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Due to size, the 2006 page has been divided into two halves.
This page is thebeanienews 2006 Part 2 which covers:
July, August, September, October, November and December 2006.

Click here for thebeanienews 2006 Part 1 which covers:
January, February, March, April, May and June 2006

1-1-2007 MONDAY










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12-31-2006 SUNDAY


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HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE 2006 - 2007!!!



12/31/2006 8:00AM EST NYC - Happy New Year to Sydney, Australia !!!

Click here for New Years Eve Around The World Info!

Click here For a List of who sees New Years First!


The Beanwatcher has posted a wonderful note for the New Year to look back on 2006.
Here is an exerpt:

"As 2006 comes to an end, I'd like to thank everyone who made this year memorable. As many of you know, I retired the Bean Watcher site last year. After doing so, I heard from many readers, encouraging me to resurrect it. After months of indecision, I decided to return -- on a temporary basis -- and did so during May 2006. Since then, it has been a pleasure hearing from many of you and sharing the joys of our pastime."

"One of my goals has been to give you a greater appreciation of beanbag collecting throughout the world. Why? Because Ty collectors can be found worldwide. Another goal has been to inform and educate. Why? To enhance your enjoyment of the beanies you collect. If I have attained these goals, then updating this site has been worth my time. Thanks again to all who made 2006 a year to remember"



Beanies In The News:

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

Off season interesting for Hendry, Cubs - in more ways than one
"President Andy MacPhail resigned before the season ended, and manager Dusty Baker was quickly ushered out behind him, leaving Hendry to fix a team gone horribly wrong. ...Though McDonough has been with the Cubs since 1983 - he started the trend of teams giving away Beanie Babies - it is Hendry who will get the credit or the blame for this rebuilding effort."

In New Hampshire, a Texas-Size Love of Rodeo
" Jennifer Rokes will ride into New York City next weekend in her Dodge pickup, but she would rather come by stagecoach. ...When she is not working or riding Dream, her 22-year-old chestnut mare, Rokes is in any town that stages a rodeo. With no cowboys competing in her neck of the woods, she made the four-hour round trip to Castleton, Vt., each weekend from July through Labor Day to attend the Pond Hill Rodeo. ...Along her happy trails, Rokes has corralled some unusual pieces of memorabilia, including a Justin McBride clock, Cody Hart and Jerome Davis Beanie Babies, and plastic figurines of Mossy Oak Mudslinger and two other tough bulls, Little Yellow Jacket and Blueberry Wine."

Khan Bani Saad citizens receive medical care
"Blackanthem Military News, KHAN BANI SAAD, Iraq - Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army and 1-12 Combined Arms Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, conducted a combined medical engagement for the citizens of Khan Bani Saad Thursday."

"During the CME, medics from the Iraqi Army treated over 300 men, women and children who were suffering from minor illnesses or injuries. Medical supplies were also provided to those in need and were used to supplement the clinics supplies."

"Aside from providing medical care, the soldiers also passed out 250 blankets to local families, Beanie Babies, and 200 soccer balls to local children."

"According to Coalition Forces from 1-12 CAB, the citizens were blessing and thanking the Coalition and Iraqi forces, praying for their safety as they returned to their base."

Abandoned buildings inspire Clinton girl's photography
"Megan Baker sees the world differently than most 15-year-olds. She looks at things through the lens of a camera. 'When I was 4, I picked up a Polaroid and starting taking pictures of my toys,' said Baker. After the toys, Baker moved on to Beanie Babies and her dog as subjects. Weldon Springs State Park and concerts by pop-rock artist Gavin DeGraw also were among Baker's favorite venues as she continued to grow up with a camera hanging from her neck."

Mids host holiday dinner at the Naval Medical Center
"Ms. Green said their 'many kindnesses made for many smiles on the families faces at the end of the evening.' Another example of thinking of others was shared with me by Nancy Edwards, a first grade teacher at Georgetown East Elementary School. The week before Christmas, two volunteers from the Assistance League of the Chesapeake, who have been working with her for some time, provided holiday smiles for her 15 students. Maureen Smith wanted to so something for the youngsters last summer and decided to knit scarves in blue and white, the school colors. I just wanted the children to have something warm for the winter, she said. 'What a wonderful gift! The children wore their scarves to the schools holiday concert. They looked cozy and cute,' Mrs. Edwards said. Mrs. Smiths friend Marge Clemente also considered what to do for the children and donated Beanie Babies. 'These kids love us like a grandmother,' said Mrs. Clemente, who volunteers in the class"

Hendry looking like a shopaholic
"Though McDonough has been with the Cubs since 1983 -- he started the trend of teams giving away Beanie Babies -- it's Hendry who will get the credit or the blame for this rebuilding effort."



Beanie Universe is going into business as a Secondary Dealer and will be opening an online store at midnight! Beanie Universe began this year in 2006 and is known for it's daily Beanie Baby themed video news.

New Year's Eve Notes From The Ty Cyberboards' New Year's Eve Parties! !
(Just a few - not every post...)
DAILY TYMESGRINS and GRIPES
LET THE PARTY BEGIN!
The popcorn is all "popped" and waiting for the party-goers-so LET THE PARTY BEGIN! I would like to wish all on the Ty boards a very Happy New Year. All of the Ty staff especially the Mods who have given up the evening with family so that we could all celebrate here and a Happy New Year to Mr. Ty himself-may we see lots of new and interesting beanies in the coming 2007.
orangeicecream

Happy New Years, Daily Tymers! :-)
Good evening Daily Tymers,
Just thought I would drop in to wish you all a very happy New Years ahead!! Hope Ty drops in tonight!!
Happy New Years!
Smiles,
Ryan (from the old Collectiblez!)
Canada

Oh Ty- yyyyyyyyy!! Where art thou Mr. Warner? :) ......
We can't wait for you to join the party!!
DT Please Moderators :)
Thanks!!
Jillybeans2005

"Waiting for the Ball to Fall" is less intense than "Waiting for Mr Ty to call"
ROFLOL
We never know when Mr Ty will "drop in", but we know the ball will "drop" at Midnight....LOL
song bird

Ok now Mr. Warner I know that you are very busy and I know that you just love this board and that you read it evey day when you can, I also know how much you love all your beanie collectors so come on in and give all of us a treat and stay with us a while and have some fun you know that you are one loved by all of us not just because you make the most wonderful loving ty products but because you really seem to care about what your collectors think.

We hope that you are having a great time where every you are so come and join us and have some fun with the people that love you so much big bear hugs

Grandmabeannie

I send a prayer for those who are protecting our lives & freedom...
I'm sending a prayer for those who are protecting our lives & freedom.
Giving their all in lands far away - even tho we don't see them!
God sees them all - In YOUR Hand keep them safe from all harms,
Surround them w/ LOVE - complete in YOUR ARMS!
song bird

Did Ty say he was coming? I am gettin pretty sleepy...
Ty, I hope you visit, even though I will probably be asleep... LOL
I Luv Me Beanies

How is everyone tonight?
Where is everyone posting from tonight?
Ty Warner

Re:How is everyone tonight?
Hi, Mr. Warner---
Greetings from Sterling Heights, MI!!
Glad you are here, to talk to us tonight!
Beaniefan2

Re Estevan Saskatchewan Canada Happy New Year Everyone nt
peachypooh44

HI TY! MARYLAND HERE!
***TRADE***

Re:How is everyone tonight?
just fine here about 60 miles south of chicago illinois....
foghorn15

Re:How is everyone tonight? Hi there Mr, Warner I am
Posting from Souther Illinois, it is great to see you here we have been waiting on you and my I ask you where are you posting from, I do hope that you have a great New Year Mr. Warner and know that I for one just love all of your wonderful products, big bear hugs to you
Grandmabeannie

Ahoy Mister Ty! Posting from Toronto Ontario!
Happy New Year to you sir!
= Elektrobahn =

Happy New Year
Happy New Year to everyone in the eastern time zone !
Ty Warner

Thanks Ty!
Hope you're enjoying what's left of 2006! :)
dbw18

Re:Happy New Year to you all! Have a wonderful year! n/m
beezbee

Lol new year is gone by in my place but happy new year 2 u. nm
Serenity the Dove Fan

Thanks, Mr. Warner! Happy New Year to you! nt
IamRodeoQueen

Poem for 2007
This Year Big Things will Come
I Hope For Each and Everyone,
Your Favorite Beanie I Hope You Find.
Love, Prosperity and Peace of Everykind.
That is my wish for All of You,
Hoping All Your Dreams Come True.
Many New Friends I Hope You Meet,
And Maybe From Ty We'll Get A Special Treat?
Happy New Year!!
Diane
beezbee

Mr. Warner, What Tyme Zone Are You In Tonight? n/m
dinofan

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL IN CENTRAL TYME ZONE!!
And to everyone in the West Coast
beezbee

Well with just it is now 12:01 so 2007 is now here I hope that the new year brings all of you love, happiness, and joy and lots of great new beanies, love and bear hugs to all
Grandmabeannie

Re:Well with just it is now 12:01 so 2007 ......Guess it's official,eh, Grammie?
HAPPY NEW YEAR, MY FRIEND!!
MAY DAYS OF JOY & BLESSING NEVER END!
MAY THE DAYS AHEAD BE FILLED W/ LAUGHTER AND FUN,
HEART WARMED & COMFORTED W/ TYME IN THE SON!
song bird

The buffet table is out for the Grins & Gripes party!
Well, I just put a tray of salami with cream chease roll-ups topped with green olives out for early arrivals at the Grinner Party tonight! There's plenty of room on the table. I hope lots of Ty collectors stop by for the festivities! Happy New Year Beanie Grins!
Denny
Denny916

Sounds delish! I'll set out some fresh baked cookies! Happy New Year to all! nm

Re:I'm ready to party and getting hungry! LOL.
Thanks for the rolls ups. They are delicious.
The party will probably move over to DT later on tonight. I think that is where it always ends up.
Watch out for Ty to posts! :) Diane
beezbee

Re:The buffet table is out for the Grins & Gripes party!
Hi all. I, will bring the chips, and Salas. bearprints****
9164

Popped in for a peek and...
brought you all some Lobster Rolls and Shrimp Cocktail.
I almost forgot the Sparkling Grape Juice that TY enjoyed last year.
May you all have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! Cheers!
QB
QueenieBeanie4

Yum, I'll contribute as well... how about some spinach dip loaded into a hollow pumperknickle rye bread? Nice big chunks of bread to load the dip onto. I've some tasty chicken springs rolls and plum sauce as well.
Happy New Year everyone.
QB, good to see you hear I say ever so 'softley'. Miss seeing you around.
H.
Mishca

My contribution to the pary will be:
fried Polska Kielbasa rings with Pineapple chunks.
wishing You all a Very happy New Year!!!
mdj114

Re:The buffet table is out for the Grins & Gripes party! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Hello Beaniers! Happy New Year to all.
I've got the Sparkling Grape Juice Ready!
Hugs,
Shoebutton1 aka Cheryl

I'm brining homemade french onion dip with veggies & crackers....
The food looks delicious!!!
Jillybeans2005

Re:I forgot to say what I was bringing.
I'm dropping off some spinach roll ups. Hope you all enjoy.
Karen/KT
KaeTee

The New Year is already here in UK but I will raise my glass to you ready...
...for your celebrations across The Pond.
We have feasted on many different dishes with our neighbours at our street party tonight, finishing with a firework display and champagne to welcome in the New Year.

For me it is a bitter-sweet celebration as tomorrow I am losing a member of my family for a few months. I am grateful for all my friends and family, both near and far, who will help us through this difficult time. My very good wishes to all my Beanie Friends for a happy, healthy and safe new year.
Sue (UK)
~boglin~

OMG, food!
I've already had so much tonight it would make Stuffed the turkey look malnourished, LOL!
Happy New Year,
dbw18(^_~)

Re:The buffet table is out for the Grins & Gripes party! - O FUDGE!! LOL That's what I'm bringin'! Can't have a party w/out chocolate....Oh, and the moose is here, too!
song bird

Re:The buffet ..Just Made Chocolate and peanut butter Bars!
Take one! Here's a napkin for you!Dancing away...
artistry

TY is here on Daily Times!!! n/m
beezbee

Mr Ty has checked in on Daily Tymes.....n/m
song bird



12-30-2006 SATURDAY


The Beanwatcher has posted a picture of the new January Beanie Baby of the Month ! The official Ty announcement is likely to be next week!



Cindy's Beans has pre-sales for three new Hallmark exclusive Easter Beanie's, Pansy, Petunia, and Posey. These 3 are not expected until February 2007.

Daniel at Beanie Universe has noted two silent retirements. Johnny the 4-H Bear and Garfield 4-H have both been silently retired.

Beanie UK has pictures of John The Phoenix's recent Ebay win, a 1995 Ty Retailer/Representative Catalogue!

Peace Mania! has made a comeback and is celebrating their 3rd Anniversary!

On New Year's Eve the Ty Cyberboard is usually the place to be online for Ty Beanie Collectors. Ty Warner is ususally on the Board that evening and posts various requests for things like themed poems and opinions. Last year he wished each time zone of the U.S. a Happy New Year at Midnight when their time arrived.

The most recent "Ask Ty" question chosen alludes to this!

Question: "Do you have another fun New Year's game for us this year?"
***TRADE***

Answer: "I have a couple of ideas . . . . but I am open to suggestions !"

Beanies In The News:

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

The Legacy Of The 'Beanie Baby' Soldier
(The following is the entire article)
The numbers that are reported every night on the news of the casualties in Iraq can be cold and impersonal because every number represents a hero, many from our area. And every number is a story that deserves to be told. CBS 3's Larry Mendte relates the story of Corporal Stephen McGowan - the Beanie Baby soldier.

There are people in this world who can create a ray of hope in our darkest hour of despair.

Stephen McGowan, 26, joined the army in the tsunami of emotion that flooded this country after 9/11.

"For him protecting the nation was an immediate response," said his mother Bobbie McGowan.

And when it was time for soldiers to go to Iraq, Stephen volunteered.

"His roommate had a 3-year-old and he felt it was his duty to go before men who had children," said Bobbie.

McGowan made children his mission in Iraq. Even though he was a medic in a scout group that saw action and atrocities almost everyday, he found beauty and hope in the faces of Iraqi children.

He said dont send me anything for Christmas this year just send me toys to give to the children," said Bobbie.

The easiest toys to carry on missions were Beanie Babies. Stephen started handing them out to the Iraqi Children and the story quickly spread of the Beanie Baby soldier.

"We were inundated with Beanie Babies," explained Bobbie.

The Beanie Baby soldier started getting letters from school children in the United States and he would send back a photo essay he put together to explain to children why our country is in Iraq.

It is still played in classrooms and it still has a powerful impact

"The presentation that we just saw, there are no words for it; is the human soul and its core," said Adam Pranda of the Cab Calloway High School in Wilmington.

"It just gives us hope that there are people like that willing to die for us and its really very touching," said student Meg Barton.

Especially touching because it is a message from the grave.

In March of 2005, Bobbie broke down when she saw two officers making the long walk down the hall to her Newark apartment.

"I just said no, no are you sure its Stephen and he said yes maam were sure," said Bobbie.

Stephen McGowan died when a roadside bomb detonated near his patrol near Ramadi. His body is buried at Arlington National Cemetery but he left us all something; hope in its most innocent form.

The Beanie Babies just keep coming in. The Delaware State Police and a charity named after a fallen trooper have picked up where Stephen left off

"To date we collected over 55,000 Beanie Babies, we put hundreds in boxes and send them 50 at a time to Iraq," said Jennifer Hawkin, co-founder of the Ronald G. Williams Foundation.

Recently members of the Delaware Air National Guard handed out thousands of the beanies during their tour in Iraq. Woody Gilger was there and remembers a little Iraqi girl who was scared of the soldiers until she saw the Beanie Baby.

"That picture is worth a thousand words. She saw the Beanie Baby and came right up to us and smiled. And then I knew I was doing something worthwhile. It was that type of feeling," said Gilger.

And imagine how that little girl feels now or any Iraqi Child who goes to bed with the comfort given them from the heart of Stephen McGowan.

"Its going to be much harder to convince that child that Americans are devils when they have a soft Beanie Baby and they remember that soldier knowing he gave it to them," said Bobbie.

And that is the gift that Stephen McGowan gave us; the gift of hope for the next generation.

Click here for more about Stephen McGowan


Once Every Seven Years
"I told the kids that Mommy and Daddy were putting on a Chanukah skit for the whole family to enjoy. My kids clapped their hands. I thought my husband looked a bit shocked. ...Meanwhile, I had promised props. I scanned our toy shelves. I took a plastic telephone and a colorful assortment of beanie babies. Giraffe, panda, yellow and black striped fish, pelican and mallard duck. No wonder I had these vague, existential feelings that my life was a lot like living in a zoo"

Notes From The Ty Cyberboard:

Why do people keep buying just to store in tubs and not .....
seen. I could never understand that. Seems a waste to me. I love collecting Ty bears but if I ever run out of shelve space, I would not get anymore. Or maybe donate old ones to make room for new. I totally believe in displaying everything I have (including all the holiday ones) year round so I can enjoy them every day. I just collect the beanie baby bears (very selectively). Happy New Year.
Nancy from CT
bearcat107

Ever since the first Ty Punxsutawney Phil was introduced, there have always been three versions. The official version , a Tystore version and a retail version. Sometimes the name Punxsutawney was spelled differently such as Punxsutawn-e. Punxy is the official ground hog who each February is observed to see whether or not he sees his shadow in order to predict how soon we will see Spring!



12-29-2006 FRIDAY


The new January 2007 Releases have been officially posted!!!


Beanie Babies:

Derby 133, O'Fortune and Punxsutawney Phil 2007

Sugarpup, Webley, Brutus and Happy Birthday

Salute, Feder-Bear and Garfield Stuck On You


Beanie Buddies :

Charlotte's Web Wilbur and Gussy

Divalectable and Charmed


Classic:

Aubrey, Eureka and Celeste

Goldwyn, Mitsy and Shredder

Jeweled, Sophisticat and Catskills

Twiddle and Quake


Pluffies:

Gilly, Milkers and Piggy


Baby Ty:

Baby Tiptop Blue and Baby Tiptop Pink

Baby Growlers Blue and Baby Growlers Pink


for your dog... Bow Wow Beanies:

Pink 60's Print, Leopard Print and Cow Print

The Beanwatcher has posted the picture of an upcoming Northwestern Mutual exclusive bear yet unannounced named Quiet



Notes From The Ty Cyberboard:

Federer Beanie Why Ty. Please stop
I am angry. First ty store, then sold out ty store, then ty store, now retail.
Why do this to collectors?
You did with Best Buy, now Ty store
Don't bring beanies out at higher prices at select locations then retail them.
No a good idea..... Please stop
allanf

Re:It Is a Little frustrating,but..........
with Feder,It is a charity Bear.So, it makes sense to make as many as possible available so they can raise lots more money. as for the others,I have'nt a clue as to why they would do best buy,etc.
It just causes folks to be choosier!!
jmho!
Happy holiday!
mooseybean

TY is first and foremost a...
business whose bottom line is profit. If they have excess beanies, they're going to try to sell them one way or another
sonora3



12-28-2006 THURSDAY


Last night, The Beanwatcher announced the discovery of access to photos of the new January 2007 Beanies! Later, one of his readers had found and provided information about the birthdays of seven of the new upcoming releases!

The unofficial names and photos included:

Beanie Babies






Beanie Buddies





Pluffies




Baby Ty





Classics







and for your pets...
Bow Wow Beanies

Beanies In The News:

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

Students answer serious calling with Silly String
"Middle school students like Silly String because it's, well, silly. Troops in Iraq have found a more serious reason to like the aerosol cans of goo -- it can detect the trip wires that detonate bombs. The middle school students at Lake Norman Charter School in Huntersville want the community to collect thousands of items for troops in Iraq, including Silly String. The items will be flown to Iraq with a local National Guard unit that's deploying in January and will be given mostly to N.C. troops, said Rob Dixon, a Lake Norman Charter School parent and board member. ...From there, she said, students realize that the troops have other needs: international phone cards, Ping-Pong paddles, new and used paperback books and Beanie Babies to give to Iraqi children."

Soldier in Afghanistan seeks aid for locals
"Captain Benjamin Tupper is spending Christmas in Afghanistan and conditions there rival winters in New England in terms of harshness, debilitating cold and bleak outlooks. ...Tupper is asking for people to send him gloves, hats, coats, socks, scarves and warm clothing so that he can pass those items along to the children he comes in contact with. 'Just within 3 miles of our base there are literally hundreds of children who have absolutely no cold weather clothing', said Tupper. Teddy bears and beanie babies are also appreciated."

Volunteers deliver a Merry Christmas; 60 Santas make rounds, with support of many more
"Civic clubs in Madison were taking up collections, too, and so were school students, like the seventh and eighth graders at the Madison Junior School who donated books and stuffed animals and Beanie Babies, so other young people in Madison would be able to share the joys of waking to Christmas morning."

HUDSON: Time magazine out of touch
"...Computers and the revolution they have spawned are amazing but so too these machines and our increasing addiction to them, for everything from entertainment to distraction, are still just machines. Computers can make our travel reservations and send us an e-mail but always we must remember that these technological boxes are only as good as the folks who use them and the information contained within. As the old adage about computers reminds us, 'Garbage in, garbage out.' What concerns me most as a person of faith and one who like many has become increasingly hooked on a daily dose of the World Wide Web, is the lack of humanity and human connections in so much of the content and activity offered on the Web. Yes the Web is a place where people can really get together and share ideas. Yet far too often the Web is finally about sitting in a chair. Sitting alone. Sitting and staring at a machine, at words and images unfiltered and poured out on to an increasingly numbed and self-focused populace. Why worry about the war when we can bid on beanie babies on EBay? Things in the Sudan are awful but did you see how Rosie dissed the Donald? And how about that Britney Spears check out her blog. "

Notes From The Ty Cyberboard:

New releases...more dogs and frogs...
Same old story...Just a little color changes. Time to say goodbye to Ty beanie babies.
bunnyhug



12-27-2006 WEDNESDAY


Tystore exclusive, Beary Much was introduced today!

Beanies In The News:

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

On a Mission In a Hard Place
"RAMADI, Iraq -- The soldiers of Combat Outpost Iron set out to help one Ramadi neighborhood get back to normal. The troops tried to learn local tribal politics. Passed out Beanie Babies. Drank tea. Attempted Arabic. Lt. Brian Braithwaite said he truly felt they were making a difference. Then in early November, Braithwaite's Bradley Fighting Vehicle hit a roadside bomb filled with gasoline, setting his gunner on fire. In the muffled intensity of pulling his friend to safety, Braithwaite said he heard sounds coming from the homes of the people they were trying to help. Laughing. Cheering. Celebrating his friend's near-death. ...Braithwaite's unit, the 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, has been in the capital of western Iraq's Anbar province since June. Most of the guys here can remember the moment when their frustration killed their empathy. When they no longer felt guilty about knocking down doors. No longer cared to hand out candy."

Ty Beanie Babies celebrate birthdays, with each Beanie in most cases having a specific birthday. This site focuses on Beanies and the Ty World. It is difficult however not to recognize the realities of life in the world.

A few Beanies do recognize those we have lost like Garcia, Ronnie and Holy Father as well as Princess and the Katrina Bears. Don't dare to mention the loss of anyone however on the Ty Cyberboard. Your post will be removed. These subjects are off limits. I was censored when I mentioned the loss of my son Shabazz (1977 - 2005) who was murdered in a jealous rage on the streets of New York. On Christmas Day we lost James Brown (1933 - 2006) and now today, former U.S. President Gerald Ford (1913 - 2006). By mentioning them here, I am recognizing the full circle of life and the fact that they each in their own way, touched many lives.



12-26-2006 TUESDAY


It may feel like a Monday but it's Tuesday! New Years will be exactly one week from Christmas and it always is on the same day of the next week, So, New Year's Day 2007 will be next Monday!

A wonderful program aired last night, on the North East Coast of the U.S.A. it was on ABC Channel 7. The title was:

Christmas Kindness - Oprah In South Africa.

"It's been a year in the makingan Oprah Show like no other! Twenty-one days. Fifty thousand children. A million extraordinary moments. Oprah's Christmas in South Africa. Share in what Oprah calls 'the single greatest experience of my life.' "

When I changed channels to see what was on, the story immediately caught my attention. Doctors who travelled with Oprah's group were shown treating a young girl who had an extreme case of curable scabies under home made bandages. After her treatment she was given a Ty Beanie Baby, Bushy The Lion. Oprah was shown with Nelson Mandela who hugged her and sat with her as they greeted many and celebrated. The program was filmed in 2002 but is still relevant today.

Oprah, her friends and her crew set up tents at several locations where they provided a good time for over 2,000 children at each location. The visit culminated with each child receiving gifts. Ever little Black Girl received a Black Doll to play with. The boys all received Soccer Balls. The children were all fitted with sneakers and also received clothing as well. A picture was taken for each child to have a memory of the occasion. The children at each location left with their filled backpacks happy to have had such a fun day.

At one location a party was held and the children opened their gifts in unison finding first the toys and next the full wardrobe of clothing. A group of children were found wandering the streets in a nearby village. They too were brought to the party and received all of the same gifts with their names. For all of the children Oprah had read their name and they each came up to receive their gifts. When the day was over the stray children were driven back home and were given a months' supply of food.

It was pointed out during the program that the nation due to deaths from AIDS was losing an entire generation. Those who would survive were the children and the old. One young girl who was the sole caretaker of her little sister it was learned would have to leave her sister home alone to go to school. They were given uniforms so they could both go to school. Oprah also took her to see her mother who appeared to be very old but was only 29 years old. She was in a hospital dying from AIDS but was only being treated for her symptoms. AIDS causes one to lose the immunities and as a result other diseases are caught. The underlying cause, AIDS was not being treated with anti-viral medicine because the medicine could not be afforded by the hospital. They did not have the money to buy the needed medicine so the patients were destined to die.

Oprah did manage to through her Angel Network change that particular situation and that hospital is now receiving the medicine to treat its' patients. Oprah said that now she understands why she is who she is, childless and unmarried, so she could help the children who were suffering. "these are my children" she said. She also pointed out how others could help through Oprah's Angel Network .

This morning there are reports that an earthquake has hit Taiwan and it has triggered a Tsunami that is headed for the Phillipines. On the 24th, victims of last year's Tsunami were shown on television practicing how to escape a future disaster should one occur, walking and running to safety.
Update: The danger is over, and one person was reported to have been killed.

Beanies In The News:

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

The spirit of giving gets the competitive edge
"WASHINGTON - High schools sponsor charity campaigns all year long, but the activity reaches frenzied heights during the holidays. This past month at Oakton High School, there was a canned food drive, sponsorship of a family in need, and Toys for Tots. ...On the last day of the toy drive, rumors were rife: 'One mother of a student from another class is giving her entire collection of Beanie Babies.' "

M.L.S. Wants Your Advertising
"Picture this: opening day of the 2007 Major League Soccer season in April for Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center. During the televised game from Carson, Calif., the camera pans the stands and settles on two California women, eyes on the game, ears to their cellphones. They are wearing red-and-white-striped replica jerseys emblazoned with the name of a team sponsor Bimbo. ...for M.L.S., a decision to sell space to sponsors on the front of the jerseys of the leagues 13 teams for a minimum of $500,000 a year is another way for the league to find a seat at the table in the global soccer marketplace. And Grupo Bimbo, a multibillion-dollar Mexican company that markets products like Wonder Bread, is one of only a few potential sponsors for Chivas. ...Other United States companies put their names on the jerseys of European teams in an attempt to increase their presence overseas. Several years ago, Ty, the company that makes Beanie Babies, put its logo on the shirts of Portsmouth in England."

A very special Christmas
" O'Connell said he spent 12 months in Mosul, Iraq, then he and his brigade were extended for another four months of service. "They told us not to count on being home for Christmas," he said. 'One month into the extension, they said we might be back for Thanksgiving, but that didn't work out. Now to be back for Christmas is pretty nice.' ...He was also appreciative of gifts received daily from everyday Americans. "I want to say thanks to everybody in general," he said. "We got a lot of packages and letters; everything from candy to Beanie Babies. That was nice, and it was good to get things from people. It shows that people are there supporting us, and we tried to respond to all of them.""

The Beanwatcher has done his homework and posted information about Holiday celebrations that are celebrated after Christmas. He posted information about Kwanzaa which was begun about 40 years ago by a Professor, Dr. Maulana Karenga, in California as well as Boxing Day which is celebrated in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and in the U.K. as well as St. Stephens Day celebrated in Holland!



12-25-2006 MONDAY




Ty 2004 Holiday Greeting!

Ty 2003 Holiday Greeting!!!

Ty 2002 Holiday Greeting!!


The animated graphics are courtesy of beaniemotion !


Beanies In The News:

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

'Tis a gift to be simple
" I was all about assuring that the holiday drip with magic like frosting off the eaves of a gingerbread house: the drive through the wonderland-of-lights neighborhoods, the children's seven favorite types of homemade (think 4 a.m.) cookies, Christmas Eve candlelight services (paraffin and preschoolers should be illegal). My finest overachieving hour was conjuring the impossible during the Beanie Baby craze, Santa brought Matthew and Pierce scores of the most sought-after and outrageously priced 3-inch stuffed animals, each hidden somewhere in the house. In full disclosure, I recently threw out hundreds of Beanie Babies after, one, our sons denied ever having been a part of the craze and, two, our elder cat urinated on just enough of them to spoil the entire collection. "

Care packages from Iron Range to Iraq
"The troops welcome all manner of toiletries, snacks, games and other items, ranging from razors and foot powder, sun block and socks, combs and cotton balls to yoyos and comic books, tea bags and Pringles, summer sausage and Spam, along with phone cards and disposable cameras and Beanie Babies, which they give to the Iraqi children."

The Beanwatcher has posted pictures of Limited Edition Christmas Card exclusives from the Tystore in Japan!

Click the store name to see the cards from Ty Store Roppongi Hills and Ty Store Motomachi !

Ms. Janie has posted another beautiful picture featuring Beanie Snowbelles for the Holiday from John The Phoenix Click here !

One winner of Ms. Janies Holiday contest who won the Grand Prize was Susan Weaver who has sent a picture to Ms. Janie! Click here !

"Wow is what everyone in the house said when I opened this package. Here are pictures of the prizes. When the next package comes I will have Rob take a picture of me with the package."

Rose who also won has also sent a picture to Ms. Janie! Click here!

Hi Ms. Janie
I wanted to let you know that I received my parcel today, What a surprise, So much stuff, & more beanies Everything is just wonderful, my hubby claimed the musical egg.
Thank You So very much again, I also received the comp program.
Like a little kid in a candy store.
I hope that you & yours have a Very Merry Christmas
Rose

The winners of My Collection Complete were Susan Weaver and Denny Miller!



12-24-2006 SUNDAY


Beanies In The News:

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

Police pack food baskets for senior citizens, families
"Fifty senior citizens and families received an early Christmas present Thursday from Murfreesboro Police and the Human Resource Center at Franklin Heights apartments. ...'Its nice for us to give back to the community other than being seen as being the bad guys writing tickets,' Day said. Lt. Steve Teeters said Oakland High School students brought stuffed animals such as Precious Moments and Ty Beanie Babies for police to give to children. Officers included stuffed animals in the boxes. Other stuffed animals will be given to children in crashes and in domestic situations."

Hold over Islanders slips away
"Given that the teams play so rarely, because of an unbalanced schedule and each being in different conferences, this fact didnt much bother the Islanders. But they did get a monkey off their backs last night, even if it was a monkey about the size of a Beanie Baby."



12-23-2006 SATURDAY


Ms. Janie has posted a Season's Greetings Message from John The Phoenix !

Beanies In The News:

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

A Christmas to remember
"...Santa then turned back to the fire and watched the flames dance in a frenzied pattern. He removed his wire-rimmed spectacles, carefully placed them on the mantle and rubbed his eyes. 'Madigan, you've done a good job. Unfortunately I misjudged the demand for Beanie Babies. I thought the craze would die out much sooner. You remember the year we got stuck with all those hula hoops.' "



FROM HOT to NOT
"Cabbage Patch Kids. Furbies. Beanie Babies. Once immensely popular toys are soon forgotten and stuffed away in closets. ...Keith Yordy, of East Hempfield Township, says the Elmos, Beanie Babies, Cabbage Patch dolls and Furbies he bought as Christmas gifts for his children now ages 27, 23 and 16 have been largely forgotten. 'The most painful acquisitions were the Beanie Babies. I actually fell for the "speculation" aspect and "invested" in several high-priced items that are now worth one percent what I paid,' Yordy wrote in an e-mail. ...However, Cammauf says she was able to make some money off the late-1990s hype around Beanie Babies. Fortunately for her, she unloaded the stuffed toys before the market for them dried up. (A Princess Diana bear she sold for $75, now goes for less than $5 on eBay)."

Keizer kids set high bar for Christmas spirit
"Students in Carolyn Ream's classroom at Whiteaker Middle School held a toy drive that exceeded all expectations this month ...As chronicled in the Keizertimes this week, one child even contributed a whole collection of Beanie Babies 133 in all. Ask a collector how hard it is to part with one's accumulated riches, whether it's stamps or cars or salt shakers, and the generosity shown in such a gift is undeniable. Leave it to a child to set such a clear example for us all."

The Beanwatcher has reported a possibility of an upcoming Northwestern Mutual exclusive bear rumored to be coming soon!

Everyone, if you plan to display a pine tree, please be careful to cut of have the bottom of the trunk cut to allow your tree to soak up water set up under it. Pine needles otherwise can become dried up and flammable. If the cut in the trunk seals, no water will get to the tree. Don't forget to be careful since water and electricity and little fingers are a dangerous combination. Be safe when using incense and lighted candles or air fresheners do not leave them on unattended and do not overload your electrical wiring.

Have a SAFE and HAPPY Holiday!



12-22-2006 FRIDAY


"Beanie UK is now linked to The Beanie News news page included within the links top of the page. Thanks The Beanie News!"

Hi Alln, Beanie UK is also linked to thebeanienews.com Beanie Baby Chat, Message Boards & Discussion Groups as well!

The Tystore silently retired 2007 the Bear yesterday, 12/21/2006.



12-21-2006 THURSDAY


Happy 91st Birthday to The Domino King!!!

Ms. Janie has posted pictures sent by Eva of the 3 Hershey's Beanies, Cocoa Bean, Hugsy, and Kisses , Walgreens exclusives.

December 21st, 2006 Retirements!

Beanie Babies:

Happy Birthday and Prima

Meekins and Rowdy

U.S. Exclusive Deuce (US Open) and U.K. Exclusive Nigel

Little Kiss and Little Squeeze

Little Bear and Holiday Dora

Freezie and Chillingsly

Jinglemouse and Janglemouse

Joy, Joyful and Joyous

Holiday Teddy and Outlaw

Ho Ho Ho and Happy Holidays

Beanie Buddies:

Whittle and Delilah

Sport and Avalon

Garfield Season's Greetings and Spongebob Pineapple Home

2006 Holiday Teddy and Gift Wrapped

Romeo and Juliet

Jingle Beanies:

Slushes

Pinkys:

Orchid and Scribbly

Silky and Glitters

Sparkles and Ratzo - 8"

Ratzo Key Clip and Glitters Key Clip

Silky Key Clip and Ratzo - 13"

The Hershey's Kisses Bears have been silently introduced on the Ty site today according to a report by The Beanwatcher who has also noted that discussions have been held by Ty Representatives who are considering the production of licensed Beanies with Disney and Nascar!



Notes From The Ty Cyberboard:

Here's a list of beanies' birthdays that are 25th December
1997 Holiday Teddy Bear
1998 Holiday Teddy Bear
1999 Holiday Teddy Bear
2003 Holiday Teddy the bear
2004 Holiday Teddy the bear
Tiny Tim the mouse
Happy Hanukkah the bear
Happy Hanukkah the bear
2006 Holiday Teddy the bear
Eggnog the bear

You can search what their hang tags say under the listing of Beanie Babies.
Love; Karen
KarenBrit

Today's Silent Ty Classic Retirements (Big Group)
Bristol the White Bear
Caboodle the Grey Cat
Cartwheels the Monkey
Chestnuts the Holiday Moose
Fargo the White Bear in Snow Gear
Laces the Dog
Meows the Pink Cat
Molasses the Teddy Bear
Mootina the Cow
Romancer the Valentines Day Monkey
Skimmer the Dolphin
Snowfort the White Bear
Tidbit the Dog
Toasty the Beige Bear with Scarf
Wentworth the Brown Bear
Whistles the Bear
karvopwp

Today's Bow Wow Beanies Silent Retirements (Big Group)
Camouflage BoneFor Smaller Doggies Chillin the Snowman
Chocolate the Holiday Moose
Christmas Bone Green Snowflake
Christmas Bone Red Snowflake
Christmas Bone Stripe
Halloween Bone
Lil Bones the Pink Dog
Lil Legs the Frog
Pink Stripe BoneFor Smaller Doggies
Zero the Penguin
karvopwp

Today's Silent Retirements (Pluffies and Baby Ty)
Pluffies
Clomps the Parasaurolophus
Corkscrew the Pig
Grazer the Cow
Grins the Frog
Jingles the Red and Green Holiday Dog
Merry Moose the Holiday Moose
Mr. Snow the Snowman
Ms. Snow the Snowman
Pudder the Pink Bear
Stomps the Tyrannosaurus Rex
Tromps the Triceratops

Baby Ty
Cuddlekitty the Cat Duo
Pretty Pony--White
karvopwp

One Silent Punkies Retirement slipped by me
Big Siren the Valentines Day Bear
karvopwp



12-20-2006 WEDNESDAY


Beanies In The News:

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

Beanie Baby bandit might be cat
"PIEDMONT, Calif., Dec. 19 Police in Piedmont, Calif., investigating a possible stalker leaving Beanie Babies in residents' yards said they have video of a suspect -- a family cat. Police said the feline suspect, Gertie, belongs to the owners of one of the homes, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Tuesday. ...The cat was caught on tape but we don't know if it was moving the Beanie Babies from the location where somebody put them, police Capt. John Hunt told the Chronicle. Clancy said he does not know where Gertie would get Beanie Babies."



12-18-2006 MONDAY


Beanies In The News:

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

Christmas charm spread inside and out
"... If you're seeking yuletide cheer, then you've found the right place. And you're more than welcome to walk right in between 5 and 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 31 ...So prepare yourself for more than 30,000 outside lights; inflatable decorations; and 27 trees inside the house. The tour called Old Thyme Country Christmas is free ...Some of the 27 Christmas trees some small, some tall are themed. Among them: penguins, Santas, wildlife, cats, Beanie Babies and snowmen. Dorothy is especially fond of the latter two. She has an extensive collection of Beanie Babies, and she can't pass up snowmen."

Good eBay reputations shouldn't be quite so contrived
" Ebay is one of the wonders of the online world. ...In the past I've purchased cameras, a computer and innumerable Beanie Babies (for my daughter, I hasten to add). A friend even sold a recumbent bicycle - to a guy who works on an oil rig! And every one of these transactions has been entirely unproblematic."

Kenyan orphanage receives donations thanks to efforts of Area Learning Center students
"...Ngatha International orphanage in Kenya. The orphanage will provide a home and school for children who have been orphaned by AIDS. ...The students made quilts and collected Beanie Babies and other items to send to Kenya. Mwangi is a native of Kenya who came to the United States nine years ago to pursue her doctoral degree. She is a professor of womens studies at St. Cloud State University."

Finding Webkinz...
"Traditional plush toys have always been a hit with kids: They raked in about $1.3 billion in 2005. But experts say Webkinz's interactive component is what puts the kiddies in a tizzy: Think Beanie Babies meets Neopets. 'Without those tags, it's just another stuffed animal,' says Steven Josephson, who owns the Toy Box in Mamaroneck."



12-17-2006 SUNDAY


Billionaire Bear 9 has been silently retired.



12-16-2006 SATURDAY


Walgreens exclusives Hershey's Kisses are in hand according to The Beanwatcher who has posted pictures!

There are three Bears, Cocoa Bean, Hugsy, and Kisses ! These bears are supposed to be released in January for the Hershey's 100 Year Anniversary, however, one store decided to release the bears now. Each store will receive 24 bears, 8 of each of the 3 designs.

Beanies In The News:

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

Disability advocate wants to trade Beanie Babies
"After 41-year-old Elena Sain of Ft. Worth Texas was shot and killed by her husband in 2003, Sharonville resident Rodney Jackson was given the more than 3,000 Beanie Babies she collected. A retired law enforcement officer and a U.S. Army veteran, the-now-multiple-disabled Jackson wants to sell the Beanie Babies or barter them for work he needs completed on his house to make it more handicapped accessible and so he can travel the country to represent people with multiple disabilities. Jackson, a disabilities advocate who has already mediated more than 200 cases of discrimination and civil rights violations, represented Sain and her husband, John Ray Sain III, both of whom had multiple disabilities."

When is a gift a tip? Only IRS can say
"In a recent e-mail to all outposts, cheerily titled ' Simple Gifts Simplified: Know when to say, 'No, thank you!' ' the Postal Service reminded its legions of carriers not to accept cash, money orders or stock. Yes, stock. 'Non-gifts,' however, like cookies, coffee, soda and doughnuts are kosher, the e-mail says, as are gifts with "little intrinsic value" such as a plaque, cheap pen, mug or even "an elegant snow globe" - just what every mail carrier wants. Also allowed are gift certificates to coffee shops, bookstores or department stores, though no gift, no matter what form, may exceed $20 in value. The key, according to Hernando postmaster Bob Carleton, is that carriers are "absolutely not" allowed to solicit gratuities - even though some of them do. In 28 years as part of the service, Carleton has seen letter carriers get cats, puppies, Beanie Babies, booze and other gifts. The office has already started to fill up with fruitcakes."



12-15-2006 FRIDAY


The Beanwatcher has reported information about a new Walgreens Exclusive, Hershey's Kisses Beanie Baby!

Beanies In The News:

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

Santa Fund 2006
" The Santa Claus office is still open, and workers are packing boxes for letters that arrived on the deadline date. Unfortunately, no new requests can be accepted for this year. A final total of children assisted is being tabulated, and will be given in one of the upcoming reports. ...In Town Shop donated six teddy bears and Beanie Babies, with a total value of $150."

Solving mystery of the Beanie Baby bandit Culprit leaving toys at homes is discovered
"All told, about three dozen of the once-hot collectibles have shown up on Clancy's property. It unnerved him so much that he called police each time he found them, and he put a sign warning intruders that police would be called. Clancy began worrying that someone might be stalking his 13-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son. Police dutifully made a note of each incident, listing every discovery as a suspicious circumstance, Hunt said. Patrol officers would lurk nearby and speed to Clancy's home whenever they saw sensor lights go off. 'And all they would see are Beanie Babies,' Hunt said. He said the officers' reaction could be summarized as, " 'How the hell did the Beanie Babies get there? We didn't see anybody.' Clancy's next-door neighbor Steven Eigenberg, 54, meanwhile, also reported finding Beanie Babies in his yard. And on Nov. 29, Eigenberg reported that someone had broken a window to his garage. "

SFist Blotter
".Who's breaking into houses in the tony Piedmont area -- and leaving behind a calling card Beanie Baby toy on local porches and yards? Police were baffled. Residents feared a stalker -- including one man who found about three dozen Beanie Babies on his lawn. The man set up a security camera -- and reviewing the footage the next day, he discovered that the criminal was.... his cat Gertie. Gertie's been locked inside in the evenings, and no further Beanie Baby incidents have been reported. Where did the Beanie Babies come from? ("They're not going into Toys R Us, and they're not ordering them off the Internet," says Gertie's owner.) Turns out Gertie's neighbor (a former mayor of Piedmont) keeps a bag of Beanie Babies in his garage. The former mayor, though, claims the Beanie Babies Gertie was bringing around weren't his, even though there's an open window in the garage that Gertie might have been able to get into."



12-14-2006 THURSDAY


Snowdrop has been silently retired in the Tystore.

Beanies In The News:

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

Gifts for adding off-screen fun

"WEB" OF CUTENESS
"Wilbur the pig and Gussy the goose, hitting screens at a megaplex near you starting today in "Charlotte's Web," make for utterly huggable Ty Beanie Babies ($8.99). These way-soft dolls may be only 8 inches tall, but they're towering figures in the imagination of kids everywhere. And to work those developing noggins, consider the 100-piece "Charlotte's Web" puzzle ($7.95, Milton Bradley) for ages 5 and up, showing Charlotte (looking little like Dakota Fanning) holding Wilbur, surrounded by some of her other animal pals."

Jump-ropers' film to air
""Jump In!," a Disney Channel made-for-TV movie starring members of Cincinnati-area competitive double Dutch teams, is set to air at 8 p.m. Jan. 12. Members of four local teams are featured in the movie: the Rope Twisters and Bobo's Beanie Babies from Greater Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Ropin' Rockets and the Comet Skippers from Mason."

Lot of toys at lot Huge pile sits at Art Moehn with room for more
" You can still catch the redesigned 2007 Silverado, but it's the mound of talking Teddy Ruxpins and 800 Beanie Babies stacked in the showroom that's catching customers' eyes."



12-13-2006 WEDNESDAY


"Congratulations to the following WINNERS"

"I have chosen to keep you in suspense and surprise you with your winnings by not disclosing your prize package content. I hope to mail your packages later this week!"

"Happy Holidays",
Ms. Janie

 Congratulations!

Denny Miller, Nancy Strouse, Martha Flemming, Rose Shearer and Susan Weaver who have won prizes in Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest! For those of you who won My Collection Complete, you will be sent your software by email as soon as Ms. Janie has arranged for the delivery! Ms. Janie has not posted each person's prize package yet but the full list of prizes is in the news posted over the past 8 days below!

December 2006 Sold Out !

Beanies In The News:

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

Washington Around Our Schools
"The Community of Caring Service Project for November involved collecting food for Saint Mary's Food Bank and prizes for a schoolwide turkey trot. There were two parts to the project. Physical Education Teacher Jessica Goldblatt organized a turkey trot for each grade level and invited parents to join their children in walking quarter-mile laps to earn "feathers" toward raffled items that were donated. Donations included Fry's Gift Cards, Phoenix Suns tickets, Phoenix Zoo Lights tickets, pencils, 14 Beanie Babies, and 67 pies."

House of Trees
"In every room the Terrigino home there is at least one Christmas tree. In most rooms there's more than one, and every one has a theme. There's a Coca Cola tree, a Precious Moments tree, a Hallmark tree, a gingerbread tree, a Vegas tree, and a Wizard of Oz tree. ...The John Deere tree is new this year. There are lighthouses and Looney Tunes, pictures of kids, bears and Beanie Babies. There is a diva tree with shoes and purses. "

Beanie Babies are tops
"As they sorted through piles of stuffed animals, South High School students found everything from dogs and cats to bears, but Beanie Babies reigned. 'We have tons and tons of Beanie Babies and the smaller stuffed animals,' said 17-year-old senior Lindsay Labrador. "

Rebuilding Fallujah, one toy at a time
"Janet Wakehouse, a medical secretary at Mercy Medical Center -- Sioux City, asked her co-workers for donations to send to the children of Fallujah. 'I asked for donations from my whole department, which is physical medicine and rehab, so it includes speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy,' she said. Donations also came pouring in from the Turin United Methodist Church of Turin, Iowa, the United Methodist Church of Onawa, the Queen Esther Chapter -- Order of the Eastern Star, family and friends. One woman donated 10 pounds of sugar. Another donated an entire drawer full of Beanie Babies."

Generosity reigns as Christmas nears
" Many years ago, two young boys walked into The Times Record office in Bath, each with an envelope in his hand. This elf was busy at the computer, getting the daily report ready to be published the next day. Their father escorted them, but they did the presentation. ...Monetary donations today equal $1,821.50. Total to date adds up to $10,019.60. ...Connie Turner, Brunswick, delivered to the warehouse three knitted hat-and-scarf sets and three Beanie Babies."



12-12-2006 TUESDAY


Allan, aka Spongebob Fanatic, the founder of Beanie UK has a new Assistant Manager working with him on this new Message Board, News and Beanie Information site!

"When I got up this am I didn't think I would have a new job by the end of the day!" John
the phoenix

John has noted that "...any news from me will be verified - rumours abound in Beanieland, ...I only send in news, hints, changes to news etc etc that I have checked out. And another thing you can count on.....you'll see it here just as soon as I have it!" He expects things to be quiet until the New Year in the UK however he has also predicted that "We can expect the 3rd set of the Beatrix Potter beanies for a start......" !

Official Ty Posting: SOLD OUT !

A number of Ty Items are reported to have been SOLD OUT by Planet Beans' Lisa as well as by The Beanwatcher . The SOLD OUT Beanies are:

2006 Holiday Teddy - Beanie Baby
Meekins - Beanie Baby
Romeo & Juliet - Beanie Buddies
Romancer - Ty Classic
Big Siren - Punkies
Merry Moose - Pluffies


Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest has ended and the WINNERS Are!!!

1. Denny Miller of Bradenton, Florida

2. Nancy Strouse of Waterloo, IA

3. Martha Fleming of Northern Ireland - Armagh

4. Rose Shearer of Niagara Falls NY

5. Susan Weaver of Casselberry, Fl (GRAND PRIZE)

Ms. Janie posted: "A special thanks goes out to all of my generous readers who donated prizes. Without their help this contest would not had been as successful."

Ms. Janie has also asked the Ms' Janie's Holiday Contest Winners to "PLEASE SHARE A PHOTO OF YOURSELF WITH YOUR NEW PRIZES! ALSO PLEASE SEND ME AN E-MAIL WHEN YOUR PACKAGE ARRIVES.
THANKS, MS. JANIE"

Thank you Ms. Janie! I am sure that everyone would agree that this was an enjoyable experience!



12-11-2006 MONDAY


SPECIAL EDITION UPDATE!!!

Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest is about to come to an end and the WINNERS will be announced :

Tomorrow, Tuesday evening at 9:00 PM EST!



12-11-2006 MONDAY


Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest is winding up and the 5 Winners will be announced on her web site at 9PM EST this evening!

The Beanwatcher has posted the link to a new UK based website. He wrote that "Allan from the UK (aka Spongebob Fanatic) shares that he has created a new beanie-related website called Beanie UK ."

Beanie UK is a promising new addition to the Beanie Baby World!

Notes From The Ty Cyberboard:

Great News!! Counterfeit Bumble!
I am so happy that I have made a difference in this auction. Well after emailing the seller back after her questions, I pointed out a good reliable authenticating service and pointed out the main glaring reason I though it was counterfiet was the eyeballs. I suspected a no reply and for some poor person to end up with a counterfeit bumble but I recieved and email this morning. It aploigized for all the confusion becuase she has been busy with store she owns. She said she had her husband look into what I said, and she said they believe it is counterfiet so she pulled the listing before it meets reserve and plans to have it authenticated. Hopefully someone who knows more about Web than I can point out his errors.
~Lamore 9

Beanies In The News

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

ALC students tying quilts, gathering Beanie Babies for new Ngatha orphanage
"Even in places that straddle the equator, nights can be chilly. A cozy quilt can offer some comfort while you cuddle a small stuffed animal of your very own. This is the picture floating through the heads of students and staff at the Willmar Area Learning Center as they work on quilts and sort Beanie Babies to ship to the Ngatha International children’s home in Kenya. The children’s home will open in January on an old British colonist farmstead in the central highlands of Kenya, according to Ngatha board member Tammi Joy Parsons of Spicer. "

For 80th birthday, former teacher gets a surprise
" At the party, several former students paid tribute to Niendorff. "Mr. Niendorff's gentle leadership made us feel safe and secure, and we were like a big family," John Cope said. From Kari Smith: "If I could live any part of my life again, it would be my years at Smithfield Junior High." ...The first full-time shop teacher in the Birdville district, Niendorff taught several years before becoming a vice principal at Richland Junior High, principal at Watauga Junior High and then principal at Smithfield Junior High in 1975 until his retirement in 1981. ...Christmas stockings: Several women collectively called the Helping Hands, who live at The Wellington retirement community in North Richland Hills, have been working hard to make 120 Christmas stockings for ill, home-bound children. ...Several other organizations, which were to help with a party for the children Thursday at their homes, include Meadow Lakes Retirement Community, Mountasia Fun Center, Coca-Cola and the Fort Worth Cats. Forrest Benefiel, a student at North Richland Middle School, donated his prize collection of 150 Beanie Babies for the party, Ward said"

Toys for Tots gears up for holidays
"Bathtubs filled with soccer balls. Hallways covered with boxes of games and puzzles, candy and dolls. Entire rooms, meticulously organized into stacks of books, wallets, electronic games and backpacks. ...In the room for older girls are curling irons and cosmetics. Crayons, Beanie Babies, dolls and other items are diverted to the little girls room."

Storage unit auctions draw cadre of regulars
"It happens every few weeks at the typical self-storage facility: A door is unlocked and rolls up, and prospective bidders peer in at furniture, bric-a-brac and boxes filled with who-knows-what. And all of it was orphaned because the owner stopped paying rent on the storage unit. ..."It's a form of treasure hunting," he said. Occasionally, treasures do turn up: jewelry, gems and collectibles ranging from rare coins to Beanie Babies."

Big ‘Bucks,’ Bigger Hearts
"From Dec. 4 to the 8, library staff operated a "store" where the children could spend their hard-earned positive behavior coupons, a.k.a. 'Knight Bucks.' But something unexpected happened. Rather than buying gifts for themselves — like the teachers intended — almost all of the kids bought gifts for other people, especially their mothers, the teachers said. ...Teachers and staff donated more than 2,000 small items, including beanie babies, books, small toys and other odds and ends for the store."

Pirates Steal Show At Niantic Light Parade
"In a departure from Christmas tradition, pirates took over the 18th annual Niantic Light Parade Sunday. ... 'We all live in a Christmas submarine,' played to the tune of 'Yellow Submarine.' 'We spent $30,000 on this submarine,' boasted a sailor on top, as they tossed out aquatic animal Beanie Babies to the crowd."



12-10-2006 SUNDAY


It is now Day 7 the LAST day of Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest. It will end at 9PM!

Notes From The Ty Cyberboard:

msjanies contest
has anyone found the icon for day 3?
just answer yes or no
beanieroyalty

Re:msjanies contest
yes...good luck!
ricsha

ms Janie's Contest
I am not asking for help I just would like to know if anyone doing the contest has found the icon for day 6! My hubby and I are flustered,and have looked all over. If you have found it, please just answer with a yes you did, thats all. then at least we will know that it is there some where,lol. Thanks
ricsha

yes, I found it but it did take quite some time. n/m
bkneeobsessed

Re: ....Thank you so much..
for the answer of yes! Thats all we needed. We have been at this one since Ms. janie put this one up and we are still going! We are just clicking on everypart of her site, I know that I will find it!...lol
ricsha

The Grand Prize in Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest will include a set of Beatrix Potter Beanies and a Beatrix Potter book donated by Jenni from Abbey Bears!

Addie's Attic Auction pages have been temporarily unavailable and will be available later this year. Other features are however still available.



12-9-2006 SATURDAY


Notes From The Ty Cyberboard:

GARFIELD DVD W BEANIE AT TARGET STORES
IF ANY OF YOU WANT TO GET THIS DVD, ITS AT TARGET FOR 15 BUCKS!
CHGO RICAN BOI

It's Day 6 for Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest and Day 7, the final Day will start this evening!

The Beanwatcher has posted more names for the 8 McDonalds Malaysia Teenie Beanies who resemble last year's European set and the USA set the year before featuring Ronald. They are "Golden Arches the bear and Happy Meal the bear. "

So here are the correct names for the (8) Eight 2006 Malaysia McDonald Teenie Teenies:

Golden Arches, Ronald, Happy Meal, Grimace, Birdie, Hamburglar, Birthday and Fries.

Beanies In The News:

`TREASURE HUNTING'
"On a mid-November morning at A-1 Self-Storage on Monterey Road, auctioneer Forrest O'Brien started the bidding on the first unit at $50 and declared ``sold!'' at $175. ``Lock 'er up,'' O'Brien said, then moved to the next. On this day at the Monterey Road A-1, about 25 people showed up, including a subculture of regulars who know each other by name. They brought cash; checks and credit cards were not accepted. All winning bidders were required to empty out the units that day. `I'm addicted to it,' explained a bidder named Sandor, who asked that his last name not be used. `It's a form of treasure hunting.' Occasionally, treasures do turn up: jewelry, gems and collectibles ranging from rare coins to Beanie Babies."



12-8-2006 FRIDAY


It is now Day 5 the 5th day of Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest. Day 6 will begin this evening at 9PM!

Beanies In The News

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

Always Doggest Before the Dawn
"GILDING THE LILLY: It’s true I haven’t played baseball in a long time, but I still know a bean ball when I see one. And that’s exactly what Beanie Baby billionaire Ty Warner is throwing these days. But that’s to be expected, I suppose. I am referring to Warner’s latest and greatest public tantrum in which he threatened to sell Montecito’s abandoned and dilapidated Miramar Hotel rather than renovate it, as he recently promised. That’s because — we are told — Warner has become fed up with the incessant and sniping demands of the jackals and Lilliputians sitting on the Montecito Planning Commission and the Montecito Association. These self-important, self-inflated petty tyrants have the gall to express opinions contrary to Warner’s about his plans for the Coral Casino and the Biltmore Hotel — which he also owns. In a word, they are out to get him. As a result, Warner announced he is selling off the Miramar, the once beloved dowdy dowager of waterfront hotels. Naturally, we hear none of this from Warner himself. "

It Takes a Village to Fund a County
"Annually, whoever owns taxable property become liable for property tax based on the assessed value of the property. The assessed value is often based on the purchase price of a property—and Montecito’s got expensive dirt. For example, the assessed value of Ty Warner’s residential estate over looking Butterfly Beach is $119,509,665—making his annual tax bill on that property alone more than $1 million. Tack onto that his tax stipend for the nearby Biltmore Hotel, with an assessed value of $132,000,000, and you’re talking lots of Beanie Babies. Oprah’s pad seems mid-range by comparison, assessed at merely a tad over $50 million. With more than 3,000 parcels in Montecito, and very few of them valued at under $1million, it becomes clear that, from the viewpoint of the County of Santa Barbara, Montecito spells money. "

The Beanwatcher has reported news from a reader who purchased the DVD with a free mini Garfield by Ty. "It has the name Garfield on the back of the swing tag and below its name is short message saying:"

I love being me!

"Also another thing about it... Its beans in this mini Garfield are missing in action. Icepack the Ty Store polar bear has more beans than this!! Basically in this Garfield, there are NO BEANS AT ALL.. Even Garfield's feet are bean-less. If it wasn't for the Ty tags you would think this came out of a child's Happy Meal box. "



12-7-2006 THURSDAY


Finally! Yesterday evening (EST) or afternoon (PST), Ty December 2006 Desktop Calendar Wallpaper was posted!

Notes From The Ty Cyberboard:

Yeah, it's finally here...the calendar is finally here! Yeah! Thank you! n/m
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Thanks Ty for the December Calendar. . .n.m
ptamom

Do you suppose Ty is cooking up a .....
massive retirement of beanies on new years eve? It happened that way before, didn't it? I, too, think that there are a lot of current beanies and maybe some styles should be retired.
pocketswoof

It is the 4th Day for Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest. Subscriber's to her Newsletter received notes about the contest last night or in the afternoon for those on the West Coast. Readers Worldwide visit Ms. Janie's for Beanie Baby Information and to share their stories and photos. If you are participating in the contest, be sure to subscribe! Here are a few links frm the latest issue!

Ms. Janie’s Holiday Contest MAIN page
Contest INSTRUCTION page
DONATED prizes from Ms. Janie
DONATED prizes from Newsletter subscribers
DONATED prizes from Newsletter subscribers
DONATED prizes from Newsletter subscribers
WINNERS page

Yesterdays link to news below about Animaniacs mentioned a Garfield Beanie to be given away with a DVD by Amazon.com . The Beanwatcher has done furthur research and posted the following"
"I was just browsing the new releases on Amazon.com when I noticed that a Garfield Behind the Scenes DVD w/Plush Toy. So I clicked on the link and well wouldn't you know -- the Mini Plush is a TY.... Also, this DVD with the Mini Ty Garfield comes out on December 5th. I guess you never know where Ty beanies will show up. ...The mini Garfield does have a Ty heart swing tag but it is not the current folded style. Instead, it is a single piece reminiscent of the ones used on Teenie Beanies. The front of the swing tag is identical to the 14th generation Beanie Baby swing tag in use today."

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Beanies In The New:

Click the title link for each news article quoted to read the entire article.

“If all your friends jumped off the roof, would you go along?”
"The first such “I have to have it” event in memory was the sale of Cabbage Patch Dolls when moms and dads and grannies stood in line, pushed and shoved each other and fought over who could buy the doll. Then there were Beanie Babies, causing otherwise normal women to go berserk. There have been other examples over the years. Such incidents are the result of aggressive marketing and the current belief in our country that if kids don't have what their friends have, they will not be accepted. They will become lesser persons."

The annual frenzy has begun
"We forget that Elmos, dolls, Beanie Babies, Pound Puppies and iPods are only toys. Are the frenzy, the stress, the debts really worth it? We feel obligated to spend our hard-earned money on gifts for family and friends. But soon, it is over. Christmas passes. The excitement of having found the latest and greatest toy or gadget wanes. We’ve bragged to our friends about the great deal we got, and now the magical “look what I found” game is over and done. The toys collect dust, and we’re left with the credit card bills. Debt advisors’ busiest period comes after Christmas, when the credit spree is over and the bills begin to arrive"

halfmoonbayreview.com
"Many of the toys had been dug out of Interactors' own childhoods. Bennett gave away her old Beanie Babies. 'It was something I didn't need and something somebody would enjoy more than me,' she said. "'hey were so happy ... with the smallest little thing.' "

Events for Saturday, Dec. 9
"Beanie Babies & Buddies Sale, please use driveway entrance; Danielle House, 160 Riverside Drive, Binghamton. 10 a.m.-2 p.m."

Grinch fails to steal Christmas
"In addition to spending $1,000 of their own money, Welch donated several collectible Beanie Babies she had been collecting since she was 14."

Low-tech accessories
"I found them at CompUSA near the cash register while searching for low-tech in a high-tech store. Most sell for under $4, and judging from the packaging, they're aiming to become the Beanie Babies for the geek set. You can buy a Syburr Tiger, Quantum Leap (a frog), or Bowser Browser (a dog) and on and on. See screeniebeanies.com for more information, if you can stand that much cuteness."



12-6-2006 WEDNESDAY


It is now Day 3 the 3rd day of Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest. Day 4 will begin this evening at 9PM!

Toys Help Take The Sting Out Of Immunizations
" To help take the sting out of children's immunizations, Janice Van Hoesen of St. Ignace has been regularly donating stuffed animals for nurses to give to their young patients on vaccination day. She brings Ty Beanie Babies and other stuffed toys to the Mackinac Straits Hospital Primary Care physicians' office in batches of about 40 at a time, and has been doing so for the past three years."

Animaniacs Leads TV Toons to Disc
"Garfield & Friends: Behind the Scenes offers 15 episodes from the 1980s TV series on a single disc. Released by Fox Home Entertainment, The DVD by itself retails for a $14.98 and there is another edition that comes with a Ty Inc. Garfield beanie mini plush and lists for $19.98."

BSU Athletes Lend Helping Hand
"Lift up America is an annual event that provides food, stuffed animals and even batteries to many of southern Idaho's less fortunate. ...Tyson Foods partnered with BSU to put on this event. The project takes place in 25 cities across the United States, and provides 30,000 pounds of Tyson chicken, shares of which will go to the Boise Rescue Mission, the Idaho Food Bank, The Salvation Army and even as far away as Buhl. '30,000 pounds of chicken, that's quite a lot of chicken, and that is the most we give out at a time,' said David Kleinknecht, the Regional Coordinator for Lift Up America. Chicken isn't the only item being donated, there's 2,500 Ty Beanie Babies and 4,000 packages of Interstate Batteries. Once the supplies arrived there was just one hitch, loading up 30,000 pounds of chicken isn't a job for one person alone; enter the Boise State student athletes."

Manchester council focuses on Hotel Hester
"MANCHESTER, Ohio -- Continuing efforts to improve the face of Manchester were again focused on the Hotel Hester on Second Street, during the regular session of Manchester Village Council, Monday. ...An annual children's Christmas gathering is also planned by Ruark for Dec. 16, 6-9 p.m., at the Caps Building. It is open to all children. Donations are being accepted at the Community Building on Pike Street. 'Any kind of toys, cookies and treats are needed so we can hand them out to the kids,' said Ruark. Last year the program served more than 100 children. 'It doesn't have to be any major gift, just a $3 item or so. If it is wrapped please put on it if it is for a boy or girl," said Ruark. "Blakes Pharmacy has donated 100 Ty Beanie Babies.' "

One of the recent Beanies released is Sponge Bob Best Day Ever. Today I found a Casting Call for Nickelodeon with the same name! Check it out:

CASTING REAL KIDS FOR NICKELODEON INDUSTRIALS
"Seeking boys and girls who are familiar with or participated in Nickelodeon's 'Sponge Bob: Best Day Ever' contest...the contest occured on Nov. 9, 2006 and advertising through TurboNick, Itunes, Cell phones, online + more made it the highest rated day in the networks history! "

Finally! This evening we can now download The Ty December 2006 Desktop Calendar Wallpaper!



12-5-2006 TUESDAY


It is Day 2, the 2nd day of Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest and Day 3 will begin tonight after 9PM! Be sure to visit and find out how to enter the contest! The Day 3 info has been posted early so no need to wait until 9PM tonight!

While waiting for the December 2006 Wallpaper, perhaps you might want to Click on the following links see the past wallpaper desktop calendars in the Beanie Lingo Dictionary! The Ty wallpaper desktop calendars have been issued consistantly late since February 2006 when everyone feared that they had been discontinued.

Notes From The Ty Cyberboard:

WALLPAPER
Ty, where's December's Wallpaper - did I miss it?
yesiad

Not sure how to deal with ..what would you do?
Last night I won two auction for the same seller. One had a reserve..the other did not. Well, I met the reserve on the one and was the only one to bid on the 2nd auction. I paid him right away thru paypal. Well, this morning I get up and he has refunded my money back to me stating that he had lost alot of money on his auctions last night. Granted..I knew they both had sold in the past for about double what I bought them for. I am mad on one hand but can understand his point of view as I myself have sold things for much much less than I knew they were worth..but completed my auctions anyway. I have emailed him stating that I noticed he refunded my money but I feel I met his reserve and completed the transaction. Would you report him?
beeniebaby

Definitely
Definitely report him. If the shoe were on the other foot - had you decided not to pay because his reserve was too high, I am sure that he would report you.
OtterGongo

Re:Definitely
You should get the item. Report him as soon as possible. He is probably also breaking an ebay rule. Let us know how this turns out. Nancy
P.S. they talk about "no buyers remorse". Well this is a clear case of sellers remorse.
bearcat107

I would report him* n/m (riski)

Re:I would report him. If you met the reserve price on his auction & paid, he owes you the item. He is the one who set the reserve price, not you. Now because he didn't get more, he thinks he can just give your money back. No way, he is obligated to send it to you. Report him, and while you're at it, you should let us know who the seller is so we don't waste our time bidding on his auctions.
bblvr3

Well...this is his reply........
He sent me an email stating that his roommate and he went to dinner and when they returned he found his hot water heater broke and flooded his basement which is where is office is. He lost several thousand dollars worth of office equipment and all his plush. I have a hard time believing this story. I email a guy who bought another bear from him to see if he got the same hard luck story. I don't know what to believe.
beeniebaby

Seems to me, he has two stories. You can..........
take your pick. LOL Personally when there's a choice I would pick neither! Report him. Then watch him close for more "dried out" items. What's the ID anyway? Good luck!
dreamer99

Beanie Babies look like pluffies!!!!
When the jingle beanie's came out I thought they looked too much like Pluffies, now some of the new released beanie babies look like a pluffie....What happened to BEANS in Beanies....Why do you think Ty keeps mixing up the differnent types .......Even the classic look is becoming a Beanie Baby. Does anyone else feel this is true.......
Happytoseeyou

NEW TY TRADEMARK "BEANIE BABZ"
UNDER BEANIE BABZ PRODUCT LINE IT STATES
BEAN BAG DOLLS WITH DOLL CLOTHES AND ACCESORIES.
COULD THIS BE THE NEW LINE TO COME?
DCP85

The Beanwatcher has received a report from Daniel of Beanie Universe who has noted that the Beanie Baby Official Club is still selling Clubby VII Beanie Baby as well as Fun and Laughter Beanie Buddies, BBOC exclusives whose sale end date was December 1, 2006.



12-4-2006 MONDAY


Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest began yesterday at 9PM EST (Eastern Standard Time).

Looking at this with a 24 Hour perspective today is still Day One and Day Two will begin at 9PM this evening!

It does not matter when you begin to find the clues however as long as you find them before the end of the Seventh Day of the contest after which the contest will end. Be sure to follow the Instruction Page which will change daily!

A number of wonderful prizes will be won by the 4 Winners and 1 Grand Prize Winner!

Prizes Donated By Ms. Janie include:

Prize Page 1 -

5 Porcelain Egg Shaped Musical Ornaments 4 inches tall - 1 FOR EACH WINNER (with batteries)

2 Beveled Jar Soy Candles w/ Gift Boxes by Valerie

4 Ty Buddies
3 Ty Pluffies
1 Set of 8 Jumbies
1 Set of 7 Cascade Plush
1 Set of Precious Moments Lapel Pin and Earrings

Prize Page 2 -
1 Set Of Ty Jingle Beanies
2 USA Winter Games Olympic Bears
1 Lord Of Rings Ornament
2 Wallace and Gramit Bum Bags for kids
1 Princess House Crystal Heart Ornament

Prizes donated by newsletter subsribers and collectors include:

Three embellished bears, HT 98, HT 97, and Wallace donated by Pattibuddy
Ty Information Update Booklet and Fun and Laughter Key-Clips donated by Karenbrit
10 FREE Authentications donated by TrueBlueBeans

Additional Prizes from Newsletter Subscribers include:

2 Chubbley Bears with tag - Spring Fair 2002
1 small red Chubbley Bear 2003 Cherish a Cub For Christmas
1 small green Chubbley Bear 2003 Cherish Collect For Life
1 Chubbley Sterling
1 Chubbley Sterling - second edition 2003
1 Chubbley - Honey Bear - A special friend tag
1 America Buddy and (1) Sahura Buddy
2 Bearon Beanies
1 Loong Beanie
1 Dominion 04 Canada Day
1 Protected Ty Beanie Card 1-7-1995
2 Copies My Collection Complete software
From: Geraldine - thebeanienews.com
My Collection - - - All of the My Collection Software

Carolyn McQuirt has donated:

2 Kids Over The Door Hanger
1 Boyds - Twas The Night Before Christmas Bag
1 Coca Cola Carry All Bag
2 Stocking Holders
1 Ceramic Potpourri Warmer

This concludes the list of prizes! Wow! This is a great selection and well worth participating in! Ms. Janie has noted that "The donated products are sure to enhance any collection and are bound to be a collector's dream"!

This link will take you to The Winners Page .

Enjoy the contest!

The Beanwatcher has reported several new McDonalds Beanies and Teenie Beanies coming soon to Malaysia!

Go to the McDonald's Malaysia website to see more about this promotion! There will be eight new Teenie Beanies available starting November 23, 2006 until December 20, 2006 with each purchase of a Happy Meal. Click here to see a picture on The Beanwatcher's site!

There will be four new bigger size beanies (My Ty Bear) selling at Mc Donald's with any purchase. The name of the bears are:

1. My TrusTy Bear (Week 1 - Dec 1 to Dec 7)
2. My MighTy Bear (Week 1 - Dec 1 to Dec 7)
3. My SweeTy Bear (Week 2 - Dec 8 to Dec 14)
4. My UniTy Bear (Week 2 - Dec 8 to Dec 14)

50 sen from every My TY Bear sold will be donated to the Ronald McDonald Children’s Charities™ Fund of Malaysia

Notes From The Ty Cyberboard:

Feder bear available again in Ty store
just noticed it did not have a sold out sign
rosebowl

Well, it's 12/4 and still no wallpaper! :( n/m
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12-3-2006 SUNDAY


Be sure to check out Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest launch at 9:00 PM EST today!

Click here for Ms Janie's Holiday Contest!

There will be 4 winners and one Grand Prize winner this year. The contest will run for 7 nights and each day the contest rules and instructions will change. Contestants are asked not to share the winning information and url when finding the hidden graphic or any other contest elements.

An Instruction Page has also been posted to explain the contest and it's rules. December 3rd to December 9th will be filled with contest fun. One does not have to have started on the beginning day to participate. Join in at any time!



12-2-2006 SATURDAY


The Tystore Feder-bear has sold out!

Beanies In The News:

Click the title link to read the entire article.
Here Comes Christmas!
"CHRISTMAS celebrations in Barnoldswick took on a traditional theme this year. Organised by the town council and the chamber of trade, the Christmas lights switch-on was combined with a three-day Continental market. The market opened on Friday and with more stalls than ever, 32 at one count, visitors had plenty of choice. ...Father Christmas was another popular visitor along with the Ty Beanie bear."

New Creek students go out on the town

New Creek Kindergarten kicked off the holiday season with a visit to some local area businesses. The first stop was a visit to Martin's Food Store to see how a large supermarket operates.

While at Martin's, the children visited the produce section, petted a lobster, and helped decorate a cake.

After Martin's, the children walked over to Linda's Hallmark where they were greeted by Linda Little.

The children took a few minutes to enjoy the holiday decorations and were surprised with a Ty Beanie Baby.

Linda then presented the class with a new Hallmark book entitled “The Snow Must Go On!”

After visiting Keyser Square, the children traveled to the Candlewyck Inn, where they were treated to a Thanksgiving dinner courtesy of owner Fred Engle.

Think Inside the Box

CANADIAN GENIUS

The bespectacled man then told me the story behind the self-stacking storage system called Sky-Rail. A few years ago Canadian inventor Paul LaMarche noticed his friend's kids trying to display Beanie Babies which, because of their legume-filled interiors, have poor posture and tend to slump into a furry pile of chaos.

So Paul went into his workshop and designed a lightweight interlocking plastic container that acted like a cryogenic sleep pod for Beanie Babies.

Paul's transparent plastic units fitted together in a self-supporting array, so individual compartments could be completely removed without disturbing the rest of the system.

CLEARLY BETTER

Collectors of everything from Beanie Babies to model cars were thrilled to have a way to store and protect their treasures, and for the past 10 years, Paul's company has been offering the award-winning Sky-Rail storage system on the Internet (www.sky-rail.com) and on TV.

"We've sold over seven million of 'em," says Paul happily, "and nearly 70% of our business is from repeat customers, so we know they're satisfied."

Notes From The Ty Cyberboard:

where's da december wallpaper?
can't wait!!! It's almost chrismas tyme... lol!
holidayteddy2002

Be sure to check out Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest launch tomorrow!



12-1-2006 FRIDAY


Beanie Baby of the Month Merriment was introduced today on the Ty website!

My Collection Complete Software for Beanie Babies has been updated!



11-30-2006 THURSDAY


Updated information on the posting below! The new releases have been officially announced!

Introducing December 2006

Beanie Babies

Junglelove, Lovesick and Casanova
Cheek To Cheek and Kissable
Pudding and Rhapsody
Spongebob Best Day Ever and Patrick Star Best Day Ever
Mr. Krabs and Gary The Snail

Beanie Buddies

Romeo & Juliet and Thunderbolt

Classic

Romancer, Blushed and Sweeten
Tapioca and Jax

Punkies

Lil' Siren, Siren and Big Siren

Pluffies

Sweetly, Munches and Harts

Asian Exclusives
2007 Zodiac Pig
Today is the last day of the month of November 2006. In the next few days we will be sure to see official announcements made on the Ty website for the new December 2006 introductions. Often in December Valentines Dady Beanies are introduced. Also expected are the December 2006 Beanie Baby of th Month and the Ty Wallpaper desktop calendar. The Holiday Seasion will surely be a backdrop for the introduction and fast retirement of some exclusive beaanies as well.

In the meantime however, thanks to The Beanwatcher we have some esrly news!



Row 1:
(Beanie Babies) Spongebob Best Day Ever, Patrick Star Best Day Ever, Mr. Krabs and Gary The Snail.

Row 2:
Junglelove, Lovesick, Kissable, Casanova and Cheek To Cheek.

Row 3:
Rhapsody, Pudding, (Pluffies) Sweetly, Munches and Harts.

Row 4:
Romancer, Blushed, (Classics) Sweeten, Tapioca and Jax.

Row 5:
(Beanie Buddies) Romeo & Juliet, Thunderbolt, (Punkies Set)Lil' Siren, Siren and Big Siren

Hallmark Goldcrown Exclusives Little Squeeze and Little Kiss were introduced today on the Ty website!



11-29-2006 WEDNESDAY


Billionaire Bear 9 has been silently introduced!

2007 , a new New Year's bear was introduced today as a Tystore Exclusive.
2007 resembles the Decade Bears and is Black with silver sparkles and a "2007 Happy New Year" sash. Beanies In The News:

Ty Warner Plans to Sell Miramar Hotel
"In a statement released Tuesday night, an executive for Warner says the billionaire has decided to sell the landmark following a bitter battle with the Montecito Association. Warner purchased the hotel last year with the intentions of renovating it. He also wanted to build a public access stairway at Butterfly Beach."

Nigel’s such an appeal-ing little bear

"BEALES and the Jigsaw Appeal are offering collectors a unique opportunity to own a little piece of history - and help raise £1 million to improve and extend the Royal Bournemouth Hospital's cancer and blood disorders unit."

"The store, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary, has donated a commemorative Beanie Bear and boxed set of two vans for auction on the eBay website."

"The bear is one of only 5,000 "Nigels" manufactured exclusively for Beales.

"Named after non-executive director Nigel Beale, they have been on sale for £5.99 in the store's branches, with one customer snapping up 100."

"But the bear in the Jigsaw auction has the added value of including a rare signature from Ty Warner, the reclusive US billionaire who made his fortune from the highly collectable Beanie Baby plush toys."

Garfield & Friends DVD
"A perfect gift for the upcoming holiday season, consumers can get the Garfield & Friends: Behind the Scenes DVD with a Ty, Inc. Garfield beanie mini plush – a must-have for any Garfield aficionado that is exclusive to the DVD."

Late Breaking News!

According to The Beanwatcher not only have pictures of the new December 2006 Beanies surfaced, but Punkies are back in production too!




11-28-2006 TUESDAY


November 2006 Retirements

Beanie Babies:

Holly Horse and Garfield Season's Greetings

Beanie Buddies:

Parfum

Jingle Beanies:

Kringles, Freezings, Icicles, Icecaps and Flakes

Get ready! Ms. Janie's Holiday Contest will be starting in Sunday, December 3rd, 2006! Earlier this year, Ms. Janie had a very interesting, fun and informative Ty Memories Contest enjoyed by many visitors to her site!

The Beanwatcher has reported news about an in hand Billionaire Bear 9 Bear in an Ebay auction!

MAILBAG!

#1:
" 4-H Ty Gift Set of 3 This awesome gift set contains three different 4-H Ty Beanie Babies Collectibles. Includes Clover Bear, 4-H Garfield and Johnny, our new 4-H / John Deere bear. An $18.85 value - save $2.90 per set! "

Beanies In The News:

One-Stop Christmas Community center gives children shopping experience
"The annual sales event is billed by the community center as "an opportunity for children to do their Christmas shopping for friends and family in one stop" with items ranging in price from 25 cents to $5, and both applicable and suitable for just about everyone on anyone's shopping list... The shop was an exclusive "kid zone" with all adults — except for the center's executive director, Leslie Dion and several of her volunteers — banished to the center's upstairs where a crafts fair was in swing. ...Jasmine, while conceding that there was a lot of stuff to choose from, was unhappy because one item was missing. 'The sad part is that they don't have Beanie Babies this year,' she said. Other than that, the One-Stop Christmas Shop lived up to its name"

Toy drive a huge success
"The Review Atlas ran an article on the plan. Review Atlas Editor Stacey Creasy donated hundreds of Beanie Babies that were left to him to the cause."

Notes From The Ty Cyberboard:

2006 graduation owl beanie
I have not been able to find a 2006 graduation owl for my daughter's owl collection. Have the graduation owls been discontinued? Am I trying to find