Think those Beanie Babies tucked away in your closet are just dusty relics of the ’90s? Think again! In 2025, certain rare Beanie Babies are fetching jaw-dropping prices, turning nostalgic toys into serious cash for savvy collectors.

Whether you’re sitting on a goldmine or just starting your hunt, this guide reveals the top Beanie Babies worth money today, what makes them valuable, and how to spot the ones that could fund your next big splurge.

Did You Know?

Very few Beanie Babies are worth money, but if you have one with 1st Generation Tags it can be worth over $100.

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#1 Bear

#1 Bear

Authentication: True Blue Beans
Serial Number: #159/253
Autographed: Ty Warner
Oddity: No #1 Emblem
$5,600

Sold: April 27, 2017

Blackie

Blackie

Authentication: True Blue Beans
Tags: 1st Generation
$2,999.99

Sold: April 17, 2016

Also sold for $2,150 in 2018
2017 Russia Toy Fair

2017 Russia Toy Fair

Super Rare!
Authentication: True Blue Beans
Hang Tag: 19th Generation
Tush Tag: 15th Generation
$2,600

Sold: June 16, 2020

Billionaire Bear #6

Billionaire Bear #6

Rare Prototype!
Authentication: True Blue Beans
Tags: Advent
$2,026

Sold: May 2, 2017

Punchers (Pinchers)

Punchers AKA Pinchers

Authentication: PBBags.com
Tags: 1st Generation (Korean Tags)
$1,800

Sold: June 2, 2013

#1 Bear

#1 Bear

Authentication: Peggy Gallagher
Serial Number: #108/253
Autographed: Ty Warner
$1,500

Sold: September 26, 2014

Humphrey The Camel

Humphrey The Camel

Rare Prototype!
Authentication: True Blue Beans (2001)
Tags: No Tags
$1,400

Sold: July 28, 2013

Teddy - Old Face Cranberry

Teddy – Old Face Cranberry

Authentication: True Blue Beans
Heart Tag: 1st Generation
Tush Tag: 1st Generation
$1,300

Sold: July 1, 2014

Slither

Slither

Authentication: True Blue Beans
Heart Tag: 1st Generation
Tush Tag: 1st Generation
$1,300

Sold: November 2021

Peanut - Royal Blue

Peanut – Royal Blue

Authentication: Authenticated
Heart Tag: 3rd Generation
Tush Tag: 1st Generation
Version: German Tags
$1,200+
Royal Blue Peanut Beanie Babies, authenticated by either True Blue Beans or Peggy Gallagher, have been consistently selling for over $1,000+ well into 2022.
Nana

Nana

Authentication: PBBags.com
Hang Tag: 3rd Generation
Tush Tag: 1st Generation
$1,000+
A version with no Bongo sticker sold for $1,499 in November 2021.
Patti - Deep Fuchsia

Patti – Deep Fuchsia

Authentication: True Blue Beans
Heart Tag: 1st Generation
Tush Tag: 1st Generation (4 Line – Korean Tags)
$900

Sold: December 2018

#2 Employee Bear

#2 Employee Bear

Serial Number: #83/475
Authentication: PBBags.com
Hang Tag: 5th Generation
Tush Tag: 6th Generation
$800

Sold: July 8, 2013

Coral Casino Bear

Coral Casino Bear

Serial Numbered: #/588
Autographed: Ty Warner (Tag + Note)
$750

Sold: July 26, 2013

Peking

Peking

Hang Tag: 1st Generation
Tush Tag: 1st Generation
$750

Sold: November 2018

Inky - Tan with No Mouth

Inky – Tan with No Mouth

Authentication: True Blue Beans
Hang Tag: 1st Generation
Tush Tag: 1st Generation
$750

Sold: June 2, 2013

Quacker The Duck - Wingless

Quacker The Duck – Wingless

Authentication: PBBags.com
Hang Tag: 2nd Generation
Tush Tag: 1st Generation (Canada Tags)
$700

Sold: March 13, 2013

Chilly

Chilly

Authentication: True Blue Beans
Hang Tag: 1st Generation
Tush Tag: 1st Generation
$700

Sold: November 2018

Digger The Crab - Orange

Digger The Crab – Orange

Authentication: Peggy Gallagher
Hang Tag: 1st Generation
Tush Tag: 1st Generation (Canada)
$650

Sold: May 23, 2013

Gobbles - Prototype

Gobbles – Prototype

Authentication: True Blue Beans
Hang Tag: Pax
Tush Tag: Pax
$500

Sold: October 2021

This rare prototype version of Gobbles is perhaps one of the only ones in existence. It’s different from the regular version of Gobbles that can sell in the $5-$10 range.
Billionaire Bear 3

Billionaire Bear 3

Serial Number: #390/650
Signed: Ty Warner
Authentication: True Blue Beans
Hang Tag: 6th Generation
Tush Tag: 9th Generation
$499
Purple Bean Prototype

Purple Bean Prototype

Rare Prototype of Unreleased Beanie!
Authentication: Peggy Gallagher
Tags: Prototype Tags
$475

Sold: July 25, 2013

Peace - No Emblem Oddity

Peace – Oddity

Oddity: No Emblem
Authentication: Authenticated
Tush Tag: Canadian
$450

Sold: October 2021

$450 is the highest recorded price for a no emblem Peace bear.

💡 What Makes Beanie Babies Valuable?

Condition matters: If the toy is well-used and shows noticeable wear, that will dramatically impact the final sale price.

Tags are critical: The Tags play a major role in determining the value of Beanie Babies. Not only do they identify the toy, but the condition of the tag will also factor into the value. Beanie Babies with no Hang/Swing Tag will not be worth as much as one that still has the tags attached.

Authentication: Many of the Beanie Babies listed above are authenticated by 3rd party authentication services. There is a cost associated with grading/authenticating your beanie, usually around $15-20 when shipping is taken into account. If you have a rare beanie, or a 1st generation one, then you might want to consider getting it authenticated to maximize value.

Beware of fakes: There were many fake and counterfeit beanies that were created during the boom of popularity the toys had in the 1990s.

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  1. I have a huge collection on beanies. All of the ones listed here plus many many more. All in protective cases. We cleaned out my wife’s parents house as they are moving. We found all these in the attic. Huge collection. We would like to sell the whole collection. 9258226681

  2. I have a kicks beanie baby with tag errors. The hang tag says 1998 and the tush tag says 1999. Any idea on its value?

  3. I have the beanie babie called Britannia and I was wondering how much she is worth because I know that there isn’t that many of them so yeah …..

  4. Hey, I was wondering if you could help me out! I’ve had this ty since I was a baby and there’s no record of him! Of course his tag is long gone except for the one that is sowed on the butt. It says he was produced in 1987! He’s a white pig!

      1. The TY beanie baby company was first produced in 1993 so it’s probably not a beanie baby, just a fake one sorry.

  5. YOU NEED TO DO 20015 LIST BWECAUSE NO BODYS GONA WANTA LOOK AT LAST YEAS THIS YEARS WOUKLD BE BETTER

  6. I have a Glory in perfect condition with the 1997/1998 tag errors. It has a protector on the ear tag, tush tag is perfect, has been in display case and not handled, stored in climate control and not exposed to sun. Can you assist me with a value on this?

    1. Hello! Glory Beanie Babies have very little value. Tens of millions were made, aside from a quirky oddity, they tend to sell in the $1-$3 range.

  7. I have a millennium loose thread with two -misprints it has the Gosport instead of gas port, and on the hang tag millennium is spelled with only one n, and it has three spots of loose threads, does anyone know what its worth?

  8. I have a hero beanie that has an extra tag behind the swing tag that says agent Cody banks 2 destination London. I haven’t seen any other hero bears like this. Do you know if it’s rare or adds anymore value? Thx!

    1. Hello! The Hero Cody Banks Bear was a promotional exclusive. They are somewhat are. People often list them for sale for $90-$125 without much success. It probably does have some value, maybe $20-$50, but less then $100.

  9. I have two large boxes of Beanie Babies that have never been handled except to be put away. I got them in the mid to late 90s and was planning on letting my grandkids sell them at a yard sale. Is this wise? Where would I find someone to authenticate some of them?

    1. We had a gathering at our home and after everyone left, my granddaughter’s beanie bear was missing. We never found out what happened to it. It was and continues to be a topic of sadness to her. It was a plain natural white terrycloth beanie bear, nothing sewn on it…no emblems, no pads sewn on the feet. The whole bear was just plain white terry cloth with 2 tiny black bead eyes. The nose and mouth were stitched. It was about 8 inches in length.
      I have been unable to find even a picture anywhere. Do you have anything like that in your collection?

  10. I have McDonald’s beanie babies lots of them. Also v
    Totes full of beanie babies. Blackie the bear I know of one rare one.any more info would help so I can get these appraised

  11. Hello, I have a derby 3rd gen swing tag and 2nd gen tush tag. Every derby I’ve seen has the nose hole stitchings on the inside of the beanie. The one I have has the nose stitchings on the outside but it doesn’t look like it was done on purpose or damaged. The stitching is actually hanging out. Have you ever seen one like this? Thx!

  12. Hello, I have derby with a 3rd gen swing tag and a 2nd gen tush tag. Every derby I’ve seen has the stitching of the nose holes going into the beanie, the one I have has the nose hole stitchings on the outside of the beanie. Hanging out maybe a quarter inch. I just purchased and dunno if this could be from damage or factory mistake. Beanie is in good condition though. Have you ever seen one like this? Thx!

  13. Hi I have a princess ty baby it came out after Diana’s death it Hausa purple robe/ cape on it and it is made in China but has a star on the tag on its butt what is it worth

  14. I have about 15 or so 1993 and 1994 Bean Babies. (Patti, Legs, Alley, Digger, Moose, Flip, Nip, Seamore … and several more. None are first tags. Do they have any value?

      1. Any particular one? I have a huge collection. Some still in packaging. Alot of McDonald’s happy meal Ty’s. I’m package

  15. I have Batty (light brown) that has 3 feet. It is in excellent condition. Has both tags. 1996 TY INC on tush tag. P.V.C. Pellets. One wing has a point at the top and the other wing has a foot at the top. Any idea what something like this would be worth?

  16. i have over 60 90″s good condition beanie babies and i am trying to sell them..how do i go about selling them please give me a call i will send pics 901-644-6736 janice

  17. I have a question I have a 1998 humphrey the camel but In the books it only says he was only made in 1994-1995

  18. That moment when you realize you have Humphrey, Slither, and Punchers/Pinchers upstairs in your daughters toy box, left over from your youth…

  19. I came across an Avid Beanie baby collector and purchased the entire collection from the Auction. Here is a link to the Millennium Beanie Baby. A ton of research was put into this and this and spoke and showed them to a few big collectors for advice. This website also helped me a lot! Thanks!
    Click below to see some of them….
    Millenium:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/162024709214?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

    Slippery:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/162024545516?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

    Flip:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/162024524601?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

    Canyon:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/162023779882?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

    Halo:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/162023771164?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

    Fuzz:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/162024918023?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

    I have a ton more…let me know if you are looking for a certain one.

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