Ty Warner founded Ty Inc. in 1986 with the dream of creating a stuffed animal kids could afford. At just $5, Beanie Babies hit the shelves in 1993 and soon became a cult favorite — not only ...

Within days, the Ty toy has gained a cult following similar ... Cookie is technically a Beanie Belly, not a Beanie Baby. The latest version of Beanies, which were unveiled in 2021, “are made ...