One of the most commonly found Beanie Babies is Valentino.

Depending what tags it has, your Valentino could be worth $1 to a few hundred. Millions of Valentino Beanie Babies were made, which means most of them are worthless.

This guide is to help you figure out which Valentino you have.

⚠️ WARNING: Counterfeit versions exist. Be careful when buying.

📋 Valentino The Bear – Basic Info

Original DOB: February 14, 1994
Retired: December 31, 1998
Style Number: 4058
Hang Tag Generations: 2, 3, 4, 5
Tush Tag Generations: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Note: All Valentino bears have brown noses.

💡 Did You Know?

Only Valentino Bears with these Tush Tags are worth money:

1st Generation or
2nd Generation

⚠️ 99.9% of the time YOU WILL NOT HAVE THE VALUABLE VERSION ⚠️

Lots of misinformation exists online about Valentino and other values of Beanie Babies. The rare ones are very hard to find, but millions of Valentino’s exist with more common tags.

💰 Valentino Value Guide

🏆 MOST VALUABLE: 2nd Gen Hang + 1st Gen Tush

Authentication Status: Authenticated by True Blue Beans

Hang Tag: 2nd Generation

Tush Tag: 1st Generation

Sold Prices:

$399.95

February 8, 2017

$177.50

November 26, 2014

$102.50

May 18, 2014

$97.00

October 2018

Not Authenticated:

$300.00

August 2021

💎 RARE: It is very rare to have this tag combination.

🚀 Astro-Valentino (Special Edition)

Comes with autographed card of Scott Carpenter and Ed Gibson

Serial Numbered #/250

Issued: July 26, 1998

$300.00

January 1, 2015

🎖️ Toys For Tots (Limited Edition)

Limited edition of 5,500 versions

Promotion for the Marine Corps Reserve in 1998

Comes with Certificate – Worth Less Without It

$29.99

December 18, 2014

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3rd Gen Hang + 2nd Gen Tush

Hang Tag: 3rd Generation

Tush Tag: 2nd Generation

$19.95

June 28, 2016

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4th Gen Hang + 3rd Gen Tush (Korea)

Hang Tag: 4th Generation – Korea

Tush Tag: 3rd Generation – Korea

Handmade in Korea – Added Canadian Tush Tag

$14.99

February 19, 2015

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🏅 Special Olympics Edition

Comes with Certificate – Worth Less Without It

$9.99

December 20, 2015

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5th Gen Hang + 6th Gen Tush (Common Error)

Hang Tag: 5th Generation

Tush Tag: 6th Generation

Errors:

  • Original misspelled as “Origiinal”
  • Surface misspelled as “suface” on back of Hang Tag

Pellets: PE Pellets or P.V.C Pellets

$2-$5

Average Price

5th Gen Hang + 6th Gen Tush (With Surface Wash Sticker)

Hang Tag: 5th Generation

Tush Tag: 6th Generation

Errors: Original misspelled as “Origiinal” – Surface Wash sticker on back

Pellets: PE Pellets or P.V.C Pellets

$4.00

Sold Price

⚾ David Wells Perfect Game Edition

On May 17, 1998, David Wells, the New York Yankees’ left-handed pitcher threw a Perfect Game against the Minnesota Twins. A crowd of over 49,000 was present, nearly filling the stadium to capacity.

A notable segment of the audience had been children attending the special Beanie Babies Day. Kids under the age of 14 had received a Valentino Beanie Baby along with a unique, numbered commemorative card.


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125 Comments

  1. Hello,

    I found a Valentino bear with a tuff swing tag and label. I cant find any info on this error – can you help?

    David

  2. How can I know the difference between 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation Beanie Babies? I’m confused.

  3. I have a Valentino with a 5th generation hang tag and a first generation tush tag does it have any value?

    1. It’s not possible to have that tag combination. Versions with a 1st Generation Tush Tag only had either a 2nd or 3rd Generation Hang Tag.

    1. Without seeing pictures of it, I wouldn’t be able to know. It is perhaps counterfeit as Valentino was one of the most faked Beanies.

      1. I have a Valentino bear with brown nose red heart and ribbon had it checked it is a real TY made in China like many of them have the eyes that are different sizes the hang tags that have the misspelled words are the most valuable , These things I know but I do have one that I contacted the company directly about that has a sticker on the tush tag … Where the TY part is …it doesn’t come off …They said that it was real but someone made a mistake when printing the tush tag, any idea of what it may be worth? They wanted to replace it with another but didn’t offer to buy it back!

  4. Hello I have Valentino with 5th generation swing tag that has “origiinal” misspelling and surface wash sticker over “suface wash” spelling mistake. He has a 6th generation tush tag P.E pellets 1993 handmade in china. Is this worth anything?

  5. I have a Valentino with two different size eyes and a brown nose, plus the hang tag says origiinal and suface. The tush tag has pvc pellets and no stamp inside, I see one on etsy for $100,000. Is that a legit price and is this valuable? I got it at a garage sale where lady had collected several and was just getting rid of her collection cheap

    1. I have one with 2different sized eyes & a brown nose too. Also has tag, spelling & date errors. I’m wondering how much mine is worth. If I find anything out, I’ll let you know

  6. Hello I have Valentino with 5th generation swing tag that has “origiinal” misspelling and surface wash sticker over “suface wash” spelling mistake. He has a 6th generation tush tag P.E pellets 1993 handmade in china. Is this worth anything?

    1. Hello! One recently sold for $4.00 online. I added pictures and information about this version on the page. Thanks for the comment.

  7. Hi! I have a squeaky original 1st generation beanie baby. Can I get any info on it? Thanks! 🙂

  8. hi lve got a valentina . reg no.pa 1965(kr)..the tag also has oakbrook lL. usa..its in cerise pink with a white heart.. would this be worth anything at all?

  9. I have a Valentino beanie baby with the misspelled hang tag and misspelled tush tag, made with PVC pellets, and the date on the tush tag says 1993 whilet the hang tag says 1994…how much is this worth?

    1. I sold them since 93 I have 100 Valentinos there worth peanuts I have. 50 Peanuts can’t get sell for 25 dollars in the book they say 5,000 funny there full of you know what .

      1. It’s difficult to take someone seriously who doesn’t even know the difference between, ‘their’, ‘there’, and ‘they’re’.

  10. I have a “millennium” bear that has a hologram tag with “tiny” on his tag for his name can someone help me figure out if it’s worth money it’s her 4th to 5th generation

  11. I have a “Valentino” beanie baby with a misspelled hang tag “origiinals” its in great condition the tag crease has a little wear. what is the value of a beanie baby with this rare condition?
    any help would be good help. thanks all.

  12. i have a Valentino Beanie Bear on the tush tag it doesn’t have ™ after Valentino
    and another one with a gold heart instead of red?

  13. I have two Valentino Beanie Babies, I know these have basically fell of the grid as far as value, but one of them the Tush take does not have (TM) after Valentino and the other one has a Gold heart instead of red…Just want to know if these are rare errors or common

  14. How much is the combination of 5th generation hang tag with 6th generation tush tag that has 801 chinese stamp inside?

  15. Is my 5th generation hang tag and 6th generation tush tag but from 1993 and with chinese stamp inside,,, worth something?

  16. I have a Valentino Bear with a brown nose. ST: 4, TT 5. Swing tag reads D.O.B February 14, 1994 and Tush tag reads 1993. Back tag error reads “suface” ; front tag misspelled original “origiinal”; no number is stamped inside TT. Is my Valentino a rarity?

  17. Hey guys! I have Beanie Baby Valentino Misspelled ORIGIINAL and SUFACE. PVC pellets. But guys the thing is that I have like 3 of them=) all misspelled. Where do you think I can sell them and for how much? Please don’t reply if you don’t know what you are saying. THANK YOU!

  18. I have a valentino bear that appears to have a 4th gen swing tag, a 5th gen tush tag, with exceptions… Swing tag has name, style number, birthdate and poem. Tush tag says pvc pellets, has a star but NO stamp. 1993. What am I to make of it??

  19. Hey everyone.

    Any clue who I can talk to about a first edition Valetino? Rare thing…. It’s missing the red embroidery heart on the chest.

    Thanks!

    1. I have one as well. After reading this thread I made a return trip home to visit my folks and check it out. Mint condition in a case with a tag protector and all. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

  20. I found a Valentino bear with the spelling errors and brown eyes…… HOWEVER it is also named Curly on the tush tag. I assume it has some value?

  21. I found a Valentino bear with the spelling errors and brown eyes in a box that hasn’t been opened in 20 years. HOWEVER, the tush tag says CURLY. Any value?

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