Check Your Attic For These 10 Beanie Babies Worth a Fortune

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Remember the good old days of the 90s? Platform shoes, “Girl Power,” and of course, a Beanie Baby in every nook and cranny. These adorable plush pals were the ultimate collectible of the decade, so it’s a bit of a bummer that most of them didn’t exactly skyrocket in value.

But hold on to your scrunchies! A select few of these cuddly creatures are still highly sought after and can fetch some serious cash from the right collector. Think of it as a fun way to potentially pad your wallet.

Time to rummage through those storage bins and check your collection! You might be sitting on a goldmine. Here are 10 Ty Beanie Babies that could be worth more than you think:

1. Valentino the Bear

Market Value: $200

Valentino often gets a lot of buzz, thanks to some inaccurate articles claiming he’s a rare bird with a brown nose. Spoiler alert: all Valentino Beanie Babies sport a dark brown nose.

However, your Valentino could still be worth a cool $150-$200 if it boasts a second- or third-generation hang tag. Look for the old “skinny” Ty logo on the second-gen tags, while the third-gen tags were the first to feature that iconic bubble font.

2. Princess the Bear

Market Value: $5-$650

Launched in 1997 to honor the late Princess Diana, Princess the Bear was originally sold with profits benefiting the Princess Diana of Wales Memorial Foundation. While some sellers try to list this bear for thousands, those sales are rarely confirmed. Experts suggest that, depending on its rarity, Princess the Bear can be worth up to $650, especially if it’s missing that embroidered white rose.

To gauge your Princess Diana Beanie Baby’s value, check the materials listing on the tag for PVC or PE pellets. The rarer, more valuable early editions were stuffed with PVC pellets.

3. Claude the Crab

Market Value: $25

Claude the Crab, with his groovy tie-dye effect, is a fan favorite. But he might be worth more than your average crab if you find him with errors on his tag.

For instance, a Claude where his name is entirely in capital letters could boost his value. Recent sales hover around $25, and experts caution that anyone asking for thousands is likely trying to pull a fast one.

4. Scoop the Pelican

Market Value: $10

Scoop is instantly recognizable thanks to his massive orange beak. (There was even a “Beanie Buddie” version with an alleged one-foot wingspan!) But this cute little Beanie keeps his wings tucked back neatly.

Today, Scoop typically sells for around $10, which is double his original price. Independent experts back up this valuation.

5. Peanut the Elephant (Royal Blue)

Market Value: $300

Most Peanut the Elephant Beanies are a soft pale blue. The royal blue version, however, was retired early in favor of its lighter counterpart, making these royal blue variants particularly sought after.

Experts have seen Peanut the Elephant fetch up to $700 in mint condition, but based on recent sales, $300 is a more accurate market value.

6. Weenie the Dachshund Dog

Market Value: $12

As the first Beanie Baby to stand on all four paws, Weenie the Dachshund Dog is an adorable little guy with a perky tail. Based on available sales data, he’s generally worth around $12 or $13.

You might stumble upon a rarer 1998 Weenie, released to celebrate the Devil Rays (now the Tampa Bay Rays) baseball team’s inaugural season. These special Weenies should come with a commemorative card to prove their authenticity.

7. Peace Bear

Market Value: $70-$190

This tie-dyed Ty toy is considered valuable because each one boasts unique coloring. However, this individuality also means its value can swing wildly, with sales ranging from $70 to $190.

If you find a Peace Bear without the peace emblem, you’ve actually got a Garcia, which is also valuable! Garcia can sell for up to $259 in excellent condition.

8. Piccadilly the Clown Bear

Market Value: $25

Piccadilly, the cheerful clown bear, comes in either a blue and green outfit or a vibrant multicolored striped one. If you have one in excellent condition with all tags intact, you could snag up to $25 for this joyful toy.

To confirm your Piccadilly’s authenticity, peek inside the hang tag (the cardboard Ty tag) and check that “The Attic Treasures Collection” is printed at the top on the inner left.

9. Coral Casino

Market Value: $2,249

Some Beanies are pricey simply because they’re incredibly scarce. The Coral Casino bear was an exclusive item for Coral Casino club members, and consequently, only 588 were ever produced.

Finding this bear can be a quest, but if you succeed, you could potentially sell it for up to $2,249, based on recent online sales. The Coral Casino’s hang tag is always signed and numbered, displaying “Casino” on the inner right with the poem on the left.

10. Batty the Bat (with an extra foot)

Market Value: $124,000

Manufacturing errors can often send the value of collectibles soaring, and Beanie Babies are no exception. There are various versions of Batty, including a black Halloween edition with red eyes that sells for around $75. However, one version is exceptionally rare.

If you happen upon a Batty with three feet instead of two, the right collector could shell out up to an astonishing $124,000 for it! Collectibles experts note that other versions of Batty with tag errors could also be worth up to $5,999.

The Bottom Line

Did any of your Beanie Babies make this coveted list? You’ll generally get more for your collectible soft toys if they’re clean and undamaged. And remember, Beanie Babies always command a higher resale value if they still have their original paper tag with the toy’s name.

Ty toys are just one category that gets collectors excited. You could also make some extra cash by decluttering and selling your vintage cookbooks, some of which can go for up to $7,000. Your collectibles could be a surprisingly simple way to ease any money stress.