The 90s have people obsessed over Beanie Babies. Millions of people all over the world started collecting as many of these cute stuffed toys as they can – and believe us, there was a lot to collect. They come in different colors, sizes, and themes.
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Although most of these Beanie Babies have lost their value today, there are actually a select few that are still worth thousands of dollars. Read on to see which Beanie Babies can make you rich!
Humphrey the Camel
Humphrey is one of the nine original Beanie Babies and was launched in 1993 and was discontinued in 1998. Humphrey the Camel came out with different versions but the original is considered to be the most expensive.
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An authentic Humphrey the Camel has a black and white tush tag, a red heart-shaped swing tag, and the legs is not filled with beanies. If you have an original Humphrey the Camel with its tush tag in pristine condition, you can get as much as $1,200.
Employee the Bear
In 1995, sales representatives of Beanie Babies were given Employee the Bear as a show of appreciation. There were only 300 bears produced, making them quite rare. Out of the 300 bears, 150 had a green ribbon and the other 150 had a red ribbon.
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Employee the bear had a very distinctive bright violet color with threading in magenta. The tags are also sewn in and they do not have hanging tush tags. Employee the Bear costs about $3,000 these days.
Nana the Monkey
This Beanie Baby was released in 1995 but it was quickly replaced and was re-released with a new name – Bongo the Monkey. So, there are just a few original Nana the Monkey lying around.
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You can tell if you have an original if you see “Nana” printed on the tush tag. Plus, Nana the Monkey does not come with a poem. An original Nana the Monkey in mint condition can be sold for $4,000.
Peace the Bear
In 1997, Peace the Bear was handed out as a promotion during a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland A’s. The bears are dyed and the position of the colors is never the same.
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Peace the Bear is released with an embroidered peace symbol on its chest. If you have a Peace the Bear without the peace symbol, this is considered to be very rare and can be valued at $5,000.
Snort the Red Bull
Back in 1997, Ty was facing a copyright infringement lawsuit when they released Tabasco. They later changed the name to “Snort the Red Bull” to resolve the lawsuit and avoid penalties.
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The original Tabasco Beanie Baby had no hooves while Snort the Red Bull, later on, had cream-colored hooves. Both have the same style number and they are both valued at $6,500.
Gobbles the Turkey
This Beanie Baby was released in 1997 and comes in different versions. Some came out with a single-layer felt waddle while others came with double layers. The tail feathers were also attached to different heights.
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If you have a Gobbles the Turkey with the right waddle and feathers but with errors on the tag, then you are in luck. You have a rare one in your hands. Selling this Beanie Baby could make you earn $6,750.
Peanut the Elephant
Peanut the Elephant is one of the nine original Beanie Babies. This one is particularly rare because there were only two thousand Peanut the Elephant toys produced. But it is actually a dying incident that made a specific variation valuable.
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Peanut the Elephant comes in light powder blue, purple, and gray. If yours is a dark blue color then you are sitting on a goldmine. The dark blue versions are actually caused by a mishap while dying the toys. They are worth $7,000.
Halo the Bear
Beanie Babies released several special edition bears for their beloved collectors. One of the first ones was Halo the Bear. This particular Beanie Baby was created to symbolize guardian angels watching over kids.
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If your Halo the Bear has a white star on its fur, if the tush tags on it have errors, or if there are noticeable variations on the nose or eyes, then you can be looking at $7,500 right in the face.
Patti the Platypus
Beanie Babies had Patti the Platypus as one of the first toys they had. Most collectors usually have one if they started collecting early. Patti does not really have much value except for one variation.
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Apparently, the magenta variation of Patti the Platypus is very rare. If you have a magenta Patti the Platypus, you have a gem in your hands. The magenta platypus toy sells for $10,000 these days.
Claude the Crab
Claude the Crab was launched in 1997. The tie-dyed crustacean came out in several versions. He comes in a mixture of blue, green, brown, and cream. Claude the Crab is the only Beanie Baby that has a poem dedicated to his name.
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If you own a Claude the Crab with manufacturing errors like having errors in the tag, you are in luck. This means you have a rare Beanie Baby in your hands. You can sell it for as much as $10,000.
McDonald’s International Bears
McDonald’s also took advantage of the Beanie Baby mania back in the 90s. They collaborated with Beanie Babies for their Happy Meal. The result is a scaled-down version called “Teenie Babies.”
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If you have Britannia, Erin, Glory, and Maple in your Beanie Babies collection and they are still in mint condition and in their original packaging, the whole set would be worth $10,000.
Iggy the Iguana
Bean Babies released several versions of Iggy the Iguana since it was released. You can see this toy in different colors, some have their tongue sticking out, and some have their tags located in different parts of Iggy’s body.
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The wide range of varieties makes Iggy the Iguana a collectible since it comes in different styles and characteristics. But an Iggy the Iguana with a misprint in the tag can be sold at about $15,000.
Brownie the Bear
This is one of the first Beanie Babies ever created and it is considered to be a rare find by collectors. Brownie the Bear is rare because it was replaced with another bear right after its release.
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An authentic Brownie the Bear can be valued anywhere around $20,000. The authentic Brownie the Bear Beanie has brown fur and a tan snout and their is no poem on its tag. Since Brownie was retired right away, there is not a lot of it in circulation, making it rare.
Floppity, Hippity, and Hoppity set
These bunny siblings are more valuable when they come as a set than if you try to sell them individually. They are considered to be a rare set by Beanie Babies collectors and not a lot could complete the trio.
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The famous pink, green, and purple bunny Beanie Babies can get you $30,000 as a set. If you only have individual ones, you can still sell them for a decent price. There may be collectors out there who have a missing bunny to complete their set!
Valentino the Bear
This is a Valentine’s Day collectible released by Beanie Babies in 1995. It is actually one of the most common Beanie Bears but for some reason, Valentino Bears with errors are considered to be collectibles.
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Valentino the Bear is not really worth much. But those who have the name misspelled on the tag or brown noses instead of black can get about $42,300 for it. A perfectly normal Valentino the Bear in mint condition can be sold for $1,000.
Lefty The Donkey and Righty The Elephant
Beanie Babies launched Lefty the Donkey and Righty the Elephant to commemorate the 1996 election. The pair were the first two Beanie Babies that shared a style number and poem.
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A Beanie Babies collector got Hillary Clinton to sign Lefty and Righty. The collector was able to sell the signed pair in 2006 for $50,000. Considering the value of Hillary’s signature, we can expect those signed by Beanie Babies to increase their value over the years.
Picadilly attic
When Beanie Babies cross a teddy bear with a clown, you get the Picadilly attic. It may not be the cutest but it is actually one of the most expensive. This is one of the most in-demand toys for most Beanie Babies collectors.
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The Picadilly attic actually has gone through several versions after it came out. But the original Picadilly attic Beanie Baby is estimated to be worth $125,000 today. If you have one in good condition, you should consider selling it!
Bubbles
Bubbles is a bright yellow clownfish that Beanie Babies launched in June 1995. It is considered to be a classic collectible. And it has been through a lot of variations ever since it was launched.
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Bubbles were one of those Beanie Babies that kept having alterations like having different tush tags or having the wrong color of thread. Nevertheless, the toy is still worth a lot today. Its value is estimated to be about $129,000.
Princess the bear
There is no doubt that Princess Diana made an impact on the world. Beanie Babies celebrated her life by creating a special purple teddy bear with a white rose embroidered on its chest.
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They named it Princess the Bear. Sales of this special Beanie baby were donated to Princess Diana’s memorial fund. The value for this Beanie Baby can go up to $500,000. It is considered to be one of the best Beanie bears ever made.
Large Wallace and his squad set
The large Wallace by itself is already incredibly rare. You can get good money from it. But the large Wallace and his squad set are considered to be very rare and the complete set has a value of $600,000.
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The set includes one large Wallace, two regular-sized Wallaces, and two regular-sized brown bears named Cashew and Huggy. Why this set comes with two Wallaces – we do not know but apparently you need them to complete this highly valued set.
Still worth it
Beanie Babies may not be causing as much hype as it once did in the 90s but their legacy still remains. If you or someone you know is an avid collector of these adorable toys, you should give them a second look.
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The most expensive Beanie Babies are those that are produced in limited numbers. And as you can see, defects are actually a good thing when it comes to Beanie Babies. These errors are just the very things that increase their value.