October 1-31, 2009

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Have a safe and Happy Halloween !

 

If you are live in an area that observes daylight savings time,
remember to set your clocks back one hour
(effective at 2:00 am local time Sunday morning)


 

 ...   November Releases
Coming soon .... Ty should be announcing the new releases for November.  Included you may expect to see the new Alvin Beanie Babies - Alvin, Simon, Theodore, AND a Chipette.  :)  Also 'expected' is a new Harrod's Ty Classic - a beautiful white bear with a mint green ribbon.  We have been shared photos but have decided to test your patience :)  ... one sneak peek below.  (We all know what the three Chipmunks look like anyway  :)   Just keep an eye on the Ty website.

 ...   New 'Ask Ty'  Q & A
A new 'Ask Ty' question and answer has been posted on Ty's website:
Q: What treats are you giving out for Halloween?  (submitted by DeeLee92)
A: I am giving out a special pumpkin chair and some beans . . . at the Halloween party on Ty.com of course !
Click here to visit 'Ask Ty'

 

Notice:
My host server will be upgrading this website on Wednesday, October 28.
Upgrades will be processed beginning at 8:00 PM EDT with an anticipated window of less than 12 hours.
During this time, there may be minor accessibility issues with the website and / or email.

Update 10/30:  All up and running again.  Thank you for your patience !

 

 ...   Ty Newsflash
Today Ty has introduced 'Beckett', a Border's Exclusive Ty Classic.  This panda bear can be viewed (and ordered - not available in stores) on Border's website by clicking here,
Click here to view the announcement on Ty's website


 

 ...   Alvin Beanie Babies
Looks like Alvin, Simon, and Theodore Beanie Babies are coming soon.  The new Alvin movie "Alvin and the Chipmunks - The Squeakquel" is scheduled to be in theatres Christmas Day.  Click here to view the movie trailer.   This 'sequel' will introduce the female counterpart of the 'Munks' - 'The Chipettes' ... Brittany, Jeanette, and Eleanor.  It's a cute preview of this upcoming movie.

Click here for more info on Ty's website

Doodle's note:  Last year (see August 30, 2008 news) the movie 'Alvin and the Chipmunks' DVD was available with an Alvin Beanie Baby.

 ...   BBOC Gold Membership Kits
As a matter of future reference, for collectors seeking information ... we have added a "BBOC Gold Membership Kits" page on the site.  Definitely some nostalgia!  :)
... This information has been kindly offered by Ryan Connell, ex-webmaster of the Colletiblez website.  We thank him for sharing this info, a nice reference for those who may pursue needed information for their collection.
Click here to visit the page

Doodle's note:  All the previously mentioned 'new' pages are also accessible from the left table bar on the main page of this site ... Ty History, BBOC Trading Cards, and Gold Membership Kits.

 ...   November Releases (and Retirements?)
I can't believe November is almost here.  (Where did October go?)  As a new month approaches, we typically can expect some new announcements by Ty.  (I don't 'expect' many retirements; at least, that hasn't been the trend so far this year.  But we shall soon see!

(In the meantime, I'm still working on the website ... updating  lists, adding new pages, etc.)  Enjoy!

 

 ...   October (Holiday) Releases - Photos
Our special thanks to Jason of TN, who shares the following:

Hey Deb,   I got a phone call today from the manager at my local Walgreens and she told me that she had some new boxes of TY in that she had not opened yet and asked if I wanted to come down and see what they had.  It was the new Oct releases of the Holiday beanies and Baby Beanies.  The box with the beanies in it included Mr. Snow, Ms. Snow, Chestnut and Icebox.  Brutus the dog was not in the box.  The 2nd box was the Baby Beanies and included Tinsel, Alpine, Snowcap, Divine and Yummy.  The box did not have Stripes the dog in it.  Strange that all came in with the exception of these two.

Some points of interest on these beanies is the cap on Ms. Snow's head is the same material used with Surfin' the octopus and the tush tags on both the beanies and baby beanies.  The tush tags are much smaller now and are made out of very heavy vinyl material.   Jason of TN

 

Click here for additional photos

 

 ...   A Bit of Nostalgia - BBOC Trading Cards
Long time Beanie Baby collectors will recall the year Ty started the BBOC Trading Cards.  This phenomenon started in October 1998, with Series I, II, III, and IV.  Although these cards are no longer in circulation, you can occasionally see them on auction sites or personal sales.  There were special cards that card collectors searched for.  For example, in Series IV, "The End" card was signed by Ty Warner and limited to 400.  The front of the card has 'The End' printed in color, the back shows the introduction date (8-31-99), retirement date (12-31-99), the style # (4265), card # (321), and the poem, 

I have posted information on each Series, which can be viewed at the links listed below.  (A checklist will soon follow).

Beanie Babies Collector Cards Series I
Beanie Babies Collector Cards Series II
Beanie Babies Collector Cards Series III
Beanie Babies Collector Cards Series IV

... This information has been kindly offered by Ryan Connell, ex-webmaster of the Colletiblez website.  We thank him for sharing this info, a nice reference for those who may pursue needed information for their collection.


 

 ...   Inaugural's Retirement?
One of our readers, Sandra, writes:

Hi Doodle, Don't you think 'Inaugural" the NY Yankees game Exclusive, should be retired now  :D  Typically in the past the game exclusives were introduced and retired the same day.  The announcement is still on Ty's main page.  Then again, nothing much has retired lately anyway.  I sure miss the old days with official announcements and retirements!!!  Lots of fun memories on a dissolving hobby.  Maybe Inaugural will just mosey on over to the retired list soon.  Thanks from Sandra

 

 ...   'Volley' Beanie Baby (Sale)
If you wish to buy the U.S. Open 2009 'Volley' Beanie Baby, now's your chance to get one at a sale price.  Thanks to alert readers (Leon and Sondra), who share the following:

Hello Deb,  The US Open store just announced a two-week sale. Their exclusive Ty bear Volley that sold previously for $10 is now on sale for $4.99. This is probably a good chance for collectors who don't have Volley to pick him up for a reasonable price.  Leon and Sondra

Click here to visit the U.S, Open website

 

 ...   Shampoodle (cont...)
Last Friday we posted  info that a reader shared on the 'Shampoodle' Beanie Baby.  I'm still a bit confused as it was reported that all Shampoodles were being recalled due to safety issues with the fur falling out (choking hazard).  We received the following email (with photos) below:

Jason of TN writes:

Hey Deb,  I was out and about today after work and stopped into one of my usual beanie shops and well, to my surprise, they had half a dozen Shampoodles sitting on the table.  This is a store that gets items from other department stores that can't sell all their items.  They get TY beanies almost weekly in.  She told me that Shampoodle came in about 4 weeks ago, but she just got around to putting them out around 4 days ago.  I went ahead and helped myself to them and thought I would take some pics of a few of them.  This is the same one that was recalled by TY.  The hair is VERY easy to pull out.  Without any force, you can use two fingers and locks of hair just slide right out.  I'm really interested in where these little ones are coming from.  As you can see from the pictures, the beanie is very well made.  Even has cute little pink bows over the ears and sparkles in the nose.  I can't find it on any checklist out there or even on the TY site.  If anyone has any information on this little one, can you please have them send it to you and post it to your site.  I love a good TY mystery!   Jason in TN

Click here to view more photos

 ...   "Scooby-Doo: The Mystery Begins" Movie (with Ty Scooby Doo Plush)
On Ty's website you may have noticed the 'Scooby-Doo' video, which includes the movie trailer "Scooby-Doo: The Mystery Begins".  Want to purchase this movie, along with Ty's Scooby-Doo?  As a reminder, on September 27th we posted the following:

One of our readers, Susie S., shares the following from her recent purchase at WalMart:

Doodle's note:  Thanks for sharing, Susie.  After a bit a research, I also came up with the following:  Available on DVD ... "Scooby-Doo: The Mystery Begins" - along with a Ty Scooby-Doo Plush.  Click here to view on amazon.com

Added note:  10-12-09  I'm sure there are other choices / stores where this movie / plush is available ... these are just a couple that we came across.


 

 ...   2009 - Releases vs Retirements
After looking at the Ty Releases this year (specifically Beanie Babies), there appears to be some needed retirements soon.  There have been approximately 80 Beanie Babies introduced this year; only about 10 retirements.  (A list can be seen on the main page of this site.)   (Maybe I missed a few ... silent retirements can be tough to catch sometimes.  But thought it interesting.  :)

 ...   Beanie Boos
As you know, often there are similarities in various 'plush' products.  Below is an interesting comparison of a Beanie Boo.  One of our readers shares the following:

We were browsing the Toyota dealer parts store today while waiting for our car to be serviced. Our attention was captured by what appeared to be a box full of Boos on one of the shelves. Imagine; Boos in a Toyota parts store. But to my surprise they weren't Boos. They turned out to be YooHoo's. The similarity is striking. I attached a side-by-side photo of a Boo and YooHoo.

 ...   Beanie Babies - Birthdays
Below are the birthdays for the newest Beanie Babies:

 ...   Shampoodle
One of our readers shares the following ...

 ...   Ty's Halloween Contest (Update) - Daily Winners
On September 18th, Ty's Halloween Contest was announced on the website.  Just mail in your entry and you have a chance to win 2500 beans (for daily winners) or 10,000 beans (for the Grand Prize winner).  Just mail a photo or drawing of your favorite Beanie Baby in a Halloween costume to the address shown.   If you're a play-on-line fan on Ty's site, you may want to check it out.  (The Grand Prize winner will be announced October 15th.)  Click here to view on Ty's website

Click here to view the Daily Prize Drawing Winners
 

 ...   NY Yankees Exclusive Classic
On Wednesday, September 30th, the New York Yankees played the Kansas City Royals at Yankee Stadium.  'Inaugural', a limited edition Ty Classic was given away at the game.  Thanks to Dan for sharing the photo below.

 ...   Beanie Boos - Two UK Releases
There have been two releases of Beanie Boos in the UK.  (We have listed the comparisons, with photos, below.)

Leon and Sondra from the UK have posted great photos of the second release in the UK on their new website and share the following:
(Added note: 10/6 - Actually there aren't from the UK but are here in the States  :)

Sondra and I are launching a new site for Ty collectors. Enjoy our photos of the UK second release Beanie Boos by visiting http://www.tycollector.com/boos-uk-02.htm
Leon and Sondra

 ...   A Halloween Treat
Our special thanks to Xavier of Indiana for sharing photos of his Halloween collection.  Now THAT's a Halloween display!  He writes:

Hello Doodlespage,  Here are pictures of my Halloween display this year. Hope your readers enjoy seeing it! Keep up the good work!! I go on your page daily for the latest beanie news!! --Xavier from NW Indiana/Chicago

 

Click here for more Halloween photos

 

 ...   Website Additions / Updates
During the quiet spells of Ty news, I've been working 'behind the scenes' a bit.  You will randomly see changes and additions to the site with additional information and reference use.  I will post the links that are being added soon.  Thanks and hope you continue to enjoy the site. 

 ...   October Desktop Wallpaper / Calendar
If you miss the Ty desktop wallpaper, Brendan (the Sloth) can help you out.  He has uploaded several October wallpaper choices for your use at the following link:
Click here to view/download

 ...   Assorted?  ... Cont.
Adding to our news yesterday, maybe we have an answer.  Tanya writes:

 ...   Assorted?
You probably noticed, with yesterday's releases by Ty ... there are four Beanie Babies (two "pair") that are noted as "assorted".  We are unsure as to the exact meaning, but tyme will tell.  My thought initially was an "assorted" variety of these Beanies, not pairs - ie out of 12, maybe four of one and eight of the other.  Below are a few of the emails we have received from collectors with their thoughts  ...

• Hi Deb -  Do you know what Ty means by the word "assorted"?  it is used when referring to some of the new October Beanies, such as Mr. Snow and Ms. Snow, and the 2 Hallmark Exclusives, Peppermint and Spearmint???  Do you think it means the etailers will get assorted numbers of these when ordering?  Or does it refer to assorted colors or such on the Beanies???
  Thanks, Mary

• Any word on what "assorted" means?  Various colors? Different hats?  Any clue?   Marty

• Hi Doodle !  This is the first time I remember Ty listing a Beanie as assorted.  Not much to do with changing color I guess, as spearmint is green and peppermint is red.  Maybe it has to do with how many are shipped; a retailer won't get what they order or can order?  Guess we'll find out soon.  Let us know when you know :)   Thks, Sandra

 

 ...   New October Releases
Today Ty has released a variety of new products, along with a new "line" ... "Baby Beanies".  There's definitely some variation with all the new releases ... and a reminder that Winter is just around the corner.  Click on the links below to view.

Beanie Babies:
Icebox, Mr. Snow (assorted), Ms. Snow (assorted)
Chestnut, Brutus
Ballerina Peppa, Pirate George, Pirate George Key-Clip (UK Exclusives - Peppa Pig series)
Peppermint (assorted), Spearmint (assorted) Hallmark Gold Crown Exclusives

Baby Beanies: New Line (smaller than Beanie Babies)  --- Currently listed on Ty's site under "Jingle Beanies"  listed in ALL CAPS
(They are similar in size to the Jingle Beanies, but have no jingles or string loops - perhaps a replacement for the Jingle Beanies?)
Tinsel, Alpine, Stripes
Snowcap, Divine, Yummy

Beanie Boos: 
Cleo, Bubblegum
Waddles, Coconut, Slush
Kiwi, Bamboo, Kooky

Ty Classics:
Hello Kitty - 12", Hello Kitty - 18" (UK Exclusives)

Beanie Buddies:
Mummy, Daddy (UK Exclusives - Peppa Pig series)


 

... Doodle's note ... The first part of June (see June 3rd news) we first mentioned the "Beanie Boos" line - consisting of the following:

Marshmallow (Bush Baby)  ... * replaced by Cleo ?
Bubble Gum (Koala)
Coconut (Monkey)
Kiwi (Frog)
Bamboo (Panda)
Slush (Husky)
Peanut (Elephant) ... * replaced by Kooky ?
Waddle (Penguin)