HIPPIE # 4218 --- 1998 --- Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Most Valuable Factory Oddities --- Unique Features--- Multiple Tag Errors --- New --- Iconic Original ---Mwmt Mq 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: Know that according to Microsoft's A.I. The Ty Beanie Baby named Hippie is a colorful bunny that has captured the hearts of collectors. Here are a few reasons why Hippie is considered valuable: Unique Design: Hippie is known for its vibrant, tie-dyed pattern, which makes each one unique. The tie-dye process means no two Hippies are exactly alike. Limited Production: Hippie was introduced on January 1, 1999, and retired on July 12, 1999. The relatively short production period adds to its rarity. Tag Generations: The value of Beanie Babies often depends on the generation of their hang tags and tush tags. Hippie has a 5th generation hang tag and a 7th generation tush tag. Condition: Like all Beanie Babies, the condition of Hippie plays a significant role in its value. A mint condition Hippie with intact tags can fetch a higher price. While Hippie may not be among the most valuable Beanie Babies, its unique design and limited production make it a sought-after item for collectors. These factors create a sense of rarity and exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the collector’s market. Makes this Mint Most Valuable Icconic Original PE 1st Edition Hippie with a Mfg Odditiy and Multiple Tag Rarities a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! ULTRA RARE Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition Warm pastel colors ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Odditiy / Unique Features# 1 ( Incorrect Stitching Resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with The Left Eye Being lower than the Right See Photo # 1 above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Crucial Origin Tag Oddity ( Gasport Origin on swing tag misspelled should be Gosport Hampshire U.K. See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Oddity ( Alpha Numeric Birthdate An Actual Day , Month , and Year spelled out as January 10 1999 Only used on 1st Editions ( See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Oddity / Unique Feature # 2 ( TY's Red Heart Logo visible on the back of the Tush Tag ( See Photo # 5 above ) ULTRA RARE No Style number on inside of Swing tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE Xtra space between shows and the ! on the Swing tag ULTRA RARE 1999 TYINC., on the Tush Tag all CAPS ULTRA RARE the comma after INC., on the Tush Tag should not be there Environ Safe PE Pellets The Tush Tag has both REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Designations This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production 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 Investment Quality Hippie comes with both plastic Swing and and Internal Tush tag protectors.