The question is: how much were Beanie Babies back in the 90s? The answer is a little surprising considering the popularity of this retro toy. In 1993, Ty Inc. was just three weeks away from closing its first record-breaking year in toy sales, breaking nearly every record in its path. In fact, Andi Van Guilder, the woman behind the Beanie Baby brand, was making less than $30,000 in 1993.
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Halo the Bear
While there are other Beanie Babies that can fetch high prices, Halo the Bear is a special case. This iridescent bear is one of the most expensive Beanie Babies ever made. It was originally released in 1998 and comes with a poem about the bear’s guardian angel. Although the bear has long since been retired, it can still fetch a hefty price if you can find a genuine, authentic one. Buying a second-hand Halo the Bear with a white star on the tush tag or other variations will only increase its value.
Beanie Babies can be valuable because of their limited production or a manufacturing error. One example is the peanut beanie baby, which was produced in royal blue color. A similar example is Halo the bear, which first appeared in 1998 but was withdrawn from the market after a short time. This bear has a brown nose, while the black version has a black nose. Its tush tag has an error and will greatly increase the price of the beanie baby.
Iggy the Iguana
These iconic toys have gone through a number of iterations throughout the years. From colours to tags to different designs, these creatures have become extremely popular among collectors. However, Iggy the Iguana has become particularly valuable due to its popularity. A rare version of the Iggy will sell for $5000. However, if you are interested in buying one, you should know that it’s worth a lot more than its original price.
The first Iggy the Iguana hats cost a total of $1.25, but some collectors are now looking for these rare versions. The original designs are made of tie-dyed fabric and sometimes have embroidered peace symbols. These colorful creatures are worth anywhere from $1 to $3 each. There are also collectors of Rainbow hats that are stuffed with PE and PVC pellets.
Princess the Bear
As a fan of the late Princess Diana, you probably remember the iconic Princess the Bear. She is a beloved toy, and she even featured a white rose on her chest. But did you know that the Princess the Bear is now a collector’s item? A single Princess bear can sell for as much as $50,000 on eBay. Read on to find out what this unique toy is worth! And while we’re on the subject, here are some fun facts about Princess the Bear:
A stuffed-toy Princess the Bear can sell for over $30,000, depending on its condition. First-edition versions can fetch over a hundred dollars, but rarer ones are still worth thousands. Some rare variations are even made from PVC pellets, making them extremely difficult to find. A few years ago, a rare version of the stuffed toy went on auction site eBay for as much as $30,000, a whopping price for a toy that was made in the 90s.
Nana the Monkey
The first Beanie Baby came out in 1995. Now known as Bongo the Monkey, this character was later discontinued. The original name for this character was “Nana,” but the company soon changed its name to reflect that the moniker had changed since its introduction. Nana features brown fur, black button eyes, and lighter brown features. The original tag for this character has several mistakes that were later corrected. Peace the Monkey does not have a poem on it, so it could be worth $3,000 or more.
In terms of value, the price of a Beanie Baby is not too far off from the current value of a comparable item from the 1990s. In fact, it’s not unusual for these items to fetch a huge price. The price of a rare Valentina bear can exceed $39500. Similarly, a limited edition Valentino teddy bear can fetch up to $32,913.