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Ty Beanie Babies Hero USA – Bear (Flag on Chest) – 40012
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Categories: Plush, Plush Ty Beanie Baby, Toys & Hobbies
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Ty Beanie Babies Hero USA – Bear (Flag on Chest) – 40012
- Ty Beanie Babies became a sensation over the years with their collectible nature. They were among the first toys to successfully create a market for collectible plush items.
- Each plush toy features a soft, huggable design, making it a favorite among children and adults alike.
- Each Beanie Baby is known for its own unique name, birthdate, and poem on the tag, giving the toys a sense of personality and individuality. This attention to detail set them apart from other plush toys.
- Ty Beanie Babies have gained popularity through word-of-mouth, early online marketing, and even fan clubs – creating a passionate and engaged collector community.
- Beanie Babies are perfect gifts for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a holiday, or simply want to surprise someone with a thoughtful gesture, there’s a Beanie Baby for everyone. With hundreds of designs to choose from—spanning animals,
Ty Beanie Babies Hero USA – Bear (Flag on Chest)
Ty family: Beanie Babies
Style Number: 40012
Varieties: USA FLAG ON CHEST
Animal:Bear
Special Category: Charity
Birthday:March 12, 2003
Intro date:April 10, 2003
Retire Date: December 29, 2005
Height: 8.5 inches
SWING TAG POEM (inside right)
We all pray
When day is done
That freedom comes
To everyone !
SWING TAG PHRASE (inside left)
100% of Ty’s profit from the original
purchase of this Hero Beanie Baby
will be donated to the USO.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hero salutes those men and women devoted to establishing freedom for all.
There are five HERO Beanie Baby versions:
HERO (British version, style 40013)
HERO (Australian version, style 40014)
HERO (USA, style 40012, three versions, flag on arm, flag on arm reversed, flag on chest)
SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
2004 – Cody Banks 2 movie premiere.
Ty Beanie Babies are beloved collectibles known for their charming designs, attention to detail, and unique appeal. Each Beanie Baby features a soft, huggable construction and a signature heart-shaped tag that includes its name, birthday, and a special poem, adding a personal touch. With a vast array of designs representing animals, characters, and themes, there’s a Beanie Baby to suit every interest and occasion. Their limited production runs and themed releases have made them a favorite among collectors, while their affordability and giftability make them a cherished choice for all ages. Beanie Babies combine nostalgia, creativity, and quality, making them timeless treasures for play or display.
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ty |
| Publisher | Ty |
| Age Group | Kids |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Amazon ASIN | B000HY8HOU |
| UPC / EAN | 008421400126 |
Ty Beanie Babies
Did You Know?
The Start of the Craze
The Beanie Baby craze started with neighbors trading them in a Chicago Suburb. News stories followed the trend and the rest is history.
Ebay a Major Factor
Beanie Babies made up 10% of ebay's sales in the early 90's.
Original Line Up
Nine original dolls started the fame: Squealer the Pig, Spot the Dog, Flash the Dolphin, Legs the Frog, Splash the Whale, Chocolate the Moose, Brownie the Bear, Patti the Platypus, and Pinchers the Lobster.
Spicy Inspiration
Tabasco Sauce Inspired One Of The Most Popular Beanie Babies - Snort the Bull. Snort was originally named Tabasco the Bull but changed to "Snort" in order to avoid any legal issues with the brand. The first version actually had red feet, just like the color of the sauce!
Identification Made Easy
Beanie Babies were identified in two ways: their swing tag, which was the heart-shaped marker complete with a name and often a poem, and also their tush tag, which was usually found at the rear end of the doll.
Making Beanie Babies Different
Less Stuffing Was Used To Make Them Different and make them stand out more from their competitors.
In the Beginning - Exclusively Sold In Small Stores
When Beanie Babies were first introduced to the market, Ty Warner wanted them only sold in boutique shops and specialty stores - creating a sense of exclusivity.
Retirement Creates Demand
Ty Warner was a genius when it came to making his dolls more desirable than they already were. He created the concept of "retiring" his dolls so that consumers rushed to grab them while they could.
Huge Sales
Annual sales in 1998 for Ty Inc. were over $1.4 billion making the company the first-ever billion-dollar plush company, according to Fortune.
Employees Recognized for Success
In December of 1998, the company gave employees a Christmas bonuses equal to their annual salary.
Preventing Counterfeits
In their heyday, Beanie Babies were worth 50% less without those little cardboard hearts. This was partially due to counterfeit Beanie Babies being produced. The tags made the buyer know it was the real deal.
Beanie Baby Creator Driven
The creator Ty Warner was obsessed with the designed each toy, according to Zac Bissonnette's book The Great Beanie Baby Bubble. He went to the factories in China and Korea to oversee every little detail. If he didn't like a design, production would be halted which would drive up the prices for that particular design.
Sources:
10 Things You Didn't Know About Beanie Babies by Kate Storey, countrylivingmagazine.com
12 Surprising Things You Never Knew About Beanie Babies, by Nicoletta Richardson, littlethings.com.
