The Rarest Beanie Babies And How Much They're Worth

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Let's talk about the biggest '90s throwback toys — Beanie Babies! These little stuffed animals have a unique twist that sets them apart from your average teddy bear. Instead of being filled with the usual fluffy stuff, they've got these cool plastic pellets inside, making them super poseable and giving them a pretty realistic feel.

Each Beanie Baby also comes with two special tags — a cute heart-shaped 'swing tag' at the top and a little fabric 'tush tag' at the bottom. Over the years, these tags have evolved and even started featuring short poems and birthdays for each toy. With so many new versions coming out all the time, some older Beanie Babies have become quite hard to find. Here's a list of collector's favorite toys.

Updated on September 1, 2024, by Sai Vsr: In this update, we bring you the elusive Chef Robuchon, one of the most elite and rarest Beanie Babies to be put in production, bumping our rare baby collection to seven. Check it out below.

Did you know that there is an exceptionally rare beanie babe called Chef Robuchon the Bear that collectors go absolutely nuts over? This adorable little bear was made in honor of the fancy French chef Joël Robuchon when one of his restaurants opened in New York City in 2006. Only about 200 of these Chef Robuchon bears have been produced since they were just handed out at the restaurant's opening.

Because there are so few of them, and they're connected to such a famous chef, these little Chef Robuchon bears have become incredibly valuable to collectors.

The Princess Diana Beanie Baby, you might know it as 'Princess the Bear', has quite a rep as one of the most sought after and high-value collectibles out there. Princess Di's bear remains on folks' radars because owning it is like holding a slice of history in your hands. For most, hunting down Beanie Babies is a trip down memory lane and the Princess bear is a toy that pulls at the heartstrings.

Launched in 1997, this bear was Ty Inc's heartwarming tribute to Princess Diana. Initially, every store got a limited number of bears to sell, which gave the impression that they were in short supply. The media played up this angle and stores added fuel to the fire with their particular promotions, making folks think the bear was an exclusive item. In no time, secondary market prices shot up.

Back in '96, this cute little fella named Bubbles hit the scene, and oh boy, did he make waves! Throughout its production, a few tweaks here and there led to some errors. When you're talking Beanie Babies, it's these little oopsie moments that drive up the value of these products.

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You see, these glitchy guys are often worth more because they're, well, unique. With Bubbles, his early debut and later edits make him a bit of a rarity — a diamond in the rough of the Beanie Baby world if you will. So, if you've got a top-condition Bubbles, sporting his original tags and looking dapper with no wear-and-tear, you're sitting on a pot of gold.

What's Scoop's claim to fame, you ask? It's the goofs on his tags! Typo on his tag, wrong production dates — you suggest it, Scoop's got it. Making his debut in 1996, our friend has sported a few differences over the years, even down to what type of stuffing he's got — PVC vs. PE. But here's the kicker: it's precisely these minor alterations that make every Scoop a one-of-a-kind wonder.

Beanie Baby collectors are always looking for these unique Scoops — they're like the hidden Easter eggs of Beanie Babies. Prices skyrocket when a rare or flawed version becomes available. So if your Scoop the Pelican has a distinctive tag or quirk, then you've hit a goldmine. Our pal Scoop the Pelican, with all his idiosyncrasies and unique pedigree, is undoubtedly riding high on this wave.

Sparky the Dalmatian is a popular pup in the Beanie Baby world. It's a teeny, huggable pup with traditional black spots on a white base, and was only around for a bit in 1996, which makes it quite sought-after thanks to its appealing design. The brief time it was in production makes it all the more attractive, mainly because there aren't a ton of Sparkys out there.

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Beanie Baby collectors are sticklers for tag errors and unique features, and they don't mind shelling out high dollars for them. That's where Sparky comes in: its scarcity and unique charm as a Dalmatian Beanie Baby means it's on many collectors' wish lists. This cute little puppy was first called Dotty, after which it was renamed Sparky. However, some of the tush tags still say Dotty which totally drives up the price of these dolls.

If you're a fan of both — politics and cute collectibles, these are definitely your must-haves. These are the perfect blend of cuddly and serious. Lefty and Righty were made to represent the Democratic and Republican parties, which adds an extra layer of collectability to these.

Lefty the Donkey wears dark blue material covered in white stars on his left side and red and white stripes on his right side, embodying the colors and symbols of the American flag. Righty is a white elephant sprinkled with red and blue stars. What makes these extra-special is the fact that Hillary Clinton actually autographed a pair of these in 2006.

Rainbow had his moment in the spotlight in 1998 and 1999, but like all good things, that quickly came to an end. Some Rainbow Beanie Babies are harder to find because of their blatant tag errors. Some Rainbows are sometimes even tagged as a Mel the Koala or a Spunky the Cocker Spaniel!

One of the biggest reasons why some Rainbow Beanie Babies are gold mines is due to a fabric mix-up. There's a particular Rainbow version, which was made with the wrong material. It's greener, lighter and really stands out from the bunch, catching the eyes of collectors, and making it a truly scarce piece.

Some Beanie Babies have unique features, like multiple variations (like in the case of Bongo and his two tail colors) or tie-dye fur. This can make the toy rare. Also, some Beanie Babies were made in extremely limited quantities and were retired long ago, which can also make the doll super rare (and valuable).

It depends on the Beanie Baby in question. Errors on dolls like Daisy the Cow are highly valued because of how popular it made the toy. But since teeny-tiny spelling mistakes on poems were also mass-produced, they don't particularly add to the value of some of these toys.

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