All Beanie Babies come with a Ty Hang Tag that will be vital to know if any of your Beanie Babies are worth money. Hang tags also are referred to as Swing and Heart Tags.
Here you will find information on the Hang Tags for the first 4 Generations of Beanie Babies.
Most 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Generation Beanie Babies, with proper tags, can be worth money even today.
1️⃣ 1st Generation Hang Tags – “Skinny Ty” Logo
⭐ Key Identifiers:
- Flat tags that DO NOT open like a book (most important!)
- “Skinny Ty” lettering on the front
- Made in either China or Korea
- U.K. versions had ‘CE’ on the white side
Many people get fooled and think they have a valuable Beanie Baby, only to find out it doesn’t have a 1st Generation Hang Tag and was part of another Generation that was mass produced.
2️⃣ 2nd Generation Hang Tags
⭐ Key Identifiers:
- DO open like a book (unlike 1st Gen)
- Still has “Skinny Ty” font on front
- Bar code on the back
- “Retain Tag For Reference” phrase on back
- U.K. versions have ‘CE’ logo inside
Check the U.K. tag: “LTD” in all caps = FAKE. Authentic tags write it as “Ltd” (lowercase letters).
3️⃣ 3rd Generation Hang Tags – “Bubble Font Ty”
⭐ Key Identifier:
The Ty Logo is now in a “bubble font” style instead of skinny letters.
Beanie Babies with the 3rd Generation Heart Tag and a 1st Generation Tush Tag can be worth money for the right beanie!
There are FOUR variations of 3rd Generation tags:
Variation 1: German Tags (Rare!)
Known as “German Tags” – these can be very rare and sought after for 3rd Generation Beanie Babies.
- “to” and “from” written in italics
- “The Beanie Babies Collection” is underlined
- “Importeur Ty Ty Deutschland” at top of back
- U.K. ‘CE’ mark next to bar code
Variation 2: “Retain Tag For Reference”
The 3rd Generation Tag with the “Retain Tag For Reference” phrase on the back seems somewhat rare.
- © on the left inside
- “For ages 3 and up” phrase
Variation 3: “Child Under 36 Months”
Back of tag says: “Please remove all swing tags before giving this item to a child under 36 months.”
- U.K. ‘CE’ logo next to bar code
- © logo only next to U.S.A address inside
Variation 4: All Addresses Have ©
The © logo is now next to all addresses inside the tag.
- Back says: “Please remove all swing tags before giving this item to a child” (no age mentioned)
4️⃣ 4th Generation Hang Tags – Poems!
⭐ Key Identifiers:
- First tags with poem and date of birth
- First tags with www.ty.com
The Ty company was having some issues with obtaining the domain name, and on some 4th Generation tags the domain will be cut off, or a white sticker will be applied over the area with the website.
There are FOUR variations of 4th Generation tags:
Variation 1: Sticker Over www.ty.com (Somewhat Rare)
Ty placed a white sticker over: “Visit our Webpage!!! http://www.ty.com”
The sticker doesn’t completely cover up the website text.
Value: $8-$50+ depending on the Beanie. Some sell for $9.99 or less.
Variation 2: No Website Printed at Bottom
Instead of a sticker, they simply left the website info off the tag.
Example: Coral 4th Gen sold for $26.00 in May 2013. Hit or miss in terms of value.
Variation 3: Germany Address + Website Info (Common)
Most common 4th Generation tag to find.
- Website information at bottom
- Germany Ty address on left
- “The Beanie Babies ™ Collection” has ™ mark
Variation 4: Canada Address + ® and ™
Very similar to Variation 3.
- Canada Ty address instead of Germany
- “The Beanie Babies ® Collection ™” has both ® and ™
I have a 1st generation hang tag reggie bear attic treasure I’m looking for the value if anyone can help??
Hi! Some recent sales online for those have been $20 with shipping included.
Is there a way to tell what generation they are if they don’t have a tag? I’ve noticed some have different little tags attached on the back ends of the babies. Is this a way to tell a generation or some sort of significance?
The tush tags do match up with certain generations but there would be no way to tell for certain with some Beanie Babies. Ones with 1st Generation Tush Tags for example could either have a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Generation Hang Tag.
I have a beanie origiinal baby peace 1996.. what’s it worth
I have one too! Search it on eBay. If it is in great condition with both tags, it’s worth something. The rarest ones were made in Indonesia. I saw a peace bear on eBay for almost $3,000! It had no bids, though.
I have a Rex style # 4086 with tags mint condition originated in the Uk (has the CE on the tush and hang tag – do you have any idea of it’s value?
I have Digger the crab with 2nd gen swing tag and 1st gen tush tag. Is it worth anything? Thank you
I’d maybe interested, email me at ishkibable at gmail dot com
If you didnt already sell it I’d be interested is she the red or orange? I have a 3gen red digger but am an avid beanie collector I don’t care much for the value email shelbylevon0420@hotmail.com
I was just curious as I vaguely remember seeing a tush tag where it was printed “The Beanie baby Collection” and I was curious if anybody has seen any error where the word “babies” is lower case. Thanks for any help!
I have a few of what I believe to be 4th generation beanie babies…..of course I looked on ebay first and got my hopes way up! According to ebay, Snort, Squealer, and Patti would be the most valuable ones. Is that true at all? And does it mean anything if there is no star on the tush tag, next to the ty? Trtr
Beanie babies values all depend on the tags. The earlier the tags, the more they could potentially be worth.
I have the purple platypus with no hand tag no idea what generation, I have a retired chocolate with star on tag but when I searched on eBay the star is yellow where as mine is multicoloured?? Why is this I also have inchy the inch worm same tag with star but yellow this time then I also have sheets,beak and roam with yellow star and finally runner and Cheever with silver star values please?
Hello! All Beanie Babies values depend on the tag generations. A good place to start is to see if you have any with 1st Generation Tush Tags: http://lovemybeanies.com/1st-generation-beanie-babies-tush-tag/
Most Beanie Babies without 1st Generation Tush Tags are worth $1-$5.
What about the ones with a silver hologram tag on it ?
I have a attic treasure bear he is wearing a green sweater with a four leaf clover named blarney
what about tush tags that are real different from others? like brown or marrone
Those are the newest of the beanies anywhere from 99 to 05_06 I believe. Dont quote me in that though
I have a sparky (1996) p.v.c.pellets.it has a hang tag with spooky style4090 d.o.b 10-31-95 made in Korea with yellow star on hang tag. Can you pleas tell me if it’s worth anything?
I have several Derby the horses, and one does not have a white mark on its head. What is the significance, if any?
I have a Peace beanie baby bear and i want to know what its worth. It has 2 errors on the hang tag reading “Origiinal” on the front and “Suface” on the back. Im not sure if this means its worth more or less because of the errors.. It also has a 4th gen tush tag with a star and im unsure about the hang tag. The bear is in very good condition and unused. Can someone tell me the value of this bear?
Hello! Peace bears have very limited value as it is one of the most common Beanie Babie produced. It might be worth $1-$5.
The peace bear and princess Diana are one of the most valuable Bernie babies especially with no star on the tush tag or any misprints! Why are you telling people that their not valuable?
Maybe in 1998 they were valuable? Today they can be found very cheap.
Hi! I have a 4th generation “Inch”- style 4044. It does not have a star on the tush tag. Could this possibly be worth anything?
Beanie Babies with 4th Generation Tags are generally not worth anything. These were made during the peak of Beanie Babies popularity.
Not necessarily true i have a 4th gen panda in perfect condition it is now worth £130 and only keeps increasing in value. The year a beanie baby was made adds value but most of all its about how rare it is the less of them the more its worth a second gen of my panda is now worth £250+ i wouldnt always believe what you are told.
If someone will give you $125 Euros or Dollars for a 4th Generation Panda TAKE IT NOW!
I have a Coral style 4079 with what I believe is a 3rd generation hang tag. The back of the tag says….to a child under 36 months. There is no birthdate. The “to” and “from” is normal font. The CE is to the left of the UPC code. Handmade in China. Tush tag – PVC pellets – for ages 3AND UP. Is this beanie baby worth anything? Thank you.
Hi: I have about 50 Beanie Babies mostly from 1994 to 1996 with one from 1993 but I can only find values for a few on your web site. I also have a Princess Diana 12″ and 2 regular size Princess Diana Beanies. Any value?
I have a Cubbie #4010, 4th generation tag, no star on tush tag, 1993, and he has a second tush tag with info on it like “not to be removed until…, this label is affixed…” I am wondering if he might be worth anything? None of my other Beanie Babies have multiple tush tags.
Hello! Sounds like you have one with an extra Canadian Tush Tag.
I have a Chilly 4th Generation introduced in June 1994 retired in January ovf 1996 only one tush tag in red sewing and a Peking 4th Generation same red sewing
I have a few beanie babies the year on their heart tag is different to the one on the loop tag does it affect value?
That was how they were originally made.
I have the Princess Diana beanie baby but with no tag. Worth anything?
Beanie Babies without hang tags have very little value. The Diana Beanie is one of the most common.
What if the princess one has a hang tag?
Hello, my name is Cherry and I have a lot of Beanies, but the one I’m most interested in is the Princess Diana I have with the tag still on it. Inside is the poem about Diana and then the words at the bottom saying, “All proceeds of Ty from the collective will be donated to to the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fund”. I was told that it could be worth something. Any truth to this?
Just having a bit of a sort out and have come across about 300 beanie babies including some with third generation swing tags (Brears Carson and Azure). My daughter also has one of the orighinal Brownie bears but without tag. Any value in all this, and am I likely to find somebody that will want to take the whole lot off my hands. There are also at least 50 Beanie Buddies.
I am missing the hang tag on my princess Di bear. It’s from 1997 made in china, with the red star and pvc pellets and numbered oh and the ribbon is missing
I have a patti the platypus in mint condition in which I believe is a 4th edition,she also has the pvc pellets as well as her birth date is not written out on the tag..in which I have been told is anot error she does have the star on her tush tag please when you have the time send me some info on it.its style number is 4025
Hi guys just wondering i think i have a beanie baby with a 4th generation tag on it , but instead of the yellow start i have a silver glitter one with original beanies beside it. Can some one telk me if its worth anything ? Thank you
4th Generation Beanie Babies will have very little value.
The silver glitter ones is a later generation I believe, I have one of those
I have these Beanie Babies:
Jinglepup – 2001
Snort – 1995
Spunky – 1997
Birthday Bear – 1999
2001 Holiday Bear
Pugsly – 1996
Derby (coarse main with white star) 1995
Pecan – 1999
Cassie – 2000
Schweetheart – 1999
Fetcher – 2000
Butch – 1999
Dotty – 1996
Are any of them worth anything, please?
Hello I have a 3rd generation kicks beanie babie wondered if he is worth anything I also have the end 3rd generation is he worth anything please email me at amykyme@Gmail.com
I have the end and kicks 3rd generation just wondered if they are worth anything thankyou
Hi! I was wondering what you make of this. I have a 1997 (Birthday is Dec. 25, 1996) Teddy Holiday bear with a bean glued to his arm. I appears to be the bean stuffing. I just purchased 11 Beanie Babies up at a yard sale.
I have a beanie bear that has a tag that says collection on it and the arms and legs move is it worth anything .
I have a 4th Gen Rainbow (chameleon) that has a hang tag that is completely blank on the inside. Does this make it rare?
Yes it is most extremely rare. In fact a similar blank tag beanie we sold at auction hit 29,000 gbp (approximately 75,000 usd) just last month at sotheby’s here. The blank tag was thought to be the only in existance and now if yours is confirmed as unaltered mwmt we have the same buyers information available and can arrange for you to put it at auction here. Lloyd, Sotheby’s auctions.
Well any information would be appreciated. I just have him sitting there
If you are serious, i have not paid for authentication but have gone through a “checklist” of what to look for when coming across counterfeit Beanies and what i have come up with is that the Beanie I possess with completely blank hang tag to be a true Beanie
I too have a Ty beanie baby with a completely blank swing tag. This is Peace the bear and he has 4th gen swing tag. Is this rare as well?? If so, I’d love to find out information on who to contact! Thanks bunches!!!!
I have an old face cranberry teddy 2nd gen in good condition from UK. What do you think this is worth?
I have a 1993 waddlesworth the penguin with a 3rd generation hang tag how much is it worth?