Beanie Buddy Iggy Appraisal

Beanie Baby 'Iggy' the Iguana

The item is a Beanie Baby plush toy, specifically identified as 'Iggy' the Iguana. It features a body constructed from a soft, plush material that displays a variegated blue and green coloration, giving it a tie-dye or marbled appearance suggesting the scales of an iguana. The eyes are small, round, and yellow, appearing to be plastic or embroidered. A distinctive feature is the small frill or crest around its neck, which also shares the same blue and green mottled pattern. The limbs are short and stubby, typical of Beanie Babies' simplified anatomical design. The tail is relatively long and pointed, tapering to a rounded end. The overall size appears to be around 6 to 8 inches in length, consistent with standard Beanie Baby dimensions. Crucially, the item includes both its original tush tag (partially visible on its back) and its iconic heart-shaped 'Ty' hang tag, enclosed in a clear plastic tag protector. The hang tag is bright red with 'Ty' in white lettering and a yellow star. The presence of both tags, especially the protected hang tag, suggests that this item has been preserved by a collector and is in exceptional, possibly near-mint, condition. There are no visible signs of wear, fading, tears, or damage to the plush fabric or plastic eyes. The shape of the toy appears well-maintained, indicating the internal beanbag filling is still intact and evenly distributed. This Beanie Baby likely dates from the late 1990s, the peak of the Beanie Baby craze, based on its design and the specific 'Ty' hang tag style. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced plush toys of that era, yet the condition suggests careful handling and storage.