Well, I am feeling alot better now. I have been to Tenerife with Shane and now need some inspiration...
Well, I am feeling alot better now. I have been to Tenerife with Shane and now need some inspiration to write again. Any suggestions?
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Beanie Babies, love them or loathe them, I doubt many can have failed to notice their popularity. They will probably go as a phenomenon of the late twentieth century.
The miniature ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’ were first produced for McDonald’s children’s promotions but now even TY has cashed in on this miniature gold mine range with small beanies on a little bit of gold cord that attaches to your Christmas tree. The Jingles Collection was born! In the shops there are nine ‘Teenie BeanieBabies’: Twigs, Peace, Holiday 1998, Holiday 1999, Halo, LoOsey, Quackers, Holiday 1997 and Rover. There are the Happy Holidays, the four Clubby Bears Collection too (around £25.00).
**History**
‘Teenie Beanie Babies’ are small versions of the beanies and
were available as promotions at McDonald’s from 1997 until 2000 with ‘Happy Meals’. (Australia was the only country with a 2001 promotion of ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’). The ‘Teenie Beanies Babies’ are miniature forms of very desirable Beanie Babies. Each year the collections grew, with up to twelve ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’ in each set.
** Reasons for collecting ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’**
Teenie Beanie Babies have many advantages, including easy storage due to their affordability, small size and ready availability. A complete collection of Beanie Babies or Beanie Buddies can cost thousands of pounds but most people can afford to start collecting ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’. Not only can you buy versions of some of the most popular common beanie babies, but McDonalds has also made available tiny versions of some of the most rare and desirable beanie babies such as Bronty, Chilly, Humphrey, Rex, Royal Blue Peanut and Steg. ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’ allow many of the expensive bears, even a country exclusive including Britannia, Erin, Libearty and some other tiny versions of country exclusives to your collection for only a few pounds.
**Where to find them**
I tend to get mine from Charity Shops. It is worth looking in the toy boxes as you can pick ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’ up for as little as 10p. Yes 10p and they can still come sealed in their original packaging. I can be a cheap and yet affordable way for children to start collection TY Toys.
You can also pick them up in junk shops too. Try talking the owner into saying you any that come into the shop too. You may be able to strike a deal in order to get the ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’ at bargain basement prices!
Some specialist shops and websites, such as www.ryebypost.com often have ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’ for sale. Look out for special offers on this website. You can often pick them up for 75p (in mint condition!).
Look out for the 1997 ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’ as they are rare and will potentially produce a good return for you collection!
For a complete checklist of the TY Teenie beanies, try visiting http://www.smartcollecting.com/teenie-beanie-babies-all.asp where there is a printable list available. I find this a great way to keep track of what I have in my collection, as at www.ty.com the McDonald’s ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’ are not included.
**Cost**
‘Teenie Beanie Babies’ from specialist collector’s shops can cost from £1.00 to £9.00 depending on the item. (Do check the Internet before spending £9.00 on a ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’ as you can often find it cheaper).
**Tips for Collecting ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’**
1) Try to buy them in perfect condition and still in their original sealed packaging, as this is the best way to get a return from your investment.
2) If you buy ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’ out of their packets, ensure they have their tags insitu. Use a miniature tag protector to protect the heart shaped card label. ($3.00 for 50 from collector’s shops).
3) Store away from sunlight to prevent fading.
4) Most importantly, enjoy your newfound, yet very cheap hobby!
**Tip for the Future**
The 2000 collection, which included a special Millennium bear, the Dinosaur Trio (boxed set of American Trio (Lefty, Righty and Libearty), Bronty, Rex and Steg), International Bears II (Osito, Germania and Spangle), Legends (Chilly the polar bear, Humphrey the camel and Peanut the royal blue elephant) and The End bear, is an ideal set to look for. They come in boxes rather than bags. You will need to go to specialist collector’s shops or look on the Internet, as they were not release in Britain.
‘Teenie Beanie Babies’ are a great way in which to start a collection. I love looking round charity shops for mine. I now have around forty yet have never brought a McDonalds Happy Meal or spent over a pound on any ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’ either. Happy Collecting!
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great op. am looking for a Beanie Bear for an American cousin - are these similar?
Marchant 18.01.2002 14:03
Most enlightening op! My daughter has always gone mad over these - I've lost count of how many Beanie Babies she has, but she has only a few of the ‘Teenie Beanie Babies’. I've also lost count of the number of times I've told her to get rid of some them as they are taking up too much room but after what you have said, I think she can keep them! Mike
whitewiner 13.01.2002 02:09
My daught has quite a collection of these whilst I have just a few favourites given to me by friends - they are cute though, and of course the really good ones can never be fond!! (here anyway)
Jan 12th, 2002
very helpful by (100%):
