Knowing what tags your Beanie Babies have will help tell you what they are worth. There are slight, but noticeable differences between the generations of tush tags.
The tush tag (the fabric tag sewn into the Beanie’s bottom) is just as important as the hang tag when determining value. Early generation tush tags—especially 1st and 2nd Generation—can dramatically increase a Beanie Baby’s worth.
Master tush tag identification and unlock the true value of your collection!
🏷️ Tush Tag Generation Guide
1st Generation
Black & white ONLY – no color at all!
The rarest and most valuable tush tag. If your Beanie has a black & white tush tag, you’ve got something special. These are the only ones like this!
2nd Generation
Red heart design with red lettering
Ty added the iconic red heart and red lettering. More creative than 1st Gen but still very valuable. Often paired with 3rd Generation hang tags.
5th Generation
Added ® symbol to “Beanie Babies” and ™ after text. Subtle changes from 4th Gen.
📚 More Resources
- Hang Tag Guide – Identify hang tag generations
- 1st Generation Checklist – The most valuable Beanies
- Original 9 Beanie Babies – Where it all started
- Complete Price Guide – Search 2,200+ Beanie Babies
I cannot find a hang tag on your site that is like the one on my Woolly. The front of this one looks like the front of the 2nd gen. tag pictured, but on the other side it has TY, INC 1995 in red (with copyright sign before 1995. Then below that, in black ink, it says “Oakbrook, IL……………..PE Pellts, hand made in Chine.” Below that it has the black CE under it. Can you tell me anything about it?
woolly is a plush, not a beanie baby. look for “plush and classic” site.
I’ve noted Beanies for sale on Ebay that advertise tag errors….the tush tag has one date and the hang tag another date. Is this actually a misprint?
It’s not an error, its how they were originally made.
I have a beanie baby with a red embroider tush tag. It has a white heart with ty in red. And the rest of the lettering in what. Says made in China and a 1993 copyright.
Probably from the Ty Attic Treasures line.
I have a sixth generation princess beanie baby with the stamp 410 on the insaide of the tush tag but something caught my eye. Also on the inside of the tag is a penciled in capital letter L or number 7 written inside of it. I was just wondering what this meant? Thanks!
The writing was probably from a previous owner.
Do you have a picture of the penciled letter? I have 5-6 different beanie babies with a penciled like letter or number on the inside of their tush tags (some of the markings look like grey ink or pencil, but marks look to have been deliberately made because there is a definite starting point to the stroke..). I bought them new so there was no previous owner. They have also been stored away, and no one else has handled them.
Have you found an answer to the penciled in information?
Did you find a answer on the penciled in information?
I have a peanuts dark blue beanie buddie. The tush tag does not have stars and it is embroidered. Reads shell 100% Tylon. Back reads Ty Inc. 1998. Oakbrook Il. But at the bottom it says handmade in china. BPE pellets. Is it worth anything. No hangtag.
Without the hang tag it has minimal to no value.
I have acquired a large collection of beanie babys and am using your site as a guide for pricing as I take inventory. I have one called Schweetheart that I didn’t see listed in your price guide. Hangtag 5th gen, tush tag 6th gen (? – it has the hologram). What would he be worth?
I have The End Beanie Baby in excellent condition. On the hang tag there is a space between the last word of the poem and the exclamation point. Also, I cannot find a date on the hang tag. Any thoughts?
I have a Cubbie Beanie Baby. The tush tag says “Twigs” from 1995. PVC pellets, hang tag has a yellow star. Any idea on value? Thanks!
Cubbie is worth $10-$50 depending on the condition.
What is the difference between the beanie babies that on the tags one says retain or return?
I need information about tush tags please.ok if it has a number and/or stamp that means factory made correct ?
Less or no value ?
i need this answered also
i have a Lawrence camel, the attic treasure collection, with a 3rd gen tag, but idk the tush tag. it is Dark purple almost rasin color tag with a 1993 date on it. Is this standard? or worth any money?
Please tell me what the following mean.
4AB60TLT
It is inside the tush tag of my Zodiac Dragon
Valentino Beanie Baby has many errors in Mint Condition in a Mint Condition Box
1. One Eye Bigger than other
2. Tush Tag 1993 Ty tag says February 14,1994
3. Semi colon instead of colon on date of birth
4. PO15 5TX without UK
5. Original with two i’s Origiinal
6. No stamp on inside of tush tag
7. Brown nose black eyes
8. Circle r and Trademark on tush tag
9. Bear was introduced on 01/07/95 and retired on 12/31/98
10. Says Suface on Swing tag
11. Has a 5th Generation Swing Heart Tag
12. P.E. Pellets
13. Extra space between Handmade in China
I have a Tiny Chihuahua beanie baby. mint condition. Gasport instead of Gosport. space after enchiladas and ! hang tag says 1998 but tush tag says 1999. any idea on it’s worth? also a scorch with a space between ol’ and bloke and ! does it have any worth?
The value of $100 keeps coming up for the tiny chihuahua. So I think its worth $100. Also the value of $200 dollars keeps popping up for scorch. Hope I could help.
I have one in the same condition and my name is also Erin!
I have a Slither the Snake Beanie Baby that never had a tush tag. Hang tag Fine. Is this a common occurance?
I have a chili the polar bear with a 12th generation hang tag that is “pink” not red. I cannot find another of any baby like it.
I have a Halo with the brown nose and black eyes. It is in perfect condition but missing the hang tag. It has a 6th gen Tush Tag with the number 425 stamped. Any ideas of the value?
I have a Patti the Platypus (one of the original 9 beanie babies) with a 3rd generation tush tag in perfect condition except missing the hang tag. Any idea of what it is worth (I’ve seen some for $6,000 but that seems crazy)? How/where is the best place to sell it?
I have 5 that have brown tush tags and tan hang tags .I can”t seem to find info anywhere . ivan, Brewster.wee wille,wiskers and a rear with a bumble bee suit beeze
Me too my blarney 1993 has a brown embroidered tush tag wish I could find someone who knows what’ this is all about- it’s a second generation hang tag tho
I would like to know what the yellow tush tags means thanks
I have a Rover beanie baby that has 2 tush tag, one is the red and white another is black and white. Is this anything special?
Thank you
Marcia
Probably an added Canadian Tush Tag
Do you know the difference in value of peace bears with numbers inside the tush tag? I didn’t realize this was a “thing” until someone asked me about it.
I have some beanie babies that have a purple heart on the tush tag…….may I ask if they are worth anything?
I have 10th Anniversary Fizz.From what I have found out, it was a Trade Show bear. Have not been able to find any for sale anywhere. Value please
I have Honks beanie baby with a single flat tush tag. is this rare? its 2 sided print.
I have the Big crab. And, Little crab from McDonald’s But, only have tush tag on them our they
Worth anything?
I have Winnie the Pooh sparkle Disney with 2 hang tags and 2 tush tags 1 in English the other in spanish
I just picked up what looks like a beanie baby from a thrift shop. It’s a grey and white cat looking thing with blue eyes, it also sits upright like kooky. It doesn’t have a hang tag but has the little red plastic piece through the ear, the tush tag is maroon and white. One side has ty and handmade in China, the other side says:
1993 ty Inc
Oakbrook IL usa
Surface washable
All new material
Polyester fiber & pvc pellets
Reg. No. Pa-1965 (kr)
Any idea if it’s actually a beanie baby and if it is who is it?
I have a Fuzz beanie baby with two tush tags. One is the hologram tag and the other is one of those do not remove until delivered to customer. Is this anything special?
Where is the best place to sell these?