Elephant Plush Appraisal

Ty Beanie Baby Legends - Peanut the Royal Blue Elephant (McDonald's Teenie Beanie)

This item is a Ty Beanie Baby 'Legends' edition, specifically 'Peanut the Royal Blue Elephant,' presented in its original McDonald's Teenie Beanie packaging. The plush toy itself is a small, royal blue elephant figure, characteristic of the 'Peanut' Beanie Baby, known for its soft, plush material. It features a visible red heart-shaped swing tag with the white 'ty' logo, which indicates it's a genuine Ty product. The elephant is encased in a clear plastic bubble within a book-like cardboard package that opens to reveal information about the Beanie Baby. The left side of the packaging displays the 'Legends' series title, the 'ty' heart logo, and the name 'Peanut the Royal Blue Elephant' with a rhyming poem. Below the poem, there's an illustration of an acacia tree with elephants in a savanna, and a McDonald's 'M' logo, indicating it was a promotional item. The text also includes 'Date Introduced: June 3, 1995' and 'Date of Birth: Jan. 25, 1997'. The entire package appears to be in very good, possibly uncirculated, condition, considering it is still sealed in its original retail/promotional packaging. There are no visible signs of wear, tears, or damage to the plastic or cardboard, suggesting it has been well-preserved. This particular Beanie Baby is one of the more sought-after early editions due to its color variation and its release as part of the McDonald's Teenie Beanie promotion, making its intact packaging significant for collectors. The craftsmanship aligns with standard Ty Beanie Baby production, focusing on soft textures and a simplified, recognizable animal form. Its estimated age is from the mid to late 1990s, based on the introduction and birth dates printed on the packaging.