Ty Beanie Baby Spangle the Bear (International Bears II)

This item is a Ty Beanie Baby known as 'Spangle the Bear,' which appears to be part of the 'International Bears II' collection. The bear is presented in its original, unopened plastic display packaging, which is part of a larger cardboard backing. Spangle is designed with an American flag motif: its left side (viewer's left) features a blue field with white stars, while its right side is adorned with red and white stripes. The bear's head is a light, possibly cream or light yellow, color, and it has a black nose and stitched eyes, though the eye details are not clearly visible through the plastic. A red Ty heart-shaped tag, a signature identifying mark for Beanie Babies, is attached to its right ear. The packaging prominently displays the Ty logo and the bear's name, 'Spangle the Bear,' along with a brief poem: 'Stars and stripes he wears proudly / Everywhere he goes he says loudly / Hip hip hooray, for the land of the free / There's no place on earth I'd rather be!' Below the poem, there's an image of Mount Rushmore, further emphasizing the American theme. Small text at the bottom provides dates, likely the 'date introduced' (April 18, 1999) and 'birth date' (June 14). The item appears to be in excellent, 'mint-in-package' condition, demonstrating a high level of preservation due to being sealed. The plastic shell is clear, showing no visible signs of cracking or significant yellowing, and the cardboard appears intact with sharp graphics and text. This pristine condition and original packaging are significant indicators of its collectible value.