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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.
.
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
_________________
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
____________________
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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