{"title":"Beanie Babies \u0026 Friends","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeanie Babies Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep back into one of the biggest collectible crazes of all time with our Beanie Babies Collection! Whether you're searching for a childhood favorite, completing a treasured set, or discovering these iconic plush collectibles for the very first time, you'll find a growing selection waiting to be explored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Tortuga Hobby, we believe every collectible has a story. That's why we carefully select authentic Beanie Babies that bring back memories, spark conversations, and make wonderful additions to any collection. From classic bears and beloved animals to seasonal favorites and harder-to-find editions, there's always something new to discover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're a lifelong collector, shopping for a unique gift, or introducing a new generation to the magic of Beanie Babies, you're sure to uncover a nostalgic treasure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy shop with Tortuga Hobby?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧸 Authentic collectible Beanie Babies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ Continuously expanding inventory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎁 Great gifts for collectors of all ages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐢 Carefully packed and shipped with care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart your treasure hunt today and rediscover the charm of these timeless collectibles—because at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTortuga Hobby\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, every collection is an adventure, and every Beanie Baby is another piece of the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1993-ty-beanie-baby-garcia-bear-errors-listed-for-accuracy-pvc-pellets","title":"1993 - Ty Beanie Baby: Garcia Bear  - Errors Listed For Accuracy - PVC PELLETS","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Ty Beanie Baby named Garcia the Bear with PVC Pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarcia is a tie-dye bear from the Ty Beanie Babies collection, known for its unique color patterns due to the tie-dye process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was introduced on August 1, 1995, and retired on May 11, 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarcia was replaced by a similar bear named Peace, reportedly due to an alleged lawsuit by the Garcia family regarding the use of the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarcia bears, especially those with specific tag errors or older generations, are considered rare and collectible items among Beanie Baby enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are the errors found in Garcia bears. You can decide if this is the one you need for your collection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwing Tag (Hang Tag) Errors and Variations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMisspelled \"Oakbrook\": The city of Ty Inc.'s location is often misspelled as \"Oakbrook\" (one word) instead of \"Oak Brook\" (two words), and sometimes a comma is missing after it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePunctuation Errors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMissing period after \"U.S.A\" or an extra period after \"IL.\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra space after \"BIRTH\" before the colon in \"DATE OF BIRTH:\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoem Errors: The first line of the poem may incorrectly read \"use to\" instead of \"used to\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate Inconsistencies: The numerical date of birth (e.g., \"8-1-95\") with dashes on the swing tag, rather than the fully written-out date, is considered a variation found on very early Beanies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyle Number Placement: On very early Garcia Beanies, the style number might appear directly next to the name \"Garcia™\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTush Tag Errors and Variations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate Discrepancy: A common and significant error is a mismatch between the swing tag birth date (e.g., 1995) and the tush tag copyright date (e.g., 1993).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMissing Trademark Symbols: Early tush tags may lack the \"TM\" next to the name Garcia or the \"®\" after \"Collection\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMissing Star: The red star next to the Ty heart on the tush tag can be missing on earlier versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Oakbrook\" Misspelling: Similar to the swing tag, \"Oakbrook\" may be misspelled and\/or missing a comma after it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePunctuation Errors: A period might be missing after \"P.V.C.\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMissing Stamp\/Style Number: Early tush tags might also be missing the red stamp inside or the style number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"SUFRACE\" vs. \"SURFACE\": An older tush tag variation includes the misspelling of \"SURFACE\" as \"SUFRACE\" in the washing instructions, later corrected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do the tags mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTy Beanie Baby hang tag, easily recognizable by its iconic red heart shape with the yellow star and the words \"BEANIE ORIGINAL BABY\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneration Identification: The presence of the yellow star with \"Original Beanie Baby\" on the front of the tag indicates it's a 4th Generation hang tag or later (Gen 4 or Gen 5, if considering font changes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features of Later Generations: These generations (4th and 5th) introduced more detailed information inside the tag, including the Beanie Baby's birthdate and a unique poem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificance: The hang tag is a crucial element for authenticating and determining the value of a Beanie Baby, as collectors often look for specific tag generations and potential errors, although the impact of errors on value can be debated among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssociated Beanie Babies: This type of tag would be found on numerous Beanie Babies released during the mid-to-late 1990s, including popular ones like Pounce the Cat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Tortuga Hobby Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52325966610705,"sku":"TOY117","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/3254\/2993\/files\/5EE9EA34-94C2-4398-BC2B-3393DEB5CE67.png?v=1758037756"},{"product_id":"1993-ty-beanie-baby-princess-diana-the-purple-teddy-bear-errors-listed","title":"1993 - TY Beanie Baby - PRINCESS DIANA the Purple Teddy Bear. - Errors Listed","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Ty Beanie Baby named Garcia the Bear with PVC Pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarcia is a tie-dye bear from the Ty Beanie Babies collection, known for its unique color patterns due to the tie-dye process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was introduced on August 1, 1995, and retired on May 11, 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarcia was replaced by a similar bear named Peace, reportedly due to an alleged lawsuit by the Garcia family regarding the use of the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarcia bears, especially those with specific tag errors or older generations, are considered rare and collectible items among Beanie Baby enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are the errors found in Garcia bears. 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