Ty Christmas Classics Set 1 of a Kind and 27 similar items

Like with most other collectibles, with Ty Beanie Babies, finding a Complete Set of items with a Specific Trait often creates a collection that is more valuable than the sum of its parts. Makes These "ICONIC ORIGINAL Christmas Classics " A Serious Collectors Set whose Future Selling Price will only continue to RISE! Ty's Christmas Classics Consists of the following 6 Distinctive Ty’s Original "Coveted ALL TIME CHRISTMAS FAVORITES " Listed Below: in the Following Order 1996 Snowball, 1997 Holiday Teddy, 1998 Santa, 1998 Holiday Teddy, 1999 Holiday Teddy, 2000 Holiday Teddy. Without an Identical Existing Listing to compare it to: According to Microsofts A.I.What makes a Mwmtmq Ty 1996 Snowball , A Ty MwmtMq 1997 Holiday Teddy , A Ty MwmtMq 1998 Santa, a Ty MwmtMq 1998 Holiday Teddy , a MwmtMq Ty 1999 Holiday Teddy , and a A Ty MwmtMq 2000 Holiday Teddy Set So Valuable Quick Answer: These holiday-themed Ty Beanie Babies are valuable because they represent early, limited-run seasonal releases (1996–2000), often kept in pristine MWMTMQ condition (Mint With Mint Tags, Museum Quality). Their worth comes from a mix of scarcity, nostalgia, and collector demand for complete sets, especially when all six are curated together as a continuous holiday series. ? Why These Specific Holiday Beanies Hold Value Early Holiday Releases (1996–2000): Snowball (1996) was one of Ty’s first Christmas-themed Beanies, setting the stage for annual holiday exclusives. Holiday Teddy (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000) continued the tradition, each year with slight design changes (different colors, hats, or accessories). Santa (1998) added variety to the holiday lineup, making the set more dynamic. These early years are considered the “golden era” of Beanie Baby collecting, when Ty was at peak popularity. Limited Seasonal Production: Holiday Beanies were only available for a short time each year. Once retired, they were never reissued, creating scarcity. Collectors prize them because they mark specific holiday seasons in Ty’s history. MWMTMQ Condition: “MWMT” = Mint With Mint Tags (both swing and tush tags flawless). “MQ” = Museum Quality, meaning the plush itself is pristine, with no handling wear. Condition is everything in Beanie Baby valuation. A flawless set commands a premium compared to loose or tag-damaged versions. Complete Set Appeal: Individually, these Beanies often sell for modest amounts but when curated as a full 6-piece holiday set, the value multiplies because collectors want the entire run without gaps. Sets are harder to assemble in perfect condition, making them more desirable. Nostalgia Display Value: Holiday Beanies evoke strong emotional resonance—Christmas memories, seasonal décor, and the nostalgia of the Beanie Baby craze. Collectors (with museum-worthy display goals) find these sets ideal for themed storytelling displays. ? Why Collectors Prize the Set It represents five consecutive years of Ty’s holiday tradition. It blends rarity, condition, and emotional resonance. As a curated display, it tells the story of Ty’s holiday evolution from Snowball (1996) to the 2000 Holiday Teddy. In short: The value lies not just in the individual Beanies, but in the narrative continuity and flawless preservation of the set. For an Elite Collector this is exactly the kind of museum-worthy holiday trio/series that amplifies both rarity and emotional impact. These factors create a sense of Rarity and Exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the collector’s market. Making this Mint Most Valuable Iconic Originals Limited Production Set a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! ( They’re not just Beanies —They’re a Historical Artifact from the peak of Ty’s collectible craze! ) SNOWBALL # 4201 ---1996 --- Factory Oddities --- Tag Errors --- PVC 1st Edition --- Brand New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq PVC 1s Ed Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition 1 of a Kind Most Valuable ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the Left One See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory / Origin / Oddity ( Coveted I.E. Fare ham, Hants PO15 5 TX Origin with No U.K. after 5TX on the Swing Tag See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets ( Only Used on 1st editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Red Star on Tush Tag ( Only used withPVC First Edition Pellets ULTRA RARE TY INC 1996 INC. All Caps ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on Both tags should be Oak Brook REG No PA 1965(KR) Tush Tag Designations which adds to its rarity 1997 Holiday Teddy # 4200 --- 1997 --- PVC 1st Edition --- Factory Oddity --- Multiple Errors --- Brand New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition 1 of a Kind 1 Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye Being Lower than the Left One See Photo # 5 Above ) 1 of a Kind Most Valuable Factory Tag / Oddities ( I.E . 12-25-1996 Birth Date on the Swing Tag, 1996 on the Back of the Tush Tag, and 1997 Birth Date on the Front of the Tush Tag ULTRA RARE Most valuable 1997 Birth date on front of Tush Tag 1996 on the back and back of Tush Tag ( Factually Makes this a 1996 Teddy not 1997 Very Scarce ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Black Eyes and Brown Nose ULTRA RARE Most Valuable P.V.C. pellets ( Only used on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Red Star on Tush Tag ( NEVER Used with PVC Pellets) ULTRA Rare MOST VALUABLE Factory Tag / Origin Oddity ( Fare Ham Hants PO 15TX U.K.Origin No U.K. after 15TX on the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE No comma between Oak Brook and IL on both tags ULTRA RARE No period after C in P.V.C. on Tush Tag ULTRA RARE No period after the A in U.S.A. on the Tush Tag ULTRA RARE 1996 TY INC., All Caps ULTRA RARE The comma after INC. should not be there REG.NO PA. 1965(KR) Designations on the Tush Tag which adds to its rarity Ty Santa –- 1998 --- No Style Number --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features ---Pe Pellets --- Multiple Errors--- Brand New---Iconic Original ---MwmtMq 1 of A Kind Most Valuable Factory Odditiy ( I. E. Incorrect stitching resulting in a Crooked Hat combined with Off Centered / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye Being Lower than the Left One ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Origin / Unique Feature Farem Hants PO515 5TX U.K. Origin ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature ( I.E. Alpha Numeric Birth Date The Actual Day Month and Year Spelled Out December 6 1998 on the Swing Used only on 1st Editions ULTRA RARE No Style # on the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Xtra space between toy and the ! on the Swing tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook Environ SAFE PE Pellets REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Tush Tag Designations which adds to its Rarity Ty 1998 Holiday Teddy--- 1998 ----No Style # --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features ---Errors ---Brand New ---Iconic Original MwmtMq Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition 1 of a Kind Most Valuable Factory Oddity / Unique Features --- Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye Being Lower than the Left One ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Origin / Unique Feature ( Coveted Fare ham Hants P0515 5TX U.K. Origin ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Alpha Numeric Birth date The Actual Day Month and Year Spelled Out December 25 1998 Only ( Used on 1st Editions ULTRA RARE Xtra space between light and the ! on the Swing tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook Environ SAFE PE Pellets REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Designations which adds to its rarity Ty 1999 Holiday Teddy---No Style Number --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features ---Errors ---Brand New ---Iconic Original Mwmtmq Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition 1 of a Kind Most Valuable Factory Oddities / Unique Features ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes With the Right Eye Being Lower than the Left One See Photo # 17 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature ( I.E. Alpha Numeric Birth Date The Actual Day Month and Year Spelled Out December 25 1999 on the Swing Tag used only on 1st Editions See Photo # 18 above ) ULTRA RARE No Style # on Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Xtra space between starts and the ! on the Swing tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE 1999 TY INC.,All Caps ULTRA RARE The Comma after INC. should not be there Environ SAFE PE Pellet REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Tush Tag Designations which adds to its Rarity TY 2000 Holiday Teddy ---No Style # --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- Errors ---Brand New ---Iconic Original Mwmtmq 1 of a Kind Most Valuable --- Factory Oddities ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes With the Right Eye Being Lower than the Left One combined with a Crooked Nose See Photo # 21 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature ( I.E. Alpha Numeric Birth Date Actual Day month and year spelled out ( December 24 2000 Used only on 1st Editions ULTRA RARE No style Number on Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Xtra Space between year and the ! in the Swing tags poem ULTRA RARE 2000 TY INC., All Caps ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE The comma after INC., on the Tush Tag should not be there REG. NO PA. 1965(KR) Tush Tag Designations which adds to its Rarity This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged Collector’s Set was stored from the day of purchase was NEVER played with or mishandled. Investment Quality! And to help ensure its INCREASING Future Selling Price this Prized 1 of a Kind Set comes with both plastic Swing and Tush tag protectors! NOTE!!! Resulting from the limited number of Photos Allowed with BonanzaListings. Sadly all related Individual Descriptive Oddity / Unique Features Pictures are not displayed, but 22 of them are Readily Available. 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