1998
BEANIE BABIES are made with PE or PVC pellets. the small plastic pellets contained in side of Beanie Babies. In 1998, Ty stopped using PVC pellets in favour of using PE pellets as these were considered to be more environmentally friendly.
What is the difference between PE pellets and PVC pellets in beanie babies?
PE refers to polyethylene. PVC refers to polyvinylchloride. PE pellets are non-toxic. PVC is a known carcinogen.
How do I know if my Princess Diana Beanie Baby has PVC pellets?
First Edition Princess Beanie Baby 1st Editions ALWAYS have PVC Pellets. PVC or PE Pellets can be found on the Label. The Hang Tag should NOT have a Space Above Diana. Should Have a Bright White Rose and Bright Green Stem.
Are all Beanie Babies with PVC pellets worth more?
Beanies with PVC pellets tend to be more rare and often a little more valuable. This is especially true for Princess with PVC pellets. You can tell which pellets are in your Beanie Babies by looking at their tush tags!
What is the worth of a Princess Diana Beanie Baby?
Princess the Bear // Value: $10,000 The purple Princess Diana bear Beanie Baby quickly become iconic when Ty released it in 1997.
Can you tell if a Beanie Baby has PVC pellets?
Beanies with PVC pellets tend to be more rare and often a little more valuable. This is especially true for Princess with PVC pellets. You can tell which pellets are in your Beanie Babies by looking at their tush tags! Click on Image for a larger View!
When did Ty stop using PVC pellets for beanies?
In 1998, Ty stopped using PVC pellets in favour of using PE pellets as these were considered to be more environmentally friendly. Beanies with PVC pellets tend to be more rare and often a little more valuable. This is especially true for Princess with PVC pellets.
Is the Princess Beanie Baby Bear filled with pellets?
A few articles in the media claimed Ty had announced the P.E. tush tag was a mistake and the Princess bears with P.E. tush tags were actually filled with P.V.C. pellets. Another media report claimed a Princess with the P.E. tush tag had been tested in a laboratory and found to be filled with P.V.C. pellets.
When did the Princess Ty Beanie Baby Bear come out?
In either late December 1997 or some time between January and March 1998 (existing accounts conflict with each other), Princess bears were discovered that had tush tags showing they were filled with P.E. pellets. The appearance of the P.E. pellet tush tags initiated a controversy that continues to this day.
Beanies with PVC pellets tend to be more rare and often a little more valuable. This is especially true for Princess with PVC pellets. You can tell which pellets are in your Beanie Babies by looking at their tush tags! Click on Image for a larger View!
When did Ty stop using pellets for Beanie Babies?
In 1998, Ty stopped using PVC pellets in favour of using PE pellets as these were considered to be more environmentally friendly. Beanies with PVC pellets tend to be more rare and often a little more valuable.
A few articles in the media claimed Ty had announced the P.E. tush tag was a mistake and the Princess bears with P.E. tush tags were actually filled with P.V.C. pellets. Another media report claimed a Princess with the P.E. tush tag had been tested in a laboratory and found to be filled with P.V.C. pellets.
Which is the most valuable Princess Ty Beanie Baby?
Ty plush collectors often strive to have the “first” version of any Beanie Baby. It is generally believed a “first” version will always be the most valuable. The surprise appearance of a P.E. tush tag on Princesscaused dilemmas with collectors who were not sure which tush tag was the actual “first.”
