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Bean Watcher
News and Reports for Beanbag Collectors!
This site exists for your enjoyment. My goal is to make your beanbag collecting experience more enjoyable. I focus on Ty products
-- Beanie Babies, Beanie Buddies, Beanie Boppers, and more. I do not receive any financial compensations whatsoever --
I prepare it because of the joy that it brings to me and others. I hope you'll enjoy the news, photographs, and articles that you see.
So grab a beverage, sit back, and enjoy the read! ~ Bean Watcher
Worldwide News and Reports
May 2007 Archives
Announcing the June 2007 Introductions
Illinois, USA
May 31, 2007
 Today, Ty announces the June 2007 Ty product introductions. There are 16 new styles spread among three product lines. Here they are:
Another Beales Bear
United Kingdom
May 31, 2007
 Thinking that lightning could strike twice in the same place, I wrote to Beales, a UK-based department store, last month. I asked if they expected to introduce about another store exclusive. I received a response, stating that they would have a 2007 bear. Since I did not want to distract from the launch of the Cornwall - exclusive bears, I waited until now to post the news below.
Here is what I wrote to the department store:
Last year (2006), you had an exclusive Beales Ty Beanie Baby called Nigel. Are you expecting to have another exclusive Ty Beanie Baby this year? If so, can you please provide more information?
Here is the response I received:
Dear -----
Thank you for your email and having spoken to our Merchandise Director, I understand that there will be a 2007 bear. Unfortunately I am not sure of the bear's launch date....but this will be publicised in due course.
Regards
M----- M-----
P.A. to S----- Director and to R----- O----- Executive
 Bean Watcher comment: Nigel the bear, a Beales exclusive, was officially introduced on September 10, 2006.
Names and Style Numbers of the June 2007 Beanie Babies
USA
May 31, 2007
 A source shares the names and style numbers of the June 2007 Beanie Babies. I have updated the table (posted in my May 24, 2007 column) which had links to pictures of next month's releases. To see the pictures, names, and style numbers of the upcoming beanies, see the table below.
The June 2007 Beanie Babies
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing this update with us!
In-hand Pictures of the St. Louis Zoo Commemorative
New Hampshire, USA
May 30, 2007
 Malia from New Hampshire shares her in-hand pictures of the St. Louis Zoo commemorative that recognizes the birth of two Asian elephants: Mahila and Jade. Malia points out:  
Picture 1. St. Louis Zoo commemorative with Shocks tush tag and St. Louis Zoo price tag.
Picture 2. Mahila and Jade commemorative with special Ty hang tag.
To see Malia's pictures, click on the thumbnail pictures above.
Bean Watcher comments: (1) Thank you for sharing your pictures with us! (2) Please see my May 25, 2007 column for more information about this commemorative.
Picture of NASCAR Bears Surfaces
Georgia, USA
May 30, 2007
 Nigel from the UK informs us that CindysBeans.com, a Georgia-based retailer, has posted a picture of three NASCAR-themed Beanie Babies on its website.
From the Email Bag -- Odds and Ends
Maryland, USA and England, UK
May 30, 2007
 Daniel from Maryland, webmaster of Beanie Universe, shares the birthdays of the following recently-introduced styles. Here they are:
Sparklers the bear: July 4, 2007
Piran the bear: March 5, 2007
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing the news with us! Jenni from Padstow, UK, an employee at Abbey Bears, shares the following message to those who sent her an email:
Would it be possible to put a message on the board to let collectors know that anyone who has emailed me since Saturday will definatley get a reply from me , It is just taking a while to get through everyone at the same time as packing and mailing, sorry everyone, I will get to you all, it may just take a little longer than normal. Anyone who placed a pre-order with us still definatley has that pre order so please do not worry.
Bean Watcher comment: Consider it done!
Announcing Three New Bears
Illinois, USA
May 29, 2007
 Ty officially announces three new bears today on Ty.com. Here they are: Bean Watcher note: The black nose version of Piran appears in the announcement. However, the list of Beanie Babies on Ty.com shows both the black nose and flag nose versions.
The Summer 2007 Trade Show Schedule
USA and Canada
May 29, 2007
A Ty representative shares the following Summer 2007 Trade Show schedule with us.
Bean Watcher comment: If I receive a printed schedule of Ty, Inc.'s scheduled appearances, I'll share it with you.
Latest CHERISH Update
England, UK
May 29, 2007
 Sue Owen from the UK, a supporter of CHERISH, has posted news of her latest fundraiser. Sue shares the following:
In-hand Picture of KnOWLedge Surfaces
Melbourne, Australia
May 28, 2007
 A seller from Australia has posted an eBay auction with an in-hand picture of the upcoming Borders exclusive Beanie Baby called KnOWLedge.
retired Ty Store exclusive.
DATE OF BIRTH: June 19, 2006
Most every book that I embrace
Will take me to a special place
Tales of knights or ladies fair
Pick up a book and join me there!
To see the auction, which has pictures of the Beanie Baby and the Borders exclusive hang tag, click here (or search for item number 190117213700 ) .
Bean Watcher notes: The seller also provides the following (unconfirmed) information in her auction --
in stock on its worldwide release date, Saturday the 21st July 2007!!
The Week Ahead
Worldwide
May 28, 2007
This week, the month of May will come to a close and June will be upon us. Expect a flurry of activity. Here is what to look for:
Also, we can anticipate the following introductions (either silent or announced on Ty.com):
Finally, there may be a surprise or two that may surface. What will it (they) be? We will know in the days and weeks to come!
Another Beanie Buddy to Appear Next Month
USA
May 28, 2007
 The source who has been sharing pictures of upcoming introductions with us, shares a picture of another Beanie Buddy that will likely be introduced this week. The source writes:
When I sent you the original pictures of the June releases, one of the Buddies' pictures did not come up.... The mountain gorilla beanie... is being made into a Buddy in TWO sizes. You have the regular sized one listed, but the picture for the large one did not come up... This is the first large Buddy that Ty has done in a while.
To see a picture of this upcoming primate, click here.
Marilyn's Latest Pictures
Illinois, USA
May 28, 2007
 Marilyn shares her in-hand pictures of six Beanie Babies. All six styles were introduced on April 30, 2007 as part of the May 2007 introductions.
May 2007 Beanie Baby Introductions
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing your report and pictures with us!
From the Email Bag -- Update on Silently Retired Ty Classics
New Jersey, USA
May 28, 2007
Jennifer (aka PattiBuddy) shares an update about my May 25, 2007 article on silently retired Ty Classics. She writes:
Sugar (blue bow) Ty Classic style #1138 the cat is the only one that actually retired on May 25. 2007. Patter, Pitter and Kissycat, according to my record keeping, all retired silently on Feb 27, 2007.
Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing your update with us!
Launch Day for Piran
England, UK
May 27, 2007
 John from the UK (aka the phoenix), who attended yesterday's launch of the Cornwall-exclusive bears, shares his observations with us. Key points, which have not been previously reported, include the following:
To read John's full report and see his beautiful pictures, click here.
 Bean Watcher comment: Thank you for sharing your report with us!
Update to the Four Cornwall-Exclusive Bears
England, UK
May 27, 2007
 Paul from the UK (aka Loopy) wrote to me, saying that he had posted pictures of the four Cornish - exclusive bears at Beanie UK.
corresponding pictures.
Four Cornwall Exclusive Bears
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