Caw the Crow Red and Black Prototype

Caw has always been a favorite. This stunning prototype example has red in place of all traditionally orange areas, as well as red under its wings. This is a strong and stark departure for one of the rarer 3rd generation styles. Complete with mint pax tag and tush tag. The pax tag is dated 5.20.94Continue reading “Caw the Crow Red and Black Prototype”

Trap the Mouse SOLID WHITE and Ally GREEN Prototype!

This is a WILD prototype for the original 1st generation Trap the Mouse. This piece is SOLID white with ally green ears/tails/legs, and black nose! Complete with 1992 pax hang tag and tush tag. To think our original mousey could have looked entirely different! Rarity Rank: 0/-.5. It’s a SOLID WHITE 1st generation Trap theContinue reading “Trap the Mouse SOLID WHITE and Ally GREEN Prototype!”

Tyriffic COPPER Speedy Prototype Turtle

This is the famous COPPER Speedy prototype that was displayed at the Tyriffic Store, and featured in the Tyriffic Store prototype article. The piece has no tags, as was consistent with Tyriffic Store pieces (Ty didn’t want the tags to be a distraction, and wanted to keep manufacturing information private). There are a few prototypeContinue reading “Tyriffic COPPER Speedy Prototype Turtle”

Chilly LIGHT PINK Prototype Polar Bear!

Here we have the final remaining Chilly prototype on record not yet reviewed – SOLID light pink! This shade of fabric matches what we saw first on Squealer the pig. This is another triple A piece – a full departure for an iconic and coveted first generation style. Full pax hang tag and tush tag.Continue reading “Chilly LIGHT PINK Prototype Polar Bear!”

Wingless Quacker(s) the duck Protoype: SPRING GREEN

We just reviewed the sister prototype to this insane wingless Quackers prototype. All of the previous comments apply to this piece as well. Original 1992 prototype for one of the most coveted original 1st generation styles in the entire hobby. Now, the true kicker on this piece, is its fabric. 99.9% of the color variationsContinue reading “Wingless Quacker(s) the duck Protoype: SPRING GREEN”

Wingless Quacker(s) the duck Protoype: Deep Fuchsia

WOW. This prototype (and it’s partner) are two of our favorite pieces in the entire hobby. Easily top 5. What we have here is a 1992 pax tag and tush prototype example of the original wingless Quackers beanie baby in solid deep fuchsia, with orange bill and feet. These were both surfaced from a tyContinue reading “Wingless Quacker(s) the duck Protoype: Deep Fuchsia”

Blackie Solid Gray and Black Bear Prototype

We’re on a Blackie roll! This is a brilliant full departure 1st generation Blackie prototype! Complete in solid grey with black muzzle. Full pax tags and an original 1992 pax date. Imagine if Blackie had in fact been gray? Blackie remains one of the rarest 1st generation styles to find with hang tag intact. TyContinue reading “Blackie Solid Gray and Black Bear Prototype”

Blackie the Tie-Dyed Prototype Black Bear

Like it’s counterpart tie-dyed Chilly, here is the tie-dyed Blackie the bear! Solid black snout and black nose to denote it’s a Blackie prototype. Blackie, while not an original 9, is a prominent 1st generation style. A MQ 1st generation production Blackie is one of the top 3 rarest first generation styles to locate inContinue reading “Blackie the Tie-Dyed Prototype Black Bear”

Chilly the Tie-Dyed Prototype Polar Bear!!

No you’re not looking at Sammy. This is in fact the oldest known prototype for the original 1st generation polar bear, Chilly! The piece is completely tie-dyed from head to toe, outside of his white nose/snout, and signature black nose and eyes. Complete with mint pax hang and tush tag, this piece is extraordinary. ImagineContinue reading “Chilly the Tie-Dyed Prototype Polar Bear!!”

Slither the Snake prototype SOLID RED! (and brown tongue)

This is the only known completely solid 1st generation SLITHER the snake prototype. This piece is complete with pax hang and pax tush tag – 1992 pax hang tag dates! The piece is a solid pinchers red fabric, with black eyes and a brown tongue. Another piece that represents the uppermost echelon of the prototypeContinue reading “Slither the Snake prototype SOLID RED! (and brown tongue)”