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This offer through the Ghirardelli website has been up for some time now. It was initially listed as a special limited offer “just in time for a holiday season” but has been listed for well over a year. On Stashmatic.com, … Continue reading →

Recently, while typing in searches for Ty-related queries on Ebay, a small banner advertisement appeared at the base of my search. I instantly saw the Ty logo in the picture with a white bear sporting a personalized red t-shirt. I … Continue reading →

During the Brookfield Zoo “Beanie Baby Days”, visitors were able to purchase items to remember the special event. See pictures below.

The Cubs were the first Major League Baseball (MLB) team to offer Beanie Babies as a promotional giveaway. In fact, H. Ty Warner threw out the ceremonial first pitch of the first promotional game.  After two successful game day promotions on May 18 … Continue reading →

Although most of the sports exclusives possess no particular significance to the venue or team that gave them away, on occasion there were some sport commemoratives with a very clear connection to the team mascot or a player nickname. For instance, some mascot connections, … Continue reading →

According to a brief history site, Rally monkeys are a relatively new addition to baseball pop culture. In fact, Rally monkeys first appeared in 2000 at an LA Angels game. This explains why Ty has chosen to give away two … Continue reading →

 Bali the lizard  As a Shedd’s Aquarium exclusive, collectors were able to purchase a Bali lizard with an orange tongue in conjunction with a special LIZARDS exhibit. At regular U.S. retailers, Bali was available with a blue body (and blue tongue). … Continue reading →

 Beanie Baby Day “Giveaways” at Brookfield Zoo July 26-27, 2003-Snocap the arctic fox (with card) July 31-Aug 1, 2004-Fridge the polar bear (with card) July 30-31, 2005-Jumpshot the giraffe (with extra tag) Aug 12-13, 2006-Weaver the monkey (with extra tag) … Continue reading →