October 1

... 'Beanie Baby of the Month' Renewal
Robin has informed us of an update for 'BBOTM' members.
Hi Deb --- Hope you are enjoying the holiday weekend. I just wanted to let you know if you are a Beanie Baby of the month member (and enrolled early), you can now renew your membership subscription. (WhooHoo! more Beanies to come!) If you membership expires this month (before December), you can extend your subscription. Just enter your order number and zip code. Also, if you enrolled after December, you can't extend your membership BUT Ty will send you an email one month before it expires. You might want to let your readers know, so they won't miss a BBOTM Beanie! Take care and T TY SOON - Robin
Click here to visit the 'Terms and Conditions page
Click here to renew your membership

... A Time For Giving
Woodridge Students Reach Out to Iraqi Children
Chicago Suburban Newspapers
It takes more than guns and bombs to win a war; soldiers must also win over the hearts and minds of the populace and gain their trust. Students at Sipley School in Woodridge are helping in that effort in Iraq by sending stuffed animals and dolls for U.S. soldiers to give out to Iraqi children.

Letters were sent home with students the week before Thanksgiving requesting stuffed animals for Iraqi children. Teachers Kathy Siran and Carrie Berger and teacher assistant Patty Schrimsher, who organized the drive, said they were surprised by the rapid response. The library shelves were filled with more than 100 stuffed animals in just three days.

``It was an immediate response,'' Berger said. ``My kids see all the stuffed animals and they don't play with them, because they know what it's for.''

Students donated Teddy bears, dolls, Barbies and Beanie Babies from their own collections.
Click here to read the complete article

... 'True' - 2003 Special Olympics Beanie Baby in Canada
12:10 am EST ... Thanks to Sandra for emailing us with the following information:
Hi Deb
I just read on BeanieMom's website that Special Olympics Canada has another Beanie Baby available, courtesy of a generous donation from Ty Inc. The Beanie is the Canada Exclusive 'True'. I thought you might want to pass along the website where more info can be found regarding this special Beanie and where/how/when you can donate. I'm sure there are a lot of collectors interested in hearing more about it. Hope you are having a GREAT Thanksgiving holiday!
TTY soon. Sandra
Click here for more info - 2003 Special Olympics Beanie Baby

Doodle's Note: Thanks for sharing this info with us, Sandra. Past Special Olympics Canada Ty products included Maple Beanie Baby, Millennium Beanie Baby, Halo, and the 'Pierre set' (Beanie Baby and Buddy). Further info can be found by clicking here.

Enjoy spending time with family and / or friends.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving ... from our family to yours !

... Ty Retirement
Thanks to Susan, who has informed us that 'Valor' Beanie Baby, a Ty Store Exclusive, has retired. Although a 'newsflash' was not posted, 'Retired' is now noted on this Beanie.
Click here to visit Ty Store

... 'Santa Beanie' / ANSI Donations
The following information is posted on the ansi.org website, showing the generosity of people during this 'season of giving'. Commenting on the program, Sara Desautels, ANSI program manager, says is well by stating - “When you stop and think that the beanie you donate might be the only toy that a child gets this Christmas, it really puts things in perspective for you.”

ANSI Staff Continues Annual "Season of Giving"
Once again, ANSI staff has demonstrated an understanding of the holidays with their annual “season of giving.” Members of the ANSI team in both the New York and Washington, DC, offices are participating in food, clothing and toy drives during November and December 2003. ....

ANSI’s New York City Operations office organized their 8th annual food and clothing drive along with 6th annual Beanie Baby drive for Santa Beanie. The contribution of four large boxes of canned goods and dry food items were again provided to the Bowery Mission, an organization that is currently feeding, sheltering, and clothing in excess of 500 people per day. This year’s contribution brings the total to nearly 50 boxes provided to the Mission in the past eight years.

Santa Beanie is a loving network of folks (elves) who team together each year to collect and deliver beanie babies to children in hospitals, homes, shelters and clinics. The Santa Beanie network delivered over 3000 beanie toys to children in need last year; and more than 35 toys have already been collected from ANSI staff.
Click here to read the entire article

... New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's website:
Q: Since Thanksgiving is coming up, which one of the Turkey Beanie Babies is your favorite? (submitted by 8885207)
A: I was thinking maybe Gobbles, but then I set them all on my desk and I just can't decide . . . I like them all! As for my favorite dish - it's a toss up between raisin apple nut dressing and the candied yam casserole. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a great weekend!
Click here to visit 'Ask Ty'

... Ty Newsflash - December Releases
Ty has introduced new products for December ... Beanie Babies, Buddies, Punkies, and a Classic.

... Ty and 'Toys for Tots'
This following was posted on the Ty Cyberboard this morning:
Ty on the Today Show, NBC
debbywebby (Nov 25, 2003, 08:21 AM)
Message Id: 616678
debbywebby writes:
Ty donates One Million dollars worth of plush to the Toys for Tots Today Show Kickoff! Katie, Matt and Al were on screen with a Ty representative. Bravo, Ty! Katie admits she has bought lots of Ty beanie babies over the years!
Click here to view the post

Added Note: Sly and Ms. Janie share an article with us of this recent Ty donation. (Ty is mentioned at the bottom of the page.)
Click here to read the article

... Ty Newsflash - Ty Store Exclusive
Ty has introduced the Ty Store Exclusive Beanie Baby - 'Tidings', a Christmas mouse.

... Ty Newsflash - Retirements
Ty has retired the following Beanie Babies and Buddies this morning:
Beanie Babies
Toboggan
Bubbly
Fizz
Hamlet
Toast
July Birthday Bear
Beanie Buddies
Bravo
Fraidy
Click here to view the announcement

... 'Agent Cody Banks 2' Movie (and Beanie Babies)
Randy of Beanieholics points us to a online trailer for the upcoming Agent Cody Banks 2 movie. I must admit as well ... it was definitely a laugh to see what a 'Hero' Beanie does. Clink on the link below to view the trailer (select trailer #2).
Click here to view Agent Cody Banks 2 Trailer

Doodle's Note: The release date for 'Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London' is March 12, 2004. For more information on the upcoming movie, click here

... Contest at Beanzaddiction
Haley from Beanzaddiction writes:
I thought you might like to know, Beanzaddiction is having a competition! Starting Monday 24th November until 30th November, visitors to Beanzaddiction.com could win a Stardust bear with certificate! This is the Harrods exclusive which I personally bought at the launch on November 1st. The winner will receive the bear, plus the certificate and a Harrods Christmas Store guide, which can only be picked up in the store in London!

This is to celebrate the site's move to a new webhost which we've had to do due to the overwhelming success of the site (and Peace's photography escapades).

The competition will be launched approximately 7am GMT on Monday 24th November.

Good luck to all who enter!
Hayley and Peace,
www.beanzaddiction.com

... Cherish Auction Update
Sue updates us with additional information on upcoming Cherish auctions:

The sporting theme of the CHERISH auctions in aid of research into Children's Cancers continues next week with some more super items listed of interest to collectors on both sides of the Atlantic.

In order to encourage more bids from US/Canadian buyers I have listed some items that may be of particular interest in US$ and with US timings
These and all CHERISH auctions are available to bidders worldwide
There are some great gift ideas on offer.

... Santa Train
Ed Moore is rounding up donations for an annual train trip from Kentucky to Tennessee. Included in the goods are LOTS of Beanie Babies ... $6,000 worth. (Ty, Inc. donated 1,000 Beanies for the trip). Click here to read the full story.

... Midwest Airlines Limited Edition Beanie Baby
Press Release Newswire
Midwest Airlines is celebrating the 100th anniversary of flight with high-flying fun, including $100 roundtrip fares, 100 bonus Midwest Miles and a limited-edition 100th anniversary of Flight Beanie Baby, authorized by TY and customized by Midwest Airlines. Bearon Aviator Bear is available for $5.99 (plus tax and $4.00 S&H) by calling +1-888-888-8006.

Midwest Airlines Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Flight with High-Flying Fun
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- One hundred years after Wilbur and Orville Wright took to the skies on December 17, 1903, Midwest Airlines (NYSE: MEH) is celebrating a century of flight with high-flying fun. .....

100th Anniversary of Flight Beanie Baby Bears While the first flight took place near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the Wright Brothers actually invented and refined the world's first practical airplane in their hometown of Dayton, Ohio. In tribute to these aviation pioneers and the city they called home, all passengers flying to or from Dayton on Midwest Connect on December 17 will receive a limited-edition 100th Anniversary of Flight Beanie Baby, authorized by TY and customized by Midwest Airlines. Bearon Aviator Bear sports aviator goggles and scarf, 100th Anniversary of Flight crest, and official TY and Midwest Airlines tags. Additionally, the bears will be available for sale to collectors and friends of Midwest Airlines for $5.99 (plus tax and $4.00 S&H) by calling 888-888-8006.
Click here to read the Press Release / Newswire

... New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's website:
Q: How do you decide which Beanies to release and retire each month? (submitted by starsineyes5000)
A: Most of the new releases are planned quite far in advance, but that is not always the case. Bear went from idea to introduction in less than 30 days.
Click here to visit 'Ask Ty'

... Chance to Win a Chubbley Signed by Darren Barker
Rob from www.chubbleyinfo.co.uk shares information with us regarding a chance to win a Chubbley signed by Darren Barker, the Director of ChubbleyInfo. The contest starts November 21st and ends December 6th. For all the details, click on the link above (or click on the image).

... Agassi Foundation Donation Record Broken
As you may recall, last month (October 5th) news was reported that 'an unexpected donation by Ty Warner ... matched the initial $6.3 million raised' for the Agassi Foundation. It has now been reported that this donation breaks the Agassi Foundation for a single donation.

Beanie Baby Creator Ty Warner Breaks Agassi Foundation Record for Single Donation LAS VEGAS, NV -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/19/2003 --
The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation (AACF) has received the largest single donation in its eight-year history from toy manufacturer Ty Warner, the founder and chairman of Ty, Inc. and creator of the Beanie Baby.

Warner has matched, dollar for dollar, the record-breaking $6.3 million tally raised this year through the Agassi Foundation's Grand Slam for Children benefit concert, which was held on October 4 in Las Vegas. This brought the total to $12.6 million. The funds go directly to benefit various children's programs in the Las Vegas area including the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy.

"From the extended school hours to the caring motivated staff members that work there, Agassi Prep is giving these children the support they need to succeed in life," said Warner. "The public/private partnership that Andre has helped forge makes this school a model for the charter school program nationally."

As testimony to his belief in the Agassi Prep charter school model, Warner has earmarked his $6.3 million donation to support the "Advantage Kids!" capital fundraising campaign toward the goal of expanding the school. Currently serving grades 3 - 7, the plan is to have a campus serving grades K-12 by the year 2006. With Warner's gift, the overall goal of $30 million is more than halfway realized -- with a total of $17 million now in the fund.

"I cannot fully express my gratitude toward Mr. Warner for his generous gift," said Agassi. "This single donation has taken us so much closer to helping these children realize their dreams of a brighter future."

... Photos of 'Bearon' (Brown and Red)
Danny has sent us photos of his recent lucky find ... both red and brown versions of 'Bearon' Beanie Baby. There's also a nice close-up of 'Bearon's' button. Definitely a nice Beanie, with a little different flair. (Thanks for sharing with us, Danny!)

Doodle's Note: Although no official introduction of the 'brown' version of 'Bearon', this bear has now been added to the current list on Ty's site. Click here to view. The red version of 'Bearon' was introduced on Ty's site on November 12th.

... 'Super Shuto' Photos
Our friend at Bottega Beanies has shared some great photos of 'Super Shuto', the Exclusive Teenie Beanie Bopper given away yesterday at Nihondaira Stadium - Shimizu S-PULSE vs. Urawa RED DIAMONDS. Our thanks and regards to Sakurako at Bottega Beanies (and Kooler, who ran the 'Bean Book' website) for keeping us up-to-date with the latest Ty news in Japan over the years. :) Kooler has sent along his regards ... we do miss the 'Bean Book' website!

... 'Comet' Beanie Baby
As you know, 'Comet' was introduced on November 3rd ... Ty's November 'Beanie Baby of the Month'. Ms. Janie has posted a photo of this new Beanie ... with a gorgeous starburst on its tummy. Click on the link below to view.
Photo of Comet

... Ty Newsflash
On Thursday, October 30th, Ty introduced 'Super Shuto' - a Teenie Beanie Bopper Shimizu S-Pulse Exclusive. Today, Ty has retired this Bopper. The Bottega Beanies website has posted some great pictures of Super Shuto, including hang tag information as well as the card and stub from the giveaway.

Birthday: July 4
Hometown: Shizuoka City, Japan
Favorite Things: Soccer games, Skateboarding and Mountain bikes

... New Ty Products ?
1:30 pm ... Lisa at 'Planet Beans' had received information from a collector of (possible) new releases for Valentines. Reportedly, this was sent from FTD along with a monthly statement. To view (possible) new December newbies, you can click on the links below.
(Note: We say 'possible', as nothing should be considered 'official' until introduced by Ty.)
Click here for new Beanie Babies
Click here for new Buddies and Classics

3:45 pm Added Note: Ms. Janie also has posted pictures of these anticipated new December releases.
Click here to view the pictures

Doodle's Note: Some of the products, such as 'Kissme' Buddy and 'Carnation' Beanie are current Ty products. For December releases, there appear to be four new Beanies not yet released - Kissy, Valentine, Sonnet, and Secret; two new Buddies - Cupid and Colosso; and a new Classic - Blushing. ('December Introduction' is labeled beside each yet unannounced product.)

Speaking of new Beanies .... Ms. Janie asks the question: "Does anyone know anything about a German Beanie named 'Twinkle'?" If so, you can share information with her at ms.janie@comcast.net.)

... The Red 'Bearon'
A collector has sent photos of the (red) 'Bearon' Beanie Baby to Ms. Janie. To view these photos, click here and click here . (There's a great close-up of Bearon's chest 'button'.)

... New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's site:
Q: I loved the activities you sponsored at Brookfield Zoo this summer. Any chance that you would do something similar in the future? (submitted by 4760177)
A: This question sparked me to go through my 2003 event photo albums. We had some wonderful promotions throughout this past year. What does the future hold? . . . I guarantee more fun filled events Click here to visit 'Ask Ty'

... Two Versions of 'Bearon'
Randy at Beanieholics reports that 'Bearon', available for retailers to order starting today, will indeed come in two versions - red and brown. (The red version was introduced by Ty yesterday.) It appears the brown version may be a little more difficult to find. Additional information can be found on Beanieholics' website.

... Ty Newsflash
Ty introduces 'Bearon' Beanie Baby today, "to honor 100 years of flight".

... Ty Retirement
Ty has retired the Ty Store Exclusive Beanie Baby 'TOM-e' (turkey) today. Ty was just introduced on November 4th, only current for 9 days.
Click here to visit Ty Store

... Today is Veterans Day
Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty.
Click here for more - Veterans Day, Dept of Veteran Affairs

... 'Cure' Beanie Baby, Signed by Ann Jillian

Sue Owen writes:
I am thrilled to be able to tell you about another special Cure Ty Beanie that is currently on auction. Thanks to Heather Softley coordinating the project, Marie Leimas asked Ann to sign Cure and a CD of two of her songs: 'Wind beneath my wings' and 'Please don't be afraid'. Ann is a breast cancer survivor, having undergone a double mastectomy 18 years ago. She is a real inspiration to read about and has had a glittering career on stage and screen, including appearances with Bob Hope in USO shows for the US troops. Ann dedicated 'Wind beneath my wings' to the US troops.

Cure and the CD are on auction until Sunday 16th November, in aid of Breast Cancer Research. Other items listed this week are on the 'Patriotism and Heroes' theme and include two more items of 'Boglin's Knitwear' - both UK and Australian Hero have been kitted out with military-style sweaters, complete with their country's flag. All items (except for Cure) are being sold to raise money for Children's Cancer Research.

For more information ...
Click here to visit the 'Cherish' website
Click here to view the current auctions

... Ty Newsflash
Following the retirement of the Asia Pacific Beanie Babies (less 'Ai', the Japan Exclusive) on Friday - November 7th, Ty has announced the Asia Pacific Beanie Buddies today:
Aussiebear (Australia)
Coreana (Korea)
Kiwiana (New Zealand)
Singabear (Singapore)
Wirabear (Malaysia)
Ai (Japan)

... 'Comet'
One of our readers wrote to us earlier, stating:
"2 days ago I got my confirmation email from Ty saying my bbom has been shipped. I guess comet is true to his name ( fast shipment). ... Andre

Looks like 'Comet' is now arriving. Ms. Janie has posted a photo of this new November 'Beanie Baby of the Month'. To view a photo of 'Comet', click here.

Note: Our 'Beanie Baby of the Month' page has been updated with Comet's poem. You can check out all the information on this Beanie, as well as all the others, by clicking on the link below.
Beanie Baby of the Month

... Silent Retirements
The green, orange, and purple 'Decades' moved silently to the retired list on Ty's site yesterday. You may recall ... the red, white, and royal blue 'Decades' also silently retired on October 1st in this same fashion - no official announcement by Ty.

... Thanks to Sandra for pointing this out to us. There are nine colors of the 'Decade' Beanie Baby that have been released ... Green, Orange, Purple, White, Red, Royal Blue, Light Blue, Hot Pink, and Gold. The Gold version is the only current 'Decade'. IF an anticipated 10th version is released, what color will it be? ... brown, black, yellow, ..... ?

... Ty Newsflash - New 'e-Bay' Beanie Baby
Ty has introduced 'Bidder' Beanie Baby this morning, available exclusively through the Ty and e-Bay credit card programs. The 'ebay' logo is embroidered on it's chest.

... Ty Newflash - Retirements
Ty has retired five Exclusive Beanie Babies this morning ...
Aussiebear (Australia)
Coreana (Korea)
Kiwiana (New Zealand)
Singabear (Singapore)
Wirabear (Malaysia)
Click here to view the announcement

Doodle's Note: 'Ai' (Japan) Beanie Baby still remains current from this set of the six Asia Pacific exclusives.

under seller ID sue_owen

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3154540574

This item comes with a whole host of desirable and collectable items:

1) Stardust first day of release certificate number 003 signed by Patricia Roche
2) Two advertising posters - one that was on display before the launch day and one that was on display on launch day
3) A unique photograph of Patricia Roche (head of Ty Europe Ltd) who signed the certificates for the first 500 bears sold; Mohamed Al Fayed (owner of Harrods) and Ty Warner, showing the Stardust in the hand of Mohamed Al Fayed and on the shoulder of Ty Warner, is included in the auction. The Ty Beanie Baby 'Cure' signed at the same time by Ty Warner is also shown in the photograph. Cure will appear on auction at a later date.

This has to be the most exciting Stardust yet listed on auction!
As all proceeds will go, with Mr Al Fayed's blessing, to fund research into Children's Cancers (through Cancer Research UK), I would appreciate as much publicity as you are able to give the auction.

Many thanks and good luck to all who bid!

For those who feel that this may be out of their price range, there are other auctions currently running and new ones will start this Sunday including Cure signed by the wonderful and inspirational actress and singer Ann Jillian, a double mastectomy survivor. Many thanks to Marie Leimas for getting Cure and a CD signed by Ann for CHERISH and to Heather Softley for co-ordinating this project.

Best wishes,
Sue Owen

... New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's site:
Q: When you have a Beanie variation, is it on purpose all the time? (submitted by gotcha)
A: Some variations are planned, and others take me by surprise. Probably one of the most famous and unplanned variations is. . . dark blue Peanut!
Click here to visit 'Ask Ty'

... New Ty Trademarks
Sly reports to Ms Janie of two new trademark applications by Ty. On October 20,2003 Ty applied to register a trademark on "Ratzo"... and lists Plush toys as the good and services. Also on October 20, 2003, Ty applied to register a trademark on "Party Girlz" and lists the goods and services as Plush toys and Dolls. (Hmmm ...dolls? Now that's an interesting thought?)

... Birthday List Update
Our birthday list, with all the Beanie Babies, Beanie Kids, and Beanie Boppers birthdays, has been updated. Feel free to let us know if you see something that needs to be added or changed. (Thanks to Janice for her help today.)
Click here to view our birthday list

... Mukluk's Eyes - Update

... Ty Newsflash - Buddy Retirements
Ty has retired the following Beanie Buddies today:
Wattlie (Australia Exclusive)
Ferny (New Zealand Exclusive)
Mugungwha (Korea Exclusive)
Vanda (Singapore Exclusive)
Bunga Raya (Malaysia Exclusive)
Click here to view the announcement

(Doodle's Note: The Buddies are five of the six Asia Pacific Flower Beanie Buddies released on 9-17-02. Sakura II still remains current.)

... 'Mukluk' Eye Variations
There have been recent reports of variations of the new Beanie Baby 'Mukluk'. This tyme ... it's in the eyes! There are reports on the Ty Cyberboard (click here), as well as a report with photos sent to Ms. Janie. These photos show 'Mukluk' with a green left eye, a blue right eye - another photo with both white eyes. You can check out these photos be clicking here.

... Ty Newsflash
Ty has introduced a Ty Store Exclusive Beanie Baby today ... 'Tom-e' the turkey.

... Ty Newsflash
Ty introduces 'Comet', the November 'Beanie Baby of the Month'.

... 'Bearon' the Beanie Baby
A few weeks ago, 'Sly' pointed out the trademark application of the word 'Bearon'. Marie at About Beanies has shared some information on this Bear, a brown one and a red one - both named 'Bearon'. Many wonder ... will it be an Exclusive or available to all? We shall see. Guess it's just a matter of tyme. And we must note ... this Beanie Baby has yet to be officially announced by Ty. (I do know, being from North Carolina ... I would sure like to own this Bear!)
Click here to view the pictures

Doodle's Note: The National Park Service website states:
"In less than sixty days, people from all over the world will join together to celebrate the first century of aviation at the very site where the historic first manned, powered, controlled, sustained flights were made by Orville and Wilbur Wright on December 17, 1903. The six-day First Flight Centennial Celebration is designed to not only acknowledge the genius of the Wright brothers, but to honor all aviators around the world who followed in their footsteps, and the airplane’s evolution in the last century from the Wrights’ 1903 Flyer to supersonic jets and spacecraft. To date, 144,059 tickets have been sold for the First Flight Centennial Celebration, taking place December 12-17, 2003 at Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Tickets for December 17 have already sold out."
Click here to read the entire article

... 'Cherish' Update

Sue writes us with the following update:

CRACKERS FOR CHRISTMAS DRAW
We have been so lucky to receive some wonderful donations of collectables!
Many companies and designers have contributed their goods and time to this Draw.
Individuals have also contributed prizes and help.
Many thanks to all who have donated such wonderful prizes!

All proceeds will fund research by Cancer Research UK into Children's Cancers.

There are 7 main prizes and because the value of a collectable comes partly from the value that we as collectors place upon that item, it is almost impossible to rank these prizes in order of value.
Instead, we have decided to offer the first person whose name is drawn on December 14th first choice of the seven main prizes.
The second prizewinner will get second choice and so on.

Once all seven main prizes have been selected the remaining prizes will be allocated in a pre-determined order.

The main prizes (in no particular order)
A Steiff Classic Teddy Bear
A Cambrian Bears limited edition Mohair Bear
A unique signed Ty/Pompey package
A special signed Chubbley Retailer package
Two Signed Tatty Teddy Me to You Christmas figurines
Four Skansen Bean Bag Bears Cuddly Kids
A Gund Limited Edition Mohair Bear...
...and more!

Full details, photographs and payment options can be found on the CHERISH website at www.boglin.net or click this link to go directly to the Draw page:
http://www.boglin.net/crackers_for_christmas.htm

Best wishes and thanks so much for your part in this event!

Let's hope that this will make a great deal of money for vital reseacrh into Children's Cancers.
Sue Owen

... Ty's 2003 'Halloweenie Beanie' Winner
Ty's Halloweenie Beanie contest winner has been announced, along with the percentage listings of the 'runners-up'. (Booties as 'The Cat in the Hat' came in second.) And the winner is ....

... Autographed 'Stardust'
Sue Owen has had one exciting day! ... a chance to meet Ty Warner and an autographed Stardust' Classic Bear. For pictures and all the details of her day's episodes, visit the link below.

... More Photos of Stardust !
And another lucky visitor at Harrods today ... Hayley of Beanzaddiction. She writes:
I thought you might be interested to know, I have been to Harrods today (and phew, what a day!). Unfortunately I didn't get to meet the guy himself, but I did see some great stuff in Knightsbridge. I have written a report with photos of the bear itself, the jumbo bear, the real-live Stardust who wandered around the shop, plus a lot of the shop itself and the Christmas parade that happened as we queued!
It can all be seen on Beanzaddiction - www.beanzaddiction.com
Have a great weekend!
Hayley

... Ty Newsflash
Ty has introduced the new Classic, 'Stardust', available only at Harrods Toy Kingdom in London, England. On one of its feet is the Ty logo and 'Harrods Toy Kingdom'.

Sonnet, Valentine, Kissy, Secret Click here to view the announcement	Frisco, Colosso, Cupid Click here to view the announcement
Blushing Click here to view the announcement	Flame, Tropics Click here to view the announcement