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Kicks

Kicks - bear - Ty Beanie Babies

Ty family:
Beanie Babies
Style number:
4229
Animal:
Bear
Birthday:
August 16, 1998
Intro date:
January 1, 1999
Retire date:
December 23, 1999
Height:
8.75 inches
ST gen(s):
5
TT gen(s):
7
Theme:
Soccer

POEM

The world cup is his dream
Kicks the bear is the best on his team
He hopes that one day he'll be the pick
First he needs to improve his kick !

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Kicks was the first Beanie Baby bear to represent a sport !

MAGAZINE COVER CREDITS

Beanie Mania magazine, April/May 1999

KNOWN ODDITIES

Kicks missing an embroidered soccer ball on its chest.

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

1. The counterfeit vcersion has a neon-green fabric instead of the lime-green fabric used on the authentic version.
2. The head on the counterfeit version is larger than the head on the authentic version.
3. The nose on the counterfeit is too pointed and placed in the wrong position; above the seams on the face instead of in the center of all three seams.