Valentino

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 !

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Some sellers, particularly on eBay, attempt to represent Valentino with a brown nose as being extremely rare. That is not the case. All Valentino Beanie Babies were produced with brown noses.

SPORTS PROMOTIONS

Baseball - May 17, 1998, New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins - 10,000 given out.

Softball - June 26, 1998, Bolton Bombers vs. Morain Valley Community College - unknown # given out.

OTHER PROMOTIONS

Special Olympics - 1998.

Astronaut promotion

Toys for Tots (1998) - Marine Corps Reserves.

Miami Childrens Miracle Network

South Florida Show, August 29, 1998

KNOWN ODDITIES

1. Valentino without a red heart on the chest.
2. Valentino with a Curly tush tag.
3. Valentino with a Maple tush tag.
4. Valentino with a Speedy tush tag.
5. Valentino with a Squealer tush tag.
6. Valentino 5th generation swing tag with "ORIGIINAL" & "Suface" errors.

COUNTERFEIT ALERT

Counterfeit versions of Valentino exist.