Ty Kicks 1 of a Kind Dual Tush Tags No Style and 50 similar items

KICKS Major No Style # Rarity ---1998 --- 1 of a Kind Rewarding Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags Written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) Factory Oddities / Unique Features Multiple Tag Errors-- Origin Error --- Brand 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. What Makes a MwmtMq Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tagged Kicks with Factory Oddities and Multiple Tag errors including a Major No Style # Rarity combined with a Missing Internal Tush Tag Production Stamp So valuable This is exactly the kind of piece where an Advanced Collectors eye for layered rarity really shines. A MWMT/MQ Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tagged Kicks with Factory Oddities, Multiple Tag Errors, a Major Missing Style Number Rarity and a Missing Internal Production Stamp Isn’t Just “Rare”—it’s a convergence of anomalies That Almost Never Appear Together on a Single Beanie. Let’s break down why Advanced Collectors who know what they’re looking at treat this combination as a top?tier outlier. ? Why This Kicks Is So Valuable 1. Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags = Cross?Market Hybrid Rarity Dual tush tagging already puts the piece in a small population. It signals: A production run intended to satisfy two regulatory markets at once A transitional or mixed?distribution batch A higher likelihood of factory inconsistencies, which is exactly where value emerges For Kicks—a bear with a strong patriotic theme—dual tagging adds a layer of historical interest tied to Ty’s North American expansion. Advanced Collectors know: Dual tagging is one of the strongest indicators of a variant that wasn’t mass?produced. And consistently pay 10–50% more for dual?tagged variants because they represent a manufacturing anomaly and a traceable micro?run. which immediately elevates scarcity. 2. The Missing Style Number = A Major, High?Impact Error A no?style?number error is one of the most desirable error types because: Style numbers were mandatory for Ty’s internal cataloging Their absence indicates a printing plate omission, not a simple misalignment It’s an error that affects the entire production identity of the piece This isn’t a typo. It’s a structural failure in the tag’s metadata, and Advanced Collectors treat that as a Premium Anomaly. 3. Multiple Tag Errors = Compounding Rarity When a Beanie has: Spelling mistakes Punctuation inconsistencies Incorrect spacing Wrong birthdates or poem formatting Misaligned holographic elements …each error adds another layer of scarcity. But when they appear together, they signal a specific defective batch, not random chance. Advanced Collectors don’t pay for “one error”—they pay for clusters, because clusters prove provenance. 4. Missing Internal Tush Tag Production Stamp = The Silent Rarity Multiplier This is the detail that pushes this Kicks into Elite Territory. The internal production stamp: Identifies the factory Identifies the batch Confirms authenticity Helps date the run When it’s missing, it means: The Beanie came from a micro?run where the stamping process was skipped The factory was in a transitional phase The piece escaped normal quality control Stamp?less tush tags are far rarer than Most Collectors realize, especially on Dual?Tagged pieces. 5. Factory Oddities = Physical Evidence of a Unique Run These can include: Unusual stitching Slight color tone variations Off?center embroidery Pellet inconsistencies Tag placement anomalies Oddities are the physical fingerprints of a specific production moment. When paired with major tag errors, they validate each other. 6. MWMT/MQ Condition = The Final Value Amplifier A Beanie with this many anomalies usually shows handling wear because it passed through multiple quality?control points unnoticed. Having it in MWMT/MQ condition means: It survived untouched It retains full collector integrity It’s one of the few surviving examples in pristine form Condition doesn’t just add value—it protects the value created by the errors. Condition alone adds a premium. For Advanced collectors, condition is King, and MWMTMQ status can Double or Triple an item’s value especially for 1990s-era Beanies A flawed Beanie in Perfect Condition is the paradox Advanced Collectors adore. ? Why Collectors Treat This as a “Perfect Storm” Piece This Kicks combines six independent rarity factors: Rarity Factor Why It Matters Dual U.S./ Canadian Tush Tags Cross?Market Hybrid,Transitional Batch Indicator Missing Style Number Major cataloging error, extremely desirable Multiple Tag Errors Proof of Batch?Level Production Issues Factory Oddities Physical Evidence of Manufacturing Irregularities MWMT/MQ Condition Preserves and Amplifies All Rarity Factors Most Beanies have zero of these. Some rare ones have one. A handful have two. But six on a single piece—especially a popular bear like Kicks—is the kind of convergence that advanced collectors chase for decades. Condition alone adds a premium. For Advanced collectors, Condition is King, and MWMTMQ status can double or triple an item’s value especially for 1990s-era Beanies A flawed Beanie in perfect condition is the paradox Advanced Collectors adore. ?Market Value / Scarcity of Comparable Listings: The Market Rarely sees this Exact Piece in Mint Condition. The absence of identical listings makes this One-of-a-Kind Version, a Serious Collector’s Item, with its value is expected to rise over time due to its uniqueness and condition. Being irreplaceable is where the real value lies. In collectibles, lack of Being comparable = you set the market. It’s not just a Bear—it’s a Historical Artifact in plush form from the peak of Ty’s collectible craze! Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition 1 of a Kind Most Valuable Factory Oddity / Unique Features ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset Uneven eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the Left One combined with a Crooked Nose See Photo # 1 Above ) Embellished with Invaluable Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French (Very Scarce ) 1 of a Kind Most Valuale Factory Tag / Oddities ( i.E. A Major No Style # Rarity combined wih a Missing Internal Tush Tag Production # See Photos Above # 1 and # 4 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory / Unique Feature ( I.E.The Embroidered Soccer ball Logo on Kick's Chest, TY's 1st and only tribute to a Global Professional Sport 9 See Photos # 1 nd # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature # 2 ( I.E. A Hologram Tush Tag See Photo # 4 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature ( Alpha Numeric Birth date on the Swing Tag I.E. An Actual Day Month and Year Spelled out as August 16 1998. Only Used on 1st Editions See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Oddity ( 1998 Birth date on the Swing tag 1999 on the U.S. Factory Tush tag See photos 2 and 6 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Origin Oddity ( Gasport Hampshire U.K. Origin misspelled on the Swing Tag should be Gosport Hampshirte U.K. See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE No style # on the inside of the Swing tag ULTRA RARE Xtra space between kick and the ! on the Swing tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE TY1999INC., On the U.S. Tush Tag ALL CAPS ULTRA RARE Misplaced comma after INC., On the U.S. Tush Tag should not be there REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Tush Tag Designations which adds to its Rarity This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged Collectors item with Distinctive Oddities / Unique Features and Multiple Errors was stored from the day of purchase was NEVER handled. Investment Quality! And to help ensure its INCREASING Future Selling Price this Coveted Ultra Rare Kicks Bear comes with both plastic Swing and Internal Tush tag protectors!