BEANIE BUDDY OVERVIEW - 1998 to Present
To
capitalize on the popularity of Beanie Babies, Ty introduced
a new line of plush toys called, Beanie Buddies, on
September 30, 1998. The original 9 Beanie Buddies are: Beak, Humphrey, Jake, Peanut (Royal Blue), Quackers, Rover, Stretch, Teddy (Cranberry),
Twigs, and Peanut.
Most of the styles are larger versions of a Beanie Baby creation but are made with an incredibly soft material called Tylon® or a Terry Cloth type material. Tangerine, pictured right, is the only Beanie Buddy produced in both of these fabric types. Beanie Buddies have a suggested retail price of $10-$11 (regular), $30-$32 (large), $50-$55 (Extra Large) and $100-$105 (Jumbo).
