June
1 - 30, 2004
www.doodlespage.com
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Ty Newsflash - July Introductions
Ty has introduced the following new products for July, including a
new product line "Love to Baby".:
Beanie
Babies (21)
Grizzwald
Huntley
Deutschland
Whittle
Chili
Fussy
Gypsy
Aria
Heiress
Juneau
Banjo
Scrappy
Ooh-La-La
Swinger
Fitz
Scampy
Yapper
Ratzo
Avalon
Twitch
Durango
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Ty
Classics (9)
Apricot
Caviar
Topanga
Hutch
Dustin
Supersonic
Bearnard
Oasis
Sunset
Beanie Buddies (3)
Booties
Carnation
Zeus
Pluffies (1)
Towers
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Love to Baby (16)
PJ Bear - sm. green
PJ Bear - med. green
PJ Bear - lg. green
PJ Bear - sm. pink
PJ Bear - med. pink
PJ Bear - lg. pink
PJ Bear - sm. yellow
PJ Bear - med. yellow
PJ Bear - lg. yellow
PJ Bear - sm. blue
PJ Bear - med. blue
PJ Bear - lg. blue
Puppy Blanket - green
Puppy Blanket - pink
Puppy Blanket - yellow
Puppy Blanket - blue
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Click
here to view the announcement
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McDonalds' Teenie Beanie Schedule
Posted on the Ty Cyberboard:
Great News from
McDonalds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
pepluvsme (Jun 28, 2004, 04:05 PM)
Message Id: 763879
I talked with my McDonalds manager, and she said McDonalds Teenies
whould be avaiable from July 25-August 20. There would be two teenies
released each week, she also gave me this vauable info:
Week of July 25-
25th anniversary the bear and Happy Meal the bear!!!
Week of Aug 1-
Golden Arches the bear and Big red shoe the bear!!!
Week of Aug 9-
Fries the bear and Shakes the bear!!!
Week of Aug 15-McNuggets
the bear and Burger the bear!!
Week of Aug 22-Ronald
McDonald the bear, Grimace the bear, Hamburgler the bear and Birdie
the bear.
***HE ALSO SAID THAT THERE WILL BE A LIMITED NUMBER OF RONALD
MCDONALD'S THE BEANIE BABY, THAT WILL BE RELEASED FOR A PRICE OF
$8.99.. BUT THERE WILL ONLY BE 10 PER RESTAURANT.. SO ONCE THERE GONE,
THERE GONE!!!!!!***
She also told me the next promo whould be.. well she said call back in
a week or so... Get ready to start saying I'm lovin it!
-Pepluvsme!
Click
here to read the Cyberboard post
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Ty Letter to Retailers
Click on the link below to read a letter sent by Ty, to retailers
(posted by Ms. Janie):
Ty
Retailer Letter
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Dallas Show Report
The Beanies are coming, the Beanies are coming! Seems the Dallas
Show (June 25-29) has debuted 22 new Beanies, new Buddies, and new
Classics. For an updated list of what was shown, click on the
link. (Thanks to Ms. Janie for sharing the report.)
Click
here for Dallas Show Report
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The 'Snoozer' Collection
Remember the Ty trademark application 'The Snoozer Collection'
reported a few weeks ago by Sly? ... Perhaps Blankets?
Although unconfirmed, this was posted on the Ty Cyberboard.
OH MY GOSH~NEW BEANIE
BABY BLANKETS WITH TY BEARS ON THEM!! LOVE IT
DCP85 (Jun 27, 2004, 10:47 PM)
Message Id: 763339
WOW~SO MANY NEW BEANIES.
BLANKETS WITH TY BEARS HEADS ON THEM, THIS SOUNDS TO ADORABLE.
CAN'T WAIT TO SNUGGLE THIS WINTER WITH MY TY BALNKET. OK, NOW
THE WATCHES!!!
Click
here to read the Ty Cyberboard post
| Saturday/Sunday,
June 26-27 |
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Coming Soon
Looks like a busy tyme soon for Ty collectors. With the
anticipation of over 20 new Beanies, new Buddies, new Classic, etc.,
there is also the expectation of new products in Ty Store, the
upcoming July BBOTM, the McDonald's Teenie Beanies next month, and
more. And speaking of Teenie Beanies, looks like Randy's (Beanieholics)
report (see our news
of May 3rd) is 'right on the money':
Hi,
('Ronald McDonald') could very well be the Beanie version to
a possible Teenie Beanie version coming in July. I will say that I
have heard that these Teenies to be offered at McDonalds will have
bear heads and the bodies of McDonalds characters. Have not been able
to confirm it but it is not that far out there after seeing the Ronald
Beanie. So we could be looking at Teenie Bear versions of Grimace,
Hamburglar and others. ~Randy
One of Ms. Janie's readers writes of receiving a black
and white (flyer) copy of the McDonald's Teenies ... The promotion
starts July 23rd. In this upcoming group are 12 bears, which
include the following:
Ronald McDonald
Grimace
Hamburglar
Birdie
Happy Meal
Golden Arches
Big Red Shoe
Fries
Shakes
McNuggets
Burger
Happy Meal 25th Birthday (see below)
You can read her report on Ms. Janie's site by clicking
here.
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What's in the Next Happy Meal?
Marilyn shares a photo with Ms. Janie from the bottom of a
McDonald's Happy Meal box ... a new 'Happy Meal 25th Birthday'
Beanie.
Click
here to view the photo
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Dallas Trade Show
Today begins the Dallas Trade Show (June 25-29) at the Dallas
Market Center, World Trade Center. (Perhaps the "I Love
Texas" bear will make an appearance?) We will keep you
posted of any 'new' news whenever it becomes available. (See
a photo of this bear at the 'Ty Summer Show 2004 Schedule' link
above.)
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LOTS of New Beanies Coming?
Beanies coming out quarterly, instead of monthly? The recent
'rumors' of more releases (less frequently) may just be true.
(Been collecting a while? ... Sound familiar?) A post on the Ty
Cyberboard reads:
New releases look
out here they come
8894036 (Jun 25, 2004, 12:21 AM)
Message Id: 761083
Talked to our rep today and hold on to your seat. Take out a 2nd
mortgage.
Beanies might just come out quartly now.
There was word of 21-26 new beanies comming out this July. nothing in
aug but a few for the holiday
Mostly dogs,cats, & bears This might be harder to do
from a store out look
Thats a lot of $$$$$$$$ to put out Not
mutch in clasics comming out , I'll see at the chicago show but we
probly will now more from the Dallis show. Darn thats a lot of BEANIES
at one time. I'mm broke now
Click
here to read the Cyberboard post
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Could It Be 'Tyme'?
Sly the Beanie guy shared news with collectors some time
ago about a new trademark application by Ty. Since that time,
many have anticipated a new line of 'Ty wrist watches'. Could we
perhaps be seeing new watches by Ty soon? Noted on the Ty
Cyberboard:
New product line for Ty?
ironacorn (Jun 23, 2004, 08:16 AM)
Message Id: 759506
I checked with a Ty retailer yesterday about a rumor I'd heard and
wasn't able to learn anything about that particular rumor. However, I
was told her Ty rep had just been in and was showing her a line of
wrist watches. When I asked if they had anything unique about them to
show it was a Ty watch she went and got the folder the rep left. (The
retailer liked the wrap around type that's meant to fit all.) I
couldn't see that any of the watches in the flyer had a picture or
marking or whatever to say they were a Ty product. So what's up with
this? Anyone heard something on this?
Click
here to read the Ty Cyberboard post
(... Thanks to Ms.
Janie and Sly for sharing the news)
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New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's
website:
Q: When you go to create
the Beanies, what is the toughest stage of the creation to complete? (submitted
by Oats=fun)
A: Probably the toughest is the approval stage. Many of the Beanies go
through multiple rounds of prototyping before they are ready for
production. For example - Jumpshot went through 6 revisions before I
felt the proportions were just right and Huggins needed a little tweak
in the ears to get ready for Beanie fame !
Click
here to visit 'Ask Ty'
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Ty Newsflash - Retirements
Ty has retired 16 Beanie Babies and 3 Beanie Buddies today.
Beanie Babies
Frisco
Sherbet (3)
(fuschia, blue, & lilac versions)
Mandy
Pappa 2004
Filly
Springfield
Rumba
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Goddess
Fancy
Orion
Star (yellow star)
Lumberjack
Colosso
Side-Kick |
Beanie Buddies
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Schnitzel
Mother
Dad-e |
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What's Next?
It's hard to believe that it's soon approaching the end of
June. Perhaps some retirement announcements by Ty soon?
Some new products for July? And it won't be long before it's
July BBOTM tyme :)
Any thoughts on 'The Snoozers Collection'?
(Sly mentioned this new Ty Trademark application several weeks ago.)
Just a quick note ... While out
shopping today, I saw the 'Garfield' Beanie and was quite
impressed. That IS one adorable Beanie! The rest of the
Garfield gang are appealing as well, but something about that Garfield
that really magnetizes the eyes!
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USO Hands Out 'Hero' Beanie Babies
For returning
soldiers, Atlanta is on the way home
The Associated Press - ATLANTA
For thousands of
soldiers stationed in the Middle East, the route home includes a stop
in Atlanta as they make their way to friends and family for a quick
reunion. .... The USO quickly hands out phone cards and knickknacks,
including USO key chains and camouflaged "Hero Bear" Beanie
Babies.
Click
here to read the article
Our Wishes for a Safe and
Happy Father's Day to All Dads!
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'Libert-e' Photos
On June 8th, Ty introduced a 'Ty Store Surprise' - 'Libert-e'
Beanie Baby. Two readers have shared photos of this patriotic
Bear with Ms. Janie.
Click
here to view Libert-e and
Click
here to view a photo of Libert-e
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'Footie' x 3
As you probably know, there are three "versions" of the
Beanie Bopper 'Footie'. Shown below (left to right) is the
original 'Footie', the Portsmouth 'Footie', and the most recent
Portugal Euro 2004 'Footie'. (Thanks to Sakurako of Bottega
Beanies for sharing the
photo!)
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New Ty Trademark Application
Sly notifies Ms.
Janie that Ty applied to register a new trademark -
'Victory' - on June 10, 2004. Maybe a new Olympics Beanie
Baby? We shall see!
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New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted:
Q: If you weren't making
Beanies, what do you think you would be doing? (submitted by
oXOrlandoIsMineXo)
A: Much of my life has been devoted in one way or another to plush
toys. I really can't imagine my world without these adorable creatures
. . . . especially Beanie Babies !
Click
here to visit 'Ask Ty'
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Summer Gift Shows / Exclusive Show Bears
"The best is in your own backyard". That's what
the new Summer Gift Show schedule reads. And along with the
schedule - 'Bears looking to travel'. Looks like some Exclusive
Show Bears (city and state) will show up as well. Ms. Janie has
posted the schedule, along with a peak of (some of?) the Bears, which
can be viewed at the link below.
Summer
Gift Shows / City / State Bears
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"Where's the Ribbon?"
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'Dominion 'Then! |
'Dominion' Now!
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Looks like there won't be
one. Remember Monday's note regarding the absence of
'Dominion's' ribbon around his neck? Looks like it has now
been removed from his picture on the Ty
Store page. The ribbon is also now missing on
his picture on Ty's
current Beanie Babies list. Just an
interesting observation.
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'ChariTee' Photos
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Ready for golfing? Looks like 'ChariTee' surely
is! Sakurako of Bottega Beanies has taken some great photos of
this new bear. You can check them out by clicking
here. (Thanks, Sakurako!)
Date of Birth: March 25, 2004
The PGA TOUR is here to say
There's more to life than tournament play
What's better than a hole-in-one ?
It's giving back ... and we're not done !
(A portion of the proceeds from the original sale of this item
will be donated to PGA TOUR CHARITIES.) |
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Ty Newsflash - Retirement
Ty retired the three Bears today - 'Sam' (red), 'Sam' (white), and
'Sam' (blue). 'Sam' was introduced with the May releases by Ty
on April 29, 2004.
Click
here to view the announcement
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Where's the Ribbon?
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Corey notices a slight difference in the photo of 'Dominion'
(posted below) vs the picture of 'Dominion' on Ty's
website. He writes:
Has anyone noticed that
they are arriving without a ribbon around its neck???
Just an observation...
Corey :) |
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More 'Dominion' Photos
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Sakurako of Bottega Beanies has posted various photos of 'Dominion'
which you can view by clicking
here.
(Thanks for sharing this special photo, Sakurako!)
Date of Birth：
July 1, 2004
Everyone will be invited
In honor of our land united
Won't you join us as we say
Have a nice Canada Day ! |
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Photo of 'Dominion'
Hi, Deb;
I just received some of the beanies I ordered from the ty store.
I thought I would share this one because I didn't see any pics on the
website, yet.
Take Care, Lorie
Doodle's note: 'Dominion' was introduced,
exclusively through Ty Store on June 2nd. Written on the front
of this Beanie ... "Canada Day '04". (Thanks for
sharing, Lorie!)
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New Asia-Pacific Exclusive?
Susan writes:
Hi Deb; While browsing
around, I noticed on Cindy's Beans website that there is an
"Asian Exclusive Asiana 2004 Exclusive" presale
listed. Do you know anything about this new upcoming Beanie? TTY
soon, Your friend, Susan
Doodle's note: I checked the site, and did in fact read
that as well. Looks like a new Exclusive may be on the
way. Although there is no photo, you can check it out on
CindysBeans site by clicking
here
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'Countess' Photos
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Our friend Sakurako of Bottega
Beanies has posted some great photos of 'Countess', the June
'Beanie Baby of the Month'. You can view different angles of
this Beanie, the tissue paper it arrived in, hang tag info, a
comparison of 'Lucky' vs 'Countess', and
more. Just click on the link above and enjoy! (Thanks
for sharing, Sakurako!) |
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'Cherish' Auctions
Sue Owen writes:
Just a reminder
that from 19.00 British Summer Time Sunday 13th June the CHERISH
auctions for D Day related collectables and Fathers Day gifts will
close on eBay under seller ID sue_owen
Click
here to view the auctions
Two new auctions will begin during
that time.
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One is for the very rare Cody
Banks 2 Destination London promotional Hero Beanie that was produced
as an official Ty item for the movie world premiere. This
auction will start at 19.00 BST and from that time only
the link below will work:
Click
here to view
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The other
auction is for Dad-e 2004 Ty Beanie Baby with sweater made in matching
green, bronze and gold yarns. Included in the auction is a lovely
rocking chair donated by Shaskana's Beanies, a Dutch website, which
can be found at this link: http://www.beanies.nl
This auction will be live from 20.00 BST and can be viewed from then only at this link:
Click
here to view
Have a great weekend!
Sue
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New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's
website:
Q: Which is your favorite Beanie
Baby, and why? (submitted by 3861084)
A: This is a really tough question ! I tried to come up with one
favorite but . . . each of my Beanies have special meanings and
memories for me. I can't pick just one.
Click
here to visit 'Ask Ty'
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An Invitation from Ty
Ms. Janie has received reports from/through Ty retailers in the UK
who share news of an invitation from Ty to attend a meeting the end of
this month. Who will attend? What will be offered to those
who do attend? Can you solve the 'mystery'?
You can view what they have to say by visiting Ms.
Janie's website.
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A 'Ty Store Surprise'
Today Ty has introduced 'Libert-e', a Ty Store Exclusive.
Click
here to view the announcement
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Cherish Auctions
Sue Owen writes:
Today (6th June) sees the
60th Anniversary of the D Day Landings. Operation Overlord, which took four
years to prepare, was the name for the Allied invasion of
Normandy on 6 June 1944.
This marked the beginning of the end of World War II and the eventual
liberation of Europe.
Following on from last week's auction (which ends today, Sunday, at
8 pm British Summer Time) to observe Memorial Day in the USA, I have
dressed some more Beanies on the theme of D Day and Heroes: UK Hero,
dressed in Army kit, Ronnie, in Naval uniform and Bearon, in RAF
sweater.
... Some of the proceeds from the auctions will be donated to
'SPARKS', in addition to Cancer Research UK, in appreciation of the
help of the charity fundraisers in obtaining some of the celebritys'
signatures. SPARKS’ aim is to help all children to be born healthy
and stay healthy.
Please visit my website at http://www.boglin.net
for further information or view
my auctions by clicking here.
Best wishes, Sue Owen
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Did You Notice?
You've probably seen the flyer of the McDonald's 'Limited Edition
25th Anniversary Happy Meals Collector set' which has been posted on
several Beanie news site. But have you noticed ... on the side
of the box ... a picture of Teenie Beanies Ronald and Hamburglar.
The first part of May, when Randy of Beanieholics
wrote us, stating the "Teenies to be offered at McDonalds will
have bear heads and the bodies of McDonalds characters' perhaps DOES
prove to be right. Way to go, Randy!
Our friend Sakurako of Bottega
Beanies has posted a picture of this box ... check it out!
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Photos of New Ty Products
Marilyn has shared photos of the new June releases with Ms.
Janie. They can be viewed at the following links:
Click
here to view the new June Beanies
Click
here to view the new Garfield set
Click
here to view the individual Garfield Beanies with hang tag info
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'Silent' Retirement
Today the Ty Store Exclusive Beanie Baby 'Siesta' retires.
Siesta was introduced on April 2, 2004.
Click
here to visit Ty Store
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New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's
website:
Q: We are always asking you
questions. Would you like to ask us a question? (submitted by oneducky)
A: Yes I would. Of all the Beanies I introduced this year, which 10 do
you like the best? This is fun . . . let's try this again sometime !
Click
here to visit 'Ask Ty'
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Amazing Kids! - Second Annual Plush Toy Design Contest
June 03, 2004 03:57 PM US Eastern
Timezone
Amazing Kids!
Announces Second Annual Plush Toy Design Contest; Grand Prize Winner
to Receive $1,000 Scholarship from Ty Inc. and Toy Designer Mentor
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2004--Amazing Kids!(R) has kicked off its Second Annual Plush Toy Design Contest for
kids and teens. The contest is once again being sponsored by Ty Inc.,
(www.ty.com),
creator of the wildly popular Beanie Babies(R) and the leader in plush
toys.
www.ty.com),
creator of the wildly popular Beanie Babies(R) and the leader in plush
toys.
Budding young toy designers, ages
6-17, must create an original plush toy design and submit one to two
drawings of the toy, a written description and a name for the toy to
Amazing Kids! at: 1158 26th Street, PMB 485, Santa Monica, California
90403. Complete contest rules are on the Amazing Kids! website at: www.amazing-kids.org/toycontest04.htm#top1.
Contest deadline is October 22, 2004.
The grand prize winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship and a chance
to work with a professional toy designer as their mentor for a year.
Other winners will receive a box of Beanie toys from Ty. The winning
designs will be featured on the Amazing Kids! website in mid-November,
2004.
Click
here for details and more information
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"Chip Shots"
A TRUE COLLECTIBLE: His name is
ChariTee, and he's the newest member of the famous Beanie Baby
collection. A brown bear adorned with a tartan plaid driving cap (Hoganesque,
of course), ChariTee is the result of a partnership between the PGA
Tour and Ty Inc., with the intent to bring attention to the charitable
initiatives undertaken by the PGA Tour. A portion of the proceeds from
sales of the ChariTee Beanie Babies will benefit charities.
Click
here to read the article
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"USA Exclusive" Beanies
Although not noted when first introduced, 'ChariTee' and 'Union'
(flag nose version) are now listed on Ty's current Beanie Baby list as "USA
Exclusives".
Click
here to view ChariTee
Click
here to view Union
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Ty Newsflash
Ty introduces Beanie Baby 'Dominion', a Ty Store Exclusive.
Written on the front of this moose ... "Canada Day '04".
Click
here to view the announcement and visit Ty Store
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Happy Meal Collector Set
Ms. Janie has posted information on an upcoming 'Limited Edition
25th Anniversary Happy Meal Collector Set'.
Click
here for more information
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Ty Newsflash - June BBOTM
Ty introduces 'Countess', the June 'Beanie Baby of the Month'.
('Sapphire', May's BBOTM, has been placed in Ty's retired Beanie
Baby list.)
Click
here to view the announcement
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Ty Newsflash - June Wallpaper
Ty has posted the June wallpaper / calendar. You can view
and download this wallpaper at the link below.
Click
here to view and download
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News from Japan
Rin Asano from Beans
Tokyo and Sakurako from Bottega
Beanies share news of the 2004 Sanyo All Star Game promo
Beanie Baby. The Beanie is 'Classy' the Bear and sports a
baseball jersey, with the specific serial number (1000 Limited
Edition) on the back of the jersey. A photo can be viewed by clicking
here. (These bears will be sold at locations where
the game is being played, as well as through NPB's Official Shop ...
only in Japan.)