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When does the party start?
From the East Coast to the West... What a fun Cyberboard party! Ty invited everyone to write poems and asked readers to decide which beanie to retire next. As midnight fell across the nation, Each time zone received a Happy New Year's greeting from Ty.
New York...
Happy New Year East Coast !
Ty Warner
The Midwest...
Sweet Home Midwest Happy New Year !
Happy New Year Chicago and my home town Oak Brook !
Ty Warner
Finally when New Year's reached the West Coast...
Happy New Year to all
Ty Warner (Jan 01, 2006, 12:59 AM)
"Happy New Year to you. Thank you for a wonderful 2005. I'll never forget this past year and I look forward to a great 2006. I wish everyone around the world all the best, and I pray for peace and healing. I will do my best to continue the tradition, the unexpected. Thanks to you, we can celebrate 20 years of fun. From my heart to yours . . . Happy New Year ! Ty"
The party continues! Come on and join in!!!
12-31-2005 SATURDAY
Reminder!
Ty Warner is expected to pay a visit to the Ty Cyberboard tonight to ring in the New Year!!!
Two snow and icicled ledges of Tystore windows are adorned with Shades and Curtains inside. It seems that some new Beanies will soon be revealed!
The Beaniehut has launched a new website that is promised to bring new excitement to collecting Ty Beanies! "Things Are Going To Get Hot In The Beanies".
Bean Talk is in it's "first phase" and very exciting news and excitement is promised to be forthcoming!
Four Chat rooms and
subscriptions for news briefs are available. Significant sums of money are being sought from investors to assist in the sites development. For $24 per year, Subscribers can show their collections and tell their stories to other Beanie Baby collectors.
Imitation is said to be the highest form of flattery. The new site uses this sites title, Beanie News and has a running description of recent beanie news styled much like what thebeanienews.com has here on this page. Auction links are promised to be forthcoming as well.
12-30-2005 FRIDAY
12-29-2005 THURSDAY
12-27-2005 TUESDAY
Surprise! Ty visited the Ty Cyberboard today! Drop in and say hello!
Ty Talk:
"Hello everyone. Sorry I did not check in sooner. I was out of town and didn't have access to the internet. I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday !Thank you so much for your support this past year. I hope to join in on the party on New Year's Eve ! Talk to you soon."
Ty Warner
His, Hers and #1 Teacher have been retired in Ty Store!
Steve St. Pierre owner of Once Upon a Toy says his niche is to be a specialty toy retailer!
"Q: What are you looking for in a toy for resale?"
'A: "I love to buy the best toys. I love to find the things that no one else will think will be a hit. I'm not only looking for a super-duper hit, I want to buy something that can sell. So many times, my employees and people around me, see vendors selling something. Beanie Babies are a good example. When I first saw them, it reminded me of a bean bag toy I had. It was very inexpensive and I bought some in huge quality. I thought they would be cool, and the sales person selling them said, 'Wow.' " ' Read more...
12-26-2005 MONDAY
Happy
Kwanza
a!!!
The Macomb Daily
"Dee Richards' American Legion Post 261 Ladies Auxiliary in Roseville sent Beanie Babies toys to a military police unit in Iraq last year."
"They passed out the Beanies to the children in their area," Richards said. "The group that was designated has now been deployed home, and I still had around 50 Beanies to send."
"Richards hooked up with Merritt, who oversees Operation Caring Friends, who connected Richards with Master Gunnery Sgt. Constance Dillard, public affairs chief at Camp Fallujah, Iraq."
Merritt, a resident of Romeo. "She assures that items such as Beanie Babies and school supplies are given to the Civilian Affairs Group. Right now, the 6th CAG is in place. These are the units that visit the schools, the orphanages, and talk to the children on the streets. These are multiforce groups consisting of all branches."
Exactly one year ago today, a powerful Tsunami destroyed coastal communities in 12 countries from South-East Asia in Thailand to Northern Africa. While some relief has helped many are still in need. The Gulf Coast later this year severely destroyed parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. This year, an earthquake of great proportion shook Pakistan. These major catastrophes in addition to war, and those everyday disasters usually suffered around the world as well as where you live, have strained the ability of charitable organizations. They still need your help. It will take many years to recover. Please continue to support your charitable organizations.
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Scams to collect money by people impersonating charitable organizations have surfaced. You can verify a Charity by calling 212 416-8400
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Usher's New Look
12-25-2005 SUNDAY
Today is both the first night of Hanukkah as well as Christmas Day!
Happy
Holidays!!!
Krystal Johnson, age 7, of South Bend, sold her own toys to raise money for St. Lawrence Catholic Church’s Giving Tree. This year donations will benefit the Katrina Hurricane victims in Bogalusa, Louisiana!
“I didn’t go higher than one dollar” for the toys, Krystal said. Three Beanie Baby dogs were special, she said, “because dogs are my favorite animals.” But “Brownie,” “Blackie” and another dog were sold to help people “that were in the hurricane.”
Ty 2004 Holiday Greeting!
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12-24-2005 SATURDAY
12-23-2005 FRIDAY
beaniesforbaghdad.com
Beanie Babies for Baghdad.com needs school supplies, beanie babies or small stuffed animals and kid's clothing.
11-Year-Old Donates More Than 1,000 Beanie Babies to Charles County Sheriff's Office!
12-22-2005 THURSDAY
Ty Cyberboard:
This afternoon, Karen Brit posted a message to "Please put WWF on Chitraka in the Tystore."
The posting link went instead of to an expanded message, accidentally to the Ty Cyberboard Main Menu! The post was quickly removed and hopefully will return with the proper link.
All of the endangered species Beanies proceeds go to help the World Wildlife Fund. They each have a WWF symbol posted over their Tystore pictures. Chitraka is missing his symbol which would identify him as a WWF Beanie and a WWF donation oriented offer.
Re:could someone explain the different bboc packages
Asst #1 49012 has Patti Maroon in it
(does not have light pink Patti in it)
Asst #2 49013 has Spot no spot in it
(does not have Spot with a spot in it)
Asst #3 49014 has Brownie in it
(does not have Cubbie in it)
Asst #4 49015 has Punchers in it
(does not have Pinchers in it)
Asst #5 49016 has Patti Deep Fuschia in it
(does not have light pink Patti in it
All assortments/packets, have Chocolate, Squealer, Flash, Splash, Legs
Unless it has it's hard to find version in the package, it contains Cubbie, Pinchers, Spot with a spot and light pink Patti...
14 different beanies were reissued in total.
Love: Karen
As of 4:00 PM Shift, NYC TRANSIT STRIKE OVER!
NYC
Normal Taxi pricing by Midnight!
HOV-4 Lanes end by Midnight!
Subways running by morning !
12-20-2005 TUESDAY
thebeanienews.com will gladly post any news or pictures submitted
beanienews@hotmail.com
NYC TRANSIT STRIKE
NY1
12-19-2005 MONDAY
Click here to see the Ty 2004 Holiday Greeting!!!!
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On 12-31-2004 we bade farewell to Beanwatcher who however returned to give us all a full year of great Beanie news. On 12-31-2003, we bade farewell to Randy and Theresa.
It is with regret and hope for the best in the future to come that we say goodbye this year 2005. We will miss the timely news and great dedication to learning more about Ty Beanies...
Beanwatcher retires....
December 19: You Will Surely Be Missed
 Originally, I was planning to post news of a retirement on December 31, 2005 - a time when we "ring out the old" before we "ring in the new." However, with Christmas soon approaching and my desire to spend more time with family, friends, and loved ones, I've decided to post the news right now. Effective today, the Bean Watcher site has officially retired. To view the announcement, click here.
Goodbye, Farewell, Adieu, Sayonara, Aloha, So Long, Cheerio, Hasta la vista, Bye-Bye, Ta-Ta, Cheers, Au revoir, Ciao, Adiós, Arrivederci, Shalom, Auf Wiedersehen, Toodles, Bon voyage.
No matter how you say it, you will surely be missed.
Ty Cyberboard:
I am so sad to read of Beanwatcher's retirement the news and pictures there were worth checking everyday. It was always nice to see news there before it was announced on this site. Beanwatcher will be greatly missed!! Thanks for all of the info for so many years!!
roses&bears
SUCH SAD NEWS!BEANWATCHER LEAVING!
I just finished reading my "last report" from Beanwatcher. How very sad to see this site close. He will certainly be missed by a lot of Ty collectors. I would read his site faithfully every morning before even "waking up" properly. A well informaed site indeed-always the latest happenings in Tyland-sometimes even before they officially happened.
I wish you all the best BEANWATCHER and you will definitely be missed by this collector! GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!
orangeicecream
Re:SUCH SAD NEWS!BEANWATCHER LEAVING!
I am saddened by the departure of this very wonderful site. Orangeicecream, once you told me that you visited this site every morning, I did too! It became a way of life for me. Yes, the site had GREAT news and was well written and I so much enjoyed the pictures that people sent in! Like the ones Ann and Tim of Texas just sent in----pictures of their home decorated with BEANIES for Christmas. Such pictures light up ones heart and make for HAPPY feelings! I printed out the farewell page and so tomorrow and for several days---I will have to refer to that page to know that it is REALLY gone! Hugs to you, orangeicecream and to the many others that read this daily! IT WILL BE MISSED! Merry Christmas and God Bless!
1966065
NEWS OF THE DAY!!! BEANWATCHER Website Retired - Oh My !
Too bad - I will miss it!
PeepOh
This is yet another SAD day for this Collectible....n/m
dinofan
Bean Watcher has RETIRED his site!!!
I read the awful news this morning. The Bean Watcher site will no longer exist. I love Ms. Janie, but I felt his site was more informative and more up to date on TY products than any others. Bean Watcher will be MISSED!
Riker1
Beanwatcher site is no more!!
A sad sign of the times for beanies. Beanwatcher will be missed!!
kwalityinfo
Doesn't It Tell Us About the State of Beanie Collecting or What? n/m
attickeeper
Re:Beanwatcher site is no more!!
Yes Beanwatcher site will very much be missed.
I wish him well! :-)
peacebears4me
OMG. Just the other day Beanwatcher led me to photos of Jan. beanie releases.
I emailed a goodbye message to the Beanwatcher.
bixby1
Re:OMG. Just the other day Beanwatcher led me to photos of Jan. beanie releases
I will miss Beanwatcher very much as I LOVED the pictures that so many people sent to this site. It was so well written and such a pleasant site to visit----a MUST for me every morning. GOODBYE HUGS to this very sweet person that wrote for this site!
1966065
Re:Beanwatcher site is no more!! Maybe now Ty can keep the newbies a secret
until Ty announces them. Beanwatcher posts what they are then everyone wants to post it to the Ty board and I like waiting till Ty announces them with pictures
Twigs39
Re:Re:Beanwatcher!? Say It Is'nt sooo!!!!!
I remember Him saying a while back He was Closing the site.then after Many folks asked him to reconsider,He kept It going!
I for one will surely miss Bean watcher!! I have Been a Regular reader from day one!
I loved the news,Photois,and the Style In which It was presented!
Beanwatcher Rocks!!!
P.S. to twigs...I'm so sure That others will stay on the web and share the New releases before they are official.
Happy Holidays!!!
peace:)
mooseybean
Re:Re:Re:Beanwatcher!? Say It Is'nt sooo!!!!!
I also will miss his site, i found it very informative, and loved the idea , of seeing the new ones before ty put them out,,
He will be missed by me
whipper
Maybe now Ty can keep the newbies a secret
Please keep in mind that Beanwatcher posted news that was SENT to him. News of newbies will still be out before the "official" Ty announcement since that news is also available on other sites.
bneebob
Thanks for the information
I will surely miss the beanwatcher. It is/was a great site. Sad!
ilovecorpus
I will really miss BW, I looked forward to reading it every day!
I wish BW nothing but the best though! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! TC
TCDABEAR2
ODE to BeanWatcher.......
Beanwatcher was the best beanie baby site out there. He always had the news updated WHEN IT HAPPENED! Always posted pictures promtly and never had any other articles about stuff that wasn't beanie related(and we really didnt care about). This is the last site that was worth checking everyday. I understand why he closed, just took too much time. I am also getting a little tired of beanies latley. They aren't what they used to. Will be very selective next year.
Thanks Beanwatcher for always posting my pictures of IN HAND beanies and for always being so nice. Although it would have been nice to see a face, age, and name to the person who ran this site, its ok. Have a great 2006 Year Beanwatcher!
CHGO RICAN BOI
My sentiments echo CRB exactly. Beanwatcher was the site to go to for current
info and photos. I, too, will miss it immensely
mz magoo
Re:ODE to BeanWatcher.......RIGHT ON CHGO!!!
Well said! I too thouroughly enjoyed Beanwatcher since the begining. I also Loved the fact that It was The Beans And Nothing but the Beans!!
I too am Becoming Disenchanted with Beanies Lately,I too plan to cut back In 06.
HaPPy Holidays!!
peace :)
mooseybean
who is BEAN WATCHER? NM
TrackerRules
Beanwatcher was a beanie news site.....NM
NetSurfer
GRIPE! I certainly see alot of BAH HUMBUGGING!
I see beanie collectors that say they are cutting way back because they don't like the 2006 releases. Wait a minute! Ty just gave us some gorgeous beanie releases this Fall & for Christmas! Let's count our beanie blessings! Well, now that I've got that said, I am sad to see Beanwatcher go. He will be missed.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas!
My Ty heart
Lilly
Beanwatcher
We will miss the timely news and great dedication to learning more about Ty Beanies...
thebeanienews
Re:Beanwatcher
Sorry to see another site go but I can understand why. Sites like this takes up a lot of time not to mention money. Wish you the best in the coming year and thanks for all the memories, take care Beanwatcher.
yellow bear
Re:Re:Beanwatcher
Darn it, it was the best site for beanie news...
Neat pictures...
roger7777
12-18-2005 SUNDAY
According to rumors we can expect to see:
Ty dog toys?!?!
13 new 2006 Hallmark exclusives
12-17-2005 SATURDAY
January 2006 Beanie Babies:
Eggs 2006
Fluff
Happy Birthday 2006
Lucky O'Day
Meekins
Punxsutawney Phil 2006
Sunbonnet
Veggies
Many collectors onthe Ty Cyberboard have made complaints about the looks of the new beanies, while a few others have said that they think they are ok.
Whatever the look, please let them have their "beans"! Beanies without their "beans" (plastic pellets) are not beanies!
12-14-2005 WEDNESDAY
The new World Wildlife Fund Tystore exclusive Beanie Baby Chitraka is a Cheetah!
12-13-2005 TUESDAY
This evening in NYC at Yankee Stadium, Fox 5 News' Lisa Evers reported and showed how Derek Jeter's "Jeter Leaders" were packing Derek Jeter stringed fabric backpacks with T Shirts and the Yankees Beanie Buddy named "Tradition" as gifts for 1,600 lucky underprivileged children.
Tradition the Yankees Buddy was originally given away to fans on 9/25/2005.
Updated Beanies with No Beans:
Charming, Iceberg, Enchanting...
From the Ty Cyberboard...
Picked up Enchanting tonight and I can't believe how BEANLESS he is!!
He doesn't even feel like a Ty beanie. Only a little beans in his legs.
:) Diane - beezbee
That's awful! These no beans beanies should not even be called beanies!
thebeanienews
Also From the Ty Cyberboard...
WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN WITH THE TY MASTERCARD PROGRAM WITH MBNA? I HEARD
IT WAS ANNOUNCED EARLIER THIS YEAR THAT MBNA HAS BEEN SOLD TO BANK OF AMERICA AND CHANGES WILL BE MADE AT THE END OF THE YEAR. WHAT HAPPENS WITH OUR POINTS WE HAVE BUILT UP?
I DON'T KNOW WHETHER I SHOULD USE MY POINTS NOW OR HOLD ON HOPING THAT THERE IS SOME NEWS.
TY CAN YOU HELP?
roses&bears
12-9-2005 FRIDAY
NEW!!!
Ty Paper 1
NEW!!!
Ty Paper 2
Hallmark exclusive Sweetiekins, an unannounced new dog is rumored to be in Hallmark stores! NEWCOLORMEFRANKENTEDDY has noted on the Ty Cyberboard that "It's the first non-bear Hallmark Exclusive Ty Product"!
Patrick Claus Sold Out !!
12-7-2005 WEDNESDAY
The rarer single BBOC Beanies offered at first for $19.95 then shortly raised to $29.95 are now being sold by Cindysbeans, a secondary dealer
for $49.95 each!
BBOC BROWNIE - $49.95
BBOC CUBBIE - $9.95
BBOC PATTI DEEP FUSCHIA - $49.95
BBOC PATTI MEDUIM FUSCHIA - $29.95
BBOC PUNCHERS - $49.95
BBOC SPOT WITH NO SPOT - $49.95
The entire set of 9 Beanies is still being sold in the Ty BBOC for only 45.00, while supplies last. The offer was scheduled to end on December 2nd, 2005.
12-6-2005 TUESDAY
Ty Cyberboard:
I hear in Canada that we may be getting a new Canadian Exclusive ...maybe this is just a rumor!
Name: Hudson
Style: Sitting bear
Color: White Bear with red jacket and on the back of Jacket has our Canadian Flag.
galute
Ty Cyberboard:
We had the rumor about North,Strong,and Free sometime back that never materialized in Canada.
cdnbeanietrader7
12-3-2005 SATURDAY
12-1-2005 THURSDAY
11-29-2005 TUESDAY
Tystore exclusive 2006 !!!
This Tystore bear is black. The retail version listed below is white.
Angeline retirees...
more Angeline...
Angeline with To Cheer You
Angeline with I Love You
Angeline with You're an Angel
Angeline with Just For You
Angeline with Happy Birthday
Angeline with You Are Special
The new Beanies, Classics and Punkies are on sale on the secondary sites!
The 12 Beanie Babies are Enchanting, Garfield Happy Valentines, Goodnight Garfield, Hug Hug, Kiss Kiss, I Love You, Pup In Love, Romeo & Juliet, Happy New Year 2006 and 3 Backyardigans TV Show characters, Uniqua, Pablo and Tyrone.
Always is a new Beanie buddy.
New Valenteenies are Be Mine, Kiss Me & You're A Cutie - Clips
The Punkies are:
Great Big Kiss (Over 4 FT Tall!)
Big Kiss (24 Inches Tall)
Bitty Kiss (Classic Sized 15 Inches Tall)
Itty Bitty Kiss (Beanie Sized)
The Classics are Caressa, Crush, KissyCat, Meows, Pitter & Patter
The only secondary dealer carrying the BBOC variations as individual beanies, started off by charging $19.99 for each of the desired BBOCspecial edition beanies, Spot with no spot, Brownie,Punchers and Patti.
The price was raised one day later to $29.99 for one special beanie from each set of 9 BBOC Beanies. The entire BBOC set of 9 sells for $45.00
In order to get all of the oddities, a buyer would have to buy 5 sets and hope that 5 different sets are sent.
I would rather pay extra $$ to get a real Spot with no Spot than to pay $20 or $30 for a BBOC Spot with no spot. Anybody feel like I do?
holidayteddy2002
I tend to agree with you. I was fortunate in getting my original Raspberry Patti's, but I can't see paying out so much for these replicas. They are cute, but I think that is too much to pay to get all of the so-called rare ones.
skyflier1
I would like BBOC to offer them individually for sale @ $5 each n/m
KarenBrit
That is a wonderful idea to have individual or sets of the rare ones perhaps for a limited time if that would help.
That could help prevent the current price of $30.00 plus shipping @ $35.00 being charged for 1 of 9 that costed $50.00 with shipping.
If that site is charging $35.00 are they selling the 8 leftovers for $15.00 plus shipping?
Yeah, sure...
Puffkins heart tags fit the oversized BBOC hearttags according to elephanny,
a Ty Cyberboard member.
Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest has started. Be sure to check the rules which will change everday of the contest!
There are still 10 free newly updated copies of My Collection Complete waiting to be claimed! See the November 21st Topica or
Google Newsletter titled "The BBOC Edition Original 9 are being shipped!" for details!
(Note: The truncated e-mail address is beanienews@hotmail.com)
11-26-2005 SATURDAY
Bean Watcher Reports !!
Beanie Babies:
Happy New Year 2006
Kiss Kiss
Hug Hug
Romeo and Juliet (hugging monkeys)
I Love You (connected bears)
Pup In Love
Enchanting (white unicorn)
Nick, Jr. Backyardigans - Tyrone, Uniqua and Pablo
Garfield-themed Beanie
Classics:
Pitter
Patter
Meows
Kissy Kat
Crush
Caressa
11-25-2005 FRIDAY
Beaniehut has sent notice of an updated delvery shedule. There was no mention however so far, of the Asia Flag bears.
Hopefully this will not turn into cancelled orders.
In 2003,
Beaniehut canelled an order for
Teenie Beanie Bopper Super Shuto only when asked about the long time shipping delay.
According to posts on Ty Cyberboard Grins and Gripes:
Aotearoa New Zealand flag nosed bear is selling for over $200 on the bay and has 14 bids."
radcam
"I think this must be the rare one I just traded for 1 from New Zealand and the person I traded with told me the bay in New Zealand just sold one for $300. it seems to be the very hard to find bear"
rosebowl
I saw the complete set of 6 flag nose bears sell on the bay for under $300. Just can't tell about the non shoppers.
zzzit
Ty Cyberboard Question:
Did any one get a punchers bboc...
Answer:
Yes, I got Punchers in Asst. 4
I don't know which ones will be hard to find.
America the Beautiful....got Asst. 2 and she was
real lucky, she got two oddities in her package,
a Spot without spot and a Brownie.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone...I'm off to visit with my family. God Bless!!
Wladzia49
11-23-2005 WEDNESDAY
BBOC ASST #3 ITEM # 49014 contained the variations Brownie, Pink Patti and Spot with a spot.
BBOC ASST #5 ITEM # 49016 contained the variations Cubbie, Magenta Patti and Spot with a spot.
The Beanwatcher has 3 photos of ASST #5 opened package.
Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 3
In order to get all of the variations, 3 different Patti, 2 different Spot and 2 different Cubbie/Brownie there is are 5 ASST packages.
The heart tags are oversized and pointy. The standard plastic heart tag protectors are too small!
According to KarenBrit on the Ty Cyberboard:
When collectors placed orders for a set of Original 9 beanies, Ty added some variations to them too. Hence, there are 5 different packages, a.k.a. Assts (assortments). The assortment # and 'package number' is only known when you receive the package, not when you order.
Asst #1 49012 Patti Maroon (for both Raspberry & Magenta colors)
Asst #2 49013 Spot no Spot
Asst #3 49014 Brownie
Asst #4 49015 Punchers
Asst #5 49016 Patti Deep Fuschia
All packages received 1 of above and Chocolate, Squealer, Splash, Flash and Legs and then the more common other beanie variations, such as light pink Patti, Spot with a Spot, Pinchers, Cubbie.
Love: Karen
Ms.Janie has pictures of ASST 2 and ASST 5,Click here.
NOVEMBER 2005 RETIREMENTS!!
BABIES!
Badges & Minsky
Hocus & Moonlight
Spongebob Frankenstein &
Spongebob Pumpkinmask
Ghoul & Ghoulianne
Smarty & Shooting Star
BUDDIES
Ratzo & Hocus
Brigitte
HALLOWEENIES
Merlin, Hocus, Pocus & Ghosters
thebeanienews.com 10 "My Collection Complete ©" Contest Winners
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You are not too late!!
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11-22-2005 TUESDAY
So far Beanies with No Beans:
Charming, Iceberg...
thebeanienews.com 10 "My Collection Complete ©" Contest Winners?
You are not too late!!
(SEE YESTERDAY'S Google or Topica NEWS LETTER!)
Beanie Updates
This Is A Holiday Week
Please Refrain From Emails
Asking About Orders Until Next Week
We Need All The Processing Hours
Possible This Week And Emails
Just Slow Us Down From Getting Orders
Shipped. The Updates Below Should
Answer Most Questions.
November Sets. Ty Has Not Shipped
Pluff. It Will Be Next Week, If You
Ordered All 8 Nov Beanies Or Your
Order Contains A Pluff, It Will Be
Shipping Next Week. Other Nov Singles
Will Ship This Week If No Pluff Is On
The Order.
Arizona, South Carolina, Wisconsin
Will Not Be Out In Volume Until
Mid December.
Katrina Ty Store Sets Are Coming
In This Week
Harrods Beanie Shipping Next Week
Senna Beanies Third Week In Dec
Hope Everyone Has A Great Thanksgiving
Our Giant Christmas Sale Will
Start On November 23rd
As Always The Hottest Sale Of The Year
Please Understand, Ty Is Shipping
Product In Waves, We Have To Wait
On Some Items. So Be Patient With Us.
It's A Known Fact, We Can't Ship
Until Ty Ships The Product.
All This Product Delay Information Is Posted On
Ty Site Or Beanie News Sites. We Just
Have To Wait On Ty Sometimes.
The Mystery Of Ty Lives On !
Have A Great Holiday
And We Appreciate You
THE BEANIEHUT
11-21-2005 MONDAY
BBOC Edition Original 9 shipped!
Dear BBOC Customer,
We are pleased to let you know that your BBOC Order #90xxxxx shipped
11/17/2005.
The shipment included:
Qty Description
1 BBOC Edition Original 9
1 BBOC Edition Original 9
Each set is listed separately instead of as two of a same item. Perhaps this has to do with the variations.
BBOM Stuffings is shipping and if he has not arrived on your doorstep yet, he'll be there before the Thanksgiving holiday!
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hi there,
im just wondering if you can identify the stuffed animal (attach in
the picture, the yellow beanie on the left, not the nemo one)
on the tag it says, Ty Inc. 2002
i bought it from hallmark during valentine month 2003.
any help would be appreciate it
many thanks,..
tiyo
Please send your answer to beanienews@hotmail.com
It seems that the Tystore versions of the Hurricane Beanies are no longer on the main page which now links to the Retailer finder page.
They are still available however in the Tystore which has a purchase link above the store!
From the Ty Cyberboard:
Question regarding the Hurricane Trio...to anyone who can help
The homepage now says the trio are 'available at a retailer near you' the option to order online is no longer there. my question is = are the beanies at my local hallmark the same exact beanies we had the option of purchasing online? or are there noted variations/differences?
thx!
bb8
:)
The difference between the two sets are:
Tystore tags with a $2.00 donation
Retail tags with a $1.00 donation
According to elecboy, "the online's donation goes specifically to victims of Katrina whereas the retailers beanies'go to the rc disaster relief fund."
Plymouth made a tv appeaance this morning on the Today Show. 5 million in Beanie Babies were donated to the toy drive. A big Classic dog possibly Kodi was there too!
11-19-2005 SATURDAY
Tystore Exclusive Hurricane Katrina bears Louisianna, Mississippi and Alabama are shipping and some have already arrived!
Hopefully, the new BBOC 9 will be next!
11-18-2005 FRIDAY
The Tystore Hanukkah Beanie is similar but different from the retail version. The emblem on the retail version has a Menorah and the Tystore exclusive has a Dreidle emblem on it's chest.
The Ty Cyberboard allows some criticism but censors most on the Ty Cyberboards.
Here is one censored sentiment.
Is a Beanie still a Beanie without any beans or plastic pellets, or is it just another stuffed toy?
The Cyberboard has chosen not to post this simple question asked about Iceberg who barely has about 8 barely detectable pellets in each paw.
A bean bag has a certain feel and gives a specific form of comfort when touched, held or sat on your lap. Ty beanie fabrics add to this soft and floppy sensation.
When placed on a flat or an uneven surface, a bean or pellet filled item will take the form of that surface and can be adjusted to take a preferred position as done when sitting a beanie down.
A photographer can use a bean bag or a beanie to steady a camera.
People who collect Beanie Babies expect Beanies. There are other Ty plush lines that sport that posed stuffed toy characteristic, and there are collectors of those categories of Ty products.
It is starting to be difficult to know if a beanie will or will not be a beanie. Please Ty, put the pellets back in ALL of the Beanie Babies.
11-17-2005 THURSDAY
Two new Beanies have been introduced as Tystore exclusives!
Happy Hanukkah & Muffler!
Icepack has arrived and unfortunately although he may be pretty;
there are less than 10 pellets in each paw, barely detectable.
The body of the bear is non-distinguishable from any other stuffed toy.
OMG!! NO PELLETS/BEANS AT ALL IN ICEPACK
IT'S JUST ANOTHER STUFFED TOY
NOTHING SPECIAL ABOUT IT AT ALL
I AM SO SO SO VVVVVVVVVVEERRRRRRRRRRY
DISSAPPOINTED!!
I FEEL LIKE I'VE BEEN ROBBED
WHAT a WASTE!!!
seriously considering quitting
the product is defective
thebeanienews
more from Ty Cyberboard:
Getting ready for the Holltdays and cant help but notice...
that there is a REMARKABLE difference in the amount of beans--in comparing beanies from '97 to present day.. I know that someone is always posting this and today it's my turn! :)
But it's a splash of cold water in the face and I can't help but feel a little betrayed-
bb8
(billionairebear8)
You are so right. I have stopped buying all the common beanies, and just collect special ones. The beanies are not soft anymore; they are spongy.
chena
Ty Cyberboard
MORE>>>
B.C. Dogwood
Just heard from my Ty retailer that all the left over B.C. Dogwood are being pulled and put in a vault, to make them scarce.
judyp1972
11-15-2005 TUESDAY
Thank you for your order from the Ty Store.
This is to confirm shipment of the following order: 218xxxxx
Ship date - 11/14/2005
Item Detail:
Qty Description
2 ALABAMA - bear
2 LOUISIANA - bear
2 MISSISSIPPI - bear
Ship To Address:
xxxxx, GERALDINE
XXXX xxxxx XXX STREET
XXXX XX XXXXX
US
Item(s) cost - $30.00
Shipping & Handling - $6.00
Sales Tax - $0.00
Duty - $0.00
Grand Total - $36.00
Please Note: Prices quoted are in US dollars format.
*US Delivery Information: US orders will ship through a local Postal Service. Delivery times will vary.
*Canadian Delivery Information: Canadian orders will ship via FedEx. Delivery times will vary.
*International Delivery Information: International orders outside of the US and Canada will ship via FedEx. Delivery times will vary.
Thank you for your order,
Ty Store
$2.00 from each of these Tystore Beanies will be donated to the Red Cross to Help Hurricane Katrina victims.
11-14-2005 MONDAY
Motomachi, Kitamura, Japan, Exclusive Senna Kun!
The Beanwatcher has discovered that "there are three versions... two Beanie Babies and one Ty Classic".
11-12-2005 SATURDAY
The Beanwatcher has found
proof! The discussion boards have been the sounding board for a number of lively discussions about whether or not beanies were being sold or not in Walgreens.
The sale of beanies in such a venue was rejected by most who thought it would cheapen the product usualy sold in Hallmark or higher end stores. Beanies would be mishandled, less clean and hangtags would be bent by unknowing handlers or store customers. Others did not mind and expected lower prices.
The Beanwatcher visited Walgreens online store and has found
beanies being sold at one store, 2 for $10.00!
The Saturday Night Live, "Thomas and Dobbins" lawyer comedy skit mentioned Beanie Babies in the dialogue.
It read, "remember the big beanie baby crash of 96"?
11-11-2005 FRIDAY
A respectful Veterans Day...
11-10-2005 THURSDAY
Pluff Sold
Out!
Who's Pluff
Pluff was introduced October 31st.
Pluff & Shooting Star (grey) Sold
Out!
There are reports on the Ty Cyberboard of processing status as well as shipped and Credit Cards being charged for the Hurricane Beanie Trio Tystore exclusives!
11-9-2005 WEDNESDAY
The bombing of Hotels today was tragic. The news reports report a 9-11
- 11-9 link and same responsibility. Please help the Hotel victims of this tragedy. We need more PeaceMania.
11-9-2005 WEDNESDAY
Bean Watcher's
Boxed White Shooting Star Contest Rules!
(November 9 - 18, 2005)
Ms. Janie is having a Holiday contest soon!!
Several months ago there was a bit of controversy about the sale of Ty Beanie Baby prototypes on EBay by various sellers.
Since then Beanies 4 You has been selling authenticated prototypes for quite some time now and it Seems that that issue has not resurfaced and may have been resolved.
11-8-2005 TUESDAY
BeanWatcher is going to have a contest tomorrow!
See the prize package!
There will be a one day "Contest to Win a Boxed White Shooting Star"!
Contest details will be posted tomorrow!
Peace Mania's contest ends today. Last chance to enter!
11-6-2005 SUNDAY
The report of grey/gray/silver Shooting Star being sold out was from a Harrod's employee.
Visitor's to the store following this report have stated that the bears were plenty.
This occurred when Smash was reported to be online at the US Open site.
There were no Smash bears on the web site but at the same time while selling for over $50.00 on EBay, the visitors at the US Open in Queens, NY reported that there were plenty of bears on site at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The Hurricane Katrina charity Ty bears, Alabama, Misissippi and Louisiana were sold in two versions, as Tystore exclusives and retail.
A Beanwatcher report states that "these fundraising bears made their premier at the UK-based store"!
Many had assumed that these were in production and that was the reason they had not been seen yet.
These US Charity Bears are available at Harrod's in London, England!
None are available HERE in the USA yet. Very Strange!!!
Some on the Cyberboard think that because this is charity related that anyone who complains is a Scrooge. Common sense dictates in this sites opinion that the bears for US relief should have been released in the USA where pre-orders were taken and where this event occurred first!
The US doesn't get to buy UK, European or Asia Pacific themed beanies before the country the beanie represents gets them first.
The Tystore beanies have not been sent.
Credit cards have not been charged.
The $2.00 per beanie donations have therefore not yet gone to charity.
The Red Cross is reported to be going broke.
that was a little hard on msmundy, the concern over why the UK has received these beanies and customers in the US have not; is no way a lack of respect for the victims. Obviously if someone purchased the beanies, they supported the cause. Wondering why you have not been shipped your beanies when Harrods has them; is no lack of respect for victims. Especially when there is no updates from Ty regarding the shipment of the beanies.
Spooky2004
BIGCOLLECTOR a Ty Cyberboard member posted the following!
I posted this below but I'll repeat the information I was told by Harrods Customer services.
1000 boxed/certificated white Shooting Stars
500 boxed/certificated silver Shooting Stars
White Shooting Stars in boxes numbered 1 to 100 were signed by Ty Warner in black biro on the left hand side of the swing tag.
No silver Shooting Stars were signed by Ty - I have been advised any that appear are fakes.
Of the two Shooting Stars there are less Silver than white - Please don't ask me to speculate on quantites of these, but we're talking thousands!
The certificates have a printed signature on them. The interesting thing is that it is Ty's full signature 'Ty Warner', rather than the familiar 'ty' we see are used to seeing. The swing tags are personally oversigned in back biro like the Billionaire bears.
The White Shooting Star's certificates have a single number, i.e. 14. The silver ones have the number of a total i.e. 037/500.
The texture of the materials is that of regular Beanies, such as the I Love bears. They are also following the recent trend of having more fiberfill and less beans.
BIGCOLLECTOR :0)
On Nov 05, 2005 redrover50, a Ty Cyberboard member commented:
more uk beanies - again filled with golden beans
I give up buying uk beanies. when secondary dealers buy 10 or 20 of the rare ones at a time and sell them for 10 or more times than what retailers sell them for, it' just isn't worth it no more.
ZeustheMoose
11-5-2005 SATURDAY
The new Harrod's Toy Kingdom Exclusive Shooting Star (Grey) has SOLD OUT according to Beanwatcher!
A recent Ty Halloween Daily Prize drawing for a Ty signed Ghoul Beanie Baby as well as a Certificate of Authenticity for the autograph has lost it's bidders.
The auction began at $10.00, was soon $51.00 then $200.00 (Reserve Met) with 2.5 more days to go.
Now with 13 hours to go the current bid is $41.50!
1.44 minutes to go.
The current bid is US $75.98 (Reserve not met) !
Bidding has ended for this item.
11-4-2005 FRIDAY
The three new Harrod's Toy Kingdom Exclusives are Classic Beanie Moondust and Beanie Babies (Grey) Shooting Star and (White) Shooting Star.
Ty Harrod's Exclusives!
redrover50, a Ty Cyberboard member has noted:
Merrybelle - two types?
I bought my Merrybelles today. They had two different head angles. One just slightly turned to her left and the second was turned all the way left so she is looking over her shoulder - pretty much profile. I bought both, but think I like the profile best. She is one adorable beanie.
Gramps and Grams have been retired in the Tystore!
BeanieRick, a Ty Cyberboard member has noted:
Goody-Tasty-Yummy! Color combinations
all should have the following:
Goody: Green Trim, Red Hat, Green PomPom
Tasty: White Trim, Green Hat, Red PomPom
Yummy: White Trim, Strip Hat, White PomPom
On the BAY there are currently 2 auctions which show Goody with a White Trim.
If someone has something other than these color combinations, please send picture to a Beanie site.
Thanks
BeanieRick
The three TyStore Exclusive Hurricane Bears are going to start shipping in 4-6 weeks according to Ty Cyberboard member mybabymu!
11-3-2005 THURSDAY
A winner of the recent Ty Halloween Daily Prize drawing received a Ty signed Ghoul Beanie Baby as well as a Certificate of Authenticity for the autograph as a part of their prize package.
A number of Ty Cyberboard participants thought it to be ungrateful and wrong for the winner to have immediately auctioned the win. A sympathetic poster noted that the seller for all we know could need the cash. (Everybody should understand that!)
The auction began at $10.00, was soon $51.00 and is now $200.00 (Reserve Met)with 2.5 more days to go. Unlike Opie, this one is SOLD!
11-2-2005 WEDNESDAY
Icepack WWF Tystore exclusive!
Ratzo Halloween Beanie retired in the Tystore.
Two new Beanie Babies and one new Ty Classic are going to be introduced at Harrods this November 5, 2005!
I Love Arizona, I Love North Carolina and I Love Wisconsin are coming soon!
Pocus has retired...
The Beanwatcher reports that although the Rugby Store in England lists two versions, only the small version of the unannounced Ty Classic Leonard now on sale, will be available.
On 10/17/05 cbonn431 wrote:
I have collected beanies for close to 10 years now. I have a huge collection of these lovable well made babies. Does anyone think they will ever be popular again?
On 11/1/05 Cheri wrote:
I have been collecting beanies since peace bear first came out. I really
dont care if they go up in value, I just like collecting them. Besides its
alot easier to find them, and no more standing in long lines.
11-1-2005 TUESDAY
Happy All Saints Day!
There have never been so many occupied windows in the Tystore since its opening!
This has never happened before!!!
20 Windows each have items for sale and none are closed curtains.
Including the Hurricane Beanies in the Special Tystore, the variety is much greater by comparison to any offers on the Ty Site in the past.
There are Ratzo, Giblets, Dimples, Caipora, Pinkys Pack, Gramps, Grams, Pungo, You're Special, #1 Teacher, Ty Beanies Tracker, BBOM Link, Ty University Sweatshirts Grey/Red & Pink/White, Sundar, Stony, Bahati, Hers & His, Tystore exclusives I Love Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, Ty Heart Protectors & Ty Plastic Cases for sale.
The new BBOM Stuffings is a Turkey!!
November Wallpaper!
Collecting Beanie Babies is a great hobby. Collecting Beanies can also be quite expensive. A collector who seeks to have all of the Beanies can spend quite a bit of money doing so.
First of all, there are all of the Beanies ever made. A collector can buy older introductions in a wide variety of price ranges in auctions and from secondary dealers. At some point the rarer new and old beanies will cost more than $2.00 - $5.00 - $10.00 - $15.00 - $25.00 - $50.00 - $75.00 - $100.00 - $200.00 - $500.00 - $2,000.00 - $5,000.00... You have to decide where to draw the line. Billionaire Bears can cost from $400.00 to $1,200.00 each!
Next there are the monthly introductions and the special occasion or International beanies. No matter what it is or what it looks like without it the collection is incomplete.
If you collect Attic Treasures, Beanie Kids or Beanie Boppers, great!! These categories of Ty have been discontinued! But Beanie Babies keep on coming!
A few recent Beanie introductions were missing their "beans" (plastic pellets). This was greatly protested by collectors. Without their "beans" their special attraction is lost. That particular feel of a beanie, along with fine workmanship and attention to detail makes up the beanies attraction and desirability.
Hence the controversy, Wallmart vs. Hallmark
-Beanie vendor placements in discount stores vs. Beanie vendor placements in fine stores....
The following Ty Cyberboard Post regarding reports of Beanies in Walmart addresses the high cost factor...
Re:A thought on shelf life of Ty products and where they are sold
Yesterday, Catsbeaniholic2 wrote:
Happy Halloween! How are you doing my friend? Long time not see...or chat.
I think the key words about collecting Ty are "can afford to" Ha ha! I still LOVE my Ty collection but can't afford to keep sending the little money I get to Ty :(
I agree with you Patty Buddy, Ty product is good enough and its price is affordable enough for people (those who actually have some income)to continue buying and collecting as long as it is available, regardless of what stores sell the product.
We might not be able to get a lot of money back for our collection as it was years ago but then again most of us collectors wouldn't want to sell it. Right?
Bear Hugs and Kitty Paws, Catsbeaniholic2
10-31-2005 MONDAY
10-30-2005 SUNDAY
An autographed Limited Edition Ty Warner Sea Center Opie™ Beanie Baby® posted on Ebay has 3 hours left for this Ty Warner Sea Center auction however at it's current bid of $510.01, so far the Reserve has not been met!
$520.01 (Reserve not met)
$530.01 (Reserve not met)
Item title: Limited Edition Opie the Octopus SIGNED by Ty Warner!
Time left: Auction has ended.
Reserve not met
10-29-2005 SATURDAY
From the Ty Talk Cyberboard!
Ok, have any of you guys heard of Stone Soup magazine? Well, they have a website. If you go on it and click on 'writing' and then go in 'stories' and THEN go in 'animals', you'll scroll down and see a story called Stripes. IT'S A STORY ABOUT STRIPES THE BEANIE BABY!! NEAT!! I just read it, it's so cool!! Go on the site and read it NOW!! LOL!!
~Wolf Flower
10-28-2005 FRIDAY
0 LOONG DRAGON ASIA EXCLUSIVE
Loong a Beanie Baby who looks a lot like the Zodiac Dragon is available at Beaniehut and Cindysbeans both for $14.95
This Asian exclusive is yet to be formally introduced!
It has suddenly appeared out of the East with no formal introduction! How mysterious!!!
You can find pictures of Loong at
www.cindysbeans.com and at
www.beaniehut.com!
10-27-2005 THURSDAY
November 2005 Beanie Babies!!
Charming, Garfield, Happy Holidays, Hoops, Icing, Pluff, Prima, Signature 2005, Titan
Pinkies Purses!!!
Smooches (red), Smooches (pink)and Styles
Smooches are in the shape of Lips and Style is a pink horse shaped purse.
Classic
Caboodle, a cute tan, white and pink cat, sitting up with it's front paws between its oversized back paws wearing a pink and clear striped ribbon.
You can find pictures of November 2005 Beanies at
www.cindysbeans.com and at
www.beaniehut.com!
10-26-2005 WEDNESDAY
Daily Tymes Cyberboard member report!!!
I was looking through the harrods magazine and i notice they are relaseing a new ty harrods bear on the 5november and also they are having a ty beanie day on the 28 october..susan
"On Friday 28th October kids are invited to have a go at winning the chance to design a Ty Beanie bear, which will be made next year and sold exclusively at Harrods on 4"
Hallmark Exclusives! !
10-24-2005 MONDAY
10-21-2005 FRIDAY
9 Spinners Today !!!
Angeline, Halloween, Giblets, Tyler, Dimples, Fenwick, Caipora, Little Star and now...
Ty has retired a few Ty Beanies and a Ty Buddy!
October 2005 retirements; !
Beanies:
Free & Cure !
Smash & Colorado Columbine!
Buddy
Top Dog !
To: beaniebabies-owner@googlegroups.com
Subject: Will they ever return?
cbonn431 - Oct. 17, 2005
I have collected beanies for close to 10 years now. I have a huge collection of these lovable well made babies. Does anyone think they will ever be popular again?
To: beaniebabies-owner@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Regarding Your Post Will they ever return?
Hi There,
To be honest with you......No. I don't think they are coming back and to be honest with you I think the better one sells them the better. The market is nearly bottomed out. Unless you want to hold on to them for 50 years I think all of got stuck with a bunch of stuffed animals.
LOL
Sorry.......I am sure it is not what you wanted to hear. But it really is the way it is.
D. Mathison
10-20-2005 THURSDAY
Today Ty has introduced the BON-TON & ELDER-BEERMAN EXCLUSIVE Ty Classic Tyler !
10-19-2005 WEDNESDAY
The Tystore Official 2005 Turkey Giblets introduction!
10-18-2005 TUESDAY
Official Fenwick introduction at Ty!
PattiBuddy, FerociousPlatypus on the Ty Cyberboard has also noted that Sofi Ty Classic a Claire's Club Exclusive silently appeared on today's Current List too!
Goody Beanie Baby and Jingle Beanie Variations:
According to the Beanwatcher, "the variations are... on the gingerbread cookies that Goody is holding"!
The dots on the cheeks can be pink or white and the facial expression can be looking to the right, forward or to the left! See Beanwatcher's pictures!
To: beaniebabies-owner@googlegroups.com
Subject: Will they ever return?
cbonn431 - Oct. 17, 2005
I have collected beanies for close to 10 years now. I have a huge collection of these lovable well made babies. Does anyone think they will ever be popular again?
To: beaniebabies-owner@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Regarding Your Post Will they ever return?
They still have some popularity with adults as well as children, however I think the craziness has gone out of it. Nobody waits outside a store that is expecting a shipment and the prices have finally settled down some with very few exceptions. The collecting of bears has definitely slowed down, animals, especially cats and dogs are still selling well.
Fred
To: beaniebabies-owner@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Regarding Your Post Will they ever return?
Thanks yes
I'm eBay ID aj$
To: beaniebabies-owner@googlegroups.com
subject: sent to Mrs Janie 12/20/2004 read the part about Tulip bulbs
I never thought I would be saying someone 41 was Younger than me, I'm 47
"Arthur J. Schiavo" ajschiavo.com@verizon.net, aj$ on eBay's most hated!
But as an Older Gentleman (using that word lightly) and still Collecting
Myself I hope this makes you feel a little better!
As a Mercenary I did start collecting because, Where can you buy retail a
$5 beanie that many times was worth $30+! Prior to me getting involved in
early 1998 much more than that I heard!
I was never fooled into thinking these beanies would make me rich someday,
I just now collect because I like them and love to get the old 3rd Gen. tags
sometimes just discarded when I buy Bulk beanies at 50 cents each!
Still a Thrill what can I say!
My son came home from school in 1997 and said one of the Girls that I
coached when
my now 17 year old was playing T-Ball had a collection of beanies.
Arthur Jr. said "Kayla has 30 beanies and we don't have any." I said go
ahead buy
them. I didn't want the kids I coached thinking I was cheap.
So as we got more and more beanies, I got kind of hooked on the financial
similarity to the Tulip Bulb mania of 1600's and stock market mania I had
observed at the time.
My older son Charles now 21, Listed a few in eBay auctions in late 1998
when Halo was hot. I couldn't believe somebody trusted a Zero rated person
and bid $169 for Halo, Santa, 1998 Holiday teddy and a couple others. I was
not only cynical of the
internet but amazed someone would send money over the Internet. As a
Stockbroker I had been negative on the Internet stocks and lost money
Selling them Short.
Now a Believer and while teaching the kids Business by selling at shows on
weekends we bought $200 worth of Ty Series 1 cards and when I was lucky
enough to find a Ty Warner Signed Gold Patti clear Series 1 Card.
Only 9 in 96 million cards were this rare. When I sold this card on eBay for
$3550 on 1/24/1999 I was hooked big time.
I decided that I would become a commodity trader on the Internet nearly full
time. That is my way of saying I sell beanies on the internet.
I hate to Bore you with all this and Like you beanies aren't as profitable
for us either anymore.
But like you are doing now Diversify a bit into other area's but keep your
WEBSITE Going!
Not just for me but, look at it this way, NFL Franchises and Baseball
Franchises always complain about losing money but at the same time the Value
of their Franchise keeps going up.
Your website My aj$ on eBay are like these many years ago!
Like many who didn't think NFL teams etc. would make it if we can hang in
there during the tough times Nothing as big as beanies got will just go
away!
Like I mentioned in the Tulip Bulb mania of 1600's that was in Dutch
Holland in 1674.
Many saw their Rare Tulips go down in value 93% or more and lost fortunes
trading them ( at one time a Rare Tulip was worth the equivalent of 6 Oxen,
a House etc.)!
BUT Today the Horticulture center of the word is in Holland!
The Point I am trying to make Like the Players who played for the Love of
the game in the Early years and have watched their Sons benefit and prosper
today, we are collecting for the love of the Hunt whatever, but I honestly
believe we are building are own Franchises that hopefully our Aires can
squander!
Seriously, I was a very successful stock trader who watched these internet
stocks sky rocket and then Fall and thought to myself this internet
Phenomenon is for real and I decided I would try selling a Commodity on
eBay, that you call Beanies!
I liken it to McDonald saying, do you really think we sell burgers to make
Money, then when people say "yes", they laugh and say we are In the Real
Estate Business and have Prime locations in every city!
Between your hits on your website and the steady customers that continue to
hit my site, I would say we have some pretty good REAL Estate on the
internet and THAT should not be taken lightly!
Please stay with it if not for the Mercenary reasons I suggest, then
because I check your site every day and rely on it for the best beanie info
on the Net!
Sincerely
Arthur J. Schiavo
10-17-2005 MONDAY
Fenwick Holiday Teddy Classic...
Beanwatcher has a photo!
Beanwatcher has a Contest to win Fenwick too!!!
Goody Hat Variations
The trim on the hat is different. One has white trim and one has green trim.
To: beaniebabies-owner@googlegroups.com
Subject: Will they ever return?
cbonn431 - Oct. 17, 2005
I have collected beanies for close to 10 years now. I have a huge collection of these lovable well made babies. Does anyone think they will ever be popular again?
To: beaniebabies-owner@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Regarding Your Post Will they ever return?
Who knows? Toys that are 20 years old or more are worth money.
Thank you,
Barry
To: beaniebabies-owner@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Regarding Your Post Will they ever return?
Sorry, I think its over.
Ty Halloween Activities!!!
Ty Halloween!!
The daily prize drawing will run each day, Five registered Ty.com members who enter will be selected randomly to win a special a box full of Ty goodies !
10-13-2005 THURSDAY
10-12-2005 WEDNESDAY
Tystore exclusive Dimples was introduced today!
10-6-2005 THURSDAY
World Wildlife Fund Caipora Tystore exclusive was introduced today!
10-5-2005 WEDNESDAY
The BBOC variations!!
The three different color versions of Patti are Pink - Purple & Wine.
10-4-2005 TUESDAY
There was speculation amongst collectors who wondered if the Original 9 Beanies with a Special BBOC Button Beanies would be smaller sized.
Ty Talk participant gmapink stated that "according to customer service, they are exactly the same as the originals... They just have an added button on them."
According to the Beanwatcher, by refreshing the ordering page and clicking on the same picture for Pinchers reveals Punchers, Brownie reveals Cubbie, Spot with a spot, Spot without a spot and three different colored versions of Patti.
10-3-2005 MONDAY
The BBOC Store Opened Today!!
The cost of the Original 9 Beanies with a Special BBOC Button will be $45.00(US) plus $5.00 shipping per set!
Secondary dealers prices have started at $59.99(US).
The offer in the Tystore is October 3rd, 2005 to December 2nd. 2005.
You can order online or call 1-877-797-8218 Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM CDT.
You will need to have a Membership Number and a Credit Card number.
There are 3 new Hallmark exclusive Jingle Beanies.
There are also 2 Hallmark Beanie exclusives named Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings!
10-2-2005 SUNDAY
Click here to see the Alphabet Beanie Display
The BBOC Store Opens on Monday. You will need to be a Club member to purchase the Original 9 Beanies with a Special BBOC Button.
Club cards can be found in Clubby II Kits.
Clubby IV and Color Me Beanie Kits have information to join on their packaging insert.
The Pinkys Bag is super soft weave that looks & feels like velvet and is large, 15 inches long X 13.5 inches wide!
Click here to see all of the Pinkys Pack items!!!
10-1-2005 SATURDAY
OFFICIAL Ty OCTOBER Wallpaper!!!
Pocus is the new Beanie Baby of the Month!!
Pocus Introduction!!
Update #2!!
Ty is bringing back the Original 9 Beanies with a Special BBOC Button!!!
Legs, Patti, Brownie, Splash, Squealer, Spot, Chocolate, Flash & Pinchers!
The 2005 The Original 9 BBOC Special Edition includes 9 Beanies with a Special BBOC Button.
Legs, Patti, Brownie, Splash, Squealer, Spot, Chocolate, Flash & Pinchers!
See the BBOC 9 picture at Ms. Janie's!
The BBOC Store Opens on Monday. You will need to be a Club member to purchase.
Club cards can be found in Clubby II kits and Clubby IV kits have information to join on their packaging insert.
9-29-2005 THURSDAY
OFFICIAL Ty OCTOBER INTRODUCTIONS!!!
Beanie Babies 2005 Holiday Teddy, Plymouth, Happy Hanukkak,
Beanie Babies Merry Kiss Mas & Hollydays
Beanie Babies Tasty, Yummy & Goody
Beanie Babies Patrick Claus, Spongebob Jollyelf & Spongebob Sleighride
Introducing Canadian Exclusive Beanie Baby Northland along with Merrybelle
Buddies Gifts, Star & Star
Buddies 2005 Holiday Teddy & Pooky
Classics Mr. Flurries & Toasty
Classics Icicle & Presents
Pluffies Candy Cane, Beary Merry
Punkies Jolly Santa Claws, Santa Claws, Lil Santa Claws
Jingles Presents, Yummy & Gifts
Jingles Twinkling, Mr. Frost & Goody
Update!!
Ty is bringing back the Original 9 Beanies with a Special BBOC Button!!!
Legs, Patti, Brownie, Splash, Squealer, Spot, Chocolate, Flash & Pinchers!
gmapink a Ty Cyberboard member, reports:
"According to customer service they are exactly the same as the originals...They just have an added button on them." Great Grandma Pink
The 2005 The Original 9 BBOC Special Edition includes 9 Beanies with a Special BBOC Button/
Legs, Patti, Brownie, Splash, Squealer, Spot, Chocolate, Flash & Pinchers!
It's all happening at Cindysbeans!
Angeline
Holiday Angeline, Holiday Angeline Clip, Angeline Holiday Gift Bag With Tissue Paper
October Beanie Babies
2005 Holiday Teddy, Goody, Happy Hanukkak, Hollydays, Merry Kiss Mas, Merrybelle, Patrick Claus, Plymouth, Spongebob Jollyelf, Spongebob Sleighride, Tasty, Yummy
October Beanie Buddies
2005 Holiday Teddy, Gifts, Blue Star, Gold Star, Pooky Holiday Buddy
October Punkies
Jolly Santa Claws, Santa Claws, Lil Santa Claws
October Classics
Icicle, Mr. Flurries, Presents, Toasty
6 October Jingle Beanies
TBA
October Pluffies
Candy Cane, Beary Merry
Thank you for your order from the Ty Store.
This is to confirm shipment of the following order: 220XXXXX
Ship date - 9/29/2005
Item Detail:
Qty Description
4 RATZO - mouse (SEP)
9-27-2005 TUESDAY
A Beanie Baby version of the Halloween themed Ratzo is a Tystore exclusive!!!
Ratzo Halloween Beanie Baby!!!
Free has been retired in the Tystore!
9-26-2005 MONDAY
If you look now, you will see that Tradition has come and gone and has become a legend because it is no longer posted on the www.ty.com opening page as an introduction or as a retiree!!!
9-25-2005 SUNDAY
Beanwatcher has a picture of the new Yankees Buddy that will be given away to fans today!
The name of the new Yankees Beanie Buddy given away to fans today is Tradition !
The Official Ty INTRODUCTION! Ty Classic... Tradition !!
&
The Official Ty RETIREMENT! Ty Classic... Tradition !!
Tradition was given to children 14 and under Gameday - Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium September 25, 2005 with a Yankees Pin on a card.
The pin says: "OVER 4 MILLION THANKS TO THE GREATEST FANS IN THE WORLD".
9-24-2005 SATURDAY
9-23-2005 FRIDAY
September 2005 retirees...
KarenBrit and nanatimes2 have both noted on the Ty Cyberboard that Pirouette's Birthday was 7-27-05 when it was first announced but, changed to 11-17-04 since it's distribution.
"Looking Forward" might be the name of the new Yankees Beanie Buddy according to speculation based on advertising according to the
Beanwatcher
9-17-2005 SATURDAY
BBOC Club Clues Clues Clues!
Several BBOC Clues have been.
Two Ty Cyberboard members kittenkatter & JollyJanie2 have both it appears solved all of the clues!
kittenhatterwrote:
UPDATE: Clues
Math problem = 9 (original beanies)
Fill Blanks (Vanilla Chocolate Strawberry = Chocolate
Sounds like Batty = Patti
Preschool Storage = Cubbie
Heaveyweight Champs = Punchers
Don't Make Waves = Splash
Stain Remover = Spot Without a Spot
Sudden Bright Light = Flash
Tight one, Bright one, or Hot one = Spot
Long or Short of it = Legs
Delicious Dessert = Brownie
Shh don't Tell = Sequealer
P+inch+ERS = Pinchers
JollyJanie2 wrote:
Re:CLUES NEWS? LOL, yes...pi ARE round! :o) My guesses..............
Shhh, don't tell=Squealer
Long or short of it=Legs
P+ ruler + ERS=Pinchers
Heavyweight Champs=Punchers
Vanilla,Chocolate,Strawberry=Chocolate
Sudden bright light=Flash
Preschool storage=Cubbie
Delicious dessert=Brownie
Sounds like Batty=Patti
Don't make waves=Splash
Can be a tight one, bright one, or hot one=Spot
Stain Remover=No spot Spot
That math formula..........I don't have a clue!
LOL
What do YOU get everyone?
JJ
Ty UK has been seen instead of Ty Europe on some Ty Beanie Baby Aware tags.
Ty UK Teenie Beanies were expected to arrive in Europe ever since the last release of Happy Meal Teenie Beanies in the US that included a Ronald McDonald Teemie Beanie plus 11 more.
Unexpectedly in addition to the Ronald Teenie, new Teenie Beanies have been introduced / renamed. There are eight UK Teenie Beanie Babies. Only 5 of the 8 Teenies names are known so far. They are, Pete (Purple), Rachel (red), Molly (Magenta), Ryan (royal blue), and Ronald McDonald.
Jimbo
My comment on Jimbo was censored on the Ty Cyberboard. This Beanie has been reissued as a Beanie for a child who has lost a loved one.
The subject of this issue is however off limits on the Ty Talk Cyberboard. The words "killed" & "Passed away" were not allowed so I changed those words to "un alive". Here it is:
Your post to the Ty bulletin board was not approved.
Reason for denial:Language
Sometimes it may not be what you say, but how you say it. Please revise the
tone of your post. Thank you.
Post Subject: Re:Abby Press has a new beanie
Post Content:
This is rather odd and disturbing use of a circus beanie.
I had such an occasion last month. My son was made un alive (edited for
posting). My post here was censored. I decorated (Around the Urn) with flower
holding beanies, Bandage, You're Special, Grandmother, Dearly, Star (Blue &
Gold), Adore (holding a heart), several Flitter, Pride, Ramble & Weenie.
I would never consider a Circus beanie unless the person worked for Ringling
Brothers Barnum & Bailey (some of the best people in the world).
Posts are often censored. Criticism is restricted. It was thought by Ty Cyberboard participants at the time of the posting that the introduction by Abbey Press of Jimbo as a grief bear was unauthorized.
According to The Beanwatcher the Abbey Press Jimbo Kit is authorized by Ty after all. (Type beanie in the search box).
What do you think ...about Jimbo ...about censorship of differing opinions?
9-15-2005 THURSDAY
9-14-2005 WEDNESDAY
The Asis-Pacific Beanies have black noses. There will also be limited versions of these bears with flag noses. Retailers will receive only two flag noses in each package only, with their own country flag.
9-13-2005 TUESDAY
Prunella was introduced today .
9-12-2005 MONDAY
9-11-2005 SUNDAY
9-10-2005 SATURDAY
Retail versions of the 3 disaster relief bears I Love Alabama, Mississippi & Louisiana have been introduced. A $1.00
donation will be given for each bear sold. This set has different tags.
9-6-2005 TUESDAY
Text Messaging has been said to be the best means of communication.
You can try to locate friends and family at http://findkatrina.com & redcross.org
NYC - ABC NEWS - HURRICANE DISASTER ZONE TOWN MEETING
ALL Katrina Evacuees SEE Red Cross or call 1 800 621-FEMA to register to receive your DEBIT CARD. This is under development and when available, the card will be sent to you, wherever you are.
Hurricane Help
This is a service to help connect Hurricane Katrina victims with their friends and family.
Evacuees who have left the state will also receive assistance. It is hoped that they will return in the future to their homes when New Orleans and it's surrounding areas are reopened.
9-6-2005 TUESDAY
The Tystore has a new outlet for I Love Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana. The embroidered hearts are gold like Tennessee instead of red. They also have gold ribbons on their necks. Two dollars from each bear sold will be donated by Ty to the American Red Cross.
Pinkys Pack, Gramps, Grams, Pungo, You're Special, #1 Teacher, Free, Delights, Ty Beanies Tracker, BBOM Link, Ty University Sweatshirts Grey/Red & Pink/White, Sundar, Stony, Bahati, Hers & His, & Ty Plastic Cases are all still in the regular Tystore.
Smash is no longer available on the US, they were sold out.
9-4-2005 SUNDAY
9-2-2005 FRIDAY
9-1-2005 THURSDAY
8-31-2005 WEDNESDAY
8-30-2005 TUESDAY
US Open Smash is currently sold out.
We are sorry that this
item is now sold out
Please check back on this web page
September 6 for any further availability.
We cannot accept any backorders.
Please do not phone, email or fax.
8-29-2005 MONDAY
It's Official! Ty has posted an introduction to the official US Open version of
Smash !
LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
RE: Rumors
Hi would you please let me know if the rumors I've heard are true that none of the ty beanies are worth anything and not worth collecting? While I was in Florida for a few months during the summer my son told me this was on TV in New York and I find it very hard to believe.
Being that I am very worried about this I've been checking out ebay and other sites to find out what the beanies are now selling for and I am finding the prices for them have dropped drastically and the original beanies are selling for practically nothing at all now and can be bought for as little as $1.99 on ebay, such as Tabasco and Germania and others. Being that I have many of the original ones and from 1998 and 1999 I am not wondering what I should do with them and if I should just get rid of them at this point.
Is there any truth to this and the fact that they said on TV that many people have been collecting them for nothing and they are worthless? If this is the case what do we all do with them now? Throw them all out?
Thanks,
Loretta
Hi,
This was the subject of a recent thread on the Ty Cyberboard - Daily tymes.
Many beanies start off at a high price or go up in value only to deflate drastically later. M.C. Beanie and Addison are two examples. However, while many lose value there are still prized beanies that go up as well. Look at the Billionaire Bears and New York Issy and Coral Casino, all out of reach for most budgets. Then there are beanies like Ronald McDonald who started around $60.00 to $75.00 selling for $350.00 now at AllBeanies.com
Ty Bay Stars Bruth, Suntory Sungoliath and Super Shuto are Teenie Beanie boppers going up, White Starlight, Harrod's Bonnet, New York Toy Fair Pinky Poo, red tag Delights and Great Big Hugz Punkie are going up in value.
Many Beanies are less value. Many are holding their value. How about dark blue Peanut?
The best you can do is watch for those few that might become rare and buy early. Promise started off at the two for $100.00 and within less than a day the two Promise bears were being sold for $100.00 each. Buying early can also cause you to have spent more when a price goes down. It's a gamble.
The consensus on the board was, collect them because you enjoy collecting beanies. If you collect, you will not be able to part with any of your beanies and you will have to collect them all. You will probably not get back what you paid for most. This is an unfortunate fact.
Thank You,
Geraldine
8-28-2005 SUNDAY
The Beanwatcher has noted that a reader has noticed a variation of Smash!
The logo of the US OPEN is gold on the retail version while the logo of the US OPEN is silver and red with white stars and blue on the logo at the US Open Shop.
Pinky Poo Key Clip, found in the Pinkys Pack is reported to be a new 5th version of Pinky Poo!
8-26-2005 FRIDAY
Pinkys Pack!
Includes a Pinkys Cap, a Pinkys light up pen, a Pinkys Screen printed T Shirt and Drawstring bag.
PINKYS SHIRT SIZES:
T-SHIRT GIRLS SZ 6-8
T-SHIRT GIRLS SZ 10-12
T-SHIRT GIRLS SZ 14-16
T-SHIRT WOMEN SZ SM
T-SHIRT WOMEN SZ MED
T-SHIRT WOMEN SZ LRG
T-SHIRT WOMEN SZ X-LRG
August Retirements:
Beanie Babies:
Thomas, Benjamin and John,
Books,, and
Holy Father.
Beanie Buddy:
Twitch
Pre sales for September Beanies start today!
According to secondary dealers, Cindysbeans, & Beaniehut. the September 2005 Beanies are:
9 Beanie Babies:
Aware, Blitz, Ghoul, Ghoulianne, Orange Happy Birthday, Moonlight, Hocus,
Spongebob Frankenstein, Spongebob Pumpkin Mask
2 Beanie Buddies:
Hocus, Ratzo Halloween
3 Pluffies:
Plumkin, Gourdy and Merlin
2 Punkies:
Screamers, Shriekers
2 Classics:
Alacazam, Carvington
4 Halloweenie Beanies:
Pocus, Merlin,
And of course, Hallmark Special Beanie Prunella.
8-25-2005 THURSDAY
Delights was retired in the Tystore today.
8-23-2005 TUESDAY
8-15-2005 MONDAY
Gramps and Grams are 2 new Tystore exclusives being sold separately in the Tystore!!
M/C. Beanie V!!!
UK Shipments were arriving however some are delayed due to the London Bombings. Mail is moving at a slower and safer pace.
8-14-2005 SUNDAY
8-13-2005 SATURDAY
8-12-2005 FRIDAY
Retired today,M.C.Beanie IV
Go to Shabazz
Thank you so very much to my friends on Ms. Janies Message Board.
You have been a big help to me at this time.
Ms. Janie, feel better soon!!! I hope your treatment goes well...
8-5-2005 FRIDAY
8-4-2005 THURSDAY
World Wildlife Fund Pungo!!!
8-2-2005 TUESDAY
8-1-2005 MONDAY
Ty Paper! Click here!
M.C.Anniversary 3rd Edition retired today... (more info.)
BBOM Ramble!
I'm such a loyal pup, you know
And where you lead I will follow
We'll laugh and play and smile and grin
Hand in paw, through thick and thin !
These two will remind me always of Shabazz who beamed up to join Scotty today... Peace and Love Son
Go toShabazz Muhammad's Web Page.
7-30-2005 SATURDAY
Reliable Cyberboard member Reuben50 has posted:
Prunella is a HALLMARK GOLD CROWN Exclusive!
Prunella the witch bear will be available for ordering in August, but will not be shipped until September
It is a pumpkin-colored teddy bear holding a witch's broom and has on a purple witch's hat. There is a small black spider on Prunella's witch hat.
This may be just a prototype that Ty is working on, but I just saw this picture through a retailer's sheet that looks like it will be a pre-sell.
Anymore news I find on this, I will report back. This confirms that Halloween releases will be out next month.
Style #47016
Poem:
If you could use a spell or two
Prunella is the witch for you
Just ask the spider on her hat
It used to be a kitty cat!
The Beanwatcher has posted the following letter regarding the Exclusive Beanie Baby Promise.
July 28, 2005
Dear Beanie Baby Collector:
In celebration of our company’s 125th Annual Meeting of the Association of Network Representatives, we collaborated with Ty Corporation to create a commemorative Northwestern Mutual Beanie Baby. In turn, the Beanie Baby named Promise was born, featuring a poem that speaks to our company’s values.
Our intention in creating this Beanie Baby was to offer employees of the company and network representatives (licensed agents of our company) an exclusive item to help commemorate this special anniversary. We appreciate your interest and enthusiasm for this Beanie Baby, unfortunately, it is not intended for distribution to the general public.
We hope you do not find the exclusivity of this item unreasonable. Since it commemorates such a historic year, we must ensure that our employees and network representatives have an ample supply and time to obtain this item.
Thank you for your time and understanding.
Sincerely,
Marie Squire
Brand Consultant
The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
7-29-2005 FRIDAY
The August Beanies!!!
Beanie Babies
Pirouette, Snookums & Juggles
Smash, Tibby & Sweeper
Stripey & Tunnels
4H & Clover .
Clover is available through
http://www.4-hmall.org . According to mauibear, New 4-H exclusive-I was told that it's not available for order until August 22.
It turns out however that the site has been updated and you can order now!!
Pinkys
Taffeta
Baby Ty
Cubby Cuddles, Snugger Pup & Kutie Kat
Ms. Janie shared the following observations from Beverly (aka indyba):
There are 2 Promise bears on the Ty current beanies list. One says exclusive to NWM and one only says the name, Promise. I do expect TYME will tell that there will be one available to the public like with Opie. Hope so! That keeps more people happy!
Ms. Janie wrote that "Ty sure has mixed it up this time! New faces and sewn on mouths are being introduced into the Beanie Line."
Ms. Janie has also shared photos of some wonderful collectors who recently met for Beanie Friends Worldwide. Checkout http://www.msjanie.com/2005photos/Beanie_Friends.html to "meet" some of the great people many Beanie Baby Collectors have already met online through their work! Ty Beanies Tracker author Karen Brit, Photographer Collector Marilyn, Ms.Janie and friends!
7-27-2005 WEDNESDAY
Retirements today!
Dad (G-Y-B) & Delilah
Tender & Stubby
Bits & Tux!
The Beanwatcher has investigated and found that the two new exclusive Northwestern Mutual bears both named
Promise and Promise will only be sold to Northwestern Mutual employees (for $6.50 each) and will not be availab |
