Ty Beanie Baby 1999 Signature Bear

This is a collectible Ty Beanie Baby known as the 1999 Signature Bear. This plush item features a distinctive textured, curly, or 'loopy' synthetic sherpa-style fabric in a light tan or oatmeal color, contrasted with darker brown fabric on the ears. It is constructed with plastic pellet 'bean' filling, typical of the brand, giving it a flexible and slouchy sitting posture. The bear features black plastic bead eyes and a hard black plastic nose. A notable accessory is the translucent bronze-toned organza ribbon tied in a bow around the neck. A critical distinguishing feature is the presence of an original heart-shaped cardstock 'swing tag' protected by a clear plastic heart-shaped case, displaying the iconic red 'ty' logo and a green price sticker. The bear appears to be in good vintage condition with minor matting of the plush fibers consistent with age. This specific model was released in 1999 as part of a series featuring the embroidered signature of Ty Warner on the chest, though the embroidery is obscured in this frontal view. It represents the late-1990s peak of the Beanie Baby collecting phenomenon and serves as a classic example of mass-produced plush toys from that era.

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