HIPPITY # 4118 ---1996 --- 1 of a Kind Rewarding Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S./ Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- Multiple Tag Errors --- Brand New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq
Itโs not just a Beanieโitโs a Historical Artifact from the peak of Tyโs collectible craze!
Bottom Line: " Hippity is a mint-green rabbit with black button eyes, pale pink whiskers, and a peach-colored nose. Several different mistakes during production are what make Hippity so valuable. Eyes that donโt line up and other facial defects have made it an important Beanie Baby to add to oneโs collection. Different iterations of the rabbit have been listed for anywhere from $10,000 to $45,000."
NOTE!! Knowing that exclusivity and uniqueness of a limited stock item always attach a premium to its value. And that Beanie Babies with errors can be much more valuable than ones with perfectly printed tags. Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: According to Microsoft's A.I. The Ty Hippity Beanie Baby with the misspelled โORIIGINAL,โ Dual Tush tags, and Factory Oddities is considered highly valuable due to its extreme rarity, layered production errors, and collector demand for unique provenance.
Hereโs a breakdown of what drives its value:
? Key Features That Make It Valuable
Misspelled โORIIGINALโ on Hang Tag
This spelling error (extra โIโ) is a standout production mistake. While common errors donโt always add value, this one appears on a version with other rare traits, amplifying its significance.
Dual Tush Tags (U.S. and Canadian)
Hippity with both U.S. and Canadian tush tags is far rarer than single-tagged versions. These dual tags reflect cross-market compliance and limited production runs, often boosting value by 10โ50% over standard counterparts.
Factory Oddities
Examples include:
Misaligned eyes or facial stitching
Tag placement inconsistencies
Unusual pellet types or stitching quirks
These defects are prized by collectors for their uniqueness and traceability to specific production batches.
Limited Production Run
This version of Hippity was not mass-produced like the standard bunny trio. Its scarcity, especially in mint condition, makes it a high-demand item.
Mint Condition with MWMT MQ (Mint with Mint Tags, Museum Quality)
Pristine condition with intact tags dramatically increases value. Listings have reached $20,000โ$25,000 for verified examples.
? Provenance
Provenance mattersโif itโs traceable to a limited run or a known error batch, thatโs gold.
? Emotional Historical Appeal
Hippity is part of the Easter-themed trio (with Hoppity and Floppity), which already carries nostalgic weight.
A flawed โORIIGINALโ version adds a layer of storytellingโa bunny thatโs both iconic and imperfect.
?? Important Clarification
While many online sources hype Hippity, Hoppity, and Floppity as rare, most versions are not valuable. Only specific combinationsโlike the misspelled ORIIGINAL, dual tush tags, and documented odditiesโcarry true collector weight.
? Why It Resonates with Collectors
For someoneโwho values authenticity, layered rarity, and emotional storytellingโthis Hippity isnโt just a plush. Itโs a narrative artifact. Its quirks and cross-border tags tell a story of production anomalies, market transitions, and the golden age of Beanie Baby collecting.
These factors create a sense of rarity and exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the collectorโs market. Making this Lucrative Distinctive Limited Production Dual Tush Tag Hippity with Factory Oddities / Unique Features, and Multiple Tag Errors a TRULY Serious Collectors Gem whose Future Selling Price will only continue to RISE!
Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition
1 of a Kind ( I.E. 5 Rewarding Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Factory Oddities listed Below)
1.Lighter Mint Green color found only on 1st Editions
2.Original misspelled As Oriiginal on the front of the Swing Tag, the Right Eye being Lower than the Left One ( See Photo # 2 )
3. The Left whisker is lower than the right one ( See Photo # 2 )
4. Factory Origin Oddity ( Coveted Fare Ham Hants PO515 5TX U.K Origin with No U.K. after 5TX (See Photo # 3 Above )
5. Factory Tag Oddity Alpha Numeric Birth Date I.E. An actual Month Day and Year Spelled out as June 1st 1996 Used Only On 1st Editions See Photo # 4 Above)
ALL Embellished by Invaluable Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce)
Ultra Rare Most Valuable Crucial Factory Tag Oddity ( 1996 Defective Pe Pellets Tush Tag Should be 1996 P.V.C. Pellets. Ty Inc. switched from using PVC pellets to PE pellets in Beanie Babies in 1998 This change was made to be more environmentally friendly. Meaning that this Coveted 1996 Hippity still has the Most Valuable PVC Pellets inside of it see photos # 4 and # 8 Above ).
Ultra Rare Most Valuable PVC Pellets Used only on 1st Editions
Ultra Rare A Semi Colon : was used instead of a Full colon : before the Birthdate on the Swing Tag
Ultra Rare No comma between Oakbrook and IL on both tags
Ultra Rare only a comma was used instead of both a period and a comma after IL on the U.S. Factory Tush Tag
Ultra Rare Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook
Ultra Rare 1996TYINC., on the U.S. Tush Tag all Caps
Ultra Rare the comma after INC., on the U.S. Tush Tag should not be there
REG. NO PA. 1965 (KR) Tush Tag Designations which add to its rarity.
This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged Collectors with Unique Features and Critical Tag Errors item 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 Coveted Hippity comes with both plastic Swing and Tush Tag protectors!