TY
PRODUCTS ARE 100% SAFE FOR CHILDREN
Have a Safe and Happy
4th of July
July 3, 2009
Hello Ms.Janie
It has been awhile since I had any
TY news to share.
I was with the BeanieFriendsWorldWide this past weekend where
we ended our 7th annual reunion at Ty Park on Sunday. I went
into the Jewel/Osco in Westmont and ran across the last pair
of the new packaged TY Girls Marvelous Mariah and Sweet Sydney
with the mini BO the dog.
The Ty rep was in the next day, but
I don't know if they were able to order more???
I check the other 3 Jewel/Oscos in
the area, a restaurant I know carries Ty and the Hallmark. No
one else had them. I then checked the one near me in Indiana
and they didn't either.
Dianne Wall
THESE PHOTOS ARE THE PROPERTY OF
ladydi AND ARE NOT TO BE COPIED FOR E-BAY OR SECONDARY SITES!
http://www.msjanie.com/2009_News/Dianne_Ty_Girlz.html
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HI MS JANIE
I ATTENDED THE ANGELS GAME 7-2-2009
JUST THOUGHT I WOULD SEND YOU A PICTURE OF THE NEW 2009 ANGELS
RALLY DOODLE DANDY BEANIE BABY
DAN IN CALIFORNIA
http://www.msjanie.com/2009_News/Dan_Angels_Rally.html
Thanks Dan we appreciate you sharing
your photos
Ms. Janie
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July 2, 2009
Sly has been working hard to find
information on the newest Teenie Beanie promotion and has come
up with the following.
McDonalds Happy Meal Toys teenie
BEANIE BABIES 2009
http://www.msjanie.com/2009_News/Sly_Teenies_09.html
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Ty rumored to purchase Jackson’s
Neverland Ranch
The neverending Neverland queue
Local conservationists have already
had one run-in with Barrack, after he bought the local Happy
Valley Vineyard to use as a holiday home, and promptly tried
(unsuccessfully) to get permission to open a tasting room there,
where paying visitors could sample his "Barrack" wine.
Until recently, he was rumoured to be on the verge of unloading
Neverland to the toy magnate Ty Warner. But Jackson's sudden
death added tens of millions to the property's potential value.
Within hours of the singer's demise, Barrack had added smart
new signs on the gate saying "Neverland: Once upon a time."
http://www.independent.co.uk:80/news/people/news/the-neverending-neverland-queue-1727787.html
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July 1, 2009
Jen kindly shares photos of NEW UK
Exclusives
To view Jen’s photos please visit the following link
http://www.msjanie.com/2009_News/Jen_UK_July_Exclusives.html
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June 28, 2009
Sunday Update
Dan kindly shares the following information
HI MS JANIE
JUST THOUGHT THAT MAYBE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE THIS WITH YOUR
READERS.
IN TODAYS SUNDAYS WALGREENS FLYER ON PAGE 4.
THE TWIZZLER MONKEYS ARE $ 2.00 OFF WHEN YOU PURCHASE 2 TWIZZLER
PRODUCTS.
TWIZZLERS CANDYS ARE ON SALE FOR 2 FOR $ 3
IF COLLECTORS ARE STLLL LOOKING FOR THE MONKEYS NOW IS A GREAT
TIME TO PICK UP A SET
SATISFY YOUR SWEET TOOTH AND GET A BEANIE AT THE SAME TIME
DAN IN CALIFORNIA
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Thanks Dan from myself and my readers - Ms. Janie
June 26, 2009
Dallas Market is this weekend..looking
forward to any news
five bears (Jun 26, 2009, 11:44 AM)
Message Id: 1205195
five bears writes:
about what is on display there. Anyone
with knowledge, please post.
Great weekend to all.
http://www.ty.com/tytalk_Message_Display/1,1581,1_19-1205195-0-1,00.html
_____________________
If you have any information on this
show, I would appreciate you sharing it so that I can pass it
on to my readers.
Ms. Janie
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ASK Ty
Q: Do you like to put all your 2.0
Beanies into one room for a party?
(submitted by 8885207)
A: Yes I do, and the big party starts on July 17th! Hope to see
you there !
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June 23, 2009
Ms. Janie,
I just thought I'd drop you a line to tell you about my latest
venture: a website devoted to the new Teenie Beanie promotion.
I'm using my pre-existing website Peace Mania to host this new
page, http://teenies.peacebears.com.
In addition to reporting news and events about the Teenies (as
it becomes available), I will also be editorializing a little
about issues related to this Teenie event. Teenies.peacebears.com
is set up similar to a blog format. My plans are to keep things
fresh and fun.
Needless to say, I'm really excited about the Teenies; especially
since I've fallen into a Beanie rut the last several years. I
hope that this event will inspire other collectors to regain
an interest in a passion that has been such an exciting part
of our lives for the last 10 to 20 years!
I encourage site visitors to check back often (I may even be
hosting a contest or two) and sign up for my mailing list, which
will alert visitors to updates. I also hope that site visitors
will send me their thoughts and news and pictures, and even spend
some time discussing the Teenies on the Peace Mania Message Forum,
to which I have added a couple new boards pertaining to the Teenies.
My hope for teenies.peacebears.com is that it will get other
collectors (especially the "in-rut" collectors) excited
about Beanies again. I am really looking forward to July 17!
-David Vogel
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June 19, 2009
MORE Information
- HERE
Cathy kindly shares the
following
Hi Ms. Janie. Just
saw this on the McDonald's site
http://www.happymeal.com/en_US/#Toys .
It will start on July 17, 2009.
Cathy
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Mallory kindly shares the following
information and photos
I thought you might like to share
these images with your readers.
They were purchased 6/17/2009 in
Missouri.
The doll was $12.90.
The outfits were $6.90 each.
Enjoy!
~Mallory
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Thanks Mallory for taking the time to share these with my readers
- Ms. Janie
http://www.msjanie.com/2009_News/Mallory_Justice.html
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June 17 - 18, 2009
Ty silently introduces new styles
on their website
3 Bo Key-clips in red, white
and blue
Fearless
Flash
Gus
Rescue
1 Ty Classic - Bo
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Daniel kindly shares birthdates
of the new styles
Here you go!
Fearless-February 26, 2009
Flash-February 25, 2009
Gus-February 11, 2009
Rescue-December 30, 2008
Thanks,
Daniel - Beanie
Universe
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The 5 most expensive hotel rooms
in the world
Forget about your financial worries and enter the world of the
super rich, where spending almost £23,000 a night to stay
at the world's most luxurious hotels is nothing special. With
help from Forbes here is our list of the five most expensive
hotels in the world.
#2
Four Seasons Hotel, New York, USA:
Ty Warner Penthouse suite
£21,500 a night
This 400 square metre penthouse tops the entire top floor of
this magnificent hotel offering a 360 degree view of the Manhattan
skyline. The nine-room suite is the brainchild of designer Peter
Marino,architect IM Pei and the hotel's owner Ty Warner (the
billionaire creator of the Beanie Babies). It boasts fabrics
woven with platinum and gold, an indoor-outdoor Zen garden, a
four foot high glass chandelier (see picture) plus the services
of a personal butler, a personal trainer/therapist and a private
chauffeur. The photos on the Four Seasons' website reveal its
breathtaking luxury. Knowing that, unless I win the lottery,
I'll almost certainly never enjoy its charms made me want to
weep with envy.
http://timesbusiness.typepad.com:80/money_weblog/2009/06/the-10-most-expensive-hotel-rooms-in-the-world.html
http://www.fourseasons.com/newyorkfs/
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Students help make a difference in
Iraq
Sometimes all it takes is collecting
a few old toys to make a difference.
That’s what seventh and eighth grade students at Incarnation
students are learning, as they organized a collection of Beanie
Babies to send to Captain Michael Kummerer in the United States
Army, currently located in Iraq.
Joe Brittelli, a member of the parish staff of the Church of
the Incarnation helped organize the event, as he had the connection
with Captain Kummerer. The Junior High class gathered 900 Beanie
Babies and have been sending a box of the Beanie Babies every
month.
http://www.tcnewsnet.com:80/main.asp?SectionID=15&SubSectionID=260&ArticleID=150797&TM=51012.34
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Govt bans import of Chinese mobiles,
dairy products, toys
Security agencies had raised concern over the use of these phones,
many of which, they said, were being used by terrorists to set
off bombs and communicate among themselves. Since these sets
do not have the 15-digit IMEI number, or cloned numbers, the
authorities find it difficult to track the sale or usage. Approximately
30 million such phones are in use at present.
On June 11, TOI had first reported
that import of such phones was yet to be banned as neither the
home ministry nor the telecom industry had written to the commerce
ministry on the issue.
The DGFT also banned till January
2010 the import of toys that do not meet international safety
standards and norms. This move too will hit imports of toys mainly
from China and several other countries. India had blocked import
of toys from China in January on health grounds, after concerns
over their safety were raised in developed markets. But the restriction
was eased later after Beijing questioned the restrictions on
the ground that New Delhi did not put such curbs on toys from
other countries.
The ban, however, will not be applicable
to toys that come with a certificate from laboratories accredited
to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).
The volume-driven, price-competitive Chinese toys are estimated
to have a 70% share in the global toy market. The domestic market
is estimated at Rs 2,500 crore.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Govt-bans-import-of-Chinese-mobiles-dairy-products-toys/articleshow/4668458.cms
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Mattel on track to achieve savings
target-CFO
Still targeting $180 mln-$200 mln total savings by 2010
* Sees long-term gross margin 50 pct of net sales
* Shares up 1.5 percent
The world's biggest toy company, is on track for cumulative savings
of up to $200 million by the end of 2010 as it cuts costs to
offset lower sales in the economic downturn.
Mattel, which has cut 1,000 jobs, shaved expenses tied to corporate
travel and taken steps to trim distribution and advertising costs,
is already looking at savings of $90 million to $100 million
this year, Chief Financial Officer Kevin Farr said on Wednesday
at the company's annual analysts meeting, which was also webcast.
The workforce reduction would result in savings of $60 million,
while a tighter travel policy would yield a 20 percent to 25
percent reduction in those expenses, Farr said.
Mattel, with key brands such as Barbie and Hot Wheels, has already
raised prices of its toys in 2009. It has faced high input costs
in the past few years, although some commodity costs have eased
a bit recently.
http://www.reuters.com:80/article/earningsSeason/idUSN1734676020090617
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June 16, 2009
NEW Ty Girl makes an appearance on
the Ty site
Joyful Justice
View her at the bottom of this link
http://www.ty.com/newhome
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Hi Ms Janie,
I was wondering if any of your readers have heard anything about
the Ty reward program. It seems to have disappeared from the
Ty Site, and I have not heard if they have discontinue it or
not. I tried asking the question on the Ty Talk, but they have
never posted my letter. Don't think they have to many employees
right now.
Anyway, Thanks for listening and if you hear anything, maybe
you can post it on your site. I check it everyday.
Thanks, Shelba a beanie fan
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I have not heard anything about the program but will continue
to share information as it becomes available.
Ms. Janie
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Transformers' toys live up to big-screen
robots
The 32-year-old has been collecting the robot toys for more than
20 years. He even has one of the brand's main characters, Optimus
Prime, tattooed in full color on his leg.
The owner of a meat-processing plant, Mueller recently traveled
from his native Ontario, Canada, to Southern California to attend
BotCon, the 15th annual Transformers convention, in hopes of
adding to his arsenal of more than 1,000 toys.
The "Transformers" movie and its forthcoming sequel
have spawned dozens of new characters, while also having the
effect of making the shape-shifting robots infinitely more complex
than the toys that were first introduced in 1984, the year Mueller
became a fan. This self-perpetuating cycle — toys inspiring
a film that inspired more sophisticated toys — has also
made the miniaturized versions "cool again for a younger
generation," Mueller said.
As the film raised the bar on the merchandise, the merchandise
has responded, Mueller said.
"They're very movie-accurate," he said.
http://www.google.com:80/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g6f5e5RO_30Y0VS_ER1-5r9DsolAD98RNDRO1
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Retailers place holiday orders at
specialty toy show
Hundreds of specialty toymakers are showing off their Uglydolls,
fuel-cell car kits and make-your-own tiara sets at St. Paul's
RiverCentre through Wednesday.
The annual American Specialty Toy Retailing Association Marketplace
& Academy — the largest gathering of the sort —
is a prime opportunity for retailers to start Christmas shopping
early. Many will place orders while in St. Paul, said Kathleen
McHugh, the association's president. The event opened Monday
Americans spent an estimated $2 billion last year on specialty
toys, defined as being educational, uncommon and made with high-quality
materials. "The big key is they're not found everywhere,"
McHugh said.
Last fall's economic collapse impacted sales for many of these
toymakers and retailers, but some on Monday said sales seem to
be rebounding. McHugh said the toys on display should appeal
to price-conscious shoppers.
http://www.twincities.com/ci_12596800?nclick_check=1
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RECALL
Consumer Alert: Product recalls
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the
following recalls:
Bugaboo Bee Strollers recalled due to risk of brake failure.
One or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing a stroller
to unexpectedly roll away on an incline. This can pose a risk
of injury to the child occupant.
Bugaboo has received 121 reports of the stroller's brakes failing.
No injuries have been reported.
Bugaboo Bee strollers have item code 580210 on a label on the
back of the seat and item code 50100 on a label on the plastic
support under the seat. The strollers were sold in blue, dark
khaki, pink, red, yellow, and black. "bugaboo bee"
is printed on the left side of the seat.
Sold at: Juvenile product retailers nationwide and on various
Web sites from August 2007 through April 2009 for about $530.
Manufactured in: Taiwan.
http://www.poconorecord.com:80/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090616/FEATURES/906160303/-1/NEWSMAP
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Amazon to Pay Toys ‘R’
Us $51 Million
Online retailer Amazon.com agreed to pay toy store chain Toys
"R" Us $51 million to settle a long standing dispute
filed by Toys "R" Us from 2004.
Nine years ago the two retailers signed a 10-year agreement giving
Toys "R" Us exclusive rights to sell certain toys on
Amazon.com’s Web site. It was a way to boost online toy
sales for both vendors.
The Dot-com era deal allowed Toys "R" Us to establish
a foothold in the nascent online retail market selling its wares
on the already-established Amazon.com, while Amazon saw the partnership
as a way to expand into new product lines without having to stock
and market everything itself.
But in 2004, Toys "R" Us sued Amazon for breach of
contract, claiming that the online retailer violated the agreement
by allowing other third-party merchants to sell toys and children’s
products on its Web site. In turn, Amazon countered by alleging
that Toys "R" Us failed to keep products and toys in
stock, discouraging potential customers.
http://www.theepochtimes.com:80/n2/content/view/18177/
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Royal Mail launches 'mythical' stamp
collection
A set of new stamps bearing pictures of mythical creatures such
as mermaids, fairies and pixies have been issued by Royal Mail.
A fire-breathing dragon, a giant carrying a boulder and Queen
Mab riding her chariot are among the characters from British
folklore featured on the six postage stamps.
Two first class stamps have images of a majestic stone-grey unicorn
and a flame-spitting dragon, while a pair of 62p stamps for worldwide
airmail letters show a pixie riding a snail and a boulder-wielding
giant.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/5540257/Royal-Mail-launches-mythical-stamp-collection.html
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Auction Winner Pays $431,000 for
90-Cent Stamp
well traveled envelope with a rare stamp has been sold at auction
for 431-thousand dollars.
Stamps and markings on the envelope
show it made a journey by ship and train from New York to Calcutta
India in 1873.
The envelope is considered extremely
rare because it still has a 90 cent stamp affixed to it bearing
the likeness of Abraham Lincoln.
That stamp is one of less than 50-thousand
originally issued in 1869.
In addition to the original journey
of the letter that took it across the Atlantic then through Germany
and Italy by train, back onto a ship for the voyage to Egypt
then from Suez to Bombay and finally across India there's more
history.
The envelope and stamp were sold
to a collector in 1943 for 65-hundred dollars, then both were
stolen. They turned up again, more than 60 years later, in 2006
when a couple asked a stamp shop in Chicago to give them the
value of some old envelopes they'd discovered in the home of
a deceased friend.
http://arkansasmatters.com/content/news/weirdnews/fulltext?cid=230132
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June 12, 2009
I viewed the McDonalds website and
the next promotion for the Happy Meal IS-
Ice Age 3 Dawn of the Dinosaurs -
http://www.happymeal.com/en_US/index.html#toys
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June 11, 2009
Hi Ms. Janie,
Just thought you might would like a picture of the new Walgreens
exclusive Twizzlers monkeys Twirly and Twisty. I found them last
week at my local Walgreens in Greenville, NC. Both have a birthday
of June 24, 2009 and have poems that read:
Twirly
You won't have to ask me twice
A sweet and tasty treat is nice
I'd love to eat my favorite treat
A Strawberry Twizzlers you can't beat!
Twisty
You won't have to ask me twice
A sweet and tasty treat is nice
I'd love to eat a peice or two
A Rainbow Twizzlers treat from you!
Thanks for continuing to keep us informed of the happenings in
beanieland although we seem to be in a beanie drought. Can't
wait for them teenie beanies!
-Andy
http://www.msjanie.com/2009_News/Andy_Twisty_Twirly.html
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June 10, 2009
A special thanks to Jenn from Abbey
Bears for sharing the following. These are NOT UK Exclusives!
Jenn's e-mail address - abbeybears@hotmail.co.uk
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Dear Janie,
I thought you may like a first peek
at the new line Ty has just launched, I received them in store
about 40 mins ago :)
They are called Beanie Boos and are all made of the luxurious
Ty Silk fabric and so are VERY tactile ( as well as being VERY
cute ;) )
Here are their names and style numbers for you and I have attached
pics of them and the entire hang tag and tush tag for you, any
other info, just shout ;)
Hope you like them too
lov jen xxx
Photos and additional information
at the following link
http://www.msjanie.com/Beanie_Boos/main.html
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A special thanks to Lana for sharing
the following information
Hi Ms. Janie, it's me, Lana. Just
to let you know, (just in case this is NOT your 500th emai ha)
Ty, Walgreens and Twizzles have two new beanies out they are
Twirly and Twisty Monkeys. They are a red monkey and a purplish
money. They came with no warning to Walgreens as far as we know.
Let me know if you have heard of them and any news you can add
will be appreciated. Feel free to share this as well...Thanks,
ly, Lana
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Topica Members
Just a quick note for those of you
who have asked to be added to my Topica newsletter. Please respond
to Topica by replying to their message, asking if you wish to
be a member.
Ms. Janie
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Companies Navigate New Toy Safety
Measure
At first, a far-reaching law implementing a lead ban and other
toy safety standards sent companies and industry groups into
a panic. Then, it sent them running to their lawyers.
The regulations, which went into effect in February, constitute
the biggest overhaul of consumer product safety laws since the
Consumer Product Safety Commission was created in 1972. Civil
penalties for noncompliance can now reach $15 million, up from
about $1.8 million. Companies say they're overwhelmed by the
requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of
2008, adding that the resource-strapped CPSC has offered little
guidance.
http://www.law.com:80/jsp/ihc/PubArticleIHC.jsp?id=1202431305600
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Billerica High School program prepares
future teachers
Growing up, MacKenzie Maynard knew
she wanted to be a teacher.
As a young girl she would organize her plush stuffed Beanie Babies
into a class and cut up slips of paper for each of her "students."
Now, the 16-year-old high school
sophomore is experiencing teaching first-hand in local preschool
and elementary classrooms as one of the 61 members of Billerica
Memorial High School’s Future Teachers of America program.
Students of all grade levels are eligible to participate and
take part in activities like shadowing an elementary or middle
school teacher for a day or teaching a lesson to four-year-old
children in Billerica’s Project Support.
"This gives me the opportunities
to not just have my Beanie Babies, but to actually shadow teachers
in a classroom," said Maynard, noting that she recently
shadowed a teacher at her alma mater, Ditson Elementary School.
"It shows you that if you want to be a teacher it’s
definitely the right thing to do."
http://www.wickedlocal.com:80/billerica/news/education/x726832572/Billerica-High-School-program-prepares-future-teachers
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New Effort Aims at Counterfeits
Counterfeit coin imports are the
focus of a new consumer awareness campaign.
Five numismatic organizations met
May 27 just prior to the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles
Expo to launch a multi-pronged consumer protection campaign.
"There are numerous reports
of replica coins being shipped from China without the word, 'COPY,"
on them despite clearly showing that word on photos of those
items when they were offered for sale," said Industry Council
for Tangible Assets Chairman Fred Weinberg.
Once in the United States, they would
violate the 1973 Hobby Protection Act.
Professional Numismatists Guild President
Gary Adkins suggested the groups may want to file formal complaints
with the Chinese government.
http://www.numismaster.com:80/ta/numis/Article.jsp?ad=article&ArticleId=6761
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Import of Toys with Lead Paint Results
in $2.3M Fine for Mattel, Fisher-Price
Mattel, Inc. and their wholly owned
subsidiary, Fisher-Price, Inc., have been ordered to pay $2.3
million in fines for importing about two million Chinese-made
toys with lead paint levels that violated federal law.
The fines were announced on Friday by the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC), representing the third highest fine
in the agency’s history.
In August and September 2007, the toys from China were pulled
from shelves in after testing discovered that they broke the
U.S. legal limit on the amount of lead allowed in paint. Many
of the toys were from lines of popular characters such as Barbie
and Go Diego Go.
The recalls came at a high point of consumer concern over products
being shipped from China. In March of that year, contaminated
pet food imported from China was found to contain melamine, which
was linked to as many as 3,600 pet deaths.
http://www.aboutlawsuits.com:80/import-of-toys-with-lead-paint-results-in-fine-for-mattel-fisher-price-4290/
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June 8, 2009
Finally some exciting news coming
your way about Ty products!
A special thanks to Dorothy and Diana
for sharing the following information
_________________
Hi Janie,
Just thought I would pass this along.
It is from a letter my rep sent me in regards to the Bo releases
and the June releases:
As many of you know last month we
released a new beanie baby named Bo. He is a replica of the Obama’s
new pup. This month, by popular demand, we are introducing classic
size Bo and Bo key clips. They are packed in a complete kit.
The three pieces combined make a great presentation.
We also have some very exciting news
about this summer. Due to contractual obligations, I can only
tell you that we will be continuing our Teenie Beanie Adventure
in the World’s Largest Fast Food Chain. I will be able to
give you more information about the program in mid June. We are
already gearing up with beanie corrugate kits that will have
product to compliment the Teenie Beanie Adventure. There will
be several different size kits so everyone can be part of this
exciting program.
ttys, tc, Dorothy
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HI MS JANIE, JUST TO LET YOU KNOW
THAT MCDONALDS WILL BE OFFERING 30 NEW TEENIE BEANIES NEXT MONTH.
I HAVE CONFIRMED THIS WITH A FIREND THAT IS A MANAGER AT OUR
LOCAL MCDONALDS. THERE WILL BE 30 NEW ONES STARTING IN JULY.
LET'S ALL GET READY TO ENJOY OUR HAPPY MEALS. I'M SO GLAD TY
IS DOING THIS AGAIN! HUGS DIANA
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DANCO RACING NEWS
June 6, 2009 Race - Article, video and photos now available.
ODS veterans deny the rookie his second win of the season.
Dave would finish tonight's race in the second spot after leading
for 17 laps!
http://www.dancoracing.com/ODS_6_6_09/main.html
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June 4, 2009
A brief note from Ms. Janie,
No new releases from Ty for the month
of June thus far! I did get an e-mail from a secondary dealer
that indicated a new line should be released soon. If I recall
correctly, the latest Ask Ty question also eluted to something
new coming our way. Things sure have been very slow lately.
 On
a happier note; I am delighted to share that Dave won his first
NASCAR Mini Modified race this past Saturday. To view the article,
photos and video, please visit the following link -
http://www.dancoracing.com/enter_main.html
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***A week ago I asked for you to
share what you missed about Ty. Here are some of the responses.***
Thank you for giving me the opportunity
to vent. I give you permission and hope you print what I have
written.
I miss the feeling that Ty cares about the collectors.
I miss the excitement I felt on the first of each month waiting
to see what goodies Ty had for us.
I miss the Halloween contest.
I miss the magazine.
I miss the information and clues where to find hard to get Beanies
from the many emails in Ty Talk.
I miss the Ty store exclusives.
It seems like Ty has handed the reins
of Ty Inc. to someone who isn't interested in Beanie Babies and
the people who collect them. They manage to put out 2 or 3 Beanies
per month, don't always announce them on the first, never have
any surprise announcements through out the month, etc.
I could go on and on with my feelings
and how disappointed I am in Ty, but I will close with thanks
again for allowing me to write to someone who cares about Beanies
like I do.
Sincerely,
Ilene Karpman
____________
Ms. Janie,
I miss your daily updates. I realize things are slow but I lived
my day by your news.
Mary
________________
I miss everything that Ty use to
do when collecting was fun. I still collect but it just is not
as exciting as it use to be.
________________
I miss the rumors, news and activity
on the Ty boards. There is nothing like the good olde days. What
went wrong? Ms. Janie, please ask Ty to bring back the excitement.
I started collecting when I was fourteen, I visted the Ty site
and your site every single day. Now I am 18 and still collect
but without the excitement. There is no need to collect more
than one of every style, besides, they are very hard to find
now-a-days.
Thanks Ms. Janie for asking.
Shannon
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Plays and Circuses
Roundup of Santa Barbara News and Events
WE HAVE THE BEST? Paging through
Vanity Fair, I spotted a full-page ad in which Ty Warner proudly
proclaimed that his San Ysidro Ranch was named "America’s
best hotel by Forbes Traveler." Warner bought the property
in 2000 and embarked on an ambitious three-year, $150-million
renovation.
http://www.independent.com:80/news/2009/jun/04/plays-and-circuses/
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Safety Group Reveals Worst Summer
Toys
Experts Urge Parents To Read Fine Print
World Against Toys Causing Harm on
Thursday released its annual list of 10 Worst Summer Toys.
The Aqua Bomb, Marshmallow Blaster
and the Toypedo -- it's not hard to see how the toys would be
a hit with kids. Unfortunately, they've also caught the attention
of child safety advocates.
"We can't assume that just because
an item is on the shelf that it is going to be safe, it's going
to protect our children adequately, because, it very well may
not," said attorney James Swartz, of W.A.T.C.H.
During the past year, there have
been 45 recalls representing about 4 million toys. However, a
voluntary system of recalls for products that can cause injury
or death to children means countless dangerous toys slip through
the cracks.
http://www.thebostonchannel.com:80/asseenon5/19656795/detail.html
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News from Ty’s Cyberboard
April / May Retirements
Fluffball05 (May 29, 2009, 11:01
AM)
Message Id: 1204047
Fluffball05 writes:
April 2009
Beanie Babies - Docks Key-clip
Pluffies - Piggy
May 2009
Pluffies - Basketball
Ty Classics - Colonel, Dax, Duff,
Tandy
http://www.ty.com/tytalk_Message_Display/1,1581,1_19-1204047-0-1,00.html
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Few more...
Fluffball05 (May 29, 2009, 12:00
PM)
Message Id: 1204048
Fluffball05 writes:
Ty Classics - Boomtown, Jeweled
May be others
http://www.ty.com/tytalk_Message_Display/1,1581,1_19-1204048-0-1,00.html
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May 26, 2009
Interesting Ask
Ty Question
Q: Are your 2.0 Beanie's rooms decorated
the same or does each room have a theme?
(submitted by cold water)
A: My 2.0 Beanies each have their own unique rooms, and I can't
wait till you see what's coming next !
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Karen kindly shares the following
information
Well, Ty certainly seems to be having fun changing hang tag layouts
and fonts, names, ribbons, extra code tags, etc, with the Bo
Beanie 2.0's, not to mention making distribution scarce. I've
recorded the 3 different versions so far in Beanie sized Bo's
on Stashmatic. This is a site for collectors to keep track of
their inventory, so with the different versions listed collectors
can check the one they have. I do not have version 3 yet, but
think that may be the regular released one so am waiting on it.
If any member has version 3, please can they add a photograph.
It needs to be their own photograph, and scan of inside hang
tag, if possible.
Beanie Baby Version 1
Beanie Bo tush tag, fine font hang tag, dob top, yellow code
tag, white, red, blue ribbon (i.e. red separates white and blue
color)
Beanie Baby Version 2
Bo tush tag, bold font hang tag, dob bottom, yellow code tag,
white, red, blue ribbon (i.e. red separates white and blue color)
Beanie Baby Version 3
Bo tush tag, large font hang tag, dob bottom, white patriotic
code tag, red, white, blue ribbon (i.e. white separates blue
and red color)
http://www.stashmatic.com/items/list?criteria=bo+beanie+2.0
Key-Clips
They appear to have 3 different colored clips, one red, one white,
one blue. I would love photos that can be put on Stashmatic as
people find these, please.
Classic
So far, just seen one version in photo's. Again, I'd love a photo
if anyone has one. Thanks.
Love: Karen
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May 20, 2009
Ty
Warner Spray Park to open this weekend
The Westmont Park District announced
that the Ty Warner Spray Park will open for the season this weekend,
giving children a place to cool off with a variety of water sprinklers
for them to play in.
The spraypark is scheduled to open
at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23, at Ty Warner, Plaza and Blackhawk
drives.
Daily hours will be from 10 a.m.
to 8 p.m. The temperature must be at 70 degrees or above for
operation. An adult or guardian must accompany children under
6 years of age.
The cost for the park is $2 for residents,
$4 for nonresidents. For more information, call (630) 963-5252.
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May 14, 2009
I apologize for the lack of news
but with a gloomy economy, there just is not a whole lot of positive
to report on in regards t o the collectibles market. I have also
been tied up with my dad. Medicare will no longer pay for his
nursing home, he has been released and we are all pitching in
and helping out with his care.
I believe the good folks at Ty are all on vacation or working
up some secret magic behind the scenes. They have not been heard
from in a while and have many of us wondering what is going on?
I have received many notes from collectors
who dislike the silent retirements and introductions, they feel
it has taken the fun out of collecting!
I kinda miss the good ole days!
The Info Beanie was a favorite for leaving hints and making my
mind wonder in all directions. Nowadays, it appears he or she
is at a loss for words!
I miss the swirling Newsflash sign when least expected!
I miss late night announcements!
I miss the juicy little tidbits of gossip, even if they did not
pan out from time to time, it still stirred excitement!
I miss the photos collectors use to send via e-mail of their
collections and funny things they would do using Beanies.
I miss a lot of the webmasters that have decided to move on and
no longer share in this secret little world of ours!
With 50 fast approaching, I guess I miss feeling young, full
of excitement and all the things that I have been involved with
in the last 14 years! YIKES - 14
years of Ty, what a ride it has
been! I normally do not like roller coasters, but this has been
fun.
What do you miss? msjanie@comcast.net
Hang in there folks, things are bound
to get better sooner or later!
Ms. Janie
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May introductions from Ty
http://www.ty.com/May09_intro
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Ty offers new games at the following
link
http://www.ty.com/newhome
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From Ty’s Cyberboard
Traderlist is back...
GrammaPat (May 07, 2009, 08:03 AM)
Message Id: 1203287
GrammaPat writes:
We are still updating, but after
server problems and deaths in the family, we are ready to help
you with problem transactions.
Internet Mediator
Pat
http://www.ty.com/tytalk_Message_Display/1,1581,1_19-1203287-0-1,00.html
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A display of Bo the Beanie Baby dolls by Ty Inc., are seen on
sale at a bookstore in Chicago on Tuesday. Bo was inspired by
the first family's new puppy, a black and white Portuguese Water
Dog. By Scott Stewart / AP Photo / Chicago Sun-Times.
PHOTO -
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Dog gone! Bo Beanie Babies scamper
off shelves
Ty Inc. has released a doll modeled on Obama family’s presidential
pooch
Where, oh where, have the little
dogs gone? The little dog dolls, that is.
Bo, a Beanie Baby version of Barack
Obama’s new presidential pooch, has been disappearing from
shelves within hours of his arrival in stores. He has also become
eBay’s latest pet project, with purchasers seeking double
the doll’s $4.99 retail price online minutes after they
buy it through retail outlets. Some are even asking more than
$100.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com:80/id/30744132/
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Dear Ms. Janie,
It is with great sadness that I am writing to you about my decision
to close down my website, Peace Mania (www.peacebears.com). I
am just now completing my freshman year of college, and feel
that the money I am paying for Peace Mania could be put to use
somewhere else. I will be closing Peace Mania in the near future.
Peace Mania is the website I started
to be a complete resource for Peace bear collectors. I started
it early in my high school career, and for two or three years
worked hard to keep it updated. In addition to Beanie news, Peace
Mania also contained lots of articles about every imaginable
aspect of Peace the Beanie Baby.
Even though I still keep up with
Beanies, my interests have changed and I feel that Beanies just
don’t hold that special "magic" that made them
what they were. However, I couldn’t just close my site:
I put too much of work into Peace Mania to just shut it down.
That’s why I am also happy to introduce "The Encyclopeaceia,"
the complete informative contents of Peace Mania in a convenient
book! It is available for purchase in my online store at http://www.cafepress.com/catboxgifts.384509172. I decided to offer this book because I know
that there are still people out there who have a passion for
Beanies, and for Peace, and I didn’t want to completely
take away a possible resource. (In the near future, I will also
be adding a data CD which will contain all of the images from
Peace Mania.)
In closing, thank you to all those
who helped to make Peace Mania what it was. Happy collecting!
David Vogel
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Hi Ms. Janie
Below is a link for hang tag and tush tag charts that include
the latest generations. I have tried to scan to send you a file
as a jpeg, but the gold Ty tush tag won't scan properly.
http://www.karenbrit.com/TagsAtGlancePage.html
Love: Karen
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New shipment of stuffed version of
Obama’s pooch hit Chicago shelves
May 14 (ANI): A second shipment of
Beanie Babies stuffed toy dog, inspired by U.S. President Barack
Obama’s pooch Bo, has arrived at Chicago stores.
Stuffed toy manufacturers Ty Inc. has come out with its Bo the
Dog Beanie Babies, which went on sale at Mag Mile apparel store
and the 834 N. Michigan Borders bookstore on Tuesday.
In mid-April, Ty had made huge profits after Mag Mile’s
initial shipment of the 4.99 dollars toy Bo went off the shelves
within hours, in the same week when President Obama introduced
America to his family’s newest addition.
Even Borders store, which is among the exclusive retailers for
the pup, had received an April shipment of about 25 about 4 p.m.
and was sold out by 9 p.m. with purchases limited to one per
customer, said managers.
HERE
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Lighters That Look Like Toys Can
Kill
Across the country, legislators are trying to "light a fire
under" retailers to ban the sale of lighters that look so
much like toys, even some adults are fooled.
Telling a child not to play with
matches is one thing. Telling him not to play with a colorful
frog or Santa that sings Christmas tunes is quite another. Across
the nation, novelty lighters that closely resemble harmless toys
have been responsible for injuries and accidents and even death.
According to the No Novelty Lighter Coalition:
http://www.momlogic.com/2009/05/novelty_lighters.php
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Star Tours 2.0 Reportedly Now In
Production
Rumors of the existence of an update
to Disney’s Star Tours attraction (often dubbed Star Tours
2.0) have been circulating for many years. Now, one site claims
that production has finally begun…
Yesterday was the third day of a
secret LucasFilm film shoot in West Hollywood. If you were allowed
to enter the "LODESTAR" production stage, you would’ve
seen Boba Fett, Admiral Ackbar, a Tusken Raider, and even some
Jawas. C3PO himself Anthony Daniels will be filming later this
week.
So what is LucasFilm shooting? The good news is that George Lucas
isn’t making a another Star Wars movie (not yet anyways)
or additional scenes for some super duper special edition. And
No, the Star Wars live-action television series has yet to begin
production. So what is it?
http://www.distantcreations.com:80/blog/2009/05/02/star-tours-20-reportedly-now-in-production/
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The New Wave of Toys: Less Packaging,
More Fun
Parenting styles vary between parents,
from the chill, laid-back parents to the more nerve-wracked,
safety-conscious parents. Green Toys Inc. is trying to go after
both groups with eco-friendly toys that are held to stricter
safety standards. We tested out the Ecosaucer flying disc and
a tea set, but they have several other products, from sand play
sets to jump ropes.
http://www.trulyobscure.com:80/article/353/the-new-wave-of-toys-less-packaging-more-fun
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Playing With The Toy Makers
With such earth-shaking movies as X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Transformers:
Revenge of the Fallen, and G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra all slated
to hit the silver screen this summer, the toy manufacturers are
going to be having a field day with the sales that will follow
what could be a blockbuster summer.
And the company that is poised to
benefit from this onslaught of movies is Hasbro Inc. ( HAS -
news - people ). The company already has toys being produced
in relation to all three storylines, and children will undoubtedly
be lining up for their own set of Wolverine claws.
http://news.alibaba.com:80/article/detail/gifts/100096024-1-playing-toy-makers.html
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April 16, 2009
Ty welcomes a new Beanie Baby 2.0
named "BO".
The First Family's new dog, is also named Bo. A portion of the
proceeds will be donated to local animal shelters.
View the video - HERE
I just want to jump and play
But I will NEVER run away
I love my house, it's big and white
And I can roam all day and night !
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NEW Ask Ty
Q: Which Beanie would you like to
see featured on a United States Postage Stamp?
(submitted by riski)
A: I would like to see Gary the Snail
on a postage stamp since sending mail is referred to as Snail
Mail
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April 11, 2009
Ty introduces April styles on their
main page - HERE
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NEW Ask Ty
Q: Do you plant a garden in the Spring?
If so, what's in your garden?
(submitted by Lorrie11)
A: Actually I plant seeds everyday
in the Beanies 2.0 garden and I am amazed at what grows !
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From Ty's Cyberboard
New Wallgreens exclusive beanie baby
rosy0017 (Apr 10, 2009, 05:35 PM)
Message Id: 1202295
Rosy0017 writes:
I was purchasing some easter items
when I saw it's a bear named mumsy...I'm not sure if anyone has
posted anything about it... thought I'd pass along the 411...
Happy Easter to all...=0)
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April 1, 2009
Dan from Beanie
Universe shares the following
Hello, silently introduced Beanies
and Beanies 2.0:
Congrats-March 29, 2008
Frank-December 11, 2008 (2.0)
Mumsy-April 5, 2008
Ricky-January 15, 2008 (2.0)
________________________
Thanks Dan we appreciate the heads-up!
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My son Dave’s dream is to become
a welding engineer and continue to drive his race car. Recently
he competed in district and state competitions. Results are as
follows.
District Welding Competition winner
Potomac High School Interviews Dave
http://www.dancoracing.com/Welding.html
State Welding Competition Results
http://www.dancoracing.com/state_welding/main.html
Speaking of racing - Dave has moved
up to the NASCAR Modified division
check out his car at the following
link http://www.dancoracing.com/enter_main.html
Dave’s first race in this new
division will be this coming weekend.
Practice Photos - HERE
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