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October 6, 2008

A brief note from Ms. Janie,

For those of you who may have not visited my site in the past couple of weeks, I am now a grandma. My granddaughter (Sarah) was born on September 13th. She is growing in leaps and bounds and fills my heart with so much joy! Jennifer and Bryan have moved into their new place and are trying to get settled before she returns back to work in November. I have been consumed with photo taking, and spending as much time with Sarah as possible.

I will resume my newsletter on a regular basis next week. If you have any news to share please feel free to drop me a line at msjanie@comcast.net

In the mean time, if you wish to view some photos of Sarah, you can do so by visiting the following link.

http://www.msjanie.com/Sarah/main.html

IMPORTANT NOTICE

If you know of anyone who is subscribed to my CDG newsletter, please inform them that it has been down for a while and they may want to sign up with Topica. They can drop me a line at msjanie@comcast.net and I will take care of it for them. PLEASE ask them to put NEWSLETTER in the subject box for easier sorting. Also, please remind them that news can be viewed on my website http://www.msjanie.com

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Ty October Releases

http://www.ty.com/Oct08Intro

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New look at Ty’s website
Check out the Ty Girlz, daily horoscope and more!

http://www.ty.com/tyhome08

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NEW Ask Ty

Q: What do you like best about Autumn?
(submitted by americanmaid)

A: Let me see . . . the weather . . . the colors . . . I know ! It's Halloween !

http://www.ty.com/askty_home

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Make My Beanie Winners

http://makemybeanie.ty.com/mkmybeanie/index.php

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September 19, 2008

Ty retires Farewell the New York Yankee Exclusive - HERE

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September 8, 2008

Make My Beanie Contest -

Make My Beanie Finalist have been chosen. Visit the following link and cast your vote for your favorite style. http://makemybeanie.ty.com/mkmybeanie/index.php

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NEW Ask Ty

Q: Do you read everything we submit on Talk 2 Ty?
(submitted by beaniecharge)

A: Of course I do ! It's how I spend the first hour of my day, reading the thousands of fantastic ideas you've sent in !

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My sincere apologies for not reporting on a special day that I simply forgot about! With Jennifer’s due day this week, we have all been on pins and needles and I forgot to announce that Mr. Ty Warner turned another year younger! Ty sometimes reminds me of Dick Clark, the two of them never age, I wonder what their secret is?

Happy Belated Birthday Ty
I’ll make it up to you next year!!!!

Ms. Janie

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Karen kindly shares a link into Amazon that features Alvin and the Chipmunks special edition DVD and Ty Beanie Baby.

http://www.amazon.com:80/gp/product/B001EASNNG

This title will be released on November 4, 2008

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Cindysbeans has posted photos of the Hallmark Bear Ginger Spice

http://www.cindysbeans.com

It has also been reported but NOT verified that Ty production numbers have been lowered and quick retirements are expected.

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September 3, 2008

September Introductions from Ty - HERE

Ty introduces Hootsey the owl - HERE

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August 25, 2008

Ty introduces

Carvers
Hallmark Gold Crown exclusive

http://www.ty.com/Carvers_intro

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SPEEDWAY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE

In your last newsletter I shared that Dave had a write-up in Speedway Illustrated Magazine. If it had not been for a local driver pointing this material out, we may have very well missed it! I was finally able to obtain a copy of the magazine and have scanned it for you.

Ms. Janie

**Local Hometown Hero**

http://www.dancoracing.com/Speedway_Magazine_Aug2008.html

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Jason kindly shares the following news

Ms. Janie,
My name is Jason from Gray, TN. I read your site daily for news on TY. I'm not sure if anyone has shared this with you yet or not, but I just bought the new beanies that came out for this month. The new 2.0 cat, scaredy, has a new 2.0 hang tag!! The hang tag is now like the regular beanies with the hanger on the left. The tag with the special code is on a tag on the side that is folded in half and says, play online and the back says TY.COM.

Thanks again!
Jason

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Thanks Jason we all appreciate you sharing your news - Ms. Janie

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August 22, 2008

Ty Introduces Peppa Pig - UK Exclusives - HERE

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NEW Ask Ty

Q: Do you wear glasses?
(submitted by saturngirl)

A: I wear sunglasses when it's sunny outside, doesn't everyone ?

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August 15, 2008

Make My Beanie Contest by Ty

50 selected entries get a FREE Make My Beanie T Shirt signed by Ty

Vote for the Grand Prize Winner - A limited quantity of the winning Beanie will be produced and will appear in Beanie Land. Ty Warner will also sign the Grand Prize Beanie for the winner!

Start Drawing now and enter this fun contest for your chance at the Grand Prize
And a possible signed T Shirt by Ty

Step 1 - Create your Beanie
Step 2 - Submit your entry

This contest is open to two age groups
9 and under
AND
10 and over

http://makemybeanie.ty.com/mkmybeanie/index.php

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NEW Ask Ty

Q: Do you own a vacation home?
(submitted by Billinare bear III)

A: Vacation . . . what's a vacation ?

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Jenn from Abbey Bears shares the following

Hi All once again,

Had news today from my Ty Rep that we will be able to order the set of 3 Pepper Pigs on Monday of next week.
I was hoping to have photos to email to you all this evening but unfortunately they have not come through.

There will be 3 Beanie Babys and 2 key clips available and I am also told that they are to be UK Exclusives :)

The beanies will as usual work out at 5.99 pounds sterling each ( around US$12 ) and the key clips will work out at 3.99 pounds sterling each ( around US$6 ) shipping to anywhere will of course be worked out on weight alone and usually pans out at roughly 2.00 sterling for the first beanie and then 1.00 sterling for each beanie after that. The key clips usually work out at around .75 - 1.00 sterling each.

If anyone would like to place an order for any of the above please let me know so that I know how many to order on Monday.
I can start sending out invoices as of tomorrow so that you will know for certain that your order has been placed.

Thanking you all much in advance and hoping all is well.

Many thanks,
Take good care

from Jen ;)

abbeybears@hotmail.co.uk

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Karen kindly shares the following

Hi Ms Janie
I don't know if anyone mentioned this or not, but there was a giveaway with an extra hang tag at Brookfield Zoo Beanie Baby Days this year, I called the phone number below in the hope of one laying around still...but nope, they were all handed out to children at the Beanie Baby Days in July. Ty set up a tent and it is now taken down they told me. I think it was last year that they didn't do a special tag, so collectors didn't plan on taking their grandchildren or children on this particular day because of that. The first we heard about it was by this auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300250193208
Love: Karen

2008 Calendar from Brookfield Zoo website
Beanie Baby® Days

TBA

Brookfield Zoo and Ty® are once again partnering for the zoo’s annual Beanie Baby® weekend this summer. The first 4,000 children (ages 11 and under) to enter the zoo each day will receive a ticket that can be redeemed for a free Beanie Baby® at the tent located near the North Gate. Throughout the weekend, Beanie Baby® lovers can shop ‘till they drop in a large tent where virtually every style of Ty® product will be available for purchase, compliments of Ty®. Call (708) 688-8000 for more details.

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August 8, 2008

A quick note from Ms. Janie,

I have received many notes from readers wondering why I do not update daily. The answer is simple; the collectibles market has suffered right along with the rest of the economy. There truly is not enough news to publish a daily newsletter, but be assured that I am still monitoring e-mail and articles to share.

Just to catch you up on what’s been going on in my world.
David is still actively involved in racing. He has made a few personal appearances with the #34 car and still assists drivers at the track weekly. Due to his previous injuries, our hope is to sell the remaining Legends car and move on to a full size stock car with fenders. Although driving a Legends car was exciting, I found it to be a little more than I could handle. In my opinion, fenders are needed on racecars to prevent tire rub and rolling the car. Dave finished 8 races and won 4 of them in his division. He had a solid 3rd place track position, but unfortunately, his last wreck, which resulted in rolling the car 9 times, did me in! Dave is featured in the August edition of Speedway Illustrated Magazine as a local hometown hero. Although he is very disappointed in the 2008 season, he looks forward to 2009 in a new car with a new division. I will continue to keep you posted.

Jennifer’s baby is due anytime now. She has done well through her pregnancy but longs for the day for the baby to arrive. As she puts it, "I am so over being pregnant and want to be back in normal clothing". I will keep you posted on her delivery and share photos of the baby once she arrives.

As for myself, I have been keeping myself busy with the kid’s schedules and the arrival of my granddaughter. WOW, that seems so strange to say. I can recall when Dave was just in kindergarten and Jennifer was in Middle School when I started writing about Beanies. Now the next generation is about to arrive and I’m sure she will pickup where her mother left off and collect her own set of Beanies.

Ms. Janie

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Sly the Beanie Guy kindly shares the following article

Beanie Baby race proceeds go to police, fire departments

The second annual Beanie Baby 5K race, held June 29 in Ty Warner Park, was more than a hit for runners and walkers crossing the finish line.

Organizers of the race presented the chiefs of the Westmont police and fire departments a check for $5,000 Monday night, to be split evenly between the departments.
The fire department already has used the money to purchase special bicycles for a paramedic patrol.

"We had a pilot program with the bicycle paramedics last year, and they were such a success we decided to go with it," said Fire Chief Frank Trout. "They’re a fast, safe way to transport medics in congested areas."
The bikes, which will be used at events such as the Taste of Westmont and the Fourth of July festival, carry advanced life support equipment including medicines, syringes, airway equipment and even defibrillators, Trout said.

http://www.mysuburbanlife.com/westmont/news/x1371371504/Beanie-Baby-race-proceeds-go-to-police-fire-departments

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Richard from the UK kindly shares the following news

Hi Ms Janie,
I've some exciting news I'd like to share with you all. Ty will be introducing a UK exclusive trio in August based around the children’s' 'Peppa Pig' series. Their introduction was confirmed to me today by Ty and these beanies will only available in the UK. A limited production run is due to dock with us at the end of this month and no more will be available until the end of Jan 09. Peppa Pig is a very well established children's character here in the UK, and a wealth of merchandise is already available showing Peppa and her family. Though I can't confirm any names at this time, there will be three characters initially released, one of who is Peppa herself. If anyone wishes to reserve a trio, you can do so via my site
http://www.Cheshirebears.co.uk,where international customers are more than welcome.
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Best wishes,
Richard

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NEW Ask Ty

Q: Are you going to the Olympics in China?
(submitted by 4760177)

A: No, but I will certainly be watching and cheering on all the Olympic athletes !

http://www.ty.com/askty_home

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Karen kindly shares the following note

Hi Ms. Janie
Just thought I'd update you, and your members, on what's going on in my life at the moment. I've heard from many collectors asking why I've been quiet or inactive and am I still collecting.. I'm far from inactive and yes, I continue to collect. I will hold onto my beanie babies collection and sports commemoratives for as long as I can, hopefully for life! lol
I continue to update daily my website for those who have the update pages from me.
I have added photographs of more displays, and still have a way to go with those yet. Collectors can view ideas on how to display buddies and other Ty products there. I thought it would be fun if anyone wanted to share their ideas, to add to this page. So please can you spread the word through your newsletter and have them contact me.
http://www.karenbrit.com/Displays.html

I should mention again, there is no 's' in my email address, it is karenholme@aol.com and when people write to the person with an 's', she is very rude to them, but it is not me answering and she doesn't say they have the wrong person.

I have made a major decision and will be parting with my Beanie Buddies Collection. I've only got as far as the A's :- the children will have graduated before I get them all listed! lol It is definitely easier to buy than sell on Ebay! lol Please have collectors save this link, as it goes to my ebay store, and there are benefits if people go from a link outside ebay. Keeps costs down. They should visit often because I may pick up speed and get a lot listed. I'll be adding many things, some memorabilia that I've extra of (Ty Rep European wine glasses, etc), extra beanie babies, Japanese commemoratives, etc. I'm taking one step at a time so it's going to be an ongoing process.
http://stores.ebay.com/karenbrit?refid=store

I hope all is well with you and that everyone is enjoying Summer!
Love: Karen

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Olympics stamps to go on sale today special stamp collection for the opening of the Beijing Olympic Games will be made available for purchase today at Post Offices and the Communications Museum.

To reflect the National Stadium being the venue of the opening ceremony, the image of the "Bird's Nest" is printed on souvenir sheets, while the National Aquatics Centre, or "Water Cube" is on the stamps.

The philatelic products are applied with the printing feature of UV varnish to enhance the pictogram of the 2008 Olympic Games, according to Macao Post.

In addition, an Olympics stamps collection exhibition will be held today until August 24 at the Macao Post main branch in Senado Square.

The exhibition will showcase past Olympics memorial stamps including those issued in Greece, Japan and Macau and will remain open seven days a week.

http://www.macaudailytimesnews.com:80/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14286&Itemid=28

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Fake Cars toys recalled after lead scare

A counterfeit pack of plastic toys based on Disney’s Cars film have been withdrawn from the market by their distributor after it has been found that the toys contain high levels of lead and chromium. The toys failed to comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN71.

Cars was a huge box office smash and has spurred a raft of licensed merchandise based on the film. The pack of six toys containing the dangerous chemicals were fakes, however, created in China by an unknown brand.

The recalled cars were sold in the UK in a blister pack containing red, orange, blue and black cars and trucks. The windscreens on the cars have been decorated to look like eyes, similar to genuine toys from the Cars film.

Disney Consumer products created genuine toys based on the film and said that the Cars line still continues to be popular. It has created new Cars toys for Christmas including a Cars garage

http://www.springfair.com/page.cfm/action=Archive/ArchiveID=1/EntryID=934

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Advanced Elmo sure to be red-hot holiday toy

He talks, has some serious moves and most likely will be near impossible to find come the holidays.

The 2008 version of the talking Elmo doll, which is scheduled for release Oct. 14, is listed as one of Wal-Mart's top 12 toys for the 2008 holiday season. Fisher-Price, in an attempt to make Elmo Live available all during the holiday season, is working with retailers to take pre-orders. Retailers include Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R Us, K-Mart, Amazon.com and eToys.com. Select retailers began accepting online pre-orders earlier this week.
What's so special about this Elmo?

"There's nothing like it. It's an entirely new breed," said Jim Silver, editor-in-chief of Toys and Family Entertainment magazine.

http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com:80/beaconnews/business/1096404,WKP-News-fave08West.article

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Have a fantastic weekend,
Ms. Janie

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August 1, 2008

Ty August Introductions

http://www.ty.com/Aug08Intro

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Dorothy has been kind enough to share photos of the August releases for your printing pleasure.

http://www.msjanie.com/2008_NEWS/August_2008_Releases.html

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Ty releases Tempest a Borders Exclusive

http://www.ty.com/Tempest_Intro

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Daniel from Beanie Universe kindly shares the following information

New Birthdays!

Scaredy-October 31, 2007
Support-October 1, 2007
Treator-October 19, 2007
Trickster-June 13, 2008
Vanish-September 2, 2007
Walden-No Birthday
Widget-No Birthday
Wubbzy-No Birthday

Thanks,
Daniel
http://www.beanieuniverse.com

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Smiles sent across the miles

The children in five villages in the Philippines are receiving clean water, food and medical and dental assistance thanks to Mission Love Seeds.

But sometimes a child just needs to laugh and smile.

And Barbi Carroll, president of Mission Love Seeds based in Destin, found a way to send smiles to children in the Philippines.

Mission Love Seeds also ships small toys, such as Matchbox cars and trucks, Barbie dolls and Beanie Babies.

"The children love the Beanie Babies," Carroll said. "Most sleep with them and carry them around all day. During our visit in March, some of the little girls brought their Barbie Dolls still in boxes they received from sponsors two or three years ago. They were happy to just look at the doll. One of our team members took the doll out of a package and handed it to the child to play with. You should have seen the smile on her face."

http://www.thedestinlog.com/articles/philippines_5753___article.html/love_smiles.html

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July 31, 2008

Ty Classics Nuzzle, Twiddle and Willow have silently retired (July 31, 2008) nm

PattiBuddy, FerociousPlatypus (Jul 31, 2008, 02:05 PM)

Message Id: 1188172

PattiBuddy, FerociousPlatypus writes:

http://www.ty.com/tytalk_Message_Display/1,1581,1_19-1188172-0-1,00.html

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Boy helps shower Beanie Babies on Iraq


James Early, 11, and his grandmother Ann Bassett joined forces to help shower northern Iraq with Beanie Babies.
James, the son of Rick and Julie Early of Kalispell, said the idea started with a call from his grandmother in January.

"She asked if I had any Beanie Babies that I didn’t sleep with or play with any more," he said.

Bassett, who lives in Enumclaw, Wash., explained that the husband of her doctor’s assistant was deployed with the 4th Air Cavalry Squadron, 6th U.S. Cavalry from Fort Lewis to Kirkuk, located in northern Iraq.

The Beanie Babies were needed as friendship gifts for the helicopter pilots to drop from the air to the children in the area.

James Early heard Sgt. 1st Class Jimmy Martin’s experience.

"He flies in a helicopter and all the kids come out of the houses screaming ‘Beanie Babies,’" he said with a smile. "They don’t have a lot in northern Iraq."

The story goes that pilots first dropped soccer balls, but that proved rather dangerous with some bopping people on their heads. But the small, soft animals proved a popular alternative.

As it turned out, James had about 200 between his collection and the collection his sister gave to him.

After saving a few favorites as mementos, James sent the rest to Iraq.


http://www.dailyinterlake.com:80/articles/2008/07/31/news/news03.txt

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NEW Ask Ty

Q: Have you ever gone blueberry picking?

(submitted by americanmaid)

A: Bluebeary, Hucklebeary, Sugarbeary . . . I'd pick every one of them !


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July 26, 2008

Ty introduces MC Beanie VIII
AND
MC Anniversary 7th Edition

http://www.ty.com/MC_VIII

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Ty retires

MC Beanie VII
AND
MC Anniversary 6th Edition

http://www.ty.com/MC_VII_retirement

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July 25, 2008

A special thanks to Xavier for sharing the following

Hello there!

Here are the pictures from the Tempest Classic I got at Border's today! He is a Borders Exclusive.
CHGO RICAN BOI on Ty Cyberboard

-Xavier

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Elite Traveler Announces 101 Top Hotel/Resort Suites of the Year
Price Still Irrelevant to Super-Rich: Top Suites Cost up to $52,000 per night

In the United States, the most expensive suite is the Ty Warner Penthouse at the Four Seasons Hotel New York at $30,000/night, also notable as the most expensive suite ever built in the United States. The Chairman Suite at the Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas comes in next at $20,000/night, followed by two suites at $15,000/night -- the Empire Suite at the Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel, New York, and the Grand Suite at Hawaii's Grand Wailea Resort and Spa.

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July 17, 2008

Dorothy kindly shares the following Ty NEWS

Hi Janie,
Things have been really quiet lately. Thought I would share some retired and off order info with you and your readers:

RETIRED
Item

07/15/2008
40213 - Chic (PKY)
32047 - Towers (PLUF)
32095 - Zips (PLUF)

07/07/2008
20031 - Boone (P)

6/20/2008
20037 - Scoundrel (P)

OFF ORDER
Item
07/11/2008
40163 - Spongebob Squarepants (BB)
2042 - Nuzzle (P)

07/03/2008
90033 - Li Mei (P)
90080 - Tumba (P)
3227 - Slumbers (PLUF)

06/25/2008
3234 - Purrz (PLUF)

06/24/2008
32086 - Munches (PLUF)

As for the NEWS I referred to in the subject line, I've been informed by my rep that due to the rising prices of everything from food to gas as so on, Ty is actually going to reduce his prices on several lines. It's his hope that the retailers will in turn pass the savings on to their customers. I know I will but I'm sure there are some out that that will be happier to make a few extra bucks.

Also, in case you haven't heard yet, Ty has finally introduced 4 new Girlz:

Awesome Ashley
Lovable Lily
Preppy Paige
Trendy Taylor

Great work Ty, thank you!

talk to you soon, take care,
Dorothy

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Thanks Dorothy, we all appreciate you sharing your news - Ms. Janie

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Sly kindly shares the following article

Soldier Bear

Beanie Babies are on a mission to save soldiers' lives. A Midland Empire family hopes its plush animal collection can help save troops in Iraq. A mom and daughter duo was inspired after hearing of the group 'Moms on a Mission' collecting supplies for U.S. troops.
The idea is for soldiers to give the stuffed animals to kids overseas as a sign of hope and for helping them find hundreds of land mines that could have killed them.
Thousands of dollars have been invested, and the ladies drove many miles, to get their hand on the babies they'll be shipping.

You can donate supplies and stuffed animals to
'Moms on a Mission.
'Mail your donations to:
P.O. Box 126Hopkins,
MOc/o Wray Memorial UMC

http://stjoechannel.com/content/fulltext_news?cid=22061

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Sue from Cherish kindly shares the following

Hello!

It has been some time since I sent updates about CHERISH fundraising - partly due to the slow-down in Ty collecting and partly due to some health issues that I have had to deal with this year.

I'm glad to say that I am now fit and well and today took part in Cancer Research UK's 'Race for Life' for the 7th year running...and this time I did actually RUN some of the course!

Many thanks to those kind souls who have already sponsored me through my Justgiving page - linked to from my website www.cherishonline.co.uk

In an effort to increase my sponsorship total I have listed 5 auctions of interesting Japanese promotional Beanies this evening (ending next Sunday). To each package has been added one or two extra items of interest and as usual all proceeds will be donated to the charity Cancer Research UK in the form of sponsorship for Race for Life. I have started the auctions at fairly low prices so please bid on one or two auctions to start the ball rolling.

You can find CHERISH auctions listed under seller ID sue_owen on eBay or through the link from the CHERISH website.

Many thanks to the Japanese supporters who donated the items and to Andy Brook and the late Joyce Tunks who made and donated the bean bags included in some auctions.

CHERISH Ty Beanie JAPAN CHOU STORE CHARITY PROMO OCKER
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170239510895&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

CHERISH Ty Beanie JAPAN CHOU STORE CHARITY PROMO SILVER
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170239512373&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

CHERISH Ty Beanie JAPAN CHOU STORE THANKS PROMO JOAQUIM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170239514327&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

CHERISH Ty Beanie ~ JAPAN PROMO ~ CHOU STORE KOBE PEACE
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170239509246&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

CHERISH Ty Beanie JAPAN PROMO ~ CHINESE NEW YEAR DAICHI
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170239516741&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Best wishes,
Sue Owen

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July 15. 2008

Introducing Dobbs a Ty Classic

http://www.ty.com/dobbsIntro

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Motorcycle Ministry Delivers Teddy Bears To Area Hospitals

A Bikers' N Bears Run to deliver new toy teddy bears to area hospitals was held this past weekend in Lexington.

Leading the Bikers' N Bears Run was John Harris, the President of the Ohio Chapter of Covenant Motorcycle Ministry. An ordained minister given the road name "Preacherman", Harris says it was a two-in-one event.

Teddy bears were collected which will be delivered this week to hospitals in Mansfield, Shelby, Galion and Ashland, and at the Wooster Christian Children's Home for Orphans.

And, a $5 entry fee also was given to the Kids Wish Network which grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses.

One man donated 1,200 Beanie Babies which will be given to local police and fire departments and the state highway patrol.


http://www.wmfd.com:80/newsboard/single.asp?Story=32382

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A quick note from Karen Holmes

Note to be made on Sports Commemorative Lists

Hi Ms. Janie
A lot of people have written to thank me for the Sports Commemorative lists and many downloaded them for their personal use. I was listing auctions yesterday and realize I made a mistake, so anyone who has printed out the lists, please change the following:

09/05/99 Luke the teams were Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox (not vs Chicago Cubs as I had written)
I'll be correcting the lists soon, but didn't want anyone to panic in the meantime if they had a White Sox card instead of Cubs card.

Love: Karen

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Hi Ms. Janie
Did any of your readers attend the Brookfield Zoo Beanie Days the last weekend (12th to 13th July, 2008), and if so, were they regular beanie babies handed out, or did they come with extra hang tags? Thanks.
Love: Karen

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July 9, 2008

Marilyn from Wisconsin kindly shares the following message and photos

I'm familiar with Wonder Pets as I've been recording DVDs of the various cartoon shows for my grandkids the past couple of years. Wonder Pets are 3 pets from a school room who fly away (when nobody is there) to rescue various animals in trouble. Each half hour show has two stories, each entitled "Save the .....!" Tomorrow's episodes are: "Save the Ladybug!" and "Save the Sea Turtle." Each episode ends with the three coming back to the schoolhouse, getting back into their cages & resuming their roles of school pets. Tune in to Nickelodeon.

Marilyn in Wisconsin

http://www.msjanie.com/2008_NEWS/Marilyn_Wonder_Pets.html

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Thanks Marilyn = Ms. Janie

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All-Star Game at Coors Field: 10 years later
Coors Field took center stage decade ago

Beanie Babies were all the rage 10 years ago. The All-Star Game didn't need a promotional lure, but fans entering Coors Field were given Glory, a red, white and blue bear.

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jul/06/all-star-game-at-coors-field-10-years-later/

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SANTA BARBARA: The Ty Warner Sea Center, 211 Stearns Wharf. Learn more about the species found in the Santa Barbara Channel and the impact humans have on sharks and their habitats. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Cost: $8, seniors and teens $7, children $5, ages 2 and younger, free. Info: 962-2526 or http://www.sbnature.org.

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July 4, 2008

Happy 4th Of July

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New Ty Girlz!!
goodybeanie1998 (Jul 03, 2008, 08:54 AM)
Message Id: 1185945

goodybeanie1998 writes:

There are 4 new Ty Girlz! Their names are Awesome Ashley, Preppy Paige, Lovable Lilly and Trendy Tailor! I've gotta get Preppy Paige and Trendy Tailor!! :D

G Beanie

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June 30, 2008

Ty releases new products at the following link

http://www.ty.com/July08Intro

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John kindly shares the following

Hi Ms Janie,
A quick note - I've updated the article underneath, to include photos of the NESS-e Classic, which is available from tomorrow. The Loch Ness Exclusive Classic has a style number # 56009, and the retail version is style # 56010

Welcome NESS-e!

John
the phoenix

Thank you John - Ms. Janie

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June 27, 2008

NEW ASK TY

Q: Is there any holiday that you especially love to design Beanies for?
(submitted by Sloth It Up)

A: Holiday Beanies are all my favorites, but if I had to pick one, I'd say the patriotic Beanies !

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From Ty's Cyberboard

New BB2.0 General Store and Gardens!!!
Sloth It Up (Jun 27, 2008, 11:02 AM)
Message Id: 1185525

Sloth It Up writes:

The General Store is now open! You can trade all of the items in your back pack (now called the Bean Bag) and receive beans in exchange. These beans can then be used to purchase different food items.

Also, gardens have been added to the Beanie homes. You can use the beans in your bag to plant them and use the watering can to grow them.

And yes, this is the mysterious watering can that people didn't know what to do with.

the Sloth~

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June 25, 2008

Karen Britt has asked that I share the following information

Sneak Preview

I am excited to be able to offer some Sports Commemorative Beanies for sale to collectors. These play an important role in the history of Ty. Please email me if you would like a list and the prices I am able to sell them for, which does not reflect their true value, as I am able to offer most for lower.

I have added photos of my collection to my Displays page: http://www.karenbrit.com/DisplaysSports.html

I have also listed various checklists on my website so you can view them either by beanie, sport, team, game date, etc http://www.karenbrit.com/SportsPromosPage.html

In preparation of listing on ebay, I have created an About Me (ME) page, but thought I would check if anyone has an interest in them before I do so.
http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=karenbrit

Collecting the Sports Commemorative beanies has been fun, and the hunt is still on for me until I get the last 6 I’m missing.

They will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Some I have multiples of and some only 1 extra. All come with their authentic Commemorative Card, and the majority with the ticket stub from the game, and some with pins. I also have a few Official Publications from the teams.

I thought I would let those I know about these first, before putting them on ebay.

Love: Karen

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Hi MsJanie,

From the emails that are coming through to the shop, I am glad to say that the Ness-e Beanies and keyclips are arriving safely across the globe :)
Would you please be able to pass on the info that I am able to order the Ness-e Classic from Tomorrow, Tuesday 24th June, so if anyone would like him they just need to drop us an email, I will also be sending out group emails to everyone on the mailing list, but this usually takes a day or two and the sooner I get the order in the better.
The Classic will be with me instore on Monday 30th June and ready to mail out.

Thankyou so much MsJanie
take good care
from Jen xxx
abbeybears@hotmail.co.uk

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June 23, 2008

Checkout the video on the mysterious monster at Beanie Lake

http://www.ty.com/newhome

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One of my readers kindly shares the following information

Ty Classics Dewdrops, Lilypad, Scoundrel & Scrapper have retired (06-20-08).

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June 20, 2008

NEW Ask Ty

Q: Is there any chance you would buy the naming rights to Wrigley Field, home of the Cubbies? If so, what would you name it?
(submitted by dietpop)

A: Let's see . . . what do you think of Field of Beans ? ?

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June 16, 2008

Going, going, GONE

Ty Girlz accessories are SOLD OUT

http://www.ty.com/newhome

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The following information is being passed along from Peggy Gallagher

Effective Immediately!

JUNE 14, 2008

Peggy Gallagher Enterprises, Inc. would like to introduce Hisako Ohira our Asian Beanie Baby Authenticator!

We have had too many complaints about the expensive shipping cost to have a Beanie Baby authenticated for our Asian Beanie Friends. We now have a Peggy Gallagher Asian authentication service!

Hisako Ohira's link is: http://wwwO12.upp.so-net.ne.jp/PGAsia/ I have written to Peggy about the link not working, as soon as she gets back with me I will correct it. - Ms. Janie

Beanies from Asia that need to be authenticated will be sent to Japan and returned from Japan!

Questions?? email Hisako at pgasia@qj9.so-net.ne.jp

The Asian Authentication link can also be found on www.peggyg.com web site.

Click on the Authentication icon!

We are interested in a Canada, Australia, Germany and England authenticator. Please contact Peggy Gallagher at BBabies@aol.com if you are qualified and interested in the Peggy Gallagher Enterprises Inc authentication service franchise.

Thank you.

Peggy Gallagher Enterprises, Inc
80 Burr Ridge Parkway Suite 123
Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527
USA

Peggy Gallagher ASIA
Jyouto Yubinkyoku Dome
Yubinjigyou Kabushikigaisya
3-15-2 Oojima Ko-tu ku
TOKYO
JAPAN
1368799

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John kindly shares a report along with some fabulous photos of

Loch Ness 2008

http://groups.msn.com/BeanieUK/lochness2008.msnw

Thank John - Ms. Janie

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June 13, 2008

Tourism boost from 'Ness-e' toy

A total of 5000 Ness-e Beanie Baby's are being sold exclusively by the Loch Ness Centre in Drumnadrochit.

Since hitting the shelves on Monday, nearly 1000 of the toys have already been sold with some orders being shipped as far afield as Singapore, Japan and the US.

The toy is the third addition to the centre's collection of official Ty beanie monsters which started four years ago with the introduction of Mystery, a blue Loch Ness monster.

http://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/6372/Tourism_boost_from_'Ness-e'_toy.html

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NEW Ask Ty

Q: Has a Beanie Baby ever flown on the Space Shuttle?
(submitted by beachbumb)

A: Not yet, but what a great idea ! Maybe Stargazer could make the trek with Sassy Star !

http://www.ty.com/askty_home

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June 11, 2008

A special thanks to John for sharing the following report

Hi Ms Janie,

Just back from Scotland, where I have had a fabulous couple of days - it's some years since I have been there, and the drive from the south of the country to the north was spectacular - stunning scenery.

I've done a pictorial feature on some earlier Ty releases with a Scottish theme, as a taster to the full launch report from Loch Ness, which I am at present preparing, and which I will send on tomorrow.

Meanwhile, here's the link to the journey,
Ty in Scotland, which might be of interest to your readers.

Best wishes,

John
the phoenix

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June 4, 2008

John kindly shares in hand photos of NESS-e

Hi Ms Janie,
I haven't photographed the tags - on the beanies they are both the same, there is no Shop Logo on the Shop exclusive version, it is just the style numbers that are different - and it is the same with the key-clips.

John

http://groups.msn.com/BeanieUK/yourwebpage4.msnw

Thank you John - Ms. Janie

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Karen kindly shares the following information

Hi Ms. Janie

For those keeping their Third Edition books up-to-date, these retirements can be noted in them:
Aubrey 4/14/2008

Digits 04/28/2008

Fiddle 05/30/2008

Flippers 05/30/2008

Fullhouse 04/28/2008

Flippers 05/30/2008

Hickory 4/28/2008

Hutch 05/30/2008

Mitsy 05/30/2008

Stubbs 05/30/2008

For those with my Update Pages, they can note on them:
Lodges Retired: 4/28/2008
and
Online Updates have been added to:
Tenderly Retired: 05/30/2008

Love: Karen

http://www.karenbrit.com

Thanks Karen - Ms. Janie

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June 2, 2008

Happy Days are here again!!!

A special thanks to Dorothy for sharing the following

Halloween Releases available for ordering

Hi Janie,
I just got the Halloween releases that are available for ordering now but will be shipping in August.

There is a 2.0 Black Cat named Scaredy, style # 42031.
Trickster and Treator bears are Beanie Babies available as an assortment, style # 40735. As is Vanish the Ghost, style # 40736. Yes, Ty is going to produce some beanie babies and I for one am very glad to hear it. Unfortunately, he has raised the price on them so they will now be selling for the same price as the 2.0.
There is a new 5 piece set of Halloweenie beanies named: Van Pyre (#35113), Sheetsies (#35112), EEks (#35114), Treatsies (#35116) and Boneses (#35115).
Trickery the black cat (#32114) and Frighten the ghost (#32113) are new Pluffies and Fogs (#70030) is a new classic Owl.
Everything else shown will be available for ordering (just in case you didn't get them last year).
Enjoy, Dorothy

http://www.msjanie.com/2008_NEWS/Dorothy_2008_Halloween_Releases.html
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If Dorothy can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact her at my2goldens@yahoo.com

I personally am pleased that things appear to be turning around for collectors! These new releases are eye pleasing and should ease the mind of many.

Ms. Janie

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A special thanks to John for sharing the following information and congratulations on the UK exclusive

Hi Ms Janie
A bit of news---at last!

"Ness-e" has finally been announced on the Ty Site. Ness-e appears to be a darker shade of green than Enigma, and comes as a Classic, Beanie and Key Clip...and the Beanie is NOT a 2.0, but an original.

According to my information, The Loch Ness shop will carry exclusive versions of all three in this set, which will each have the shop logo embroidered into the fabric, as was the case with Enigma last year.

There will also be retail versions of all three items, which will be available to order throughout the UK.

The Loch Ness shop will launch the release next Monday, June 9th, but is not taking orders until that date, and none of the items will be available elsewhere until after that date also.

The Beanie and the key-clip versions will be available initially, and the Classic versions round about the end of June.

John
the phoenix

http://groups.msn.com/BeanieUK

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Ty Introduces Ness-e - a UK Exclusive

http://www.ty.com/Ness-e

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A special thanks to Jared for sharing photos of some great shelves he purchased for his Beanies.

Hi Ms Janie!

I found a couple some shelves at my local Walmart for only $2 each! I decided they would be a good thing to hang up in my room to display my beanies!
Thanks! Jared

http://www.msjanie.com/2008_NEWS/Jared_Shelf.html

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Suite Dreams Are Made of This

Ty Warner, the toy mogul and owner of the Four Seasons Hotel New York, invested $50 million in that hotel's top-tier suite, the Ty Warner Penthouse. The suite opened last summer and is home to an indoor-outdoor "zen garden" that overlooks downtown Manhattan and a bathroom sink carved from a solid block of rock crystal. Raffles Dubai opened two "royal suites" in February. Intricate stone inlays line the walls of one, terracotta statues the other. Both have dining rooms for 12 people and come with a personal butler. The Ritz-Carlton Washington D.C., which has its eye on this winter's presidential inauguration, completely renovated its luxury suites at the end of 2007, adding larger TVs with access to more international stations and additional seating in the living room and dining room to accommodate large in-room diplomatic meetings.

View the following link for a video of the room

http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB121193145377324465-qwp1cAkTLfOZPnnjWIPHGme_GOY_20080626.html?mod=tff_main_tff_top

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Karen kindly shares the following

Hi Ms. Janie
Although Ming-Ming was available with a book at bookstores since 1/3/08, it never received an official intro date. Today it's been officially introduced. I wonder if this means we can get these beanie babies without any extras.

June 2008 Introductions

Love: Karen

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A special thanks to Mary for sharing the following information.

Ms. Janie,
It sure is nice to start getting your newsletters again. I was worried that something had happened to you. I live in Westmont and just learned about the following information that I thought you may want to share.
Stay well,
Mary from Kentucky

2nd Annual Westmont Beanie Baby 5K Run/Walk

The 2nd annual Westmont Beanie Baby 5K Run/Walk will be held at beautiful Ty Warner Park, and is sure to be a great event for the entire family. The day will begin with a chip-timed 5K run, followed by a 5K walk, both on a USATF certified course. Race packets will include a technical running shirt and a Ty Beanie Baby for all participants. This is a charity event with proceeds being donated to Village of Westmont Charities.

http://www.ty.com/bb5k

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A special thanks to Dorothy for sharing the following information.

The following information has been shared by a Ty retailer from the retailers site. OFF ORDER items may become available in the future. Notice the dates that items are listed. The latest retired styles did so on May 30, 2008

- RETIRED
Item

05/30/2008
20025 - Fiddle (P)
7403 - Flippers (P)
20005 - Hutch (P)
20043 - Mitsy (P)
20032 - Stubbs (P)
31020 - Twacks (PLUF)

05/06/2008
42001 - Purry (BB20)

- OFF ORDER

Item

05/27/2008
40381 - Muscle Man Star (BB)
40449 - Wilbur (BB)
35096 - Flakesy (ORN)
70017 - Blushed (P)
70014 - Raj (P)
32089 - Piggy (PLUF)

05/13/2008
78122 - Rural Cat/dog Kit (KIT)
05305 - Cool Preppy (THRDZ)
05302 - Fairy Princess (THRDZ)
05304 - Girlz Night Out (THRDZ)
05301 - Super Sporty (THRDZ)
15300 - Ty Girlz Clothes Asst Kit (THRDZ)
05303 - Uptown Girl (THRDZ)

05/12/2008
35095 - Sleddy (ORN)
3238 - Googly (PLUF)
32076 - Leapers (PLUF)

05/07/2008
40572 - Giving (BB)
9494 - Bonsai (P)
50030 - Hickory (P)
50007 - Toasty (P)
7446 - Weensy (P)
34503 - My Baby Bear (PLUF)

Thanks Dorothy for keeping us updated.

Ms. Janie

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May 30, 2008

A brief note from Ms. Janie,

This Spring has been loaded with interesting and exciting news.
My 23 year-old daughter Jennifer is going to have a baby in September. She is doing well and will be having a girl. My granddaughters name will be Sarah! Mike and I are thrilled and can not wait for this bundle of joy to arrive.

I have received many notes from collectors who just wanted to inform me that they are still collecting but are in the idle mode right now for various reasons. I think many, including myself are taking advantage of the down time to get caught up on everyday life!

Have a great weekend,
Ms. Janie


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Scottish/UK EXCLUSIVE...
Hi All

Just a fast email to let you know we are able to place an order for the NEW Scottish/UK exclusives. They are a Lochness Monster Beanie Babie ( slightly altered from the previous ones, Enigma & Mystery, and also a Keyclip of the same new Beanie. The beanie Baby will be the regular ?5.99 GBP and the Key Clip will be the regular ?2.99 GBP ( both excluding P&P/Shipping ).

As soon as any other info is available on these 2 beanies I will forward it to you all, but we need to place our order this Friday afternoon ( GST ) so if you would like to place an order for for any of these 2 exclusives please let me know ASAP.

Many thanks, hoping you are all well,
take good care
from Jen ;)
abbeybears@hotmail.co.uk

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Introducing Ty Wonder Pets

http://www.ty.com/ji08

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NEW Ask Ty

Q: Ty, if you are stranded on an island, what would you miss the most back at home?

(submitted by sammy 623)

A: Why, all my good friends at home of course !

http://www.ty.com/askty_home

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May 28, 2008

UPDATE On Dave - He is doing fine and back to racing the #34 Ty sponsored car!

Dave’s current INEX ranking
He is 1st in the State of Virginia
He is ranked 38th Nationwide
He has 3 Semi Pro Wins
He has 1 - 2nd place finish
He has 1 - 3rd place finish

**Old Dominion Speedway Ranking***
He is in 4th place out of 29 drivers

5-24-2008 ODS Race
Tonight’s race would be exciting and probably one of the best races offered by the Legends division thus far!
Dave qualified 6th in his back-up #34 car. Once the field was inverted, Dave would take his place on the pole. He held the lead position for 17 laps before being challenged by the #3 car, which did make the pass. Later he would race side by side with the #8 car before it took the second spot on lap 20. Dave would round out the night with a solid third place finish.
Dave would pickup his 3rd Semi Pro win for the season.

http://www.dancoracing.com/ODS_5_24_08/main.html

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May 22, 2008

Dave experienced a serious accident on 5-17-08 at Old Dominion Speedway. Our #34 Coupe car is totaled. He has been checked out by the hospital, his regular doctor and a neurologist. He has been deemed ok to race this Saturday and will do so in his back-up car!
If you are interested in viewing the video of the wreck, article and photos, please go to the following link.
http://www.dancoracing.com

Dave is currently 4th in points at Old Dominion Speedway and 1st in the state of Virginia in his division.

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NEW Ask Ty

Q: Do you have any special plans for Memorial Day?
(submitted by americanmaid)

A: I thought I'd kick the soccer ball around with Snootz !

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May 15, 2008

A quick note from Ms. Janie

I apologize for the lack of updates. I have had some personal issues that needed attention.

Ms. Janie

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For those of you who enjoy watching video’s, you may want to view the latest ones offered of the Ty Girlz at the following link

http://www.ty.com/newhome

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Eastern Toys Announces its Newest Addition: Barbie Collectible Dolls

-- http://www.easterntoys.com/ a leading online retailer of special occasion costumes, premium gift and toys, today announced its full line of Barbie Collector dolls. Eac