Beanie Buddies are a toyline of Ty Inc., introduced on September 30, 1998. Beanie Buddies are large-sized versions of award-winning beanie baby collection. They feature a unique, super-soft fabric designed by Ty, called "Tylon". The style or item numbers (the last four numbers of the toy's "barcode") are in the 9300 range for Beanie Buddies, while Beanie Babies' style numbers are in the 4000 range.

History

As some collectors could not afford rare Beanie Babies such as "Peanut the royal blue elephant" and "Humphrey the camel", Ty Warner created Beanie Buddies, which are based on some of the most popular members of the Beanie Babies line.

Original nine

The line debuted with the introduction of nine different designs. They were Beak the Kiwi Bird, Humphrey the Camel, Jake the Mallard Duck, Peanut the royal blue elephant, Quackers the Duck, Rover the red Dog, Stretch the Ostrich, Teddy the Cranberry Bear and Twigs the Giraffe.

Subsequent generations

A second group of Buddies were released on January 1, 1999. A third group of Buddies were announced in April 1999.

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Wed Mar 10 05:31:05 2010

How many TY Beanie Babies do you/did you once have?
Q. I have like 130 or something, then theres all the big Beanie Buddies...(: I refuse to get rid of them. I spent years building up that collection!
Asked by The Aviator - Fri Nov 7 16:05:52 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have 5. All bought for me by other people, so I won't get rid of mine either. I was never a collector, but I used to go with my friend on the days new ones would be released to but extras for her and her mom. My favorite is my moose.
Answered by Bink - Sat Nov 8 21:33:53 2008

beanie baby collectables?
Q. I was wondering if anyone could help me price my beanie babys, hey all have tags and are in good condition, i have : -2000 signature bear -Halo bear -Cashew bear - wallac bear - B.B. BEAR - millennium bear ( millennum spelt wrong on t.Y TAG) - issy bear (four seasons hotel in memory) - FLEECIE - SNORT - MAC - HAPPY - PAUL - starlett - ZIP (black) - poseidon - TINY - DARLING - RUFUS -STRUT - PUFFER - CHEEKS X2 (i with gree bum, one with pink) - SMOOCHY - EGGBERT - FRISBEE - ALMOND - BUSHY - knuckles - STILTS - FLASHY - gobbles beanie buddies... - BRONTY - RAINBOW - FLIP - ROAM - jersey i have checked the t.y. website and all these beanies are retired, and i know that, that adds value to them. could anyone please help me with there worth.… [cont.]
Asked by Benson - Thu May 8 09:50:23 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi Benson, I can help you with this. The best way to find out how much a collectible is worth is to go see what people are paying for similar products. Price lists are not worth much, compared to knowing how much real money that people are paying. ebay, with its nearly universal coverage, is a good information source. Log in, do searches for similar products. Click the 'completed auctions' check box (this is why you have to log in). Then you will see what real humans are paying for those similar products. It will also let you look at the listings for the most successful sellers. Helpful for designing your listing. Good luck!
Answered by VinceHerman - Mon May 12 05:51:25 2008

HOW MUCH IS BEANIE BUDDY WORTH? [10POINTS]?
Q. Hiya i fort i had the rare beanie babie royal blue elephant named peanut, i got really excited cos i looked on the internet and there worth lots, but then i found out i had the beanie buddy one and got a bit disapointed? How much can i get it for? please answer, i need some money atm, im also going to sell books and psp if anyone is interested, saving up for a new computer you see!. Kim x
Asked by Kimbers. :] - Thu May 14 13:31:21 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Not much right now... I think I saw someone on ebay selling it for 69 dollars USD.
Answered by David V - Thu May 14 13:39:32 2009

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Wed Jun 16 17:10:54 2010