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This is an exquisite 1st generation prototype for Speedy the turtle. This piece has a solid brown shell with fabric patch – patch containing the fabric speedy sports in production. We have seen several early prototypes with patches over a solid fabric encompassing their eventual fabric. So seeing this guy, complete with 1992 pax tagsContinue reading “Speedy the turtle solid brown shell with patch prototype”

This a such a fun original 1st generation prototype piece for Humphrey the original camel! Only the second true departure prototype we have ever seen for Humphrey – the other a full solid departure fuchsia color. This piece is complete with Pax hang tag and tush tag – with solid red underside/belly/legs + ivory nostrils.Continue reading “Humphrey Red and Brown Prototype Camel”

Clubby IV – another piece well documented by the BBPG: https://beaniebabiespriceguide.com/clubby-iv-silver-button/ https://beaniebabiespriceguide.com/clubby-iv-rainbow-button/ https://beaniebabiespriceguide.com/clubby-iv-gold-button/ This piece was distributed in a plastic box that concealed which color button your Clubby had. Ty also signed buttons for each variety – rainbow, gold, and silver. It is unknown how many he signed in total, or per color. Below, signedContinue reading “Clubby IV Prototypes + Signed: Gold, Silver, and Rainbow buttons”

This is a brilliant fine mane mystic prototype, and she is beautiful! Complete with original 1992 pax hang tag and tush tag – this piece has light blue extremities – hooves, nostrils, and horn. While there are a couple (1-2) other fine main Mystic prototypes out there, they are either without pax tags, or withoutContinue reading “Mystic Fine Mane Light Blue and White Prototype Unicorn”

This is the only true departure Seamore prototype know, and he is a beauty. While Seamore was never the most popular style, this guy is one of the original 1st generation released pieces (Mid 1994 introduction date) along with peking, Humphrey etc. When this little seal was original retired in October of 1997, he quicklyContinue reading “Seamore Solid Gray and White Prototype Seal”

As the series II anniversary beanies continued their debut, so did their rollout in the UK! The UK actually saw Zip II hit the stage before Signature II (2023) with Patti II and Peace II in July 2023. The rarer 1 of 30 tagged pieces were distributed differently. Pieces were awarded directly from Ty UK/Germany’sContinue reading “Set 3: 30th Anniversary Limited xx/30 Series II Beanies: Peace II, Patti II, Zip II”

We have almost completed the prototype Nana tour! We promise – only 1-2 more;). But again, this style was Mr. Warner’s favorite, and it appears he issued it to test out a number of fabric color variations – even if he had no intention of releasing Nana in said shades, he still wanted to seeContinue reading “Nana the WHITE and GREEN PROTOTYPE Monkey”

This is a favorite of ours! An old face Nip (Zip) cat in solid light pink, with white belly/ears/face. Pink Nip is a full and vivid departure from the released old face Nip that came in the famous gold fabric. This piece is complete with pax hang and tush tag. A true departure for aContinue reading “Nip the Old Face Cat light pink Prototype”

We have held off reviewing this incredible prototype because it is, indeed, very special. It seems fitting to review this guy as our first blog post of 2024. The #1 Sales Rep Bear has been well documented on this site and on just about every major beanie outlet. A production example (limited to 253) stillContinue reading “Ty #1 Rep Bear PROTOTYPE: White and Red SPLIT!”

Well well well. This one is a doozy. This one is unique. A prototype for the original 9 Legs the frog beanie baby in olive green. We had this piece in our hands over a decade ago, and never had it side by side, but the fabric, we believe, matches Ally’s shade. To be sure,Continue reading “Legs the Olive Green PROTOTYPE Frog: FIRST BEANIE BABY PROTOTYPE!”