Oh, These? Just a Bunch of Beanie Babies That Are Now Worth More Than My Rent 😅

If you were a graduate in 1998 and got this owl Beanie Babie as a gift… I sincerely hope you kept it.

• Release date: 5/30/98
• Retirement date: 31/12/98
• Poem: Wise is at the head of the class / With A’s and B’s he’ll always pass / He’s got his diploma and feels really great / Meet the newest graduate: Class of ‘98!

Because who wouldn’t want two toys exclusively sold in the U.S. to forever remind you of the completely drama-free 2000 election?

• Release date: 6/24/00
• Retirement date: 12/20/00
• Lefty poem: This November make a note / The time has come for you to vote / Pick me when you have to choose / I’m a Beanie, you can’t lose!
• Righty poem: On and on the race will go / Who will win we just don’t know / No matter how this all will end / You will always be my friend!”

This Rainbow Beanie Babie is special because it was actually made with the incorrect fabric. The more common Rainbow has a much lighter, vibrant hue of green.

• Release date: 8/1/98
• Retirement date: 3/31/99
• Poem: Red, green, blue and yellow / This chameleon is a colorful fellow / A blend of colors, his own unique hue / Rainbow was made especially for you!

This Rhinoceros comes with two mini Spikes from McDonald’s. So it’s a 3-for-1 on horned animals!

• Release date: 6/15/96
• Retirement date: 12/31/98
• Poem: Spike the rhino likes to stampede / He’s the bruiser that you need / Gentle to birds on his back and spike / You can be his friend if you like!

Beanie Babies aren’t known for being particularly cuddly, but look at this little romantic guy! I bet he gives good snuggles.

• Release date: 1/7/95
• Retirement date: 12/31/98
• Poem: His heart is red and full of love / He cares for you so give him a hug / Keep him close when feeling blue / Feel the love he has for you!

Rare look at what I look like after posting my old Beanie Babies on eBay.

• Release date: 1/1/99
• Retirement date: 12/23/99
• Poem: Every night when it’s time for bed / Fold your hands and bow your head / An angelic face, a heart that’s true / You have a friend to pray with you!

If you don’t think this mama kangaroo and her baby are cute, I really don’t know what you’re doing here.

• Release date: 1/1/97
• Retirement date: 3/31/99
• Poem: My little pouch is handy I’ve found / It helps me carry my baby around / I hop up and down without any fear / Knowing my baby is safe and near

This Beanie Baby is special because his wings actually velcro shut around him, so you can pose him like he’s sleeping. V cute.

• Release date: 10/1/97
• Retirement date: 3/1/99
• Poem: Bats may make some people jitter / Please don’t be scared of this critter / If you’re lonely or have nothing to do / This Beanie Baby would love to hug you

Curly’s unique fur sets him apart from all the other bear Beanie Babies and definitely makes him look more cuddly. 10/10 would recommend.

• Release date: 6/15/96
• Retirement date: 12/31/98
• Poem: A bear so cute with hair that’s Curly / You will love and want him surely / To this bear always be true / He will be a friend to you!

Say what you will about the Beanie Baby phenomenon, but it gave us this little goose named Honks, and for that I will always be grateful.

• Release date: 8/31/99
• Retirement date: 12/23/99
• Poem: Honks the goose likes to fly away / South for Winter he will stay / When Spring comes back, North he will fly / And swim in ponds and lakes nearby!

There’s something about Jabber’s eyes that really pierce the soul…

• Release date: 5/30/98
• Retirement date: 12/23/99
• Poem: Teaching Jabber to move his beak / A large vocabulary he now can speak / Jabber will repeat what you say / Teach him a new word everyday!

You really otter know this little furry friend’s worth!

• Release date: 1/7/96
• Retirement date: 9/19/98
• Poem: Seaweed is what she likes to eat / It’s supposed to be a delicious treat / Have you tried a treat from the water / If you haven’t, maybe you “otter”!

Give Peace a chance…to make you rich!

• Release date: 5/11/97
• Retirement date: 7/14/99
• Poem: All races, all colors, under the sun / Join hands together and have some fun / Dance to the music, rock and roll is the sound / Symbols of peace and love abound!

Where McDonald’s toy collectors and Beanie Baby lovers collide.

• Release date: 8/31/99
• Retirement date: 12/23/99
• Poem: All good things come to an end / It’s been fun for everyone / Peace and hope are never gone / Love you all and say, “So long!”

It’ll be hard to let this darling doggo go, but just think of that nice $1,600 cash-out….

• Release date: 12/31/97
• Retirement date: 3/31/99
• Poem: Bouncing around without much grace / To jump on your lap and lick your face / But watch him closely he has no fears / He’ll run so fast he’ll trip over his ears

This bear was released when the company, Ty, initially decided to cease production. Woof, I guess happy endings do exist when they’re potentially worth $2,000.

• Release date: 8/31/99
• Retirement date: 12/23/99
• Poem: All good things come to an end / It’s been fun for everyone / Peace and hope are never gone / Love you all and say, “So long!”

Although this isn’t the original version of the toy (the earlier version had a brown belly, not a white one), it’ll still make you some bank!