Beanie Babies were never rare, they weren’t made of valuable materials, and you don’t need a skilled artisan to create them. There’s nothing in the Beanie Baby conceit that makes them ...

One of the original nine Beanie Babies, Patti the Platypus made her debut on Jan. 6, 1993, and was retired on Jan. 5, 1998, swing tags and all. Made with a fuchsia-purple material, she has black ...

Beanie Babies were a massive hit in the 1990s, but quickly faded into relative obscurity. The once popular children’s toys now draw a different crowd — collectors. Explore More: 6 Popular ...