BALDY # 4074 --1996 --- 1 of a Kind Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Factory  Oddities / Unique Features ----- Multiple Tag Errors ---New --- Iconic Original ---  MwmtMq

 Bottom line: “Baldy the bald eagle is one of the more patriotic Beanie Babies that was popularly kept along side those released for the Fourth of July. He came out on May 11, 1997".

NOTE!!! Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: Know that according to Microsoft's A. I. According to Microsoft's A.I. The Ty Dual Tush Tagged Baldy is considered highly valuable due to several rare features and manufacturing oddities:

•       Limited Production: This version of Baldy was produced in small quantities, making it scarce.

•       Dual U.S./Canadian Tush Tags: It has tush tags printed in both English and French, which is extremely rare.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. ”

•       Manufacturing Oddities: Some versions have unique errors, such as uneven eyes or tag misprints, which increase their collector value.

•       PE Pellets: The use of PE pellets instead of PVC pellets can make certain Beanie Babies more desirable.

•       Mint Condition: Collectors seek Beanie Babies in pristine condition with original tags intact.

•       Historical Significance: Baldy was released in 1997 and retired in 1998, making it a sought-after vintage item.

These factors contribute to its high market value, with some listings pricing it at $10,000! Making this Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production  Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tagged, Baldy with Factory Oddities / Unique Features and Multiple Tag Errors a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise!

Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition

• ULTRA RARE  Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush tags printed in both English and French ( Extremely Scarce )
• ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Oddities / Unique Features (  Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Left Eye being  Higher than the Right  One combined with  Offset / Crooked Uneven Nostrils and Beak  See Photos # 2  and # 3 Above )
• ULTRA RARE  Most Valuable Factory Tag Oddity # 1 (Alpha Numeric Birthdate I.E. An actual Month. Day and Year listed February 17 1996 ) Used only on 1st Editions See Photo # 3 Above )
• ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Critical Tag Oddity ( Defective 1996 Tush Tag PE Pellets Should be 1996 P.V.C. Pellets.  Ty switched to Pe Pellets in 1998 to be More Environmentally Friendly meaning that Most Valuable PVC Pellets are inside this Ultra Rare 1996 Baldy  See Photo # 5 and # 7 Above )
• ULTRA RARE Most valuable PVC Pellets (Only used on 1st Editions )
• ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Ty Europe LTD Fare Ham Hants PO15 5TX U.K.  Origin
• ULTRA RARE No Style Number on the Inside of the Tush Tag
• ULTRA RARE Xtra Space between see and the ! in the poem on the Inside of the Swing tag
• ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled don both tags should be Oak Brook
• ULTRA RARE The comma after INC., on the U.S. Tush Tag should not be there.
• ULTRA RARE 1996TYINC., on the U.S. Tush Tag all Caps
•  Environ Safe Pe Pellets
• The U.S. Tush Tag has both REG NO PA & 1965 (KR) Designations which adds to its rarity

This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged Collector’s 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 Prized  Baldy comes with both plastic Swing and Tush tag protectors!