6 best rare beanie babies

Rare Beanie Babies are a subset of collectible stuffed animals, specifically plush toys produced by the company Ty Inc. These small, soft, and bean-filled stuffed animals gained immense popularity in the 1990s and became a significant part of toy and collectibles history. Beanie Babies are known for their adorable designs, typically depicting various animals, and each one came with a unique name and tag.

What makes some Beanie Babies particularly rare and valuable are factors like limited production runs, errors or mistakes on the tags, and discontinued designs. Here are a few examples of rare Beanie Babies:

  1. Princess Diana Beanie Baby: Released in 1997 to honor Princess Diana, this Beanie Baby features a purple bear with a white rose embroidered on its chest. Limited production and sentimental value make it highly sought after by collectors.

  2. Valentino Beanie Baby: Valentino is a rare Beanie Baby that was produced with numerous errors on its tag, including misspelling "Origiinal" instead of "Original" and a brown nose instead of a black one. These errors add to its rarity.

  3. Peanut the Royal Blue Elephant: Peanut is an example of a color variation that contributes to rarity. The royal blue version of Peanut is highly sought after compared to the more common light blue and gray versions.

  4. Iggy the Iguana and Rainbow the Chameleon: These Beanie Babies were originally produced with fabric that changed color when exposed to sunlight. Due to fading issues, the color-changing feature was discontinued, making the early versions more valuable.

  5. Garcia the Bear: Garcia is known for its vibrant tie-dye pattern and unique color variations, with some being more valuable than others due to the specific combinations of colors.

Collectors often look for Beanie Babies with tags in excellent condition, as well as any additional errors or unique features that make them stand out.The Beanie Baby market has seen fluctuations in value over the years, with certain Beanie Babies once considered incredibly valuable now being less sought after. Nonetheless, rare and limited-edition Beanie Babies continue to attract collectors who appreciate their nostalgic and unique appeal within the world of stuffed animals and plush toys.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best rare beanie babies on the market
  

Ty Beanie Babies - Fortune The Panda Bear

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Product description

Fortune the Panda was born December 6, 1997. Its poem reads:

Nibbling on a bamboo tree

This little panda is hard to see

You're so lucky with this one you found

Only a few are still around!

The panda is rare in both the real world and in the world of the Beanie Baby. Like real pandas, Fortune has black and white markings, but this panda's face features black button eyes and a triangular black button nose. A red satin bow is tied around its neck. Surface wash only. --Peggy Etra

From the Manufacturer

Beanie Babies is a registered trademark of Ty, Inc. Amazon.com is not sponsored or affiliated with Ty, Inc., nor does Ty endorse the contents of this site.

  • Ty Beanie Babies - Fortune the Panda Bear

User questions & answers

Question: Can you provide a picture with the tush tag
Answer: there were other ty beanie babies hero. all others were cheaper and NO dog tags. this one was more money and it showed a dog tag. I paid more because I liked the look with the dog tag. it was very misleading
Question: Does the tush tag have pe pellets or pvc pellets
Answer: Birthday = 03/12/2003 Beanies N Boyds
Question: What are the dimensions of this item
Answer: Mine did not come with a dog tag
Question: Can the bow be removed and is the date indeed December 6th
Answer: Beanie Buddies are around 10" to 13" in size they are called beanie buddies ( not considered medium or large just Buddies ) , ty does have a bigger size around 20" to 24" but these are not called Beanie buddies

Mcdonald's Teenie Beanie Babies 2000 Legends Set of 3 - Peanut, Chilly and Humphrey by Ty

Ty Beanie Babies

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Product description

2000 - Ty Inc / McDonald's Corporation - Ty Teenie Beanie Babies - Legend Series - Includes: Peanut (the Royal Blue Elephant ) / Humphrey (The Camel) / Chilly (The Polar Bear) - 5 Inches Tall - Set of 3 - Out of Production - New - Mint - Rare - Limited Edition - Collectible

  • 2000 - Ty Inc / McDonald's Corp -
  • Ty Teenie Beanie Babies - Legends Series
  • Peanut / Humphrey / Chilly - 5 Inches Tall
  • Out of Production - Set of 3 -
  • New - Mint - Rare - Limited Edition - Collectible

Ty Beanie Babies Socks Monkey (Stripes)

Ty Beanie Babies

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Product description

Ty Beanie Babies Socks Monkey (Stripes)

  • Ty STRIPES the SOCK MONKEY 10" Baby Beanie-New with Tags
  • Rare, Retired and Very Hard to Find
  • Made with Ty's Finest Materials
  • Ages 2 and Up

TY Beanie Babies Flitter the Butterfly - Periwinkle and Pink

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Product description

Ty Flitter the Butterfly, approximately 9 inches wide.

Birthday: June 2, 1999

Introduction date: July 14, 1999

Retirement date: December 23, 1999

POEM:

I did not know what I was to be

Covered in fuzz, it was hard to see

Now a butterlfy, what a beautiful sight

On silken wings I take to flight!

  • TY Beanie Babies Flitter the Butterfly
  • Periwinkle and Pink
  • 9" Wide
  • Birthday: June 2, 1999

User questions & answers

Question: Are the eyes on this butterfly embroidered, or are they buttons/beads
Answer: They are embroidered.
Question: Is this a "teenie beanie" or regular sized
Answer: The one that I'm selling is a "Beanie Baby". Approximately 8 to 10 inches. Complete with all tags. 100% Mint condition!!!!!

TY Beanie Baby - INCH the Inchworm [Toy]

BEANIE BABIES

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Product description

Brand New, Has Ty Tag

Inch, born on September 3, 1995, is a worm that won't make you squirm. His poem reads:

Inch the worm is a friend of mine

He goes so slow all the time

Inching around from here to there

Traveling the world without a care!

Five bright colors make up the body and head of this garden dweller. From front to back, we start with a yellow head, then come orange, green, and blue; fuchsia brings up the rear. Black button eyes and yarn feelers complete his dear little face. He's a great gift for boys and girls of all ages, and a wonderful addition to any collection. Surface wash only. --Peggy Etra

From the Manufacturer

Beanie Babies is a registered trademark of Ty, Inc. Amazon.com is not sponsored or affiliated with Ty, Inc., nor does Ty endorse the contents of this site.

  • Inch, born on September 3, 1995, is a worm that won't make you squirm
  • Five bright colors make up the body and head of this garden dweller.
  • Black button eyes and yarn feelers
  • Surface wash only

User questions & answers

Question: is it filled with beans or floof
Answer: It is is filled with beans and probably a little bit of floof.
Question: what is the length of the inchworm
Answer: Hello George J inchworm is 9.4 x 3.6 x 1.8 inches thank you for your inquiry.
Question: Are the antenna made of yarn or felt because TY made 2 different versions and I want the yarn antenna one
Answer: Hello Jack Hodge my Ty inch antenna are made of yarn thank you for your inquiry.
Question: How long/big is it
Answer: 11.75 inches long

Ty Beanie Babies - Iggy the Iguana

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Product description

Retired TY Beanie Baby

  • Ty Iggy,
  • Birthday: August 12, 1997
  • From Heart tag: Sitting on a rock, basking in the sun Is this iguana's idea of fun Towel and glasses, book and beach chair His life is so perfect without a care!
  • Look for the familiar heart-shaped tag that means you've purchased an authentic Ty product

User questions & answers

Question: What is the size of this toy? Dimensions listed seem too small based on photo
Answer: It’s regular Beanie Baby size. The photo is enlarged to show details. The dimensions listed are correct.

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