how many Beanies you think I've made over all these years... And in 25 words or less tell me why you still love Beanies.
I will personally sign a new 2009 Beanie for the winner who will be announced here at midnight Dec 31st Chicago time.
Good Luck!
Ty Warner

Click here to view Ty Warner's message on the Ty Cyberboard
 

 ...   New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's website:
Q:  What is your favorite Christmas gift you ever got?  (submitted by whiskers12cat)
A: : I'll never forget the brand new red snow sled I got from Santa ! Merry Christmas.
Click here to visit 'Ask Ty' 

 ...   Chamber of Commerce Punxsutawney Phil 2009
We have previously shared photos from a reader (Dan of California) of the new Exclusive Chamber of Commerce Punxsutawney Phil 2009 Beanie Baby;  I'm sure you would also like to view Marilyn's photos as well.  Click on the link below to view each of the pictures she shares.
Click here to view Punxsutawney Phil 2009 photos

 ...   Christmas Jingle Beanies - Hoops vs Key-Clips
On October 2nd, Ty introduced six Jingle Beanies ... Coolston, Coolstina, Santa, Snowbank, Yule, and Garlands.  Each of them have the loop for hanging, typical for a Jingle Beanie.  At least, that's the case in the U.S. and Japan  This set of Jingles, in case you aren't aware, were made as Key-Clips in the UK  (We're not aware of why the difference.)   Sakarako of Japan (Bottega Beanies) shares photos of the UK Jingles (key-clips), as seen below.

 ...   Punxsutawney Phil 2009 COC Exclusive - Photo
Awaiting at his front door when Dan came home today ... the Chamber of Commerce Punxsutawney Phil 2009.   For more details on how you can order this Beanie Baby, check the news below.  (It's my understanding that this is the only version  of Punxsutawney Phil for 2009.  We shall see!)

 ...   Punxsutawney Phil 2009 COC Exclusive (Retired???)
As one of our readers (Dan) says "something is going on with Ty".   Today (at least as of 8:15 PM EST), Ty has listed the Chamber of Commerce Exclusive Punxsutawney Phil 2009 as "retired".  Maybe just a error that will be changed shortly?

Click here to view on Ty's website
 

Note ... It is listed as available on Punxsutawney Phil's Official Souvenir Shop website ... click here to view and order the COC version.


 

 ...   Punxsutawney Phil 2009 COC Exclusive
Last Wednesday, we were wondering if and when 'Signature Bear 2008',  'New Years' Bear "2009", and 'Punxsutawney Phil 2009 were going to appear.  Well, at least one of our curiosities has been settled ... today Ty has (silently) posted 'Punxsutawney Phil 2009 Chamber of Commerce Exclusive' Beanie Baby.  (Groundhog Day is February 2, 2009!)
... Thanks for sharing the news, Dan!

Punxsutawney Phil 2009 Chamber of Commerce Exclusive
Click here to view on Ty's website

Poem:
Predicting the weather's my career
I do my job one day each year
My shadow will decide our fate
Will winter go or spring be late ?!

 ...   And Then There Were .....
Just as quick as Hugamus disappeared from Ty Store, some of the new Holiday Beanies have appeared.  Samantha writes:

Hi Deb,  I think Hugamus has been removed to make room for the Christmas Beanie Babies in Ty Store.  Maybe Hugamus will reappear after Christmas, when it's a little closer to Valentines.  Today Ty has placed the following Holiday Beanies in Ty Store --- 2008 Holiday Teddy, Trimmings, Howlidays, Yule, and Snowbank.  And I agree with you as I would love to see a New Years' 2009 Beanie Baby!!!!!  Come on Ty, where is it?  LOL   Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.  TTY soon, Samantha

... Doodle's note:  Thanks for sharing, Samatha.  What a good idea on Ty's part, as I haven't seen ALL of these Beanies at retail stores in my area yet.  Maybe an easier way for collectors to do their Beanie shopping!  :)  (All five of those Beanie Babies were announced by Ty on October 2nd, with Yule being the only BB2.0)  Happy Shopping!

Click here to visit Ty Store

Added note:  
Hi Deb:   Just a few comments on the 2008 Christmas beans now available at the TY store; these beans are located at MANY retailers in Metro Atlanta such as Learning Express, Kroger, Walgreens and many of the Hallmark stores (just to name a few).  It appears to me that TY overproduced these beans AND/OR they are just not selling well this year due to the poor economy.  These beans will probably all sell AFTER Christmas with retailer markdowns.
 Nancy F.
Canton, GA.


 

 ...   Hugamus (Update)
On December 1st, Ty silently posted the Beanie Baby 'Hugamus' as a Ty Store Exclusive on the website.  Although this Beanie has now (silently) disappeared from Ty Store, it is still listed as current on the site, perhaps simply available as a retail store Beanie Baby?  (On December 4th, we posted a photo of this pink hippo - see below ... it IS a cute Beanie Baby.)
Click here to view Hugamus on Ty's website

 

 ...   M & M Beanie Baby Photos
We have previously shared photos from readers of the new M & M Beanie Babies; I'm sure you would also like to view Marilyn's photos as well.  Click on the link below to view each of the three Walgreens Exclusive Beanie Babies' pictures she shares.
Click here to view the M & M Beanie Babies

 

 ...   New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's website:
Q:  Would you ever like to make a guest appearance in a TV show? Which one?  (submitted by beaniecharge)
A: I really can't say that making an appearance on a television show is on the top of "must do" list.
Click here to visit 'Ask Ty' 

 ...   Oh Where, Oh Where Can They Be?
If you are a traditionalist, you're probably wondering ... where are Signature Bear 2008 and New Years' Bear "2009"?  Will Ty introduce them this year?

Last year (October 31, 2007 to be exact), Ty introduced the 2007 Signature Bear and New Year 2008 Bear (retail version).  Following soon afterwards (November 29, 2007) Ty introduced '2008 the Bear', a Ty Store Exclusive.  Guess we'll see soon enough ... as I said a few weeks ago,  It's just a random, curious thought.  Traditions don't always continue year-to-year, but I'm sure many collectors would love to see these bears again this year.   (Oh ! ... and Punxsutawney Phil?  Hmmmm!)

 ...   Holiday Ty Classics?
One of our readers sends us the following photos of two unidentified Ty Classics?  ... at least I'm not familiar with them anyway.  Maybe soon to be announced by Ty?  Feel free to send us a note if you can share any information on either of these.  (See notes below).

Ty Classic 'Moppet'

Beanie Buddy 'Sport'

Added note:  Monday, December 8th
Jason writes:  hi there!  jason from pa here.   the classic on the right is actually the beanie buddy sport ......  i'm not too sure about the other one though.

Doodle's note ... Thanks, Jason.  I thought it looked familiar, but went through the lists several times and missed it.   We're still curious about the one on the left. :)
Added note ... Dec 10th ... Thanks to Rosaleen, who helped identify the cute puppy on the left ... it's the Ty Classic 'Moppet'.

 ...  Scooby Doo Beanie Baby
Scooby Doo first aired on CBS and can be traced back to Fred Silverman in 1969.  (I can still hear my daughter as a little girl, running through the house singing 'Scooby Dooby Doo', where are you?"

The Beanie Baby 'Scooby Doo' was introduced by Ty on September 2nd.  Our friend Sakurako of Japan (Bottega Beanies)  shares photos of this Beanie - quite adorable ... just check out that face! :)

 

 ...  Ty Classic (Silent) Retirements
Two Ty Classics retired today ... Buttermilk and Chaucer.  (Chaucer was officially introduced by Ty on November 1st.)   Noted on the Ty Cyberboard ...

(2) December retirements
Fluffball05   (Dec 05, 2008, 08:16 AM)
Message Id: 1196139
Fluffball05 writes:

12/1
Ty Classics:
Buttermilk - cow
Chaucer - bear (Borders exclusive)

Click here to view the post
 

 ...  'Hugamus' Beanie Baby
On Monday, December 1st, Ty silently placed the Ty Store Exclusive Valentines Beanie Baby 'Hugamus' on the website.   If you have ordered this cute Hippo, you may expect to see it in your mailbox soon.  Nancy has received her order today and writes:

Dear Deb:
Valentine's Day came early to our house - here is the traditional Valentine's hippopotamus!
I enjoy your website, and appreciate all your hard work.
Nancy

... Thanks for sharing, Nancy.  Wow, that's definitely quick!  (As we stated earlier, Hugamus' birthday is Feb. 14, 2009)

 ...  'Heartley' Beanie Baby
While on the subject of silently introductions (and Valentines) ... today Ty has silently placed the Hallmark Gold Crown Exclusive Beanie Baby 'Heartley' in the "current" list on the Ty website.
Click here to view on Ty's website

Birthday:  February 13, 2008
Poem:
This Valentine's Day, won't you be mine?
You know I find you quite divine
My heart skips a beat whenever you're near
Because I think you are so very dear !

 ...  (Silent) Introduction
On November 20th, we posted a photo shared by one of our readers of a new Ty Classic (yet to be announced).  Today, we now know what that Classic bear is.  ~~~S writes:

Hi Doodle, Me again.  Well, I finally found the Classic I sent you a photo of last week.  It's a Walgreens Exclusive and is listed on Ty's website as "Snuggs".  It must have just been put there today.  I will go back to Walgreens now and see if it has come in yet, probably will come in with the M & M Beanie Babies.  Thanks for keeping us "hooked on Ty" collectors informed with all your news.  What a great addiction / hobby, and a great website to visit!  Have a Happy Holiday! ~~~S.

... Doodle's note:  Thanks for sharing!  The link she shares for 'Snuggs' can be viewed below.

Click here to view 'Snuggs' Ty Classic
 

 ...  (Silent) Introductions
Ty has also silently placed several Beanie Babies on the website.  Included are the following (click on the link to view):

Ty Store Exclusive
Hugamus the hippo

Click here to visit Ty Store



Walgreens Exclusives
Red the bear
Green the bear
M & M's the bear

(Note the slight change in the poem for M & M's (multi-colored bear) vs Red and Green bears?  (see news below - Sat., Nov. 29th)


 

 ...  Ty Newsflash - New Products for December
Today Ty has introduced new products for the month of December.  Click on each individual link below to view the Beanie / poem.

Beanie Babies 2.0
Bubble Gum the zebra   *designed by Make My Beanie winner Delia, age 14
Charlie the cow  * designed by Make My Beanie winner Morgan, age 9

Click here to view the announcement


Beanie Babies
D'vine the monkey
Smoothie the giraffe
Heartbeat the dog

Click here to view the announcement


Ty Classics
Everheart  (bear)
Sweetpea (dog)
Dynamite (monkey)

Click here to view the announcement 


Pluffies
Dreamly  (bear)
Sweetly  (dog)
Kisser  (giraffe)

Click here to view the announcement




 ...  Beanie Baby Birthdays
Thanks to Daniel of Beanie Universe who shares the following birthdays of the new Beanie Babies: