Ty, Inc.

TY FAQ

Q. What are TY stuffed animals?
A. TY is the maker of such adorable, plush animals as Beanie Boo’s, Beanie Babies, Beanie Buddies, Teeny Tys, and much more! As well as a large original selection of animal friends to choose from, characters from some of the hottest movies and television shows like Marvel and My Little Pony are also available!

Q. Are there collectibles?
A. TY plush animals and characters are highly collectible! Since Beanie Babies took the world by storm in the 1990’s, new collections such as Beanie Boo’s and Teeny Tys have emerged and continue to be sought after and adored by fans.

Q. What are Beanie Babies?
A. Beanie Babies are a line of stuffed animals by TY that rose to popularity in the mid 1990’s. Featuring adorable designs and the signature TY heart swing tag, they were sought after favorites among collectors. New lines of Beanies from TY, such as Beanie Boo’s and Teeny Tys, continue to be popular collectors’ items among fans.

Q. Who invented Beanie Babies?
A. Beanie Babies are made by TY, which was founded by H. Ty Warner. Beginning with Beanie Babies, the company now produces other favorite collections such as Beanie Boo’s, Beanie Buddies, Teeny Tys, and more.

Q. How are Beanie Babies made?
A. Beanie Babies, as well as all TY stuffed animals and plush, are made with a combination of traditional stuffing and plastic pellets or “beans.” This gives TY stuffed animals and plush characters a super soft, flexible look and feel that fans adore!

Q. When did Beanie Babies become so popular?
A. Beanie Babies have been around since the early 1990’s, but they experienced a drastic surge in popularity in 1995 due to stock shortages, limited quantities, and retiring designs.

Q. What are Beanie Babies filled with?
A. Beanie Babies, as well as all TY stuffed animals and plush, are filled with a combination of traditional stuffing and plastic pellets or “beans.”

Q. How do you store Beanie Babies?
A. Beanie Babies can be stored in breathable containers in areas that do not get too hot, too cold, or too humid. Keep away from moisture and humidity, as well.

Q. How do you clean Beanie Babies?
A. Hand-scrub softly with a damp cloth. Do not saturate Beanie Babies fabric. A few drops of mild soap may be used if it is very soiled, as well. The key is to be gentle and to make sure not to leave any soapy residue that could damage the toy’s fabric.

Q. Do Beanie Babies make good birthday gifts?
A. Beanie Babies and other Ty stuffed animals make wonderful birthday gifts! All Ty stuffed animals even have birthdays of their own, making them extra special birthday gifts.

Q. What are the different types of Beanie Babies?
A. Beanie Babies is its own line of Ty stuffed animals, and they are unique. However, there are many different kinds of plush from Ty. in addition to Beanie Babies - Beanie Boo’s, Teeny Tys, Peekaboos, Beanie Buddies, Beanie Ballz, Ty Classic, and more!