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 1999 Erin the bear. It is green and has a small white shamrock on it. It is still in its original box. The tag only has the TY on front. On the back it says Erin the Bear then some business info. The tag doesn’t open. There is only info on the front and back. Is it worth anything?
Hello! That Erin bear is probably apart of the Ty Classic line. Here is one for sale for $3: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=erin+beanie+babies&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xerin+beanie+babies+classic.TRS1&_nkw=erin+beanie+babies+classic&_sacat=0
Hello: I have a “Claude” not CLAUDE” with 16 errors in him with P.V.C. Pellets where can I find out how much he is worth.
I also have a Clubby still in a sealed bag that was manufactured without a bar code on the swing tag. I am unable to find any information about that matter. If this is a mistake would he be a one of a kind?
I have a Jolly the Walrus with a hang tag that has an extra page in it. I believe it is either 3rd or 4th gen. Is this worth anything?
Ok I hope this one perks your interest. My new find is…”Valentino” here are his errors that I can find. 1- Face of swing tag the “i’s” look like lower case “L’s. 2-Inside left side of swing tag has The Beanie Babies then TM then Collection. So I think that means he is a forth generation. 3- No punctuation after Oakbrook. He has both U.K. And Germany on the left. Moving to the right inside of the swing tag. 4-DOB Reads exactly as shown,
DATE OF BIRTH : 2-14-94, 5- after the last word in the poem “you” there is no space before the put an “!”, 6- after Visit our web page there are “!!!”, no error on back of swing tag. 7- Tush Tag looks as if there is a sticker covering up something on his tush tag. I want to try and pull it off but know if I should, 8- Back of Tush Tag has date 1993 while swing tag date is 1994, 9- No Punctuation after the word Oakbrook, 10- No period after A in U.S.A, 11- No period after the letter C in P.V.C , 12- He has 2 black eyes but his nose is brown,13- His ears are not on center,14 – Right arm and leg are slightly longer than the left. I think that’s it. So if I were to advertise him would I say ” Valentino white with red heart that has 14 errors” then list the errors, then include the condition which is perfect. What’s your best guesstimate on value?
I have a peace beanie with a flaw I haven’t heard of. On the right eye it has a price of felt or plastic showing it about 11:30 (clock face location) and on the left eye the same thing but it is at about 6:00. What can you tell me about this. It also has about4 more flaw’s
Something to consider is that it’s counterfeit and that’s why it has those flaws.
I have a Patti with what I believe is a 4th gen tush tag and a 4th gen hang tag. The address information that is in the left side of the hang tag is different from the ones you have listed. Mine has listed from top to bottom: TyInc. Oakbrook IL U.S.A, Ty UK Ltd. Fareham, Hants Po15 5TX, Ty Deutschland 90008 Nurnberg
Have you heard of this style and if so does it make a difference in its worth? What would that worth be?
I have one with 2 heart swing tags. could that value now go up?
Probably not
I have Valentino with a plain yellow star abd back of swing tag is blank
Having trouble identifying this one, “Chips”–not on the list. Larger size than normal. Front of hang tag looks 3rd gen. Inside doesn’t have “beanie babies collection” written at all or underlined. Other side has to and from etc. Tush tag is not on list at all. Front has ty logo only, back has ty inc. copyright 1996, …etc. thoughts?
i got recently received a box of beanie babies. Based on some quick research I may have a few that could be valuable. What’s the best way to figure it out? One is Valentino with an error in the poem (no space between you and !)
I have a beanie baby , kicks . I noticed his tag is on his left ear . I started collecting for my daughter . When beanie babies first came out . We do have a few . I have looked at many photos of the babies . Everyone has there tag on the right side . As I have seen photos of Kicks . And still the tag is on the right side . Is this rare . ? Thank you
I have a 2nd generation Valentino in great condition. I have no emotional attachment to him so I am wondering what his value might be.
I have several TY bears with no birthdays or poems on the inside of the swing tag… having a hard time finding information…if you know anything can u please inform me asap.
I’m pretty sure I have a first-generation legs Beanie Baby but I don’t have the Hang tag on it it’s only the tush tag what would that be worth?
I just bought a wingless quackers. Who has the 2nd generation swing tag, just like the above picture. It has the 1983 date inside, is this correct?
anybody know i have snowball beanie everything matches to ones with value pvc ect. only problem missing hand tag , can you get them anywhere , or is this lost all value now
I have 2 Princess Diana and They are legit now What?
I was given Bens and Bens of mint condition beanie babies and I’ve taken inventory of all, as well as what generation the tags are (I thought), but after reading this I’m even more confused on the value of some of my beanie babies…is there someone that can help? Thank you.
Would love to hear a response about the Iggy and Rainbow iguanas. I have them also. Are they really worth nothing?
I have over 500 beanie babies for sale. Someone is interested in buying the ones made before 1999. How do I know which ones were made before 1999?
The tag on their bum
Will hace a copywrite date. Thats when it was made.
Generally both the Swing Tag and the Tush Tag will have the Born on Dates in plain sight. Sometimes these dates are different from one to the other, but most of the time they are the same. Example: September 5, 1993 or 09-05-93. Both of these are correct.
Soooo, I have a mystic beanie, with a 6th generation tush tag and 5th generation hang tag. A Ty 2k with i think a 7th generation tush tag and 5th generation hang tag. And A Sammy beanie with a 7th generation rush tag and no hang tag….those aren’t worth anything??
I have a question about the German variation of the 4th gen tags. Do the tags make them any more valuable or are they the same value as any other beanie with the Canadian tag?
I have some babies that are missing hang tags. Is there a way I could purchase tags?
I have Claude beannie don’t have
Heart tag. But, do have tush tag.
Is, it worth money? I also, have baby beannie same kind from Mc Donald’s from happy meal.
One thing they said to keep in mind that if it doesn’t have a the Swing/Hang/Heart Tag, they loose all value. If you find a collector, you MIGHT be able to get a couple of bucks…not likely anything more.
I need a Ty tag for a Princess Diana Bear. How do I get one??
Buy one
I have Seaweed Ty Beanie baby rare German address errors that I see on eBay for thousands, I know the demand isn’t high but they are selling occasionally. How do you feel about this and what avenue do you think I should sell it, most I can get for it or lower so it sells. I don’t want to leave $$$ on the table but I want to get the most for it as I can.
Thanks
KR
i have a lot of Beanie Babies I want to sale how do I know what ones are worth money and how do I find out.
I have hundreds of beanie babies, my question is, Mac the cardinal, is it worth anything, if so what should I look for in determining that?
Thank you.
I have a ty beanie baby Valentino with a 1993 2nd generation red & white tush tag pvc pellets. The swing tag has no errors with date of birth February 14, 1994. What is the value of this beanie?
Thank you for your time.
Sheree