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The final known set of original 9 prototypes, here in living color! This set has come to be known as the “Design set” – it has many similarities to the original 9 “Faith” set just recently reviewed. Less overlap with the third “Executive” set we reviewed individually. And some pieces that are just absolutely WILDContinue reading “Original 9 Prototype Set: Design Set”

These two bears are extraordinary. While our site hasn’t delved too deeply into the Billionaire prototypes that exist, we wanted to do a 2-in-1 post about two very special Billionaire prototype examples. A couple of examples per Billionaire were created specifically as a set as special gifts for Ty Executives. Others were the true originContinue reading “Billionaire 1 and 2 Original Prototypes: Solid white and green!”

This is an original 9 prototype for the original Spot no spot the dog. He has chocolate brown Cubbie/Brownie shaded fabric for his ears, eye patch, and tail! This piece is complete with pax tags, and has an extremely early June 1992 pax date – there are very few prototypes with dates this early. ThisContinue reading “Spot the dog BROWN and WHITE Ty Prototype: Original 9 – Design Set”

We debated how to share this set – as individual pieces, or as a group. In context with other sets, vs. on it’s own. Here we have what has become known as the “Faith Set” of original 9 prototypes. Let’s take a step back. Faith McGowan, a figure we have brought up in articles past,Continue reading “Original 9 Tyriffic Prototype Set of 9: The Faith Set”

Thought the original 9 treats might be over eh? Feast your eyes on the most magnificent original 9 prototype subset in existence. There is so much with this absolutely breathtaking set. First and foremost, these are not prototypes for Sammy – a similar looking completely tie-dyed lie-down bear released Jan. 1st, 1999. No – thisContinue reading “Brownie Tie-Dyed Ty Prototype Set: Original 9”

This is the final original 9 prototype from an elite set assembled by a senior Ty Executive. This is a WILD departure for the original 9 Squealer the Pig! This guy is tie-dyed with royal blue extremities. This is one of our top 5 pieces in all of the hobby. All pax tags – earlyContinue reading “Squealer the pig Tie-Dyed and ROYAL BLUE Ty Prototype: Original 9”

This is an INSANE tie-dyed and orange SPOT the dog, no spot, original 9 prototype beanie. Another of those “COME ON” pieces – have to see him to believe it. All pax tags, 1992 pax dates, with orange fabric we saw for Chocolate the moose’s antlers. This piece’s tie-dyed fabric has mostly green and redsContinue reading “Spot the dog TIE-DYED and ORANGE Ty Prototype: Original 9”

Two incredible Spot no spot original 9 prototypes were brought forward by a senior Ty Executive (responsible for assembling the remarkable original 9 prototype set we have been reviewing). This example is a stunning FULL departure prototype from the original Spot original 9 piece. This example has a solid gray body and legs green ears/faceContinue reading “Spot the dog NO SPOT Gray and Green Ty Prototype: Original 9”

Here we have the stunning solid Legs green and white Splash the whale – original 1st generation original 9 style prototype. Complete with original pax hang and tush tag – mid 1992 pax dates – aligning this piece as a true original 9 design. If you recall this piece’s counterpart – the prototype fuchsia Flash,Continue reading “Splash the SOLID GREEN and WHITE whale Ty Prototype: Original 9”

Wowsers! This is a full radical color departure for the original 9 lobster, Pinchers! In 1st generation, it is in fact easier to find the error tag “Punchers” – little known fact:). A MQ 4L 1st generation Pinchers is extremely tough to locate. Although, tougher still is a 1st generation Pinchers made in China…. ThisContinue reading “Pinchers the SOLID VIOLET lobster Ty Prototype: Original 9”