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1999 Signature Bear

1999 Signature Bear - Ty Beanie Babies
Ty family:
Beanie Babies
Style number:
4228
Animal:
Bear
Special category:
Annual signature bears
Birthday:
None
Intro date:
January 1, 1999
Retire date:
December 23, 1999
Height:
9 inches
ST gen(s):
5
TT gen(s):
7

NO POEM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

None

ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS

1999 Signature Bear - Ty Beanie Babies

SPORTS PROMOTIONS

Baseball - May 9, 1999, New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners - given to all kids age 14 and under.

Counterfeit versions of 1999 Signature Bear exist. Check for the following common indicators before purchasing this Beanie Baby:

1. The counterfeit color is a creamy beige instead of the authentic mottled cocoa brown.
2. The counterfeit version is smaller than the authentic version.
3. The counterfeit tush tag hologram is a dull lead color with no rainbow effect.
4. The counterfeit version does not have a ribbon.
5. The year "1999" shown inside the red heart on the counterfeit version has a "1" that is longer than the rest of the numbers (also longer than the "1" on the authentic version.
6. On the left side of the counterfeit swing tag there is a space and comma after the word "Gosport" instead of just a comma. The period is missing after the "K" in UK.

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