Tyriffic beanies – very special prototypes Ty showcased around the country, are among the most coveted in the hobby. They were the examples Ty let out for public viewing to show collectors a bit under the hood. There are so very few that survived and made it out from Ty to collectors. Tyriffic prototypes can be deemed/graded as such if proper provenance is supplied to the authenticator, but the best examples have existing photograph proof – either from the stores themselves, or from the very few sanctioned articles published over the years. The most famous article (pictured below) has been discussed in previous articles – it showcases many exquisite and famous pieces, including the Tyriffic Nanas.
On the cover of this article (and reviewed further within) is the Tyriffic copper Speedy (https://rarestbeans.com/2022/08/26/tyriffic-copper-speedy-prototype-turtle/) and the lilac and white Bessie the cow and the solid WHITE Pugsly. Both picture here, and the two pieces in review. Pugsly is a a full solid white, with slightly differing design from final production, and Bessie has wild color departures in white and lilac, with magic the dragon winged fabric for her horns.
Rarity Rank: 1. Full/wild departures from final production designs for 3rd and 4th generation pieces – Bessie and Pugsly! No pax tags, but a TYRIFFIC pieces, confirmed with original publication. Always such a rare treat reviewing the more famous Tyriffic prototype pieces.
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