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Garcia Prototype Ty Teddy Beanie Baby Bear: SOLID White with patch
Garcia is one of the most iconic and notable styles in the hobby. Released originally with a 3rd generation tag, and then retired prematurely on account alleged copyright disputes with the Jerry Garcia estate, this guy was the first tie-dyed Teddy in the hobby. It is always fun to find a full color departure with…
Ty Hong Kong Teddy Beanie Baby Bear Prototype SET: 2010-2019
We had considered reviewing this set individually, but looking at these all together is extremely vivid. This set is well known within collecting circles as the only complete prototype set of the Hong Kong teddies. There may be a few others that come to light in future posts, but most examples, so far, only have…
Tabasco the bull Prototype: TAN with red patch
Another extremely special prototype. This is a full departure for Tabasco the bull – in solid tan with red patch! Full pax tags with pax date: 12.26.94. Production example of this piece was released in solid red on 2/3/95. There is one other know prototype for Tabasco – the famous tie-dyed example, that was reported…
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