STING
Real Sting Information will be in Blue
The writing is in black NOT blue! The blue is being used to help you determine a real from a fake.

The Stingray
Style # 4077 Introduced 1995 and retired January 1997
POEM
I'm a manta ray and my name is Sting
I'm quite unusual and this is the thing
Under the water I glide like a bird
Have you ever seen something so absurd?

A special thanks to Shannon for sharing her photos to help warn collectors about purchasing fake Sting Beanie Babies.

FAKE STING ********* REAL STING
Notice the longer tail on the fake. Also notice the fuller rounder end of the tail compared to the real Sting.

FAKE STING TUSH ******REAL STING TUSH
The (R) for registration is missing on the fake tag. The ink colors are too dark and thicker than the real Sting tag.

FAKE STING TAG ********REAL STING TAG
There are many things wrong with this tag.
1. The (C) symbol is wrong and is not spaced properly
2. The font used on this tag is wrong
3. There is no space between Oakbrook IL
4. The spacing is wrong between the (&) and (P) in P.V.C.
5. The (CE) is too thick
6. There is no space between NO & PA. on the registration Number

REAL STING TAG ************* FAKE STING TAG************* REAL STING TAG
Notice on the fake tag that there is no birthdate

FAKE STING HANGTAG ********** REAL STING HANGTAG
The red in the tag is flat and has no shine. The star is too pointed and the placement is wrong forcing it into the gold foil on the tag.