Beanie Buddies were first released in September 1998, and were seen as a cheaper alternative to smaller Beanie Babies.
At the time in 1998, Beanie Babies were a red hot collectible, so the new Beanie Buddies, originally priced at $10 each, eased the pain of missing out on a smaller Beanie Baby.
📏 What Are Beanie Buddies?
The Beanie Buddies are larger, and some come in multiple sizes. The bigger the size, the more it tends to be worth.
Most Beanie Buddies are not worth very much money, and never caught fire like smaller Beanie Babies.
⭐ The Original 9 Beanie Buddies
Released in 1998:
- Beak the Kiwi Bird
- Humphrey the Camel
- Jake the Mallard Duck
- Peanut the Royal Blue Elephant
- Quackers the Duck
- Rover the Dog
- Stretch the Ostrich
- Teddy the Bear (Cranberry)
- Twigs the Giraffe
💰 Actual Sales (Highest to Lowest)
Peanut Royal Blue Elephant
Swing Tag: 1st Generation
Sold: February 2, 2014
Closer – Mariano Rivera SGA
Swing Tag: 4th Generation
Type: Stadium Giveaway
Sold: March 5, 2014
Schweetheart the Orangutan – Jumbo Size (40″)
Swing Tag: 3rd Generation
Size: Jumbo (40 inches)
Sold: February 2, 2014
Farewell – Yankee Stadium Giveaway 2008
Swing Tag: 4th Generation
Type: Stadium Giveaway
Sold: April 1, 2014
Valentina – X-Large (31″)
Swing Tag: 2001
Size: X-Large (31 inches)
Sold: February 2, 2014
Tradition – Yankee Stadium Giveaway 2005
Swing Tag: 4th Generation
Type: Stadium Giveaway
Sold: March 12, 2014
Quackers – Wingless
Swing Tag: 3rd Generation
Variation: Wingless
Sold: March 22, 2014
- Larger sizes (Jumbo, X-Large)
- Stadium giveaways (Yankees editions)
- Original 9 Beanie Buddies
- 1st Generation swing tags
I have the royle blue elephant 1998. Is it worth money? Help much appreciated
Sounds like a Buddy
Was A Buddy, Is my Humphry the Camel Buddy worth any thing
my royal blue peanuts only sold for 8.00 pounds on ebay.Really disappointed.
Like 1000
I have two beanie buddies that I’d like to know the value as we are looking to sell them. 2000 Signature Bear (1999) and Osito Bear (1999). If anyone could please let me know. Please text 575-443-3529 with values or if interested. Thank you.
Dianne
I have 178 Beanie Buddies all in awesome condition, all with tags please call for pics and info. Would like to sell all as a full lot
Anyone know The value of Humphry The Camel
I have been trying to find the value of Humphry the Ty Beanie Buddy. But no luck yet. 1998.
Have not sold Beanie Buddy Humphry the camel for £8.00 yet. Any one know any different? thnks
I have a Cranberry Color Beanie Buddy and it’s in good condition but it did not come with its year or a name i think it’s name is teddy? but it does not have an old face and i am trying to find how much this Beanie Buddy is worth can someone help me plz??
Without the tag it’s not worth much
what if it has a tag?
I have a princess diana mamorial beanie baby buddy. Is this worth amythin?
You mean Memorial?
I have Quackers beanie buddy..what’s it worth?
How much is my lippy beanie buddy without the tag
Zero
I have peanut the beanie buddie with first generation tags. Looks brand new. I also have over a hundred beanie babies in great condition with tags in great condition
I have a snort buddy
Tag says Gasport
What’s it worth
Hi I’m hailey and I have 1 big original buddy from beanie baby named magic and 1 sittel one how much money for them tell me plz
I have snort also I got him the day I was born though so I don’t think that I will be selling him.
What’s my Gobbles Turkey worry without the tag?
I have a Twigs Beanie Buddy with tag, excellent condition that I am willing to sell for a fair price. This Buddy was a rare one, retired very quickly and hard to find.
I also have a navy blue World Class Beanie Buddy, limited edition New York Yankees exclusive 2004, giveaway at a ballgame. The Buddy is in excellent condition, but the tag (attached) is a little creased. Again, willing to sell for a fair price.
I also have Schweetheart Beanie Buddy, excellent condition but the tag (attached) is a little creased.
If anyone is interested, email me. I live in New York. Thank you.
I have a1997 Holiday Teddy The first of the Holiday Teddy series with tag great condition. Is it worth anything?
I also have The Beginning Bear,Smooch,Shamrock,Tangerine,and Spangle beanie buddies.Are they worth anything?
I have Peking first generation buddy is he worth anything?
I have a Peking the panda beanie buddy(1998) in good condition with tag and tag protector.
I recently picked up a 1999 Fuzz the Bear beanie buddy from a rummage sale. The tag hasn’t been opened and the bear itself seems to be in almost perfect condition. Is it worth that much, or should I donate it? Thanks!
I have a original pugsly beanie buddie and baby with the tags mint condition how much are they worth?
they can be worth a good amount if it has the first generation tags
What is the difference between the valuable Princess Beanie Babies (and/or Beanie Buddies) and the ones that are not worth much at all?
We’ve inherited 482 mint-condition Beanie Babies and Beanie Buddies… have no clue how to evaluate!!! HELP, please!!! (Spokane, Washington, USA)
I have an original valentino beanie buddy.. is it worth Anything
I have Fidget DOB 1-20-03, Whiskers DOB 8-6-00, Sneaky DOB 2-22-00, Bo DOB 10-8-02 and a Happy Birthday bear with a 37 cent stamp. What are these worth? I haven’t been able to find them anywhere.
I also have 2 weenies w/o their paper tags. Are they worth anything?
I have a Hat Trick Hunter #99 beanie buddy. Is it worth anything? I know the # had to be changed – Wayne Gretzky – and it was to #10.
Looking for an all brown laying bear from 2004-6 not sure of the date. He is laying down on his belly paws all outstretched. Not baby paws or jet. Looks like a brown version of chilly.
Would that be a baby or buddy that you’re looking for ? I have thousands of beanies and several hundred buddy’s . All mint . From 1993 on up. Have been in zip lock bags inside plastic container. Perfectly condition. Just throwing that out there …
I have the royal blue peanut and baby blue peanut beanie buddy
IT’s called Mcgee and I have one if you are interested
We have an original Beanie Buddy Erin with 1998 copyright and we were wondering if that has high value
I have 2 full sets of 1st edition beanie buddies in mint condition.
Also have many beanie babies with some rare ones and many flag bears.
Anyone interested?
I’d be interested if you happened to have a Tulip (the pig) beanie buddy
I am looking for the large Speedy The Turtle Ty Beanie Baby. Would you happen to have one?
I have one if you are interested
I have one in mint condition.
Lots of beanie buddies are worth a lot not to mention they are extra beautiful.
I have a st Patrick beanie buddie Green sparkly fur anyone no how much its worth ?
I have The Cardinal. Don’t know if he’s worth anything but I loved that I kept him and many other of my Beanie Babies <3
Princess Dianna beanies?
I have a a big Bennie peanut royal blue elephant and a big purple Patty the platypus they both have their tags on them. I also have the duck but sadly he does not have the tag.