Bruno # 4183 -- 1997 --- 1 of a Kind Distinctive Limited Production Indonesian Made Invaluable Dual U.S./ Canadian Factory Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- Multiple Tag Errors --- New -- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq
NOTE!! Knowing that exclusivity and uniqueness of a limited stock item always attach a premium to its value. And that Beanie Babies with errors can be much more valuable than ones with perfectly printed tags. Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: According to Microsoft's A.I. The TY Beanie Baby "Bruno" with Indonesian dual tush tags is considered highly valuable for several reasons:
- Limited Production: Bruno was released on January 1, 1998, and retired just nine months later on September 18, 1998, making it rarer than many other Beanie Babies.
- Manufacturing Oddities: Some versions have errors or rare pellet types, which significantly increase their value.
- Country of Origin: Indonesian-made Beanie Babies tend to be rarer than those made in other countries like China.
- Condition: Mint condition with original tags and packaging boosts its desirability among collectors.
- Dual Tush Tags: It features both U.S. and Canadian tush tags, written in English and French, which is a scarce and unique trait.Concluding: That Beanie Babies with Dual Canadian/ US tush tags can be more valuable due to their rarity and the unique labeling requirements they meet. The additional value can vary significantly depending on the specific Beanie Baby and its condition. Generally these Dual -Tagged Beanie Babies can fetch higher prices sometimes 10-50% more value than their Single-Tagged Counterparts. ”
These factors combined create a sense of rarity and exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the collector's market. Some listings even price it as high as $10,000
- ULTRA RARE Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition
- ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinctive Limited Production Indonesian Made combined with Invaluable, Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush tags printed in both English & French ( Very Scarce )
- ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature ( Alpha Numeric Birthdate I.E. An actual Month, Day, and Year Spelled out September 9 1997 Only Used On 1st Editions ( See Photo # 3 Above )
- ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Critical Factory Oddity ( Defective 1997 Pe Pellets Swing Tag. It should Be 1997 PVC ( Ty Inc. switched from using PVC pellets to PE pellets in Beanie Babies in 1998 This change was made to be more environmentally friendly meaning that this Prized Bruno still has the Most Valuable PVC Pellets inside it see photo # 5 Above )
- ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets (Used only on 1st Editions)
- ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Origin / Unique Feature ( coveted Fare Ham, Hants PO15 5 TX U.K. See Photo # 3 Above )
- ULTRA RARE No Style Number on the inside of the Swing Tag
- ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both Tags Should be Oak Brook
- ULTRA RARE Xtra Space Between Darling and the ! in the Swing Tags poem
- ULTRA RARE 1997TYINC., On US Tush Tag all CAPS
- ULTRA RARE the comma after INC., on the us Tush tag should not be there
- The Tush Tag has both REG. NO PA & 1965 (KR) designations which ads to its Rarity
This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged Collectors item was stored from the day of purchase & was NEVER played with or mishandled. Investment Quality! And to help ensure its INCREASING Future Selling Price this Coveted Prized Bruno comes with both plastic Swing and Tush tag protectors!