November 1 - 30, 2004
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  ...  CHERISH Auctions - Update
Sue Owen writes:
Just a reminder that eBay auctions are closing today for several items under seller ID sue_owen for research into children's cancers.  Starting today are 6 very special auctions to end the listings for this year.
Click here to read more on the CHERISH auctions update 


  ...  20,000 Beanie Baby Set for Deployment to Iraq
Posted from the Daily Record
When two Morris County residents started collecting Beanie Babies last month to send to Iraq, they expected a good response.  But not this good.  Mary Lonergan, a Chatham mother, and Scott Shepherd, a Morris Township retiree, have collected about 20,000 of the small, plush toys.  And the calls just keep coming.  "I've got people in at least a half dozen states that have heard about what we're doing and want to send more Beanie Babies," Shepherd said. "Everyone wants to get in on the act."
Click here to read the article 


  ...  Christmas Beanie Tree
Thanks to Lorie, who shares the following.  (What a beautiful tree, Lorie!)
Hi, Deb;
Once again it's time for all the Christmas trimming to go up.  After a very long day of working on lights, and getting pricked with tree needles, my Beanie Christmas tree is done.  I thought I would share a pic.  I just love those jingles!!
Lorie Puga

  ...  Upcoming Ty Products for December
Thanks to Ms. Janie and Cindy's Beans who share a list of new products to soon be released? by Ty.

Beanies
Always - Bear ( Brown)
Truely - Bear ( Red)
Poet - Monkey ( Pink)
Honeybun - Dog - 2 different variations (red and white)
Sugarpie - Cat

Buddy
Heartford - white bear with red nose

Punkies
Little Hugz - 2 variations (pink and white)
Large Hugz
Big Hugz
Jumbo Hugz

Pluffie
Lovesy
Winks

Classics
Bangles
Opal - new opal with different colors
Bashful
Truely Yours - re-introduction
Blushing - re-introduction

... Thanks for sharing the news, Amy!  That is an adorable Beanie Baby, and serves a great cause in supporting conservation of endangered animals.

  ...  'Retired' Ty Products
Ty has 'retired' some products ... not 'sold out' ... on the Ty Retailer's website:
11/19 – Windchill Pluffie
11/22 – TBBoppers: Footie, Snazzy Sabrina, Glitzy Gabby, Sassy Star, American Millie

... News shared by Loretta and Ms. Janie.  Thanks to George, who also informs us that 'Windchill' is also now listed as retired on Ty's website.  The Teenie Beanie Boppers listed above are noted as retired as well.


  ...  'Today Show' Donation
Lisa of 'Planet Beans' has posted a couple of  images taken of the 'Today Show' donation.
Click here to view 

CHERISH collect for life
is pleased to announce
the
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS 2004
Prize Draw
in aid of the 'Little Star' campaign
raising funds for research into children's cancers
A prize will be awarded every day from 1st-25th December!
Click here for more details  

  ...  New 'Ask Ty' Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's website:
Q: What was your first job and how old were you? (submitted by caper2)
A: I'm not sure that you would call it a real job, but when I was 9 years old I helped a friend deliver newspapers. I'll never forget being chased by Mrs. Schmidt's St. Bernard . . . Bernie !
Click here to visit 'Ask Ty'


  ...  Want to Contribute to 'Beanies & More' Magazine?
If you live in a small town, 'Beanies & More' magazine would be interested in hearing from you as to where you get your Beanies - and how far you have to travel.  Noted on the Ty Cyberboard:
Small Town Ty!
What Is The Beanie Buzz   (Nov 18, 2004, 04:02 PM)
Message Id: 879536
What Is The Beanie Buzz writes:
It doesn't matter if you live in the city or in the country--Beanies are everywhere! But "Beanies & More" magazine knows that it's often easier for city-folk to get their Ty. We want to hear from collectors in small towns to find out where you get your Beanies ... and how far you have to travel! Do you have a favorite small town store where you purchase your Beanies? Or do you have to make a long trip to the big city to get the latest Beanie releases? Write to us at beaniesandmore@imaginepub.com and tell us about your small-town Ty experiences.
Click here to read the Ty Cyberboard message  

Have you and your collector friends used Beanies to play tricks on one another?  ... played a practical Beanie joke on a friend?  'Beanies & More' would also like to hear from you.  Noted on the Ty Cyberboard:
April Fool's! Beanie Style
What Is The Beanie Buzz   (Nov 18, 2004, 04:02 PM)
Message Id: 879533
What Is The Beanie Buzz writes:
April 1 is April Fool's Day and "Beanies & More" magazine wants to know how you and your collector friends have used Beanies to play tricks on one another! Have you fooled your fellow collectors with an outrageous Beanie rumor? Have you played a practical Beanie joke on your friends? Have you used Ty as a centerpiece in your trickery? Write to us at beaniesandmore@imaginepub.com 
Click here to read the Ty Cyberboard message 

  ...  New Ty Trademark
On November 8, 2004 Ty applied to register a trademark on 'Pinkys'.  Ty lists Plush Toys for the good and services for this new Ty trademark.

... Info shared by Sly and Ms. Janie

  ...  FTD and Ty
FTD and Ty brighten your holidays with ... Ty® Happy Holiday Tin
Just in time for the holidays! Kringle™ the bear Beanie Baby® from Ty® is here to bring treats to all the good girls and boys. Santa tin contains Kringle™, foil-wrapped Santa chocolates, PEZ dispenser and PEZ candies, a bag of buttered popcorn, a bag of HERSHEY® Kisses, assorted candies, and more.
Click here to visit the FTD website 

... News shared by Ms Janie 


  ...  Set those VCR’s for Monday Morning's 'Today Show' 
Today Show and Ty kickoff the 2004 Holiday Toy Drive
‘Today’s’ 11th annual gift drive
Learn how we're helping needy children this holiday season, and how you can too

Today" is pleased to announce the 11th annual Holiday Toy Drive will kick off Monday, November 29 and run through Friday, December 24. The “Today” show toy drive is a project of the Today Show Charitable Foundation, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent the law allows.

Last holiday season, “Today” viewers, Web site visitors and corporate contributors teamed up to make the holidays brighter for 750,000 children in child and family service organizations all over the United
States. Fifteen million dollars worth of toys, books, clothing, electronics, music CDs, toiletry essentials and cash were donated from our generous partners in our annual effort.

The unique drive, which provides gifts for children and teenagers across the country, who might not otherwise receive any, will be featured every day on both “Today” and “Weekend Today.”

... Major donations from corporations will begin to appear on the show beginning November 22. The folks at Rockefeller Plaza are also encouraged to bring a gift for a child up to age 18 and donate it live, on camera, during the celebrity collection at 8:30 a.m. ET beginning November 29 and every day after that until Christmas Eve morning.

The recipients
Gifts go to more than 220 children's service organizations serving more than 750,000 children nationwide, from Florida to Alaska. 
2004 DONORS
Click here for more

... Info shared by Sly and Ms. Janie

  ...  Julia's Lucky Week !
Julia from the U.K. writes:
I have had a good beanie week. First I was one of the lucky ones who received a signed Little Feather in the TY® Hallowe'en Contest.  I nearly didn't get my prize because I lost everything off my hard drive before I had chance to print off the necessary letter that I had to sign.  But Sue (Boglin) who works so hard for CHERISH came to my rescue.  Then on Saturday I went to Harrods and although all the boxed Starlights had been sold I did get a black Starlight without a logo on his foot.
Julia (oscar5)
UK

... (Thanks for writing, Julia, and sending along your photos!  Definitely was a lucky week for you.  I'm also sure Sue was delighted to help you.  She has a golden heart.  Congrats on your special treasures!)

  ...  Counterfeit Billionaire 7 Beanie Baby
Peggy Gallagher, Ty Beanie authenticator, alerts collectors to a counterfeit Billionaire 7 Bear.  As always, just be cautious and aware of what you're buying!

I recently saw a counterfeit Billy 7.    It has ORANGE fireworks instead of the red fireworks.  The ty heart tag is a very very bad copied 5th generation ty heart tag and a very bad 7th generation tush tag (   VERY BAD HOLOGRAM)  (The typical silver blob counterfeit type).  The tush tag word Billionaire is written with a small "b"  (billionaire 7)  The inside of the tag is not numbered.  Ty's counterfeit signature was in red

The authentic Billy 7 is signed and numbered with black ink and are numbered from 1 to 612.The ty heart tag is a 12th generation ty heart tag and a 13 generation tush tag.  The tush tag has Billionaire 7 with a capital "B".
www.peggyg.com 


  ...  Hayley's New 'Store'
Hayley writes:
Hi there,  Recently I held a competition on www.Beanzaddiction.com to win the new UK trio, to lead up to the launch of my new Online store, featuring my greeting cards and gifts. Well, the Orly Store is now up and running! It's very exciting for me, and Orly the cat too!  I would appreciate it if you could let your visitors know the link: www.thatsjustpeachy.com  Who knows, maybe someday I could be competing with Ty lol! :-D
Thanks, Hayley

Doodle's Note:  We wish you the best in your new endeavor, Hayley!  Congrats and good luck! :)

  ...  Cracker Barrel Jingle  Beanies
Cathie also writes and shares a photo of the Cracker Barrel Jingle Beanies:
Hi Ms. Janie and Deb....ate at a Cracker Barrel today...they had these little guys...they are just too cute for words! They are not only darling at $2.99 @ ... but so very soft too. I really wasn't sure I'd buy them...until I saw them and held them...then of course I brought them! Thought you might like to see this picture. Thanks to both of you for a job well done. I love your November heading, Deb! Enjoy your week. Love, Cathie;)

  ...  (I Love) Beanies
Cathie writes:
I Ms. Janie and Deb...here are my two newest 'I Love' beanies. Hope you like them. The blue of Toronto is exactly the blue of I Love Scotland...the ONLY difference is the 'message'. Thanks for all you both do for others...enjoy this lovely Sunday. Love, Cathie;)

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: I remember reading that you are an accomplished pianist. Do you ever play for your employees at work? (submitted by pocketswoof)
A: I'm not sure how accomplished I am, but I do enjoy playing. And yes, I did play for a holiday party many years ago . . . . I'm an ace at Winter Wonderland; it's one of my favorites !
Click here to visit 'Ask Ty'  

  ...  Ty Newsflash
Ty has introduced 'Drumstick', the holiday turkey ... a Ty Store Exclusive.

Click here to view the announcement 

  ...  November Desktop Wallpaper
Ty has posted the desktop wallpaper / calendar for November.  Click on the link below to view and download.

Click here to view and download wallpaper