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Bean Watcher
News and Reports for Beanbag Collectors!
This site exists for your enjoyment. My goal is to make your beanbag collecting experience more enjoyable. I focus on Ty products
-- Beanie Babies, Beanie Buddies, Beanie Boppers, and more. I do not receive any financial compensations whatsoever --
I prepare it because of the joy that it brings to me and others. I hope you'll enjoy the news, photographs, and articles that you see.
So grab a beverage, sit back, and enjoy the read! ~ Bean Watcher
Worldwide News and Reports
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Happy Collecting!
Bean Watcher
2008 Winter Trade Show Schedule
Latest Ask Ty Response Posted
Illinois, USA
January 31, 2008
 Ty has posted his response to this week's winning Ask Ty question. Who would Ty take to a place he has not visited? Just ask Ty!
Q: If you were to plan a vacation to any place you have not yet been to, where would you go?
(submitted by 4760177)
A: How about a castle tour of Europe with Duchess ! Or maybe visit the step pyramids in Central & South America with Pico !
Candy Canes Silently Retire
Illinois, USA
January 31, 2008
 A reader from the USA shares that Candy Canes the bear (both red and white versions) have silently retired.
Pictures of the Last Beanie Baby of the Month
Tokyo, Japan
January 31, 2008
 Sakurako from Japan, webmaster of Bottega Beanies, shares her pictures of Puppy Claus the December 2007 Beanie Baby of the Month.  Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing your pictures with us!
Preview of Beanie Baby Introductions for February 2008
USA
January 30, 2008
 A source shares a preview of two new Beanie Babies that will be introduced next month (February 2008). Bean Watcher comment: The source also reports that a new kit has been made for original Dora, Swiper and Boots.
From the Email Bag: A Note About Modified Tag Protectors
USA
January 30, 2008
 A reader from the USA shares the following thoughts about fitting a modified hang tag protector on the tags of your Beanie Babies 2.0 collectibles. He writes:
You may want to let your readers know that although a modified swing tag protector will fit the way the swing tag attaches to BB2.0s, it WILL NOT fit the separate heart-shaped tag which has the Beanie's name. This separate tag is true heart shape with no straight sides. Tag protectors are made to fit a tag with one side cut straight. If the separate tag is placed inside a tag protector (modified or not) and an attempt is made to close the protector, the separate tag will be bent or creased.
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Your point is well taken and should be heeded.
More Silent Retirements Identified
USA
January 29, 2007
 A reader from the USA and Daniel from Maryland, webmaster of Beanie Universe, share more silent retirements with us. Here they are: Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing the news with us!
Huge Number of Silent Retirements
Maryland and New Jersey, USA
January 29, 2007
 Daniel from Maryland, webmaster of Beanie Universe, and Jennifer from New Jersey both share news of several silent retirements in the Ty Classic line. The following styles silently retired yesterday:
Further, Daniel shares the news of silent retirements in the Baby Ty, Pluffies, and Bow Wow Beanies line. Here they are:
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing the news with us!
Comparison of Original and BB 2.0 Beanie Sizes
Wisconsin, USA
January 28, 2007
 I asked Marilyn from Wisconsin to share pictures that compared the sizes of "original" Beanie Babies with the new Beanie Babies 2.0 (BB 2.0) styles. She complied with my request, and thanks to her, I am able to share the pictures below with you.
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing your pictures with us!
One Way to Protect Your Beanie Baby 2.0 Tags
California, USA
January 28, 2007
 A reader from California shares how she is temporarily protecting her Beanie Baby 2.0 (BB 2.0) hang tags. She writes (slightly edited): To see pictures of her modified tag protectors, click here. To see how a modified tag protector looks on a hang tag, click here. Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing your procedures and pictures with us!
Authenticity of I Love Guam is Confirmed
Illinois, USA
January 27, 2007
 Becky from Illinois, owner of True Blue Beans, has confirmed the authenticity of the unannounced beanie, (I Love) Guam. Becky writes:
I have 4 of the I Love Guam Beanies in hand and they are all 100% authentic. Customer Support at Ty Inc has confirmed their existence. The style number is 47073 and they were released approximately 6 months ago.
Bean Watcher comments: (1) So here's another beanie that has found its way to the market place, but has not been officially announced. Ty works in mysterious ways...! (2) I am trying to determine if this bear is exclusive to Guam, or if it might be found elsewhere. If I find out, I will certainly share the update with you.
Canadian Gift Show Begins Today
Toronto, Canada
January 27, 2007
 Today, Ty Canada appears at the Canadian Gift and Tableware Association's gift show. Bean Watcher comment: If I receive any reports or pictures, I will certainly share them with you!
From the Email Bag: Comparison of Beanie Sizes
South Pacific
January 27, 2008
A reader from the South Pacific shares a picture that compares the size of an original Beanie Baby with a Beanie Baby 2.0 style. Bean Watcher comments: (1) Thank you for sharing your picture with us! (2) I had written to Marilyn from Wisconsin earlier this month and asked her to send comparison pictures of original beanie styles and BB 2.0 styles. I have received her pictures and will post them in tomorrow's column.
I Love Guam?
Texas, USA
January 26, 2007
 Matt from the USA shares news of an interesting eBay (US) auction with us. Bean Watcher comment: Ty has never officially introduced an I Love Guam Beanie Baby, so the authenticity of this bear is questionable. It will be interesting to see if other I Love Guam beanies surface in the future.
Marilyn's Pictures of Hoppington and Quackington
Wisconsin, USA
January 26, 2007
 Marilyn from Wisconsin shares her beautiful pictures of the recently-introduced Hallmark Gold Crown Store exclusives, Hoppington the bunny and Quackington the duck. Both styles are "original" Beanie Babies. To see her pictures, click on the links below. Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing your pictures with us!
More of Marilyn's Pictures -- the BB2.0 Beanies
Wisconsin, USA
January 26, 2007
 Marilyn from Wisconsin shares her beautiful pictures of the January 2008 Beanie Babies 2.0 (BB 2.0) introductions.
Pictures of the Beanie Babies 2.0 Styles
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing your pictures with us!
Prize for the New Year's Eve Poem Contest
USA
January 25, 2007
 A reader from the USA who goes by the name of bneebob received his prize for winning the new year's eve poem contest.
What a fine way to start off the new year!
Bean Watcher comment: Congratulations on your winning entry! And thank you for sharing your pictures with us!
From the Email Bag: Fossils and Shrek
South Carolina, USA
January 25, 2008
A reader from South Carolina shares a picture of three recent additions to her collection. Her picture shows the Ty Classic, Fossils and the two Shrek-themed Beanie Babies, Donkey the donkey and Puss-in-Boots the cat. To see her picture, click here. Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing your picture with us!
Latest Ask Ty Response Posted
Illinois, USA
January 24, 2008
Ty has posted his response to this week's winning Ask Ty question. What might Ty sing at an American Idol audition? Just ask Ty!
Q: Do you have a favorite song, and if so, what is it? (submitted by dietpop)
A: I like anything by the Rolling Stones, but my favorite is probably Satisfaction !
Four Hallmark Gold Crown Store Beanies Introduced
Illinois, USA
January 24, 2007
 Today, Ty silently introduces the Valentine's Day-themed styles, Hearts-a-Flutter the bear and Hearts-a-Plenty the bear. Also, Ty officially introduces the Easter-themed styles, Hoppington the bunny and Quackington the duck (click here to see their announcement). All four of these "original" Beanie Babies are Hallmark Gold Crown Store exclusives. Bean Watcher comment: Daniel from Maryland, webmaster of Beanie Universe, shares that the birthdays for Hearts-a-Flutter and Hearts-a-Plenty are February 10, 2007. The birthday for Hoppington is March 21, 2007 and the birthday for Quackington is April 8, 2007.
Ty, Inc. Pulls Jammin' Jenna from Stores
Illinois, USA
January 24, 2007
 WBBM 780, a Chicago-based news station, reports that Ty, Inc. has pulled the Ty Girlz doll, Jammin' Jenna, from local stores because of the lead contents in her painted shoes.
To read the complete article, click here.
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