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This site exists for your enjoyment. My goal is to make your beanbag collecting experience more enjoyable. I focus on Ty products
-- Beanie Babies, Beanie Buddies, Beanie Boppers, and more. I do not receive any financial compensations whatsoever --
I prepare it because of the joy that it brings to me and others. I hope you'll enjoy the news, photographs, and articles that you see.
So grab a beverage, sit back, and enjoy the read! ~ Bean Watcher
Worldwide News and Reports
November 2007 Archives
Pictures of Hamley's Ebony and Ivory Posted
England, UK
November 30, 2007
 A reader from Canada shares the news that Hamleys has posted pictures of its exclusive Ty bears, Ebony and Ivory.   Bean Watcher comments: (1) Thank you for sharing the news with us! (2) The reader also points out that last year's Hamleys exclusive, Hamley the bear, is also available for purchase (as of this writing). To place an order, click here.
The December 2007 Ty Introductions
Illinois, USA
November 30, 2007
Today, Ty officially announces the December 2007 introductions. There are 18 styles scattered among four different product lines. Here they are:
Preview of the December 2007 Beanie Baby of the Month
USA
November 30, 2007
 A source shares a preview of the final Beanie Baby of the Month with us.
Names and Style Numbers of Next Month's Introductions
USA
November 30, 2007
Dusty from Texas, manager of The Showroom, and a source from the USA share the names and style numbers of next month's Ty introductions. Please note that the official names, which will likely be posted on Ty.com later today (Friday, November 30th), may differ slightly from the information below.
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing the news with us!
Latest Ask Ty Response Posted
Illinois, USA
November 30, 2007
 Ty has posted his response to this week's winning Ask Ty question. Pizza pie, pot pie, moon pie, or apple pie? Just ask Ty!
Q: Sunday December 2 is National Pie Day; do you have a favorite kind? (submitted by 8883964)
A: My favorite is good, old-fashioned, apple pie !
Ringing in the New Year
Illinois, USA
November 29, 2007
 Today Ty introduces the Ty Store exclusive, 2008 the bear.
More About the 2008 Zodiac Rat
Melbourne, Australia
November 29, 2007
 Belinda Jane's, a Ty Australia retailer, shares the following update about the unannounced Beanie Baby celebrating the Year of the Rat.
Date of birth: February 7, 2008
This grey rat of the zodiac
Holding his lucky little red pack
Will bring a safe and peaceful year
To all those who keep him near!
According to Ty Australia, the red pack that the beanie is holding is called Ang Pow (Chinese-Thai). Wikipedia.com provides the following information on the pack (envelope):
For more information about the Chinese envelope, click here.
From the Email Bag: Hunting for Beanies
USA
November 29, 2007
 After posting my article, Where are the Latest Boblins? in yesterday's column, I received emails informing me that the final three, Onny, Pinny, and Bodkin, have been in hand for a few weeks. Typically I do not advertise beanie sales, but here is a sale that has enough general interest, that it may be of interest several of you. Ann from Texas writes (slightly edited):
I have posted pictures of my beanie room on both of your sites in the past. I have my entire 10 year Beanie Collection for sale immediately. I have over 3000 + pieces without duplicates. All are MWMT.
Selection:
If any collectors are interested in checking in for something they have always wanted. I probably have it. I would hope to pass these on to the wonderful Beanie community. Everything will be sold VERY reasonably.
I am selling everything I have left in a garage sale 10 days from today, if not sold, it will be donated to Toys for Tots the following week. Collectors can reach me at ( nanaquackers@sbcglobal.net ) for more information and details on the garage sale if they are in the Dallas area.
Bean Watcher comment: Here is a chance to fill some of the holes in your collection!
Preview of the December 2007 Introductions
USA
November 28, 2007
 A source shares early pictures of some of the December 2007 introductions with us. At least 17 new styles will be introduced to Ty retailers in the USA next month. Most have a Valentines Day theme.
Beanie Babies
Beanie Buddies
Pluffies
Ty Classic
Where are the Latest Boblins?
Australia
November 28, 2007
 On September 28, 2007, Ty introduced the final three Boblins: Onny, Pinny, and Bodkin. All three are Canada, Australia, and New Zealand exclusives. Since that time, I have seen pictures (click here), but have not received reports from collectors that they are in hand. I wrote to Ty Australia about their whereabouts, which provided the following information:
So for those of you wanting to complete your set of seven Boblins, look to the north.... You may be able to find them there!
The November 2007 Silent Retirements
Illinois, USA
November 28, 2007
Daniel from Maryland, webmaster of Beanie Universe, shares that the following seven styles silently retired yesterday. Here they are, by product line:
Daniel also adds that Frilly, which was identified yesterday as a retired Beanie Baby, is actually a Pinky.
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing the news with us!
From the Email Bag: Walgreen's Jingle Beanies
USA
November 28, 2007
Allen from the USA (aka albeansouth) shares an observation he made on Walgreens' exclusive Jingle Beanies. He writes:
I wanted to show the difference in the ears of my Lil' Frosts & Lil' Flakes Jingle Beanies. Lil' Flakes ears are very square instead of rounded & they are placed too low on the sides of his head. I put him next to Lil' Frosts to show how they are different. (click here) I like the way Lil' Frosts ears are much better. I know this is nothing all that unusual, and I would not have gotten this odd Lil' Flakes if I had noticed it. Has anyone else noticed these odd ears on their Jingles?
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for your email and pictures. I suspect that you are seeing a manufacturing variation, not a planned variation. You're the first to report it, so it would be interesting to hear what others have found.
The November 2007 Retirements
Illinois, USA
November 27, 2007
 Today, Ty announces the November 2007 retirements. A total of 20 styles among three product lines say "farewell." Many of them have a Halloween theme. Here they are:
Celebrating the Year of the Rat
Melbourne, Australia
November 27, 2007
Belinda Jane's, a Ty Australia retailer, shares her pictures of the yet unannounced Beanie Baby celebrating the Year of the Rat.
Bean Watcher comment: Belinda Jane's is a respected and reputable retailer of Ty products.
In-Hand Pictures of Fossils
California, USA
November 27, 2007
 A reader from California shares her in-hand pictures of the Ty Classic called Fossils.
Look what I got ...!!!!!! He is gorgeous. I had to take photos to share, in case no one else has. His body color is tye dyed. Shades of red with an occasional touch of a lighter towards white shade. He is now one of my favorite Ty products. He has a place of honor along with the Welsh Dragon.
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing your report and pictures with us!
From the Email Bag: Ty UK's Email Address
USA
November 27, 2007
A reader from the USA requested Ty UK's email address to receive an invitation to Hamley's launch (scheduled for December 1, 2007) of its exclusive Ty bears. Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for writing!
The 2007 Konami Cup Promotions
Tokyo, Japan
November 26, 2007
 Sakurako from Japan, webmaster of Bottega Beanies, shares her report and pictures of the 2007 Konami Cup beanie promotions. Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing your report and pictures with us!
From the Email Bag: Ty Girlz in People Magazine
Massachusetts, USA
November 26, 2007
Brendan from Massachusetts shares the following news about the Ty Girlz line. He writes:
On page 81 of the December third issue of People magazine there is an ad for Ty Girlz ! It shows Cute Candy, Bubbly Britney, and a new Ty Girlz saying "Psssst we've got a secret" and then "We're shopping in Paris...and you can too !"
You can also see this ad if you go to the Ty main page and click for the game demo for the Ty Girlz.
I'm guessing that the unannounced Ty Girl will come out with the December/January introductions (along with three others, since Ty apparently introduces them in sets of four).
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing the news with us!
" World Premiere " Photos of Hamleys' Exclusive Ivory Bear
Witzenhausen, Germany
November 24 - 25, 2007
A reader from the USA shares news of an eBay auction that shows Welterpremiere (world premiere) photographs of the yet unannounced Hamleys exclusive bear called Ivory.
Senna-Kun - A Kitamura Exclusive
Yokohama, Japan
November 24 - 25, 2007
 Sakurako from Japan, webmaster of Bottega Beanies, shares her report and pictures of the latest version of Ty Japan's Senna-kun the dog.
Update on Hamleys' Launch of its Exclusive Ty Bears
England, UK
November 24 - 25, 2007
 John from the UK (aka the phoenix), co-manager of Beanie UK, shares an update about the upcoming Hamleys' launch of its exclusive Ty bears. John reports: |
