Behold: The 25 Most Valuable Beanie Babies on the Internet
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It's 2025, do you know where your Beanie Babies are? Yes, I said Beanie Babies. The small, not-so-plush, plastic-bean-filled stuffed animals you had in the ’90s. You might want to dig through your attic to see if your collection is still in your possession—because there's a chance it could be worth a ton of $$$. There are plenty of collectors out there willing to shell out big bucks for your Beanie Babies, and we rounded up 41 of the most valuable models according to resale sites below, so you can get an idea of how much your toys might go for.
But before we get into the hot topic of Beanie Baby value, there are a few things you should know. The first: Only very specific Beanie Babies rake in the big bucks on popular resale sites. And even then, you'll probably only attract high bids if they are in pristine condition and you can prove their rarity (people go crazy for specific color combos, limited edition drops, etc.). Second, you should keep in mind that value is extremely subjective and, in many cases, can be inflated by the seller. So definitely take the prices you see below with a grain of salt, because they're just what the seller says they're worth—not necessarily what a person might actually be willing to pay for them.
Still, these listings do give you a pretty comprehensive look at the kind of prices your fellow Beanie Baby sellers are setting, and that's as good a place to start as any. For more accurate info, consider checking out this detailed Beanie Babies pricing guide, or Facebook groups and Reddit threads. Now, fingers crossed you have one of these cuties in your closet!
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When these Princess bears were released in 1997 in honor of Princess Diana, people couldn’t wait to get their hands on them. Which probably explains why some are currently listed on eBay for a cool one mill. Now, whether or not someone will actually bid that much on a 28-year-old toy is another matter…
- Release date: 10/29/97
- Retirement date: 4/13/99
- Poem: Like an angel, she came from heaven above / She shared her compassion, her pain, her love / She only stayed with us long enough to teach / The world to share, to give, to reach.
The only thing that can make your Beanie Babie more valuable than that original red tag is for there to be some kind of printing error on your toy, as evidenced by the asking price for this KuKu bird.
- Release date: 5/30/98
- Retirement date: 12/23/99
- Poem: This fancy bird loves to converse / He talks in poems, rhythms and verse / So take him home and give him some time / You’ll be surprised how he can rhyme!
If you were a graduate in 1998 and got this owl Beanie Baby as a gift…I sincerely hope you kept it.
- Release date: 5/30/98
- Retirement date: 31/12/98
- Poem: Wise is at the head of the class / With A’s and B’s he’ll always pass / He’s got his diploma and feels really great / Meet the newest graduate: Class of ‘98!
This Beanie Baby is special (and valuable) because it was actually made with the incorrect fabric. The more common Rainbow has a much lighter, more vibrant hue of green.
- Release date: 8/1/98
- Retirement date: 3/31/99
- Poem: Red, green, blue, and yellow / This chameleon is a colorful fellow / A blend of colors, his own unique hue / Rainbow was made especially for you!
This cute rhino was a toy at McDonald's! The listing also comes with two mini versions of Spike (still in the original Happy Meal packaging), so it’s a 3-for-1 on horned animals.
- Release date: 6/15/96
- Retirement date: 12/31/98
- Poem: Spike the rhino likes to stampede / He’s the bruiser that you need / Gentle to birds on his back and spike / You can be his friend if you like!
Beanie Babies aren’t known for being particularly cuddly, but look at this romantic little guy! I bet he gives good snuggles.
- Release date: 1/7/95
- Retirement date: 12/31/98
- Poem: His heart is red and full of love / He cares for you so give him a hug / Keep him close when feeling blue / Feel the love he has for you!
Rare look at what I look like after posting my old Beanie Babies on eBay.
- Release date: 1/1/99
- Retirement date: 12/23/99
- Poem: Every night when it’s time for bed / Fold your hands and bow your head / An angelic face, a heart that’s true / You have a friend to pray with you!
If you don’t think this mama kangaroo and her baby are cute, I really don’t know what you’re doing here.
- Release date: 1/1/97
- Retirement date: 3/31/99
- Poem: My little pouch is handy I’ve found / It helps me carry my baby around / I hop up and down without any fear / Knowing my baby is safe and near.
This Beanie Baby is special because his wings actually Velcro shut around him, so you can pose him like he’s sleeping. Very cute.
- Release date: 10/1/97
- Retirement date: 3/1/99
- Poem: Bats may make some people jitter / Please don’t be scared of this critter / If you’re lonely or have nothing to do / This Beanie Baby would love to hug you.
Say what you will about the Beanie Baby phenomenon, but it gave us this little goose named Honks, and for that I will always be grateful.
- Release date: 8/31/99
- Retirement date: 12/23/99
- Poem: Honks the goose likes to fly away / South for Winter he will stay / When Spring comes back, North he will fly / And swim in ponds and lakes nearby!
There’s something about Jabber’s eyes that really pierce the soul...
- Release date: 5/30/98
- Retirement date: 12/23/99
- Poem: Teaching Jabber to move his beak / A large vocabulary he now can speak / Jabber will repeat what you say / Teach him a new word every day!
You really otter know this little furry friend’s worth!
- Release date: 1/7/96
- Retirement date: 9/19/98
- Poem: Seaweed is what she likes to eat / It’s supposed to be a delicious treat / Have you tried a treat from the water / If you haven’t, maybe you “otter!”
Give Peace a chance…to make you rich!
- Release date: 5/11/97
- Retirement date: 7/14/99
- Poem: All races, all colors, under the sun / Join hands together and have some fun / Dance to the music, rock and roll is the sound / Symbols of peace and love abound!
This bear was released when the company, Ty, initially decided to cease production on Beanie Babies. I guess happy endings do exist when they’re potentially worth $2,000!
- Release date: 8/31/99
- Retirement date: 12/23/99
- Poem: All good things come to an end / It’s been fun for everyone / Peace and hope are never gone / Love you all and say, “So long!”
Although this isn’t the original version of the toy (the earlier version had a brown belly, not a white one), it’ll still make you some bank!
- Release date: 8/6/96
- Retirement date: 9/22/98
- Poem: Sly is a fox and tricky is he / Please don’t chase him, let him be / If you want, just say when / He’ll peek out from his den!
You wouldn’t think this simple little thing would cost so much just from the first glance. But the classic teddy bear look and the adorable stitched heart detail make it a moneymaker.
- Release date: 1/1/99
- Retirement date: 12/23/99
- Poem: According to Beanie Babies Price Guide database, 1999 Signature Bear didn't get a poem 😦
Please do not ask me why this (adorable) pink platypus is worth this much because I literally don’t know. But hey, get your money!
- Release date: 6/3/95
- Retirement date: 5/1/98
- Poem: Ran into Patti one day while walking / Believe me she wouldn’t stop talking / Listened and listened to her speak / That would explain her extra large beak!
I think this is a bull? I’m not really sure, I just know that if you have one and it’s slightly imperfect (aka it was one of the first of its kind!), then a pretty little direct deposit could be in your future.
- Release date: 1/1/97
- Retirement date: 9/15/98
- Poem: Although Snort is not so tall / He loves to play basketball / He is a star player in his dream / Can you guess his favorite team?
New goal in life: Try to be a bit more like Inky. I mean, look at that smile!
- Release date: 6/3/95
- Retirement date: 5/1/98
- Poem: Inky’s head is big and round / As he swims he makes no sound / If you need a hand, don’t hesitate / Inky can help because he has eight!
This bear was made to celebrate the start of the new millennium (Y2K, baby!) in 1999. It won’t be worth much if there’s nothing wrong with it, but with some tag errors, like the one in this listing? You can start the bidding at $1,800.
- Release date: 1/1/99
- Retirement day: 1/1/99
- Poem: A brand new century has come to call / Health and happiness to one and all / Bring on the fireworks and all the fun / Let’s keep this party going ‘til 2001!
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