January
1 - 31, 2005
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| Monday, January 31 |
... 'Beanie Baby of the Month" Membership
Reserve your BBOTM
today! The Ty website announcement reads:
"Sign up for the Beanie of the Month program by January 31, 2005
and you will receive your first Beanie Baby in May 2005." To
renew your membership for an additional 12 months, if you are currently
a member - and it expires within the next two months,
click here.
Click
here to SIGN UP TODAY (for new members)
... Ty Newsflash
Today Ty introduces the new products for February, as well as the
newest BBOC offer. The new products are from several product
lines:
Beanie Baby ... Mardi
Gras
Beanie Buddies ... Garfield and Pooky
Classics ... Squirt, Chips, and Jumbles,
Pluffies ... Dangles (large), Whiffer
(large) and Winks (large)
Baby Ty ... My Baby Bunny, My Baby Bear,
and Blessings to Baby (5 different colors)
Click
here to view the announcements
Ty also introduces the 'Beanie Babies Official Club Kit'. This
kit includes : Bits the Beanie Baby, Travel Mug, Paper Mug Inserts,
Sticker Sheets, Double-sided Markers, and Registration and Instruction
Sheets.
Click
here to view the announcement
... Ty Store Exclusives (Silently) Retire
The Ty Store Exclusives - Pluffies 'Ice Box' and 'Lil' Ice Box', and
Beanie Baby 'Countdown' (which includes all three poem versions)
silently disappeared from Ty Store and are now listed as retired.
(Countdown was listed as 'sold out' on January 27, 2005.)
... Happy Birthday, Beanzaddiction!
Our best wishes to Hayley, webmistress of the Beanzaddiction
website, who shares the following:
Please
could you share the following news:
It's Beanzaddiction's third Birthday and to celebrate we're holding a
little party. Complete with new design of the website and new pages,
there's a new competition. The competition requires visitors to be
a bit more creative...although I know that not everyone has the time to
write stories or draw pictures, so I've created a competition that will,
hopefully, suit everyone. Visitors can submit their name and email
address for one entry in the draw. However, if visitors want to stand a
better chance of winning, they can increase their chances by earning
bonus entries. By drawing, sharing opinions, stories,
poems...anything...just being creative!
http://www.beanzaddiction.com
Plus, I'm really excited - It's
the big Spring Fair at Birmingham's NEC this weekend. I'll be reporting
from the fair, and will send newsletters through my topica list
throughout the day, as I can't update the website from the NEC. If
collectors would like to recieve the news from Ty, Tatty Teddy, Diddl
and others, there's details about my newsletter on my website. I'll have
a full report online after I arrive home from Birmingham. Two years ago
I met Mr Warner himself at the fair...I'm curious to know if he's
planning to show this year too. lol!
Thanks for you help, Have a
great evening, Hayley
http://www.beanzaddiction.com
http://www.thatsjustpeachy.com
... Next?
It's hard to believe the end of January is already here. We
should anticipate a busy week at Ty, with February releases (Including
the Feb 2004 BBOTM). Also, with Groundhog Day only two days away
(February 2nd), perhaps the retirement of Punxsutawney (and Punx-e)
Phil'? We'll surely keep you updated with the latest 'happenings'.
| Sunday, January 30 |
... CHERISH Auction Updates
Sue Owen writes:
Many thanks to all the
generous bidders for making last week's auctions so successful. Another
£400 has been added to the £1000 total raised so far through the
CHERISH DEC-AID Tsunami Earthquake Appeal.
This really is a global effort to help and this week's auctions
illustrate just what can be achieved when helping hands stretch out
across the world to each other. My thanks to the webmasters of Japanese
collectors' sites Bottega
Beanies and Beanie
Tenjishitsu for their help in
both this week's and next week's auctions.
There are 11 auctions starting today and hopefully a 12th started in a
day or two. Today's auctions have a Japanese theme and comprise a
Special Edition of 5 Japanese Exclusive Beanies presented with special
accessories and beautifully packaged in Ty Japan gift boxes with Ty
ribbon. Each Bear (Sakura II and Nipponia) has a numbered ear tag as
well as special card from the Ty Japan retailer responsible for making
the packages - Baobabu-no-ki
). Each bear also wears a CHERISH DEC-AID ear and neck tag and has a
CHERISH DEC-AID card.
The bears have each been dressed in a wonderful kimono and fur 'boa'.
There is a theme of the Japanese Crane and more information can be found
by reading the CHERISH website at www.cherishonline.co.uk
or by viewing the auctions under seller ID sue_owen or through this link
Click
here to view
The 5 auctions are starting and closing at 2 hourly intervals to give
everyone, wherever they live, a chance to bid if they wish.
Also starting later today are 6 auctions featuring CHERISH DEC-AID
tagged Asia Pacific 2004 Flower Beanies donated by 'Beanie Tenjishitsu',
Please look out for one more auction starting soon. I hope to time it so
that it will finish on the same day as the other 11!
Best wishes, Sue
| Saturday, January 29 |
... New Ty Products
The website beanies4you.com
shares the following news on (possible) new releases for February:
(Remember ... It's considered official only when announced by Ty):
In
case you'd like to share the following on your webpage:
February new releases
Beanie:
Mardi Gras - Bear
Buddies: Garfield and Pookie
Pluffies: Whiffer (large), and Dangles (large)
Classic -Jumbles (Calico cat,) Chips (choc brown lab,) and Squirt
(beige and white puppy
Baby Ty--My Baby Bear and My Baby Bunny, Baby Blessing (5
different colors-white, blue, yellow, green, and pink)
Beanies 4 You has all of these listed on our webpage.
Thanks
Beanies4You
| Friday, January 28 |
... Ty Retirements
Ty has announced the following Ty products as now retired:
Beanie Babies ...
Sugar-Pie
and
Honey-Bun (previously announced as 'sold
out' on January 19th); Chuckles
(previously announced as 'sold out' on January 18th); and Lovey-Dovey
Beanie Buddy ...
Heartford
(previously listed as 'sold out' on January 18th
Click
here to view the announcement
... A Word from Ty on Prototypes
Ty Warner has posted the following on the Ty Cyberboard regarding
the sell of prototype Beanies:
| Thursday, January 27 |
... 'Sold Out'
The Ty Store Exclusive 'Countdown' Beanie Baby is now listed as
'sold out'.
... New 'Ask Ty' Q & A| Wednesday, January 26 |
... Children's Hunger Fund and Ty Airlift One Million Toys to
Iraqi Children
U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 5:28 AM PST
A toy given in love to a suffering child can often mean the difference
between hope and despair. With Iraq's first elections on the horizon,
the children of Iraq are unsure about their future and security.
Children's Hunger Fund (CHF) seeks to ease their suffering and fear by
airlifting 1 million Beanie Babies(r) and plush toys donated by Ty
directly to these very special children.
Click
here to read the article
... Assist
International Announces Major Donation by Ty of Beanies for Tsunami
Victims
Thousands
of Children Affected by Tsunami Will Receive Comfort From Beanie
Buddies(R)
Distribution Source : PRNewswire
Date : Wednesday - January 26, 2005
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Assist International
announces the donation by Ty of thousands of Beanie Buddies that will
be distributed to children affected by the tsunami in Southeast Asia.
Experts on the ground have requested that the children devastated by
this disaster have a stuffed animal that they can hold onto to help
provide comfort. Ty has generously donated Beanie Buddies to fill this
need.
"We are
grateful to Ty for the Beanie Buddies that they are generously
donating to Southeast Asia," said Bob Pagett, President of Assist
International. "These toys will be a source of comfort to the
many children who have lost their parents, other family members and
homes in this disaster."
Click
here to read the article
| Tuesday, January 25 |
... The Original Nine! ... Questions and Answers
We have all had questions along the way, concerning our collection
of Beanie Babies. Whether you purchased one of the first
Beanies, or are a newer collector, you may find Karen's (aka KarenBrit)
recent article (submitted to Ms. Janie) quite interesting. This
article answers questions concerning 'Brownie', 'Punchers', and
'Patti' Beanies, and the original nine.
Click here to read Karen's article
| Monday, January 24 |
... CHERISH - Dec-Aid Photo
Cathie writes the following::
| Sat/Sun, January 22-23 |
... CHERISH Auctions - Update
Sue Owen writes:
£417
has been raised from the sale of the series of 6 Flag Nosed Beanies and
2 CHERISH DEC-AID DECADE Packages on eBay.
Added to the proceeds from the sale of the special edition of 50 CHERISH
DEC-AID DECADE Beanie Packages we are very close to £1000 raised for
the DEC Tsunami Earthquake Appeal!
Just starting on eBay today are a series of 8 auctions for CHERISH
DEC-AID 'I Love...' Bears and a final auction for a CHERISH DEC-AID
DECADE Beanie Package (#24/50) that has been donated for resale by its
purchaser, Ty cyber board poster 'Rodeo Queen'. Two of the 'I Love'
packages have been donated by Pam Stradeski, who has included lovely
Oriental Beanie costumes with I Love Canada and I Love Toronto.
Click here for all current auctions
Coming
soon will be some very special auctions.
Thanks to the Ty Japan retailer Baobabu-no-ki 5
Beanie Packages have been made especially for the CHERISH DEC-AID
Tsunami Earthquake Appeal. There are 3 Sakura II and 2 Nipponia
Packages, each individually numbered and tagged with both tags from
BaoBabunoki and from CHERISH. The packages are beautifully boxed in Ty
Japan gift boxes and tied with ty ribbon. They contain special items
with the Beanies, which have each had a fantastic Kimono created for
them. Pictures of both packages can be viewed at www.cherishonline.co.uk
Thanks to Sakurako of Bottega
Beanies for her
help in organising this special edition!
Thank you for your continued support!
Best wishes, Sue
... Updated Lists
As most of you are aware, there are a variety of reference lists
on this site. (They are all acessible from the main page of the
site. under the proper heading.) One of the more thorough list
is the
Exclusive
Beanie Babies list. I
would like to personally thank everyone who has helped with their
efforts in keeping all the lists updated ... particularly information
that is not readily available unless the actual Beanie is 'in
hand'. Karen (aka KarenBrit) has recently provided me with some
information on minor changes that needed to be made ... I'll learn how
to alphabetize soon! (We did have a snicker at 'Daisy Harry
Caray', given away at Wrigley Field in 1998 ... I had the poor cow
listed as "Hairy"! Are cows really 'hairy'
anyway? LOL)
... Thank you!
I
wish to thank all of you who sent your special birthday wishes to
me. I have read all the emails and cyber cards sent ...
some were serious, some funny, and all a joy to read. (Did a little birdie
named 'Lenetta' start this
'rumor'?! :)
(I do think it's amazing how 365 days goes by so much quicker
each year! Wonder why?!)
| Thursday, January 20 |
... Ty Newsflash - Retirement
Ty has announced the retirement of 'Ai', the Japan Exclusive
Beanie Baby. 'Ai' was introduced on April 28, 2003, and was
one of six in the Asia-Pacific Exclusives. The other five in this
AP group were Singabear, Kiwiana, Wirabear, Coreana, and Aussiebear.
All six bears are identical multi-colored (tye-dyed) bears except for
the respective flag for the country that it represents - and the ribbon
and nose color. These five bears retired on November 7, 2003.
Click
here to view the announcement
... New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's
website:
Q: Would you ever come out with
your own Ty TV show? (submitted by cuteguy7599
A: Interesting ! Maybe a children's show like "The Adventures of
Minksy, Binksy & Winksy". Or maybe "Name that
Beanie", a reality show "Who's your Buddy" or how about
"Wheel of Punkies" ? Could be fun !
Click
here to visit 'Ask Ty'
| Wednesday, January 19 |
... Special 'Hugz' from American Greetings
Marilyn shares photos of her recent finds ... the special (pink)
American Greetings Hugz (with hang tag photo), and Lil' Hugz. (Thanks
for sharing, Marilyn!)
Click here to view the photos and more
... Additional Products "Sold Out"
Yesterday Ty announced as 'sold out' ... Beanie Baby 'Chuckles', Beanie Buddy
'Heartford', and Punkies
"The Hugs Family" (all sizes). Two more products have
now been added to the list ... Beanie Babies 'Honey-Bun' and
'Sugar-Pie'. ... Thanks
to Susan, Sandra, Michelle, and Ryan (of Collectiblezspot)
for pointing this out to us!
| Tuesday, January 18 |
... 'Punx' Phils
If you are a collector who has ordered the Chamber of Commerce
'Punxsutawney Phil 2005' or the Ty Store version 'Punxsutawn-e Phil',
you may want to watch your mailbox. Cathie writes:
Punxsutawney Phil (COC version) and Punxsutawn-e
Phil (Ty Store version)
COC version hang tag
Ty Store hang tag
... 'Sold Out'
Ty has announced the following products are "sold out"
... Beanie Baby 'Chuckles', Beanie Buddy 'Heartford', and Punkies
"The Hugs Family" (all sizes). Should we 'expect' them
to retire soon?
Click
here to view the announcement
| Monday, January 17 |
... 'Chuckles' Beanie Debuts
As you may know, the Beanie Baby hedgehog 'Chuckles' has been a
bit elusive. If this is a Beanie you are searching for, you may
be in luck soon. Marilyn writes:
... Thanks for sharing, Marilyn. Now THAT is a
cute Beanie!
| Sunday, January 16 |
... New Ty Hang Tags
As most collectors know, a changed hang tag has appeared on the
newest Beanie Babies ... both U.S. (13th generation) and U.K. tags
show minor changes.
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Our friend
Sakurako of Bottega
Beanies has
shared the above photos ... additional pictures can be viewed on her
site, including the new (I Love) Ireland Beanie Baby - which has the new
UK tag. ... Thanks for sharing, Sakurako
... CHERISH Auction Updates
Sue Owen of CHERISH writes:
A special edition of 50 numbered
'CHERISH DEC-AID DECADE' Beanie Packages has been sold to raise funds
for the DEC Tsunami Earthquake Appeal
http://www.dec.org.uk/
The edition sold out
within 10 hours!
The last bear of the edition, number 50/50 and the only Bronze Decade of
the edition, has been donated to be re-sold by auction on eBay.
Another buyer (Ty cyber board poster ‘Lena at Lake’) has also
donated their package, containing Light Blue Decade numbered 37/50) for
auction!
Both auctions are current and can be viewed by clicking
here
Other auctions are also running for the CHERISH DEC-AID Tsunami
Earthquake Appeal – some closing later today and others will be added
during this week. These will include items donated by well-wishers, such
as I Love Canada and I Love Toronto, both wearing lovely costumes
(donated by Pam Stradeski) and Premier (donated by Louise Dick).
All items that are sold in aid of the CHERISH DEC-AID Tsunami Appeal
will come with a special ear tag and a leather tag especially produced
in rainbow metallic print on white leather.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this fundraising!
Best wishes, Sue
| Saturday, January 15 |
... 'Phil' x 3
All three versions of the Beanie Baby groundhog 'Phil' are now
listed on Ty's website. Click
here to view on Ty's website
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| Friday, January 14 |
... Punxsutawney Phil - 'Chamber of Commerce Version'
Sale Day
| Thursday, January 13 |
... New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's
website:
Q: Have you ever
considered making a Beanie of yourself? I think a Ty Warner Beanie would
be the best seller of all time! (submitted by GeneralBean)
A: Now you've got me thinking. If I were a Beanie what style of Beanie
would I be? I need your help with this one. I'll be watching Bright
Ideas !
Click
here to visit 'Ask Ty'
... Farewell to 'Ty Beanies & More Magazine'
Donna writes the following:
I just received the
following email from Ty:
Keep up the great
work,
Donna
... Basket Beanies - Style Numbers
Yesterday Marilyn sent photos of her recently acquired Basket
Beanies. She adds:
Forgot to add
yesterday so here they are.... Marilyn
35051 Candies
35052 Baashful
35053 Baskets
35054 Duckling
... Thanks for sharing, Marilyn
| Wednesday, January 12 |
... Top Ten Great Spa Experiences
You might want to check out the top ten great spa experiences ...
check out #2 ...
Posted on the"Travel Blackboard"
2.
LOS CABOS
MEXICO
If you are going to Las Ventanas al Paraiso, book treatments at the
seven-cabana spa long before you arrive - many guests particularly like
the Sea & Stars night massage. Las Ventanas, which is now owned by
Beanie Babies' owner Ty Warner, is not primarily a beach place. The
really knowledgeable Beautiful Bodies here congregate around the
S-shaped pool, where butlers offer water sprays, complimentary sorbets
and filled iPods. I like casita 208, which has a jacuzzi on the terrace,
and private sunbathing on the roof. General Manager is Luis Fernandes.
Click
here to read the article
... New Basket Beanies' Photos
Marilyn shares the following:
Click
here to view the photos - Page 1
(Thanks for sharing, Marilyn)
The Basket beanies are
all very cute...very well done. You have to admit that my Peeps is
cuter than Ty's Peeps.
Marilyn
... Ty Newsflash
Ty introduces two new Ty Store Exclusives today ... 'Adore' Beanie
Baby and 'Secret' Beanie Buddy.
Click
here to view the announcement
... Ty 'Silent' Retirements
Ty has silently retired the WWF Beanie Baby Li Mei (the panda)
today. This Beanie was available exclusively through Ty Store.
The 'Happy Birthday' Beanie Baby (2004) (orange version) is also
listed as retired.
... American Red Cross Donations
The Ty website now has a link posted on the main page for the
American Red Cross for tsunami victims donations. Click
here to visit the Ty website
| Tuesday, January 11 |
... Punxsutawney Phil - Ordering Reminder
The Chamber of Commerce 'red tie' version of Punxsutawney Phil
will be available for ordering (by phone only) starting tomorrow,
January 12th. The official groundhog site, http://www.groundhogstuff.com
reads:
2005 TY BEANIE (RED
TIE VERSION) WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY PHONE BEGINNING AT
9:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 12, 2005. NO FAXES, EMAILS OR ADVANCE
ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN. SELLING PRICE IS $5.00 PER BEANIE, MAXIMUM 12
BEANIES PER PURCHASE.
PLEASE CALL 1-800-752-PHIL
(7445) FOR EXPRESS SHIPPING
Note: A photo of this third version of 'Phil' can be seen on the
site.
| Monday, January 10 |
... Photos of Newbies
Cathie sends along a photo of two of the most recent additions to
her Beanie collection. What a cute duo they are!!! Thanks
for sharing, Cathie!
Beanie Babies 'Fiddler' (January 2005 BBOTM) and
'Delilah'
| Sunday, January 9 |
... New Ty Hang Tag
Ms. Janie has posted a photo of the new Beanie Baby hang tag.
Click here to viewl
... CHERISH Auction Updates
Sue Owen writes:
Starting later
today on eBay under seller ID sue_owen
is a series of auctions comprising all 6 Flag Nose Beanies (Discover,
Pippo, Jack, Union, Pinata, Deutschland), each with an additional
CHERISH DEC-AID ear tag and neck tag. Each will also come with a card
stating that it was sold in aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee
Tsunami Appeal.
Also on sale this week from
the CHERISH website at www.cherishonline.co.uk
will be a Special Edition Beanie Package in aid of the DEC
Tsunami Earthquake
Appeal Registered
Charity No: 1062638.
This numbered edition will be limited to 50 and there will be
purchasing restrictions.
Heartfelt thanks go to the companies and individuals who donated or
discounted the various goods and services that were needed to put
these packages together. As soon as the packages are ready for sale
information will be posted on the website. No advance orders will be
taken.
Thank you so much for the support and donations already offered to
help CHERISH fundraise for this appeal. Although the various
Governments are now giving more aid to the countries and victims the
need is huge and desperate.
Best wishes, Sue
| Saturday, January 8 |
... Phil x 3
As you know, there are three versions of the 2005 "Punx"
Phil Beanie Baby. The black tie 'retail version'; the
gold tie 'Ty Store version';
and the red tie 'PA Chamber of
Commerce version' (see January
5th news for more info.) The groundhog.org site states that this
red tie version will be available for purchase by phone beginning at
9:00 am on Wednesday, January 12th.
... Lists - Updates
Along with reporting Ty news (and occasionally other
'collectibles'), I try to keep this an 'information site' - for
references you may occasionally need to refer to. Along with
archived news from year's past, there are a variety of lists on the
site. Over the years, many collectors have provided style
numbers / birth dates, etc. in helping keep these lists
up-to-date. I thank each of you for assisting with all the
information you have shared. It would not have been possible
without the help of everyone. (Karen aka KarenBrit has recently
helped tremendously with these lists as well ... thank you,
Karen! We have spent several hours over the last couple of days
... changing / adding / moving various Ty products ... particularly
the "Exclusive
Beanie Babies' list.)
Enjoy ... and let me know
if you see any additional changes that need to be made.
Click
here for Beanie Babies' lists
Click
here for Beanie Buddies' lists
(Additional lists ...
Pluffies, Punkies, etc. can be found on the left margin of the main
page.)
| Friday, January 7 |
... Canadian Carlton Cards Exclusive Punkie
Noted on the Ty Cyberboard:
Carlton Cards Exclusive
Punkie - In Toronto!
Elektrobahn writes:
This afternoon I dropped in to the Carlton Cards outlet in Commerce
Court - the manager there is VERY nice - and I saw a large display of PINK
Hugz. Not white, PINK. Just so
there's no confusion, this is the Buddy-sized version I'm referring
to, already issued in white only, $15.99 CAD retail, not L'il Hugs or
Larger Hugz or Great Big Hugz. Just plain Hugz, in pink, with a hang
tag inscribed on the left-hand side: 'Made
Exclusively For Carlton Cards'
along with their website. On the right-hand side: 'Hugz'. Has anybody
else seen this piece? She looks GREAT!
= Elektrobahn aka Gotthardbahn =
Click
here to read the Cyberboard message
... Beanie Baby Raffle
Ryan from CollectiblezSpot
shares news that he is raffling a 'Bidder'
Beanie Baby to help support victims of the Indian Ocean
tsunamis. The money raised from the raffle will be donated to
the International Red Cross. Click
here for more info
| Thursday, January 6 |
... New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's
website:
Q: Is it hard to make up
all the names of the Beanies? (submitted by tennisplayer07)
A: Naming the Beanies is getting harder all the time. What you may not
know is that every name we use must be cleared through a sophisticated
legal process. Just when I think I've come up with the perfect name . .
. I find out I can't use it !
Click
here to visit 'Ask Ty'
... Ty Newsflash - New Ty Store Exclusive
Ty has introduced 'Masque' ... a new Ty Store Exclusive Beanie
Baby. "Mardi Gras" is written on one foot, with
"2005" on the other.
Click
here to view the announcement
... 'Punxsutawney Phil' Beanie Baby
Following yesterday news, the following is an update of 'Phil' ...
Beanie Babies Honor
Punxsutawney Phil
Toys Available
In Pennsylvania Home Of Famous Groundhog
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Beanie Baby lovers won't have to wait until
Feb. 2 for Punxsutawney Phil to poke his head out of the ground.
Ty Co., the makers of the popular stuffed toys, said their 2005
Punxsutawney Phil beanies should be ready for sale Jan. 12.
Punxsutawney's Groundhog Club, the town's chamber of commerce and a
souvenir shop will sell the beanie Phils, which come with three
different colored bow ties. The new Phils are said to be different
from tens of thousands of Phil beanies sold the last two years -- the
little guy is said to be fuzzier and fatter this year, and he's wearing
a bigger hat. Past proceeds from the Beanie Baby sales helps the
Groundhog Club purchase Gobbler's Knob, the plot of land where the real
Phil makes his annual appearance and, some say, predict when winter will
end.
Click
here to read the article
Note: The groundhog.org site has announced this new
Beanie (version #3). The site reads:
PLEASE CALL 1-800-752-PHIL
(7445) FOR EXPRESS SHIPPING
2005 TY BEANIE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY PHONE BEGINNING
AT 9:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 12, 2005. NO FAXES, EMAILS OR
ADVANCE ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN. SELLING PRICE IS $5.00 PER
BEANIE, MAXIMUM
12 BEANIES PER PURCHASE.
http://www.groundhogstuff.com/
Update: The site has been updated
to read:
2005 TY BEANIE (RED
TIE VERSION) WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY PHONE BEGINNING AT
9:00 AM ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 12, 2005. NO FAXES, EMAILS OR ADVANCE
ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN. SELLING PRICE IS $5.00 PER BEANIE, MAXIMUM 12
BEANIES PER PURCHASE.
| Wednesday, January 5 |
... 'Punxsutawney Phil' Beanie Baby
To recall a bit of
history from last year's 'versions' of 'Phil' ...
On December 30, 2003, Ty announced the retailer version of
'Punxsutawney Phil' 2004 Beanie Baby. On January 2, 2004, Ty
offered 'Punxsutawn-e Phil 2004', a Ty Store Exclusive. Ty's
announcement of the Ty Store version also posted the link to www.groundhog.org.
A third 'version' went on sale January 7, 2004 and stated:
| Tuesday, January 4 |
... DEC Tsunami Appeal
Sue Owen writes:
Coming very
soon!
Special Edition Beanie Package in aid of the DEC Tsunami Appeal
Please check www.cherishonline.co.uk
to read updates.
No orders will be accepted until the official launch in a few days.
If you
wish to donate any items specifically for this appeal I would be happy
to accept them for use during January.
Please mail to:
Sue Owen
CHERISH/DEC Appeal
PO Box 2630
Marlow
Bucks
SL7 2ZN
UK
CHERISH will resume fundraising for Cancer Research UK as planned in
February. Best
wishes and thanks for your support for this special appeal. Sue
... Where Are They?
The Boppers and Teenie Boppers links are missing from the hearts
on the main page of Ty's website. Both lines were silently
retired on December 30th. You can view these products, however,
by clicking on one of the hearts/links of the other product lines on
the main page of Ty's site. (Should we anticipate new product
lines soon??? :) We shall see!)
Click here to visit Ty's website
... Silent Retirement
Sandra points out a Ty Cyberboard post, which refers to the
'silent' retirement of 'Discover'. This Bear was listed as "sold
out" on September 20, 2004.
Click
here to read the post
| Monday, January 3 |
... Ty Newsflashes
Ty introduces a new Ty Store Exclusive ... 'Punxsutawn-e Phil 2005'. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this item will be donated to the Jefferson County Pennsylvania American Red Cross.
Ty also makes note of the newest edition of the Ty magazine, the January/February issue of 'Beanies & More' Magazine. Click here to view the announcement
| Sunday, January 2 |
... New Beanie ... 'Adore'
Perhaps there's a new 'Valentine' Beanie soon to debut? As
noted on the Ty Cyberboard:
New beanie called Adore
8894036 (Jan 02, 2005, 01:18 PM)
Message Id: 906482
Looking in the new Beanies & more Magazine I see a beanie caled Adore in the
Jan releases with no TY Store marking, but it wasn't showned on our new picture
sheets we get from TY each MT also never seen it on the new releases on the TY
site . Its quite nice looking. Will have to ask our rep if she know's also when
we get to order Bits for the store .Will be ordering mon am alot going to come
in.
Click
here to view the Cyberboard postingl
... Operation
Beanie Babies Exceeds Goal ... Expands Beyond Iraq
The Grand Rapids Press
Friday, December 31, 2004
When
Mary Green started collecting Beanie Babies to send to children in
Iraq, the Holland woman set a goal of sending 2,000 of the stuffed
toys overseas. Then the goal grew to 5,000. Then 10,000.
Now, more than 17,000 Beanie Babies later, donations still are
streaming in. And the mission of Operation Beanie Babies has expanded
beyond Iraq. ...
"The collecting, mailing and distributing of Beanie Babies was a
project conceived from compassion and the desire to help bring
happiness to children," Mazzarella said. "The children back
home, as we know, have the opportunity to receive so much because we
have so many more opportunities. The people back home are making Iraqi
children happy, especially at this time of the year." ...
While the primary focus of Operation Beanie Babies has been Iraq, the
campaign has expanded. The stuffed toys are now being sent to orphans
in Afghanistan, where U.S. troops are stationed, as well as to mission
orphanages in Baja, Mexico, and Guatemala, Green said. ...
Along the way, people in the community have stepped forward with
donations to pay for shipping the Beanie Babies.
Click here to read the entire article
| Saturday, January 1 |
... CHERISH News / Update
Sue Owen writes:
Happy
New Year!
The CHERISH website at www.cherishonline.co.uk
has been updated with a look back at 2004 so that you can revisit some
of the fundraising events that took place over the last year in aid of
Cancer Research UK.
Although CHERISH has not officially launched its fundraising for 2005
we could not sit by and ignore the desperate plight of the victims of
the Tsunami Disaster. Yes, CHERISH collect for life does usually
fundraise for Cancer Research UK but on occasion (and always stated
clearly at the time) funds are raised for other worthwhile causes and
this is one of those time.The Disasters Emergency Committee ('DEC')
includes the following charities as its member agencies:
Tear
Fund
Oxfam
British Red Cross
Save the Children
Christian Aid
Help the Aged
Merlin
Concern
Care
Cafod
Action Aid
Items
already donated to CHERISH for fundraising for Cancer Research UK will
be reserved for that purpose. Therefore anything that is used to
raise funds for the DEC Tsunami Appeal comes from my personal
collection or has been donated for that purpose.
The first item being offered by auction in aid of the Tsunami Appeal
is a Ty Beanie Baby Sweater designed to your specification and knitted
by me for your favourite Beanie Baby (or that of a friend!)
This auction starts on Sunday 2nd January on www.ebay.co.uk
and is available to bidders worldwide. The link below will
NOT work until 22.00 GMT on Sunday 2nd January when the
auction begins:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5947234480
Please bid generously for this item - a lot of love will be put into
its creation and I would appreciate a lot of love in the spirit of
bidding!
If you would like to look at some of my past knitwear designs there
are 2 Yahoo Photo albums with pictures to browse at these links: Album
1 Album
2
Thank you! Sue
... January 2005 'BBOTM'
Ty has introduced 'Fiddler', the January 2005 'Beanie
Baby of the Month'. If you are a BBOTM member, you should be
receiving this Beanie in your mailbox soon.
... January 2005 Desktop
Wallpaper
Ty has posted the January Desktop wallpaper and calendar. To
view, click on the link below:
... Ty Warner 'Appearance'
As you know, through the 'Ask Ty' question this week, Ty Warner made
reference to a Ty Cyberboard New Years' Eve party. He did 'show
up' last evening ... here are a few of the postings:
HAPPY NEW YEAR !
Ty Warner writes:
What a great party ! Thank you for all your kind greetings. I'm looking
forward to a GREAT New Year. I wish you all the best. God bless you all.
Watch for the winner. I'll be letting you know soon !
Click
here for 'Happy New Year' posting
Ty Warner writes:
I was talking with my friend Countdown and I came up with an idea. Let's
think of poems with a 2004 year in review theme. You be the poet and
I'll be the judge. I'll sign Countdown for the best poem posted. Let's
get this party . . . started !
Click
here for 'Me and Countdown' posting
↓
Ty Warner writes:
Where's all the poems? You're doing OK but I haven't seen a winner yet
(I don't think). My buddy Countdown has his Tag signed and ready to go
to the winner. Let's get some more poems posted. I'm reading and
watching ! It's still early, where I am.
Click
here for 'You Can Do Better' posting
