Beanie Buddies Appraisal

Ty Beanie Baby August Birthday Bear

This item is a collectible plush bear, commonly known as a Beanie Baby, from the Ty brand. It features a bright lime green head and ears, contrasted by a multicolored, tie-dye style body in hues of pink, blue, purple, and yellow. The bear has small, black, bead-like eyes and a unique lime green, translucent hard plastic nose. A distinctive feature is the ruffled, lime green fabric collar around its neck, resembling a party or clown ruff. On its chest, there is a prominent embroidered patch, yellow in color, depicting a birthday cake with candles and the word "AUGUST" stitched below, indicating it is likely a 'Birthday Bear' specifically for the month of August. The item appears to be made of a soft, short-pile plush material. Its construction shows typical Beanie Baby characteristics with somewhat pellet-filled limbs and body for flexibility and poseability. The original red heart-shaped Ty swing tag is still attached to its left ear, indicating it is new with tags (NWT) and in excellent, likely MINT, condition, with no visible wear, damage, repairs, or patina. The tag itself is red with a white 'ty' logo and a yellow starburst, suggesting it is a later model Beanie Baby, possibly from the late 1990s or early 2000s, aligning with the peak popularity of these collectibles. The craftsmanship is consistent with mass-produced collectible plush toys, with uniform stitching and material quality. The absence of any visible flaws suggests it has been well-preserved.