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Bean Watcher
News and Reports for Collectors!
This site exists for your enjoyment. My goal is to make your beanbag collecting experience more enjoyable. I focus on Ty products
-- Beanie Babies, Beanie Buddies, Beanie Boppers, and more. I do not receive any financial compensations whatsoever --
I prepare it because of the joy that it brings to me and others. I hope you'll enjoy the news, photographs, and articles that you see.
So grab a beverage, sit back, and enjoy the read! ~ Bean Watcher
Do you have a news story, heard a credible rumor, want to share a story, or want to brag about a lucky shopping find?
Share them with others by using the contact link above. Feel free to drop me a line, even if it's to say "hello!" ~Bean Watcher
Worldwide News and Reports
April 2007 Archives
Announcing the May 2007 Introductions
Illinois, USA
April 30, 2007
 Today, Ty announces the May 2007 Ty product introductions. There are 22 new styles in four different product lines. Here they are:
The Week Ahead
Worldwide
April 30, 2007
 This week, the month of April will come to a close and May will be upon us. Expect a flurry of activity. Here is what to look for:
Also, we can anticipate the following introductions sometime this month:
Finally, there may be a surprise or two that will surface. What will it be? We will know in the days and weeks to come!
New Picture of the Rally Monkey Posted
Anaheim, California, USA
April 30, 2007
 In my April 8, 2007 column, I posted news from Pinky in California about the California Angels' exclusive plush toy, the Rally Monkey Ty Beanie Baby.
To see the updated picture, click here.
From the Email Bag -- More About Horses, Ty Classics, and Stashmatic.com
New Jersey, USA
April 30, 2007
 Jennifer (aka Patty Buddy) read yesterday's post, More About Ty's Beanie Horses, and sent me two emails. Not only did she write about my list, but she shared her latest efforts to create a Ty Classic database. The main points of her emails follow.
[P]eople can help contribute by... uploading pictures [of missing Classics]. If they click on specific item listings, there's a box that will say help the community/add a pic or something like that. They will be prompted to browse their computer files. Pictures must be in either JPEG or GIF form. The size limit to upload an individual image is 500 MB. They recommend setting your camera to its lowest resolution for pictures.
 Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing your email with us. Let's hope that you will receive the help you are seeking.
Early Pictures of the May 2007 Introductions
USA
April 29, 2007
 A source shares pictures from a Ty retailer sheet of the May 2007 introductions. There are two known Canadian exclusives in the group. Here are next month's offerings: Bean Watcher comments: (1) Thank you for sharing the news with us! (2) The above list does not include country exclusives outside of the USA and Canada. (3) We will know if any of the above styles are USA exclusives when they are officially announced.
The Australian Boblins Arrive in the USA
California, USA
April 29, 2007
 Nancy shares her pictures and style numbers of the first four Boblins Beanie Babies. She purchased her colorful set from Belinda Jane's in Australia.
Gully, Pi, Ruddle, Yam Yam
Introduced on March 30, 2007 (click here).
Bean Watcher comments: (1) Thank you for sharing the news with us! (2) Belinda Jane's offers a great price for a set of four Boblins. Her price is $31.80 (AUD) or approximately $24.00 (USD). The cost of shipping is extra. Click here for more information.
From the Email Bag -- More About Ty's Beanie Horses
Wisconsin, USA
April 29, 2007
In yesterday's column, I posted a list of Beanie Baby and Beanie Buddy horses. Here is more information:
Ty's Beanie Horses
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for writing !
Harrods' Digby Available Again
England, UK
April 28, 2007
 Tracy from the UK shares that the Ty Classic, Digby, can be purchased online again. More information can be found below.
I was sent an email today from Harrods. Whenever I get an email, I always go straight to the soft toys. Imagine my surprise when I saw... a picture of Digby. I know when I ordered mine in November, Harrods said this was a limited bear and only one per customer. It is now selling online in the Ty Department.
Digby is selling online for £12.95 (GBP). To place an order, follow this path: Harrods.com > Toys > Soft Toys > Ty > Ty Digby.
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing the news with us!
From the Email Bag -- Ty's Beanie Horses
USA
April 28, 2007
 A reader sent me an email, asking if I had a list of Beanie Baby and Beanie Buddy horses. After a review of Ty's beanies, I do now. Here they are:
Beanie Babies
Beanie Buddies
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for submitting your question! Bean Watcher update: Bob from the USA and Karen from Wisconsin both inform me that I left off two horse Beanies Babies from the above list:
Avalon the horse
 and (Zodiac) Horse 
Many thanks to Bob and Karen for writing. Would you believe that I purposely omitted the horses' names as a test? ... Not really. I am simply horsing around...!
The Boblins Have Arrived in Canada
Canada
April 27, 2007
 The Centre Gift Shop 2, a Canadian-based eBay store, has posted a clear in-hand picture of the four recently-introduced Boblins Beanie Babies.
Latest Ask Ty Response Posted
Illinois, USA
April 27, 2007
 Ty has responded to this week's winning Ask Ty question. A shop or salon? Just ask Ty!
Q: When you get your hair cut, do you go to a regular barber shop or a fancy hair salon? (submitted by beaniecharge)
A: I've been to both, but most of the time . . . . it's the salon !
The April 2007 Retirements
Illinois, USA
April 26, 2007
 Today, Ty announces the April 2007 retirements. Say "farewell" to the following two Beanie Babies:
Moosly the cow
Canada Key Clip the bear (Canada exclusive)
Also, there is a post on the Ty Talk Cyberboard that identifies two Ty Classics that have silently retired. Say "good-bye" to Carroty and Hudson.
To view the retirement announcement for Moosly and Canada Key Clip, click here. To view the Ty Talk Cyberboard post, click here.
Next Beatrix Potter Trio Delayed Again
England, UK
April 26, 2007
 Nancy from the USA shares that, according to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, the introduction of the next (third) Beatrix Potter trio will be delayed until July 2007. Here is additional information about the unannounced set.
So, if you have been waiting since January 2007 to add the latest trio to your collection, you will have to wait a few months more.... Be patient. The wait will be worth it!
Shipping Rates for Monarch to Canada and Japan
Ontario, Canada
April 25, 2007
 A reader from Canada wrote to the San Francisco Zoo about shipping costs for Monarch to Canada and Japan. Here is the response she received.
We will be shipping via United States Postal Service. The charge to Canada for 5 Beanie Babies is $14 (U.S.) and for 6 Beanie Babies is $16 (U.S.). I can give you a price to Japan if you give me the quantity. It will start at $11 (U.S.) for one Beanie Baby.
Shipping to Japan for 5 Beanie Babies is $21 (USD). Shipping to Canada for 5 Beanie Babies is $14 (USD).
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing the information with us!
From the Email Bag -- A Bean Bag World Promotion
England, United Kingdom
April 25, 2007
 Typically, I post only news and reports of Ty-related items. At times, I will make an exception, and here is one.
If you have more information about this bear, please send me an email and I'll share it with everyone. If you would like to contact Linda, her email address is: l.milward@virgin.net
Beanie Babies Featured in Hallmark's Mailer
Kansas City, Missouri, USA
April 24, 2007
 The latest mailer from Hallmark Gold Crown, based in Kansas City, Missouri, features two current Beanie Babies. More information follows: |
