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Mississippi (Ty store version)

Mississippi (Ty store version) - bear - Ty Beanie Babies
Ty family:
Beanie Babies
Style number:
44079
Variety:
Ty store version
Animal:
Bear
Exclusive to:
Ty store
Special category:
Charity
Birthday:
None
Intro date:
September 5, 2005
Retire date:
May 24, 2006
Height:
9 inches
ST gen(s):
13
TT gen(s):
13
Theme:
USA State, Hurricane Katrina

SWING TAG PHRASE (inside right)

In memory of those who lost their homes, their
loved ones, or their lives, as a result of
Hurricane Katrina

We extend our deepest sympathies

Together we're a stronger
nation

SWING TAG PHRASE (inside left)

A donation of $2 from Ty's original sale
of this Beanie Baby will be made to the
American Red Cross
Disaster Relief Fund

SWING TAG (inside)

Mississippi (Ty store version) - swing tag inside

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. On September 5, 2005, Ty announced three Beanie Babies in support of the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. They were initially offered for sale in the online Ty store, but were released to regular Ty retailers a few days later. The retail versions had different style numbers than the Ty store versions.

The three Hurricane Katrina Beanie Baby bears are:

Alabama (retail version, style 40318) and Alabama (Ty store version, style 44077)
Louisiana (retail version, style 40319) and Louisiana (Ty store version, style 44078)
Mississippi (retail version, style 40320) and Mississippi (Ty store version, style 44079)

ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS

Mississippi (Ty store version) - bear -  Ty Beanie Babies