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Here we have a very neat prototype for Spangle the bear! While not the rarest or oldest piece, this bear had many variations. This prototype is complete with pax tush tag and hang tag (1998 pax tag dates). What makes this piece so interesting is the tri-color facial variations. We know Ty ended up releasingContinue reading “Spangle Tri-Color Face Prototype Teddy!”

Oh my goodness oh my goodness! This is perhaps the most famous prototype of them all. Nana (the original name for Bongo) was first seen in the 1995 catalog (picture of this catalog below) in RED AND CREAM! Obviously, the released version of Nana looks nothing like this prototype. Nana was one of Ty’s favoriteContinue reading “Nana the Red and Cream PROTOTYPE Monkey – Tyriffic + Ty Catalog Example!”

Here is the second known Caw prototype with yellow. This stunning prototype example has yellow in place of all traditionally orange areas, as well as yellow 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 tagContinue reading “Caw the Crow Yellow 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”

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!”

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”

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!”

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”

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”

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”