Ready to track down the rarest treasures from the Beanie Babies craze? Our 1st Generation Beanie Babies Checklist is your essential guide to identifying and valuing the original 1993-1994 lineup that started it all.

These iconic plush toys—like Spot, Flash, and Patti—hold a special place in collector hearts and can fetch top dollar today. With detailed info on hang tags, tush tags, and key identifiers, this updated 2025 checklist helps you spot authentic first-gen Beanies and uncover their worth.

Whether you’re building a collection or cashing in on nostalgia, start here to master the world of Beanie Babies’ earliest stars!

Did You Know?
Determining the value of your Ty Beanie Babies can be a frustrating process. A 1st Generation Chocolate The Moose is RARE but a 5th Generation Chocolate The Moose is NOT, but they look almost identical. Except for the tags!

The tags make a huge difference in the value of your Beanie Babies and be sure to look them over closely before you think you have a rare plush toy.

🏷️ KNOW YOUR BEANIE BABIES

Rare Beanie Babies have RARE tags that are actually easy to spot.

✅ 1st Generation Hang Tag

DO NOT open like a book

Single-sided tag

Don’t mistake McDonald’s tags for 1st Gen!

✅ 1st Generation Tush Tag

Black & white ONLY

They are the only ones like this!

Hang Tag Guide |
Tush Tag Guide

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📋 Complete 1st Generation Checklist

Ally The Alligator

DOB: March 14, 1994 | Retired: October 1, 1997
Style #: 4032
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4 | Tush Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Ally Beanie Babies with a 1st, 2nd or 3rd Generation Hang Tags can have value. The most common version, 4th Generation, will only be worth around $5.

Price Guide
eBay

Blackie The Bear

DOB: July 15, 1994 | Retired: September 15, 1998
Style #: 4011
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Tush Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Price Guide
eBay

Bones The Dog

DOB: January 18, 1994 | Retired: May 1, 1998
Style #: 4001
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Tush Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Price Guide
eBay

Chilly The Polar Bear

DOB: February 22, 1994 | Retired: January 7, 1996
Style #: 4012
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

Chocolate The Moose ORIGINAL 9

DOB: April 27, 1993 | Retired: December 31, 1998
Style #: 4015
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Tush Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Price Guide
Original 9
eBay

Cubbie The Bear ORIGINAL 9

DOB: November 14, 1993 (Brownie) | Retired: December 31, 1997
Style #: 4010
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Tush Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Price Guide
Original 9
eBay

Daisy The Cow

DOB: May 10, 1994 | Retired: September 15, 1998
Style #: 4006
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Tush Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
eBay

Digger The Crab (Orange)

Introduction: June 25, 1994 | Retired: June 3, 1995
Style #: 4027
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

Flash The Dolphin ORIGINAL 9

DOB: May 13, 1993 | Retired: May 11, 1997
Style #: 4021
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4 | Tush Tags: 1, 2, 3
Price Guide
Original 9
eBay

Goldie The Fish

DOB: November 14, 1994 | Retired: December 31, 1997
Style #: 4023
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Tush Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
eBay

Happy The Hippo

DOB: February 25, 1994 | Retired: June 3, 1995
Style #: 4061
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

Humphrey The Camel

DOB: May 19, 1994 | Retired: June 15, 1995
Style #: 4060
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

Inky Octopus (No Mouth Gray)

DOB: November 29, 1994 | Retired: September 12, 1994
Style #: 4028
Hang Tags: 1, 2 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

Legs The Frog ORIGINAL 9

DOB: April 25, 1993 | Retired: October 1, 1997
Style #: 4020
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4 | Tush Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Price Guide
Original 9
eBay

Lucky The Lady Bug (7 Felt Dots)

DOB: May 1, 1995 | Retired: February 27, 1996
Style #: 4040
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3 | Tush Tags: 1, 2
eBay

Mystic The Unicorn (Brown Horn/Fine Mane)

DOB: May 21, 1994 | Retired: 1995
Style #: 4007
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3 | Tush Tags: 1, 2
eBay

Patti The Platypus (Deep Fuchsia) ORIGINAL 9

DOB: January 6, 1993 | Retired: 1993
Style #: 4025
Hang Tags: 1 | Tush Tags: 1
Price Guide
Original 9
eBay

Patti The Platypus (Raspberry)

DOB: January 6, 1993 | Retired: 1994
Style #: 4025
Hang Tags: 1, 2 | Tush Tags: 1
Price Guide
eBay

Peking The Panda Bear

Introduction: June 25, 1994 | Retired: January 7, 1996
Style #: 4013
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

Pinchers The Lobster ORIGINAL 9

DOB: June 19, 1993 (Punchers) | Retired: May 1, 1998
Style #: 4026
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Tush Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Price Guide
Original 9
eBay

Quackers The Duck (Wingless)

Introduction: June 25, 1994 | Retired: January 7, 1995
Style #: 4024
Hang Tags: 1, 2 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

Seamore The Seal

DOB: December 14, 1996 | Retired: October 1, 1997
Style #: 4029
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4 | Tush Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4
eBay

Slither The Snake

Introduction: June 25, 1994 | Retired: June 15, 1995
Style #: 4031
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

Speedy The Turtle

DOB: August 14, 1994 | Retired: October 1, 1997
Style #: 4030
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4 | Tush Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
eBay

Splash The Whale ORIGINAL 9

DOB: July 8, 1993 | Retired: May 11, 1997
Style #: 4022
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4 | Tush Tags: 1, 2, 3
Price Guide
Original 9
eBay

Spot The Dog (No Spot) ORIGINAL 9

DOB: January 3, 1993 | Retired: April 13, 1994
Style #: 4000
Hang Tags: 1, 2 | Tush Tags: 1
Price Guide
Original 9
eBay

Squealer The Pig ORIGINAL 9

DOB: April 23, 1993 | Retired: May 1, 1998
Style #: 4005
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Tush Tags: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Price Guide
Original 9
eBay

Teddy The Bear (Old Face – Brown)

Introduction: June 25, 1994 | Retired: January 7, 1995
Style #: 4050
Hang Tags: 1, 2 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

Teddy The Bear (Old Face – Cranberry)

Introduction: June 25, 1994 | Retired: January 7, 1995
Style #: 4052
Hang Tags: 1, 2 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

Teddy The Bear (Old Face – Jade)

Introduction: June 25, 1994 | Retired: January 7, 1995
Style #: 4057
Hang Tags: 1, 2 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

Teddy The Bear (Old Face – Magenta)

Introduction: June 25, 1994 | Retired: January 7, 1995
Style #: 4056
Hang Tags: 1, 2 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

Teddy The Bear (Old Face – Teal)

Introduction: June 25, 1994 | Retired: January 7, 1995
Style #: 4051
Hang Tags: 1, 2 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

Teddy The Bear (Old Face – Violet)

Introduction: June 25, 1994 | Retired: January 7, 1995
Style #: 4055
Hang Tags: 1, 2 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

Trap The Mouse

Introduction: June 25, 1994 | Retired: June 15, 1995
Style #: 4042
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

Web The Spider

Introduction: June 25, 1994 | Retired: January 7, 1996
Style #: 4041
Hang Tags: 1, 2, 3 | Tush Tags: 1
eBay

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