Beanie Synopsis!
What are Beanie Babies? These plushies that resemble (somewhat) of there real life counterpart animal were first created in 1993 by the Ty Inc. A U.S toy company founded by Ty Warner. Starting with just 9 beanies, now know as the "original 9." Right away they gained a popularity the designs were simple, memorable, and affordable for children. A plush filled with plastic beans made it the perfect collective toy for people. By 1997 the craze was at it's highest! As the company used this opportunity to released new lines, limited edition, and rarer beanie babies. The urgency for collectors to get a hold of releases before they sold out grew, making huge store-lines outside shops and then mixing the internet into it, it allowed for buyers to bid and sell their beanies on sites like ebay.
At the end of 1999, Ty stopped the beanie line but many people still demanded for more, so in beginning of 2000 beanie toy-lines began to be releases. Seasonal, special world-event, holiday, nationality beanies, and merchandise etc... Even larger beanies called Beanie Buddies and smaller beanies in collaboration with Mcdonald's Happy Meal *trademark* known as Teenie Beanies were released! As strong as the craze came it was as fast as it fell, with mass production beanies became obsolete, or worthless to people. Yet today, if you look hard enough there are those who buy and collect, some still wonder if there is monetary value for beanies.
I consider myself a Beanie enjoyer but collector is a correct term, although the beanie craze is dead and was before my time. Growing up with them scattered around, from seeing and buying them from garage sales and thrift stores, to letting my dog play with them and finding the eyes bitten off like a pycho. They still hold a special place in my heart. Those who wanted to be apart of something, or those who wanted to make a quick buck, it doesn't matter. The memories just matter. If you are a fellow beanie baby enjoyer or the casual liker, you are most likely someone trying to hold on to your memories, maybe even a sweeter time.
you are loved.. my friend
