==November 30, 2001==
Students pass joy of childhood memories
From: BeaneWonderland
Rutherford High School students said goodbye to old Beanie Babies, coloring books and other childhood memories on Wednesday in the hope that they would bring joy to other children. The students donated 660 stuffed animals and more than 1,200 small toys and games to the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center. It was part of a school service project. Full Story:

Mall's Holiday Beanie Bears benefit Red Cross
From: BeaneWonderland
Mountaineer Mall is offering the American Red Cross Holiday Beanie Bear free to shoppers who purchase more than $150 of items in stores at the mall. One bear is available per shopper while supplies last. You can also purchase a Holiday Beanie Bear for $5. Proceeds from the mall's purchase of the Holiday Beanie Bears will go to the Mountain Laurel American Red Cross Chapter. In addition, the $5 purchase of each bear sold will be donated to the local American Red Cross chapter. Full Story:

KANSAS BRASS & PEWTER
2001 pewter Kansas Brass & Pewter Christmas Ornament is now in production. View this gorgeous ornament HERE  You may also want to check out the Snowflake Tac Pin for only $5 on the same page. These are hot sellers and I've heard some great comments from friends that have purchased them. :o)

FLOWERS BY LEE HAS NEW BEANIES/BUDDIES & AMERICA
From Judy: "Yesterday I did receive all the Holiday Beanies.  Have a good supply of those. Also a small amount of America.  The jingle beanies we are selling in sets of 9 for $27. plus a free beanie bear of our choice.  Still have several sets left. And do have several of the Holiday buddies 200l Teddy & 1997 Buddy bear."

DECEMBER INTRODUCTIONS
http://www.ty.com/announcements/dec_2001_intros.html
BEANIE KIDS (http://www.ty.com/announcements/dec_2001_bkids_sugar.html)
Baby 2002
Sugar
Sweetie

BEANIE BABIES (WOW.. love them ALL!!)
Cupid ~ January ~ Poofie ~ Sizzle

CLASSIC (http://www.ty.com/announcements/dec_2001_classicsugar.html)
Rosette
Sugar

JAPAN EXCLUSIVE INTRODUCTION
http://www.ty.com/announcements/japanexclusive_mothra.html
Mothra (doesn't specify what type of TY.. looks like Classic again)


==November 29, 2001==
.. 'TIS THE SEASON TO SAVE ..

JINGLE BEANIE SET of 9 for $29.99
Get them while they last ... http://www.bkncmall.com/shop/ty.htm Ordering from Kid's Collection gives you extra entries in their Footie w/trophy contest. Shipping is only $4.95 FLAT rate no matter how many items you order.

GREAT BUDDY PRICES
2001 Holiday Teddy, Snowball, and Loosy Beanie Buddies have just arrived in very limited quantities.  Only at Kid's Collection Toys can you get your choice for only $9.39!  This is less than you will pay anywhere!  Kid's Collection Toys at www.bkncmall.com

That Perfect Present Is Probably on EBay
Going Mainstream
As it turned six this year, eBay shook off its childhood image as the small auction site where people haggled over Beanie Babies. It began marketing itself as a virtual mall where computers and electronic gear outsell collectibles. While eBay still features mostly auctions, about 16 percent of its sales today are at fixed prices, thanks to the addition of the "BuyItNow" format, seller "storefronts" and eBay's purchase of Half.com, a fixed-price Web market. Read the article HERE

NEW BUDDIES ON THE WAY?
From: Ms. Janie
HI, JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT THERE ARE 2 NEW BUDDIES THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ORDER FROM TY ASIA. SMOOCH BUDDIE STYLE # 9430 SIZZLE BUDDIE STYLE # 9432 HOPE THIS HELPS, MARTIN

==November 28, 2001==
The Beanie Babies phenomenon has hit Australia! 
Reminder From: Ms. Janie
Ty Australia has released its first range of Beanie Babies into the highly excited collector market Saturday 17 November. These cute, cuddly and collectable plush toys, each with their own birth date, name and poem, have caused a frenzy overseas and are set to do the same here. To kick start their arrival, Australian Olympic and World swimming champion Ian Thorpe has signed an 'America Bear' Beanie Baby to raise funds to assist the children of Australian families of the September 11 tragedy and children with illness. All proceeds of the signed 'America Bear' will go to Ian Thorpe's Foundation for Youth Trust. Past sporting and other celebrity signed Beanie Babies, have raised tens of thousands of dollars for charities, so please show your generosity and bid high! http://au.page.sold.yahoo.com/au/auction/510341636?aucview=search

From: Ms. Janie
Debra Pierson, Formerly of Ty Inc., Joins NeoPets To Launch Nationwide Merchandising Effort NeoPets, Inc., which owns and operates one of the largest and fastest growing youth entertainment destinations on the web, NeoPets.com , announces the addition of Debra Pierson as vice president of specialty merchandising. Pierson, who served as western regional manager for Ty, Inc., makers of the extremely successful Ty Beanie Baby(R) plush toys, brings 16 years of experience in the specialty merchandising and gift industry to NeoPets http://investor.cnet.com/investor/news/newsitem/0-9900-1028-7994648-0.html

Solving inconveniences with gadgets, gizmos
From: BeaneWonderland
Don't you hate it when you ride in the car and the sun shines into your eyes? The sun visor doesn't help because you're a kid and much shorter than an adult. These are some of life's minor irritations that fourth graders at Chanhassen Elementary school have eased with their inventions. Inventions addressed planning piano practice, securing a Beanie Babies collection, helping kids identify their school buses more easily, how to rake up leaves more efficiently and much, much more. Each student's display included their invention, a written description of the problem it solves, and how it works, and an inventor's log. Full Story:

Retailer Report
From: BeaneWonderland
Our retailer friend 'Bill' in the USA reports: "As of today I have not received any beanies from the Nov order, which includes, Beani, Kirby, Nov, Dec bears, America, Courage, Rescue, 2001 holiday bear, Issy and Mistletoe. Also in the Binghamton NY area the P&C food super markets have  at the check out counters beanies galore. They include up to Diddley, Starlette, Haunt, Fraidy at least 30 different styles and they sell at 6.99.

RADAR BUDDY RETIRES
http://www.ty.com/announcements/ret_1128_radar.html

JINGLE BEANIE SET of 9 for $29.99
Get them while they last ... http://www.bkncmall.com/shop/ty.htm Ordering from Kid's Collection gives you extra entries in their Footie w/trophy contest. Shipping is only $4.95 FLAT rate no matter how many items you order.

GREAT BUDDY PRICES
2001 Holiday Teddy, Snowball, and Loosy Beanie Buddies have just arrived in very limited quantities.  Only at Kid's Collection Toys can you get your choice for only $9.39!  This is less than you will pay anywhere!  Kid's Collection Toys at www.bkncmall.com

==November 27, 2001==
Patriotic wishes this Christmas
From: BeaneWonderland
The red and green of Christmas are giving way to red, white and blue this year as consumers -- infused with a renewed sense of patriotism. At Papyrus in South Coast Plaza, owner Sharon Sterbenz couldn't keep flag lapel pins in stock following Sept. 11. "I've only ever seen this enthusiasm with Beanie Babies," said Sterbenz. She is awaiting a shipment of red, white and blue shred, gift bags and wrapping paper. Full Story: 

SPOOKY BUDDY RETIRES
http://www.ty.com/announcements/ret_1127_spooky.html

Beanie Babies Pulling Up
From: Kid's Collection
According to Cahners Playthings Magazine, Beanie Babies were the second best selling toy for specialty retailers for the first half of 2001.  Ranking in at first place, was perhaps Ty's biggest competitor at this time, Groovy Girls by Manhattan Toy Co.  Many retailers are claiming that the Groovy Girls are outselling Ty Beanie Boppers two to one!  Thomas the Tank Engine by Learning Curve ranked in at third place, Bendos by Kid Galaxy at fourth.  Lego playsets held fifth and six places, fifth place being the Bionicle series, and the sixth place being assorted playsets.  Magz sets by Progressive Trading held seventh place and Playmobil assorted sets were ranked at eighth.  Sanrio assorted products were at ninth place, and Stomp Rockets held tenth.  Playthings expects this year the top holiday toy will be a combination of many different toys, depending on the age group.  We've seen Beanie Babies, Tickle Me Elmo, Pokemon, and more favorites fly off the shelf different Christmas seasons but it looks like this year, the best sellers will be scattered!

==November 26, 2001==
UPDATED 2001 BEANIE & BUDDY PRICES
I finally got around to updating the Ty2001 Beanie Prices and the Ty2001 Buddies Prices. I'm sorry it's taken so long for me to get to them. I hope you will continue to find them useful.

COMPLETE ISSY PRICE GUIDE
I've finally gotten around to making a most complete Issy Price Guide. I hope you will find my hard work useful. :o) Listed alphabetical by city and separate pricing for 8th and 9th generations. COMPLETE ISSY PRICE LIST BY CITY

NEW ADVERTISER
Peace Bear World - Want to visit the newest and first site that is dedicated to and concentrates on only Peace and Garcia, one that Peace bear lovers would enjoy? Peace Bear World has many neat features including… Peace & Garcia Auction Searches, a perfect tool to find that perfect Peace or Garcia; Peace Seller Searches, an easy way to find that seller you are always happy buying from; Many fantastic galleries featuring some of the best Peace Bears, Garcias, Peace Buddies in existence, and coming soon, custom made and dyed Halos. Also opening in just a few short weeks will be a brand NEW Beanie Classifieds Board to buy, sell and trade all kinds of collectibles and a chat room to chat and talk about all the latest things happening in the Beanie world with other collectors. Peace Bear World is quickly growing and we would love for you to come visit! Please bookmark our site as soon as you get there as we can guarantee you will want to visit again very soon. Our banner is located on the Planet Beans web site on the main page. Go to Peace Bear World… http://www.peacebearworld.com 

==November 25, 2001==
BEANIES AT WAL-MART
From: BeaneWonderland
While I was shopping at Wal-Mart last night, I noticed they had a box of TY beanie babies priced at $5.75 each, they had the Mr and Mrs bears, Sarge and a whole bunch of other ones. Are the Ty beanies going to be available at all stores now?  (Bean eWonderlands comment - The same thing happens in the UK, Tesco stores the most obvious one at present. They are not authorised dealers but they manage to get hold of large quantities (mostly shelf sitters and older styles) and sell them on cheap.

Scavenger Hunt
From: BeaneWonderland
Starting from tomorrow Underground Bean shall be starting a scavenger hunt. The link to the days tasks will be placed somewhere on Bean eWonderlands web site, it will be your task to find this link, visit it and then perform the tasks required. For full details visit the contest information page by Clicking Here:

RyeByPost Beanie Lottery Update
This week's winning numbers, prizes and winners have been announced on the Rye By Post lottery page. The 3, 4 and 5 number prizes in last week's draw were won. Next week's winning lottery prizes are:
6 number prize - Billionaire #1 Bear
5 + Bonus number prize - New York Issy with Card
5 number prize - Unity Beanie and Buddy Duo
4 number prize - Clubby 4 Beanie Buddy
3 number prize - Clubby 4 Beanie Baby
The weekly lottery is totally free to play and you can enter daily ... you just need to register/join at RyeByPost to receive your very own Unique Member ID.
http://www.ryebypost.com

==November 24, 2001==
Ty Europe has recalled Noelle, the Beanie Kid. 
From: Ms. Janie
It’s reported that some samples of the Kid ‘do not meet the European Standards applicable to toys in one respect’. From the letter sent to Ty Europe accounts, it appears that it’s the ‘holly hair ties’ that are the problem. Regards A reader! Ty Europe recall note attached http://www.msjanie.com/typhotos/noel_recall.html

SHAMROCK ON TV
I was watching "Making the Band" on MTV on Saturday evening. Ashley, one of the guys in the O-Town band gave his Grandfather a Shamrock Beanie Baby when he visited him in the hospital.

FamilyBet Fall Family Day at area museum The Children's
From: BeaneWonderland
The Children's Museum of South Carolina is having Fall Family Day today.  There will be bobbing for apples, a pumpkin-rolling relay contest, raffle and crafts. A 40-foot wooden Noah's Ark filled with 300 beanie animals will be displayed. A beanie animal  will be given to the first 100 children who bring a can of food to be donated to Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach. Full Article:

Shoppers scour stores looking for 'the' gift
From: BeaneWonderland
Much is made each year about what gadget, toy or talking doll will take over the marketplace and force parents and gift-buyers everywhere into a bout of holiday madness. But in Oxford, people just want to rock and roll all night. There, it seems, merchandise from the band KISS is going to be a big seller this holiday season. Furbies, Beanie Babies and Tickle-Me Elmo all are items that went white-hot at Christmas time. Last year, it was anything Pokemon - the trading card game that pitches cute critters against one another. 

Video game consoles are an item that some say could bring big holiday sales this year. With two new machines just entering the market, and another only a year old, retailers are stocking up. Full Article:

Jingle Wreath
From: Beanieholics
Lyn shares a wonderful idea for a Jingle Beanie wreath that you can hang in your home over the holidays. Click Here For More

Classic Toys
From: Doodle's Page
You might find this article quite interesting ... a list of 'classic toys' (from Playthings.com) of the 20th century. The list begins with Lionel train sets (in 1900) to Matchbox cars (in 1954) to Barbies, Beanie Babies, and Pokemon. And amazingly enough, ALL of them are still in production.

By Rich Davis, Courier & Press Staff Writer
Click here to read the article

WIN FOOTIE WITH TROPHY
Kid's Collection has started yet another contest, this time to win a Footie Beanie Bopper WITH the VERY RARE trophy!  The approximate value for both items is nearly $100! www.bkncmall.com

==November 23, 2001==
Ally Signed Auction
From: BeaneWonderland
If you are an AOL user then you will probably know that the original eBay auction which we reported on last week, ended just after some of AOL’s servers went down in the UK (causing last minute bidders’ connections to go down). Elaine has also informed us that the original final bidder’s email was being returned undeliverable. To be fair to everyone, Elaine at Lemon Lainey decided it would be easier and much fairer just to re-run the auction on their own website with the same starting bid of $1.00 and no reserve. Visit Here:

Ask Ty
From: BeaneWonderland
Ask Ty if he is planning on releasing a Series 5 collector card edition and he will tell you that: " : I've been so busy with some great new . . . .  I’ll just say IDEAS, that I haven’t had a chance to even think about a new series. Visit Ask Ty:

Pop Star Beanies
From: BeaneWonderland
Collectiblez reader, Mandy B, shares that Beanie Zodiacs have made appearance in the newest Destiny's Child video, "8 Days of Christmas". A scene near the end of the music video shows children swarming into a toy store, grabbing Beanies off the shelves. Significantly spotted were the GOAT & PIG Beanie Zodiacs in the video. Visit Collectiblez:

BEAUTIFUL PEWTER HOLIDAY ITEMS
Kansas Brass & Pewter has begun production of  their 2001 Christmas Ornament. It is the 2nd in a Series of 3 pewter ornaments  with "Let Peace Encircle the World" in 24kt Gold plated lettering. Each ornament carries a registered logo and numbered.

A "fun" tac pin has also been added for the Holiday Season. The snowflake is 3/4" in diameter in polished pewter with green and red jingle bells  suspended by jump rings.  Also available with gold bells for the winter season. This tac pin makes an inexpensive gift or fun piece to wear through the holidays.

These may be viewed at http://www.angelfire.com/ks2/kansaspewter/kbp.html

Be safe and Happy Upcoming Holidays!
La Rue for
Kansas Brass & Pewter

LOOKING FOR JINGLE BEANIES?
Flowers by Lee has them all in stock. Pick up a set of 9 for $27. Call Judy toll-free at 1-866-422-0867 and tell her Lisa at Planet Beans sent you. When you call her.. be sure to ask her about the other items you may be looking for. She currently has some new and older items in stock and is expecting another shipment any day. $5.50 per Beanie, $10.98 per Buddy, she also carries Boppers, Attics, Yankee Candles, Fenton Glass, Gourmet Coffee, and lots of other items that will make a perfect gift for friends and loved ones.

==November 22, 2001==
.. HAPPY THANKSGIVING ..

No news today.. just enjoy your family and friends. News will resume tomorrow. I will send out a quick newsletter with a chance for contest entries.

Kid's Collection has started yet another contest, this time to win a Footie Beanie Bopper WITH the VERY RARE trophy!  The approximate value for both items is nearly $100! www.bkncmall.com

==November 21, 2001==
BEAUTIFUL PEWTER HOLIDAY ITEMS
Kansas Brass & Pewter has begun production of  their 2001 Christmas Ornament. It is the 2nd in a Series of 3 pewter ornaments  with "Let Peace Encircle the World" in 24kt Gold plated lettering. Each ornament carries a registered logo and numbered.

A "fun" tac pin has also been added for the Holiday Season. The snowflake is 3/4" in diameter in polished pewter with green and red jingle bells  suspended by jump rings.  Also available with gold bells for the winter season. This tac pin makes an inexpensive gift or fun piece to wear through the holidays.

These may be viewed at http://www.angelfire.com/ks2/kansaspewter/kbp.html

Be safe and Happy Upcoming Holidays!
La Rue for
Kansas Brass & Pewter

LOOKING FOR JINGLE BEANIES?
Flowers by Lee has them all in stock. Pick up a set of 9 for $27. Call Judy toll-free at 1-866-422-0867 and tell her Lisa at Planet Beans sent you. When you call her.. be sure to ask her about the other items you may be looking for. She currently has some new and older items in stock and is expecting another shipment any day. $5.50 per Beanie, $10.98 per Buddy, she also carries Boppers, Attics, Yankee Candles, Fenton Glass, Gourmet Coffee, and lots of other items that will make a perfect gift for friends and loved ones.

Beanie Babies Official Club Final Notice
La Rue shared her email from Clubby IV with us:
I can't "bear" to see you miss out on this year’s fantastic BBOC Members Only offer! You only have a few weeks left to order so don't delay!

The "cool" items in this year's exclusive offer - Clubby IV Beanie Buddy, the Jingle Beanies Collection and our BBOC Beanie Bopper, Cuddly Crystal - all make perfect Holiday Gifts! And if you order now, we will guarantee delivery by December 23rd!

What are you waiting for? This Exclusive Offer expires on December 14th, 2001! Quantities are limited so order today!

Call us 1-877-797-8218 Monday - Friday 7 am to 7 pm and Saturday 8:30 am to 4:30pm or visit our website at www.beaniebabiesofficialclub.com

I’ll be looking for you!

Clubby IV

P.S. Look for me, Clubby IV, available now at Authorized Ty Retailers everywhere!

Garden Cottage treat 
From: BeaneWonderland
Strains of the golden oldies, the sweet scent of sachets, hand-crocheted linens and Depression glass, Beanie Babies and jars of Nik-L-Nips and jawbreakers -- all that and more await at The Garden Cottage. Since the shop opened six years ago, the collection of antiques and gift items has expanded. An extensive selection of Beanie Babies greets customers as they come in -- there also are Beanie Buddies, the larger companions to the Beanie Babies. Full Article:

Simon Slashes Staff
From: Beanieholics
Contest promotions firm Simon Worldwide Inc. on Tuesday said it will cut another 215 jobs to reduce costs in the wake of losing its key clients, and said there is ``substantial doubt'' about its ability to continue as a going concern. Simon Worldwide, formally known as Cyrk, used to run the BBOC for Ty Inc. McDonald's ended their relationship with the company following the arrest of a Simon employee who was charged with rigging McDonald's ``Monopoly'' and ``Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'' games. Click Here For More

==November 20, 2001==
World's Biggest Toy Sensation About To Hit New Zealand 
From: Ms. Janie
The world's biggest toy sensation, bigger than Barbie and Furby, is about to hit New Zealand. Beanie Babies are launching today, and are sure to send Kiwi kids, and their parents, into a pre-Christmas buying frenzy. Beanie Babies each have their own name, birth date and poem on a heart shaped tag making them valuable to collectors. There are 60 Beanie Babies in the first range being released in New Zealand, including Spunky the Dog, Congo the Monkey and Roary the Lion, and at least 30 of those are 'retired' and no longer in production, making them highly sought after by collectors. Beanie Babies collectors crave the 'retired' Beanie Babies. While no longer in production, the 'retired' Beanie Babies go onto the secondary market, including internet auctions and collector sites. One such Beanie Baby, 'Number One Bear', sold for US$12,000 in this way. Local collectors, and there are many, are thrilled to see Beanie Babies in New Zealand and will be among the first to buy them. Devoted Beanie Baby collector, Jeanette Donald from Palmerston North, first bought "Hope" as a present for a friend while on a student exchange in Canada. Hope is a praying bear that she saw as fun, playful symbol of her friend's Muslim faith. Beanie Babies will be sold throughout New Zealand in Granny May's stores and other selected gift and toy shops. http://www.newsroom.co.nz/story/74478-37-0.html

DAWN'S INTERVIEW WITH PEGGY GALLAGHER
From: Ms. Janie
Dawn turns reporter and interviews Peggy At the end of every newsletter there is a notice posted asking collectors to get involved and share their ideas, news, articles and more. Dawn contacted me and asked if I would be interested in her writing an article. I quickly relied and said I would welcome an article on any collectible subject. Dawn chose to interview Peggy Gallagher. Beanie Authentication - An Interview with Peggy Gallagher http://www.msjanie.com/typhotos/dawn_interviews_peggyg.html

NOVEMBER MINI-HUNT AT ITZMEAGAIN
The November Mini-Hunt begins Wednesday November 21st . . . Lots of great prizes . . . all the graphics will remain up for the duration of the hunt . . . check out all the details here: http://www.itzmeagain.com/november_mini.htm

JUMBO Schweetheart Retires
http://www.ty.com/announcements/ret_1120_jumboschweet.html

==November 19, 2001==
MONDAY'S SPECIALS AT Beanietown-USA.com
AMERICA  now in stock...$19.95
Cashew $3.00  -  2001 Holiday Teddy $6.95
Unity $24.95  -  Erin $4.95  -  Blackie $4.95
Mistletoe $6.95  -  Ariel $3.00  -  Mac $2.00

10% OFF all retired TY PLUSH:
Cuzzy, Fuzzy, Wuzzy, Blossom, Tumbles

25-40 % OFF all ATTIC TREASURES:
Large selection - starting at only $2.50

$2 beanies $3 bears.....everyday.
These make great stocking stuffers!

Signed by Cliff
From: BeaneWonderland
From the email: I have today placed an auction on Ebay for two beanie babies Buckingham and Dearest - the oddity of these beanies is that they were personally autographed by Cliff Richard for the purpose of being sold to raise funds for a UK Registered Charity called Ride and Rescue. Ride and Rescue are in desperate need of funds and so through a friend of my mother's we got the two beanies autographed, they come with a compliment slip of authenticity. Any help you can give us would be very greatly appreciated. View Auction: 

SIGNATURE 2001 BEANIE RETIRES
http://www.ty.com/announcements/ret_1119_sigbear.html

THANKSGIVING AT TY.COM
http://ty.com/cgi-bin/osform/bg?osform_template=thanksgiving.oft

==November 18, 2001==
Rescue & Courage
From: BeaneWonderland
From the email Michael writes: I just received my courage and rescue dogs from Ty Store. I also have a courage and rescue I brought at a retail store. The back of the hang tags are different, but what I found really interesting is on the tush tags, the beanies from the TY Store says Courage-NYPD and Rescue-FDNY, where as the retail bought beanies do not. Attached are scanned pics of the back of courage's hang tag and rescues tush tag from the ty store. (Thanks Michael). View Here:

Japan Update
From: BeaneWonderland
One of our readers from Japan reports: I got a news by e-mail from Toho Company which produces the Godzilla's Movies. It said Godzilla and King Ghidorah will be prior sale at theatres which show Godzilla's new movie from December 15, 2001. Not only a theatre's store, but we will be able to purchase them by mail order according to explanation of this movie's pamphlet. Mothra will be sold only by mail order according to same pamphlet's explanation, not at a theatre's store for some reason of a manufacturing process. And after this movie is closed, Godzilla, King Ghidorah and Mothra will be sold at retailers in Japan. Alpha.

Ally Auction
From: BeaneWonderland
The Ty Warner signed Ally we featured last week closes today, at the time of writing this it has so far reached $360.00 with 43 bids. I would expect the price to move upwards of this figure considering this beanie was 'privately' signed. View Auction:

RyeByPost Beanie Lottery Update
This week's winning numbers, prizes and winners have been announced on the Rye By Post lottery page. Just the 3 and 4 number prizes in last week's draw were won, next week's winning lottery prizes are:

6 number prize - Billionaire #1 Bear
5 + Bonus number prize - New York Issy with Card
5 number prize - Unity Beanie and Buddy Duo
4 number prize - Maple Beanie Baby
3 number prize - Unity Beanie Baby

The weekly lottery is totally free to play and you can enter daily, you just need to register/join at RyeByPost to receive your very own Unique Member ID. http://www.ryebypost.com

Billionaire 4 Raffle
From: Beanieholics
From our email:
I wanted to let you know and hope that you can pass along the following information. Holly House (collectible and doll shop) in Helen, GA is going to raffle off a Billionaire 4 bear. The bear was given to Ty employees and is signed and numbered by Ty Warner. This particular bear is #87 of 762. The drawing will be held Sat. November 24th at 6pm. You do not need to be present to win. To purchase a ticket for $2 you can call 706-878-3131 or go by the store on Main Street in Helen, GA. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Please help get the word out about this since it is for such a good cause.

==November 17, 2001==
NEW CONTEST AT KID'S COLLECTION TOYS
NOVEMBER PRIZE - You choose between...  Silver Button Clubby IV in Case OR a Raggedy Ann Alarm Clock. http://www.bkncmall.com/shop/win_tort.htm

Kentucky's Conner High School Receives National Outstanding Service Project Award
From: Marie of About Beanies
The NHS students of Conner High School brought together the best of the best to raise funds for an ongoing endangered species fund. To cover the start up costs, the students established a fund raising committee, organized a letter campaign for donations and acquired support letters from 11 different states. Additionally, the students contacted many well-known individuals to help their cause. The students contacted Ty Warner of TY beanie babies and reached agreement with him to produce a white lion beanie baby and donate 10 percent of the sales to the endangered species fund. The models for these beanie babies will be the white lions owned by the entertainers and animal lovers, Siegfried and Roy. Wildlife artist John Ruthann will produce a white lion wildlife print and donate a portion of the sale to the fund. Finally, the Vice President of the United States Post Office has agreed to produce a white lion postage stamp. Through the beanie babies, print, and stamp, the students have laid the ground work for a continuous flow of funds to help fund worldwide educational programs, provide safe habitat, improve public awareness, and secure breeding programs for the white lion.

TOY DRIVE
Julia sends in the following:
"My church is having a toy drive, for the children of the less fortunate family's. If you can help in anyway, by donating toys, Bibles, or whatever the Lord lays on your heart to help with will be most appreciated. This will be for children where their family's are struggling to pay bills and don't have anything left over each month to buy toys. I myself have donated Beanie Babies, so any kind of toys at all will make some child happy this Christmas. Please open your heart and help a needy child this year. If you want to help, e-mail me for more information. ladyknightbeat@cs.com
Thank you and God Bless you and yours." Julia

RED WHITE & BLUE CONTEST AT CARANOIS
Our redesign is complete and now it's time for our November "RED, WHITE AND BLUE" CONTEST. We have a fun Contest planed... with a most appropriate theme.  

It's easy to be in our CONTEST

All you have to do is join our newsletter.. and email us that you joined. Please put RED WHITE BLUE in the subject of your email. You are then able to participate in any of our current or upcoming contests. By joining our newsletters, you not only are updated about our new products and current things going on at Caranois, but you get first hand information on our sales, and sometimes Newsletter ONLY sales are available.

If you know of someone who has not joined Caranois newsletter... don't forget them. Send them an email with a link to our Contest page. Let them join the fun. Christmas is coming soon and we will be having lots of great ideas for Christmas. We also respect your views and comments, so please send along any ideas you may have.

To keep an element of surprise... Our first prize to be announced is a beautiful red, white and blue candle by one of our suppliers. Winners of our contest will win a basket full of red white and blue products from our sponsors. Keep watching our site (Contest page)  http://www.caranois.com/miscellaneous/contests.html as we announce the rest of the prizes.

Festival of Trees will raise funds
From: BeaneWonderland
Holiday trees will be decked out in everything from Harry Potter toys to Egyptian ornaments this weekend at Bernardo Heights Middle School's Festival of Trees. The school will auction or raffle off 27 holiday trees, each with a special theme, to raise funds for new computers and for the music and arts programs. Among the many theme trees are a Holidays Around the World tree featuring multicultural ornaments, a Money Tree decorated in 300 origami-folded dollar bills, an I Dream of Beanie tree dressed up with Beanie Babies and a Holidays at Hogwarts tree dedicated to Harry Potter. For the full story please Click Here:

Christmas Beanies?
From: BeaneWonderland
The following answer was given by Ty when asked if there is going to be more new Beanies on the shelf by Christmas: Answer - "Let's just say that I plan on putting a little sizzle into your holidays" Visit Ask Ty:

Upcoming BBW Articles
From: Beanieholics
The folks at Bean Bag World UK are working on two new features and are asking for your help. One has to do with decorated Ty products. Pictures of your decorated Beanies, Buddies or other Ty item are essential if you are interested in participating. The other feature is on Collector's Tales. Have you had anything unusual, funny, odd, or just amazing happen to you? You can send your stories or pictures to Daphne, editor of Bean Bag World UK through the following email address: daphne@mbbbw.co.uk

PHOTO OF TY STORE RESCUE & COURAGE TAGS
From: Ms. Janie
Mary shares a photo that clearly shows the Ty store Logo and the Retailer bar code on Rescue and Courage. http://www.msjanie.com/typhotos/rescue_courage_retail_tystore.html

==November 16, 2001==
COURAGE & RESCUE HANG TAGS
Hello-- It hasn't been too long since I got to share a bit of news and here I am tonight writing about more new goodies. Before I divulge the NEW news, I want to tell you that I was able to purchase all of the Jingle Beanie bears in town today (except Peace) with the plastic noses instead of the embroidered noses. They're not only in Japan folks! Next, I have a question. We all know that Speckles and Tradee are e-Beanies which can only be purchased through the Ty Store, right? Well what about Classy? He was announced as a new offer at the Ty Store, but before I ordered one from Ty, I was able to find one at my favorite retail haunt here in Madison. They were actually rather plentiful at retail and so I never ordered one from the Ty site before they sold out, although I was curious to know whether or not the hang tags would be the same on the Ty Store Classy vs. retail Classy. I watched the Beanie news, but don't remember ever hearing of a difference in tags. If there was, would someone please let me know as I obviously missed it. OK, now for the scoop. I got home from work VERY late today and was pleasantly surprised to find a box waiting for me at my front door. It was none other than my order for Courage and Rescue from the Ty Store. Nothing to get too excited about as I had already found them at retail awhile back. None the less, I opened the box and proceeded to inspect the doggies and their tags. So guess what? We have yet another variation to hunt down. Both the hang and tush tags on both Courage and Rescue are different than their retail counterparts. The back of the hang tag still lists the SAFETY PRECAUTION blurb as well as the "retain tag" info in exactly the same wording as any other 10th generation Beanie. However, instead of a barcode in between the writing, there is a pinkish-purple shopping sack with handles and the Ty heart in the center of the bag which is the same as the Ty Store icon on the main page for Ty.com. To the right of the bag is the word "STORE" in purple letters and in a very small font below that is "www.ty.com" in black letters. Then on the tush tags, rather than just the name "Courage" or "Rescue" it says "Courage - NYPD" and "Rescue - FDNY". Pretty cool, no? Sorry that I cannot provide pics, I don't own a digital camera and only have access to a scanner at work (which isn't for another 8 hours--TG!! Actually TGIF!!). Hey Marilyn in WI, where are you? We need your expert photo skills! Well it's midnight now, my parents went to sleep almost two hours ago, and I should log off and be heading back home myself (only have computer access at work too). I just felt that I should share some news in an otherwise slow beannews week. Happy Friday everybody!! HJ :-) Madison WI

A War in Dixie
From: BeaneWonderland
In their book, A War in Dixie, Alabama v. Auburn, (HarperCollins, $25, available everywhere) a reference to beanie babies is made, the extract reads: "Mike DuBose arrives at his office a few minutes after 8:30 a.m., later than usual. He finds two gifts waiting for him -- one is a Beanie Baby, with a beatific smile, closed eyes, and hands clasped in prayer. It is named Hope." Full Review and Article:

Ian Thorpe Signs America Bear
From: BeaneWonderland
America Bear is to be auctioned with all proceeds going to Ian Thorpe’s Foundation for Youth Trust Ian Thorpe, Australian Olympic and World swimming champion, has signed an ‘America Bear’ to raise funds to assist the children of Australian families of the September 11 tragedy.  All proceeds of the signed bear will go to Ian Thorpe’s Foundation for Youth Trust, a trust established to assist the charity organisations that support children who are facing great difficulties and challenges in their lives due to the illnesses they face. The signed ‘America Bear’ will be auctioned on www.sold.com.au. "The ‘America Bear’ Beanie Baby will give everyone an opportunity to be a hero in some small way and feel like they are making a difference,” said Mal Fraser-Clay, General Manager, Ty Australia. View Picture (Special thanks to Mary Beth Sobolewski for supplying us with this info).

Quiet Retirements
From: BeaneWonderland
Thank you Joshua for sharing the following from the Ty retailers site: No Longer Available!. The following items are no longer available for ordering: Baby Curly: Curly: Large Curly:

==November 15, 2001==
ATTENTION WEBTV USERS!!! 
From: Ms. Janie
A couple of weeks ago Topica updated their site and WEBTV and AOL users were affected. AOL took corrective measures to update but WEBTV has not done so. Sly is a WEBTV users and has offer the following suggestion that worked for him. OK here's what webtv users have to do! Tell them to go to into their email page. On the top of the email page there is a link labeled "settings". They should click on that link and then on that page there is a link that is labeled "junk mail". They should click on the "junk mail" Link. Once inside that page they can remove the junk mail block by unchecking the junk block box and clicking on "done" They should start receiving your newsletter again after 24 hours or maybe even sooner. It worked for me! Of course this means they might get some spam or junk email but honestly I have not received much of it since I removed my junk mail block like 2 weeks ago. maybe 2 or 3 junk emails at the most Sly the Beanie guy!

CUTE STORY
From: Ms. Janie
Ms Janie, I wanted to share this with you and the other "beanie" collectors. We all know that we have strange ties to our Beanie friends. There are two of us in our office that collect beanies avidly. Several others collect a little but one of the men we work with buys bears for his wife's collection. I had "Kooky" the cat sitting on my monitor and this man would come into my office and slip "Kooky" off my monitor and he would be found sitting on his monitor, this was all in fun. One day we bought this friend a "Kooky" of his own. "Kooky" can be seen sitting on the monitor or a speaker in his office since the day we gave him to our friend. My friend is having surgery today. His "kooky" disappeared yesterday. Someone asked him what happened to "Kooky" and he told them that he had taken "kooky" home and that he would be going to the hospital with him. His words were, "I can't have surgery without my "good luck charm". This made me feel very good since I had made sure that he had a "kooky" of his own. Just wanted to share a "Beanie" story with you this morning. I also wanted to say that we were able to get Clubby IV and ours weren't opened. When we told the lady we by our Ty products from about how some retailers are opening the containers before they are sold she said that she would fire any of her employees that opened them or allowed another customer to open them with purchasing. Sorry to be so long winded today. Have a Great Day! Mary in Kansas

Company's toys put Westmont on map
From: BeaneWonderland
Westmont is the birthplace for another new line of toys. The village already is known as the home of the Ty Corp., which produces Beanie Babies, but it also is the source for another popular culture icon McDonald's Happy Meal toys. "We got the Beanie Babies and now we have the Happy Meal toys with the Seven Dwarfs," said Village Board member Anthony Puccillo, who talked about the toys during a board meeting last month. "It says Westmont right on the label." Full Story:

Message From Ty
From: BeaneWonderland
Several readers including myself have received the following email: "Apply today for the only card that comes with a Beanie and earn points for great Ty merchandise! Just use your Ty MasterCard one time, one place, anywhere in the world and I'll send you M.C.Beanie, the Beanie Baby created by me exclusively for MasterCard. Plus, make purchases with the card and earn points redeemable for Ty merchandise. Ty Warner Chairman and CEO". Now the question - Why is this being sent to UK collectors when we still cannot take advantage of applying for this card and we still cannot order online Clubby IV and Jingle Beanies?

MORE REFUND TROUBLES
"HI
I too can't get a refund. I called, sent fax, and then sent a letter that came back. It said on envelope that they went bankrupt. So I guess we are stuck with the loss. I had just paid for a new year in July so I am out the whole amount. Don't know what else can be done." Judy

TROUBLE GETTING MBBBW REFUNDS?
MBBBW publishers (H & S Media, Inc.) are now in Chapter 7 vs. the previously filed Chapter 11. It has been recommended that if you are owed money you should contact a lawyer specializing in bankruptcy suits to find out how to get your money. It has also been said that chances of anyone getting a refund at this point will probably be very slim. A hearing on the conversion to chapter 7 is scheduled for November 19, 2001. I have been provided with the case info. If you would like the case info.. email me and I'll forward it to you. If you are a lawyer and you would like to shed some light on this.. please contact me so I can inform our readers.

TY RETIRES XL PEACE BUDDY
http://www.ty.com/announcements/ret_1115_xlpeace.html


==November 14, 2001==
DON'T GIVE UP HOPE
Terri shares the following:
"Don't give up hope if you haven't gotten an Addison!! Last Saturday, I visited a story in our area that is only open on Saturdays. It was like an early Christmas !! Everything except beanies was 50% off (including this years Christmas Buddies, imagine 97 Teddy for $5.00 !! ) Every now and then the owner does a little house cleaning. She came across 12 Addison that she hadn't put out when they were new. She also had several Peace bears. $5.99 for Peace or 5.99 for Addison !! WOW! Got me one of each! This store is an authorized dealer so I have no concern that they may be fakes. The owner is just a forgetful to put everything on the shelves. MY LUCKY DAY!!!"

AMERICA IN THE UK
Susan shares the following:
Hi Lisa I went to my local Beanie shop today and got the America beanie!! I couldn't believe it when I saw him sat in the window display. He's such a pretty bear. America has got the 'Beanies' hang tag attached to his ear. Best Wishes.... Susan:o)

MASTERCARD ADVERTISEMENT
Ryan shares the following:
"I received an advertisement in my eMail last night; it was sent from NoReply@Ty.com. Since it was not just text, and contained graphics, I decided to post it on its own page": http://www.beanyspot.com/ty_credit.php3 

"Is Ty's new mastercard not doing as well as he'd hoped and is desperately searching for new customers? Or is he just targeting new customers?" Have a good morning folks, Ryan Johnson http://www.beanyspot.com

Beanies On The Rise?
From: Beanieholics
A Washington Post article about eBay mentions the most popular toy searches on eBay for week ending October 28th:
1. PlayStation 2
2. Barbie
3. Harry Potter
4. Xbox
5. Beanie Babies
Beanies have not placed that high in quite a while. Click Here For Article

AUSTRALIA BEANIE LAUNCH
From: Ms. Janie
Ms Janie, I received this from a contact in Australia, who attended the launch. I hope it may be of some interest. (keelbec4 in Scotland) Please visit the following link submitted for some wonderful photos of the launch http://www.sydneypinz.com/

LARGE DOTTY RETIRES
http://www.ty.com/announcements/ret_1114_dotty.html

==November 13, 2001==
HELP NEEDED
"Hello, There was a newsletter that asked about people still having trouble getting refunds on the remaining subscription of Mary Beth's Bean Bag World magazine. I can't find it on your site and couldn't find the email although I KNOW I saved it. Could you give me any information on this? I've called them and can't get through. I've gone to the website and gotten phone numbers that don't work and there is no email contacts there. And I've written them a letter back in August I believe it was. I can't get any response from them AT ALL. I'm so frustrated and mad!! Can you help? Thank you for everything. Love the newsletter!" :) Elaine

If you can help Elaine.. please email me at GotBeans@yahoo.com. I know many of my readers were put in this position of needing to get refunds. Perhaps you can make suggestions on how Elaine can get her refund.

Finally - The Answer
From: Beanieholics
Ty has finally officially acknowledged what line the Godzilla and King Ghidorah Japan exclusives belong to. The envelope please…thank you… Godzilla and King Ghidorah are …(drum roll here) …Ty Classics! Ty Warner could not be here personally so we except this award on his behalf. (Award? What award?)
Click Here For Godzilla Listing
Click Here For King Ghidorah Listing

Neighbors Wary Of Ty's Biltmore Plans
From: Beanieholics
Representatives of Beanie Babies billionaire Ty Warner say his plans to revamp the Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel in Montecito and put a semi-private spa on adjacent property won't increase traffic in that seaside neighborhood.

Unconvinced, a growing chorus of neighbors are objecting to the proposed renovations, which are still probably a year or more away from being approved or denied by the county Planning Commission. Click Here For More

Christmas at Ty Store - Japan
From: Doodle's Page
Kooler shares a couple of beautiful pictures of Ty Store, all decorated for the Christmas holidays. The tree in the window is covered with Jingle Beanies, with an assortment of Ty products around the tree! (After a quick trip, he did manage to come home with Noelle, the new holiday Beanie Kid.)

To take a peek at Christmas 2001 at Ty Store - Japan, click here.

(Thanks for sharing once again, Kooler ... we could almost sniff the Christmas fragrances and hear the jingling of bells!!)

Creepers, Fraidy, Scary and Haunt Retired http://www.ty.com/announcements/ret_1112_scaredy.html

==November 12, 2001==
If you're a collector, here's how to show it off
From: BeaneWonderland
The thrill of discovery sometimes even the memory of where we've made it feeds our urge to collect things. Found objects such as seashells later remind us of a pleasant stroll on the beach. Vintage objects inspire curiosity about their history. The desire to collect may take root early in our lives, starting with Beanie Babies or Legos, Barbies or baseball cards, mini-cars or stamps. We add to, upgrade and outgrow our collections. But we always need an attractive way to display them. The prevailing wisdom is to group all objects of a category. That's good advice, particularly with small pieces that tend to look lonely in pairs or solo. Full Article:

Ty Beanies Hit Australia
From: BeaneWonderland
Ty Beanie Babies are set to hit Australia next Saturday, Cardeaux in Australia are going to be the main suppliers and have a promotional flier advertising this event. View Here: What I find interesting is that, at the time Ty released the first Beanie Kid, rumours and facts started flying around regarding the original 'Beanie Kids' made by Skansen in Australia. Suggestions of law suits were being made and suggestions that maybe as the Skansen version originated in Australia everything would be ok. Now that Ty has entered into Australia it will be interesting to see what developments if any occur regarding the two different companies who produce their own Beanie Kids?

Kids Collection Toys
Kody wanted me to let you know he's now added a "shopping cart" to his website. This will help your transactions run more smoothly. He can now accept credit cards via a secure server. Pay Kids Collection Toys a visit to see the great deals you can get today. http://www.kidscollection.cjb.net

Is the Info. Beanie leaving more hints? 
From: Ms. Janie
Monday November 12, 2001 7:01 a.m. I must have been really tired last night because I was asleep as soon as I got into bed. I guess that's better than trying to fall asleep when you aren't really tired or if you are really excited about something, especially if you are doing something really fun and exciting the next day! I'm glad I went to bed when I did because now I'm well rested and full of energy! I'm going to find out what we're going to do today. I'll talk to you later. Bye! http://www.ty.com/infobeanie/lastpage/

==November 11, 2001==
..HAPPY VETERANS' DAY..

A MUST view link - John our adopted service man overseas! 
From: Ms. Janie
A Veterans' Day salute to John and all of our service men and women defending our country! It would appear that the Info. Beanie has a message for John as well! Mrs. Janie's Collector's Studio has adopted John as our service HERO! John has been our source of information on the war front and has been kind enough to share Ty news. I have asked for a photo so that we can now put a face to the name. He has also shared a very special poem and additional information. http://www.msjanie.com/typhotos/john.html 

THANKS JOHN AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOU! Fondly Ms. Janie and ALL of her readers!

RyeByPost Beanie Lottery Update 
This week's winning numbers, prizes and winners have been announced on the Rye By Post lottery page. Just the 3 and 4 number prizes in last week's draw were won, next week's winning lottery prizes are: 
6 number prize - Billionaire #1 Bear 
5 + Bonus number prize - New York Issy with Card 
5 number prize - Unity Beanie and Buddy Duo 
4 number prize - Clubby IV Kit 
3 number prize - Bones Beanie and Buddy Duo 

The weekly lottery is totally free to play and you can enter daily, you just need to register/join at RyeByPost to receive your very own Unique Member ID. http://www.ryebypost.com

People still buying toys with flag, rescue themes
From: BeaneWonderland
Beanie Baby dealers in Kissimmee also said they are having a hard time keeping up with customers who are snapping up firefighter, doctor and police Beanies priced at about $12.95 each. The goods are as likely to end up in the hands of adult collectors as in children's Christmas stockings. 

In Kissimmee, Hutch 'n Such owner Fern Thompson echoed the trend. During the coming weeks, she expects one of her biggest sellers will be Ty brand plush toys, including the America bear with a flag and two dogs named Rescue and Courage. "People are patiently waiting for them to come in," she said. Full Story:

Beanie Flyer
From: Ms. Janie
This is a flyer that is currently being distributed around Canberra that advertises the official release of beanies in Australia next Saturday. As you know, the official Ty opening is Friday at Taronga Zoo (Sydney - which has to be the most picturesque zoo in the world), this is the first Retailer announcement I have heard of. Cardeaux are a very big Card retailer chain in Australia (www.cardeaux.com.au), so we know at least one of the big names that will be selling them! Peter - England http://www.msjanie.com/typhotos/beanie_flyer.html

Jingle Beanie Variations
From: Ms. Janie
A special thanks to Alpha for sharing her photos! Hi Ms. Janie! I found 2 variations of 1997 Holiday Teddy, 1999 Holiday Teddy, Peace, Halo Jingle Beanies in Japan. One nose is stitched, the other nose is made of plastic which looks like a stitched nose. See the attached photos. (Left: Stitched nose, Right: Plastic nose) http://www.msjanie.com/typhotos/nose_jinglebeanies.html

Clubby IV Buddy without its button - 
From: Ms. Janie
http://www.msjanie.com/typhotos/clubby_IV_oddity.html

Baby Ty has a new material change. (adorable!!)
From: Ms. Janie
Thanks to Nan for sharing her wonderful photos and to http://www.randyandtheresa.com for discovering the material change originally! To view the photos please visit the following link - http://www.msjanie.com/typhotos/ty_hair.html

==November 10, 2001==
Britannia Buddy Contest Winner
Jodi Shadden has sent in a picture for me to share with the Planet Beans readers. She looks quite happy wouldn't you say?! Britannia Buddy Winner Photo

Ask Ty
From: BeaneWonderland
Ask Ty if retailers should be opening and resealing the BBOC Club Kits and he will tell you, "retailers should not open the kits. I sealed the container to keep Clubbie's button a surprise. Let's all do our best not to ruin the surprise. Visit Ask Ty:

Planet Beans Comments: The ONLY way to guarantee getting a Clubby IV kit that's not been tampered with is go into the stores when they first receive their Ty orders. Unless of course you KNOW that your Ty retailer can be trusted. With all of the talk about the  retailers going through these kits.. it makes it rather uncomfortable for me as a buyer to know that I'm predestined to NOT get a signed button and probably not a gold one. Let's hope there are more Ty retailers that can be trusted. I'll just order mine from Flowers by Lee because I know Judy can be trusted. :o)

SPECULATION SURROUNDS THE RED CROSS
From: Ms. Janie
There has been much speculation through e-mail and on the cyberboards wondering if Ty will retire America the Bear.

The Red Cross made an announcement that they would stop raising money for the Sept 11th fund. It is unclear at this time if this announcement will be reversed but the Red Cross has come under fire by Lawmakers. This is very unfortunate as we all know how important the Red Cross is and how they have helped millions over the years.
I would think that Ty may just change the tag on America and send all future donations to the New York Police and Fire Widows Children fund or pick another charity that supports 9-11 - I do not believe that this Beanie is marked for retirement as it serves a VERY important cause. Please be patient, if Ty changes anything I'm sure they will inform us soon!

The Red Cross estimates it will spend $300 million in the wake of the attacks. But that means more than $200 million will be left. It was those announcements -- as well as the decision to stop raising money for the fund -- that drew fire from those who say the organization led donors to think every penny they sent would go to helping those affected by the attacks. Controversy about the fund was a factor in Healy's resignation announcement last month. - HERE

Red Cross will review Sept 11th fund - HERE

Tauzin joins chorus of critics of Red Cross distribution plan Donors may become alienated, he says - HERE

HOW TO SOLVE WINTER EAR PROBLEMS (quite funny and helpful!!)
From: Ms. Janie
Read all of the suggestions and comments offered from collectors on how to solve winter ear problems. Some of the post are rather funny and include the use of Ty Products- HERE

Cuddly Crystal Oddity
From: Doodle's Page
A reader has sent a photo to Beanie Mom of an oddity 'Cuddly Crystal' Bopper ... ok for others to read IF she's standing on her head! :)
Cuddly Crystal Photo
Cuddly Crystal II Photo

==November 9, 2001==
Counterfeit Alert
From: Ms. Janie
Peggy has posted the following counterfeit alert on her site Counterfeit Alert Read her page to get the latest information on Royal Blue Peanut, Garcia, Liberaty, Nipponia, Sakura and Buckingham http://www.peggyg.com/

From: Ms. Janie
Elaine from Lemon Laniey has a signed Ally Alligator that Ty Warner signed for her back in Feb 1998 She also has additional auctions at the following link http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/lemonlainey/

Unique Beanie Baby Auction
From: BeaneWonderland
When we found out that Elaine Smith the UK ex-staff writer for Mary Beth's Bean Bag World Magazine was selling her Ally beanie baby (which has been personally signed by Ty Warner), we just had to ask her why. Visit BeaneWonderland and go to the news page to read what was asked and the responses given by Elaine.

Local girl sells toys to help Afghan kids
From: BeaneWonderland
A nine-year-old Edmonton-area girl is selling almost all her Beanie Babies toy collection to raise money for children in war-torn Afghanistan. The Grade 4 student from Spruce Grove, 27 km west of Edmonton, came up with the idea in mid-October after her mom told her U.S. President George Bush asked American children to help feed their counterparts in Afghanistan. Full Story:

Beanies in London Drugs Catalog
From: BeaneWonderland
From the email Ryan writes: Collectiblez reader, Ed, brings to our attention that retired styles of Beanie Babies have been featured in the Holiday catalog of Canadian-owned London Drugs, a chain-store located in British Columbia & Alberta. Visit the link below for more information about the store, and also scans of the advertisement. Beanie Babies Advertised in London Drugs Catalog. View Here:

Winner of the Unity Buddy contest has been announced... 
Planet Beans Contest Page (Winners name and comments)

==November 8, 2001==
New contest to start sometime in the next few days. Another great contest sponsored by our wonderful advertiser, BeanieTown-USA. You won't want to miss the great prize(s).

Brit Bites at The Underground Bean
Yavett has shared an interview with a British Ty rep. Quite interesting!! http://www.ugbnews.com/britbites.htm

Mystery Mouse Update
From: BeaneWonderland
From the email: Just to let you know, eBay has removed my auction for "Mystery Mouse". I received notification from them after it had been viewed 628 times, so it had drawn a lot of attention. Here is a brief outline of the reason eBay gave:

Am I or Aren't I a Ty Prototype??? NO RESERVE Item #1659336028 has been reported to us by Ty inc., a member of eBay's Verified Rights Owner (VeRO) Program. They filed a sworn statement that it offers a product or contains material which violates their copyright, trademark or other rights.

Where are Baby Ty?
From: BeaneWonderland
Quiet retirements the following is from the Ty retailers page: No Longer Available! 11/07/01 The following items are no longer available for ordering: Bearbaby: Dogbaby: Elephantbaby: Bearbaby Pink: Bearbaby Blue: Kittybaby: Honeybunnybaby.

America Japan Variation
From: Beanieholics
Looks like collectors in Japan will be receiving a different version of the America Beanie Baby than the rest of us. Beanie Mom has a picture showing the America Bear hang tag with the tag info written in Japanese. Click Here For Picture

Teenies Mentioned On Regis
From: Beanieholics
Yesterday morning on 'Live with Regis and Kelly', Regis was going over some faxes they had received from owners of small dogs. ('Live' is currently searching for the world's smallest grown dog.) In one fax a person mentioned their dog Calvin, a Yorkie that weighs about one pound and stated the dog has a wonderful personality and likes to play with Teenie Beanie Babies. To which Regis said, "Big deal."

Planet Beans Comments: I saw this show and had to laugh when Regis said "Big deal". He really has no clue does he? LOL

DID YOU VOTE YET? (You can vote only ONCE ~ not once daily)
The Costume Fun contest at The Daily Bean is now ready for voting. My daughter Jennifer created an original costume for her entry. You will find Ariel as "The Little Mermaid" from my daughter. If Jennifer's is your favorite please cast your vote for her Ariel. There are some great costumes to view. http://dailybean.net/contests/costume.htm

==November 7, 2001==
LOTS of Clubbies (all I can say is WOW!!) LOL
From: Ms. Janie
Tell me I haven't gone over the edge? LOL! Actually all these Clubby's were ordered for friends in the US, UK & Canada that did not have access to them. I just had to take a picture of this huge pile before I sent them to their new homes. Sue/QB 

The following is my reply to Sue! 
Ok Sue!!! I want you to following my orders to the letter! 
1. Pack a bag. 
2. Kiss all family members and assure them that you will be just fine. 
3. Look for the white van to pull into your driveway in about 15 minutes. 
4.. Go peacefully as they are there to help you. 

Ms. Janie __________ View the photo that sent Sue over the edge! Poor woman, I thought it was only men who won if they had the most toys! Ms. Janie http://www.msjanie.com/typhotos/clubbyIV_sue_over_the_edge.html

A Note From John
From: Ms. Janie
Hi Janie, Most everyone knows by now that the "Any Servicemember" mail has stopped for this year. I called the Red Cross office in Saudi today to see how that affected delivery of Beanies that people were sending. She said that they are not able to accept packages anymore. She stated that this is most unfortunate because it was really starting to pick up since the last time I spoke with her. Everyone who received one really appreciated the fact the people back home had taken the time to think about them and send something in hopes of boosting their morale. The Red Cross cannot accept any packages until further notice unless they know exactly who sent the package and where it's coming from. As we tried to figure out how to keep this going, she came up with a great idea. She said people "back home" could contact their local Red Cross office and see if they could send the Beanies for them. Anytime a Red Cross office sends a package to another Red Cross office, they inform them that a package is on the way. She's not sure if all the local offices would be willing to do this but thought that they would. Plus, it would be a good way for people to learn what all their local Red Cross has to offer. It would be worth checking out! 

In other news, everyone knows that the humanitarian airlift that's dropping HDRs (Humanitarian Daily Rations) is based here at Ramstein. Today, I had the opportunity to assist with this. I and several other volunteers opened several thousand boxes of HDRs (there are 10 in a box) and dumped them into the large boxes that are being dropped from the planes. Everyone who is actually helping to load these boxes with HDRs are volunteers. They've actually had to turn people away because so many people want to help on a daily basis. Anyway, I was able to get one of the packages that the food is in. Everyone knows they're yellow plastic, but since most people have never seen one up close, I scanned the front of it so your readers can see what's actually on the outside. What a fantastic feeling it was being able to help out with this! I've been in the Air Force for 18 years now but have never been able to directly help with a humanitarian mission until today. I plan on volunteering at least several more times. It's back- breaking work with a lot of bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting, but it's well worth it. Knowing that you've possibly reduced someone elses suffering makes it all worth while. 

If you and your readers would like to find out more about Operation Enduring Freedom and the humanitarian airlift, please go to the attached U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) website. If you go to the "Imagery" section, there are some great digital videos of the HDRs being dropped out of the C-17s. http://www.usafe.af.mil/airdrop/home.html 
As always, keep up the great work, and thanks again to you and your readers for all you're support! John 

PLEASE Help Our Servicemen
From: Ms. Janie
PLEASE visit the following link and learn how you can help our servicemen! http://www.msjanie.com/typhotos/hdr.html

Godzilla Problems?
From: BeaneWonderland
From the email Walter writes: "Just a note to let you know that something is up with the Japan Exclusive "Godzilla". I had a bid that was to end on Nov. 6 at 19:38 and Ebay cancelled it at 12:40 today.  I then went to the TY site and all information about the Japan Exclusives is missing.  What do you think is up?" Bean eWonderlands comment -  It would seem that Ty has requested all pre-sales to be pulled from eBay. The old link on the Ty site is still working Click here It could be that the rumours are correct and Godzilla & King Ghidorah are going to be used for a film premiere on 15th December in Japan.

==November 6, 2001==
From the desk of Caranois Limited
For Immeciate Release:
November 6, 2001

Just Released - Limited Edition Christmas Bear "Tis The Season For Freedom" bears by DreamCo.

NOW Taking orders for your Christmas bear. We are taking orders and are shipping on a first paid first ship basis. See this beautiful bear by following our link
http://www.caranois.com/usa-patriotic/bears.html

God Bless you,

Vikki
Caranois Limited
http://www.caranois.com/

Local online company flying high 
From: BeaneWonderland
Sensing a rebirth of national pride - and a run on the country's stock of patriotic goods - entrepreneurs Ara Arzoumanian of Cherry Hill and Tim Lorber of Marlton fell back on their experience with pop-culture fads, such as Pokemon, Furbys and Beanie Babies, and placed huge orders for patriotic lapel pins, car magnets and flags in the days after the attacks. Full Story:

Response Update
From: BeaneWonderland
From the email: I agree with the retailer that you featured this morning in regards to America, Dianas butler and Ty shipments. I have been a retailer for 7 years and I still get messed around each and every month. I used to always get my complete shipment by the 10-12th of the month, now I get 12, sometimes 24 when I have ordered 36. I still have not had the Ty Signature 2001 bear and it is now in the 3rd month I have ordered it. My October 'America' order has still not yet been receiced and I am based in the USA.  We also have so many shelf sitters but if we do not order at least the minimum of each catergory you can wait forever for your beanies, its very aggrevating and getting worse.

JAPANESE EXCLUSIVES ARE CLASSICS
From: Underground Bean
"Hi Yavett, I'm passing on some information that a friend of mine from Iwakuni, Japan told me. She read in the newspaper that the two new exclusives will only be sold in the movie theatres, which will be showing the Godzilla monster movie. The newspaper also reported that the exclusives are Classics, with a height of 22cm and 25cm. It also mentioned that there were only 100,000 of these creatures available. They will be showing up in Japan, starting December 15, 2001. DreamSeeker"

==November 5, 2001==
Retailer Response
From: BeaneWonderland
From the email: I have been a Ty account holder for several years and I have always followed Ty's policy. I find it disgusting that myself and others have to wait for our delivery of America so that this Paul Burrell fellow can be the first with his new store. Does Ty not know about his background, the Guardian article you shared yesterday quotes that, "He served for a period on the princess's memorial trust before being dismissed in acrimonious circumstances nearly three years ago".  Why should we wait for this bear, I want to sell it, my customers want to buy it and the money will be going to the New York disaster fund. Why wait any longer, the delay only serves into the hands of secondary dealers.

Beanie for Charity
From: BeaneWonderland
A Sheets the Ghost signed by non other than J.K. Rowling is now being auctioned on eBay. It comes with an autograp