Goldfish Plush Appraisal

Goldie the Goldfish Beanie Baby (Style 4023)

This item is a 'Goldie' Beanie Baby, a plush toy goldfish from 'The Beanie Babies Collection' by Ty Inc. The primary color is a vibrant orange, characteristic of a common goldfish, and it appears to be made from a soft, plush fabric typical of Beanie Babies, likely polyester fiber and PE pellets as stuffing. Its form factor is that of a stylized fish with a distinct head, body, and tail fin. The eyes are small, black, and bead-like, giving it a simple, endearing expression. Two hang tags are clearly visible, attached to the top of the item. The larger, heart-shaped tag, known as the 'swing tag' or 'hang tag,' contains the item's name 'Goldie™ style 4023', its 'DATE OF BIRTH: 11-14-94', and a short poem: 'She's got rhythm, she's got soul / What more to like in a fish bowl? / Through sound waves Goldie swam / Because this goldfish likes to jam!'. It also directs to 'Visit our web page!!! www.ty.com'. The other tag is a white, rectangular tush tag, partially visible at the bottom of the image, which also shows 'Goldie' and the distinctive Ty heart logo. The swing tag's reverse side details manufacturing information, indicating 'Ty Inc.' in Oakbrook IL, U.S.A., 'Ty UK Ltd.' in Fareham, Hants P015 STX, and 'Ty Deutschland' in 90008 Nürnberg, with 'Handmade in China'. The item appears to be in excellent, likely new or 'mint' condition, with no visible signs of wear, tear, or damage to the plush fabric or the tags. The tags themselves are crisp and show no creasing or fading, which is a critical indicator for collectibles like Beanie Babies. The craftsmanship is consistent with mass-produced plush toys of the era, focusing on soft textures and accurate, simple stitching to form the animal's shape. This particular Beanie Baby would date back to its birthdate in 1994, placing it firmly within the peak period of Beanie Baby popularity.