NOTE!! Like with most other collectibles, with Ty Beanie Babies, finding a Complete Set with a specific trait often creates a collection that is more valuable than the sum of its parts. It consists of the 2 following Investment Quality Moose Beanie Babies Below: 1) Chocolate # 4015 --- 1993 --- 1 of a Kind Distinctive Limited Production Most Valuable Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce )--- Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- Multiple Tag Errors-- New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq 1 ) Chocolate Jr. Number 4 of A Tremendously Successful McDonald's Promo Highlighting the 12 Most Popular Beanies at the Time! ( Known to have its own rarities ) remains Sealed in His Original packaging! 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 Ty Dual Tush Tagged Chocolate and Ty McDonald's Chocolate Jr set so valuable. A pair that really showcases layered rarity and historical significance. Let’s break down what makes the Ty Dual Tush Tagged Chocolate and the Ty McDonald’s Chocolate Jr set such standout collectibles: Ty Dual Tush Tagged Chocolate (Original #4015) This version of Chocolate the Moose is a collector’s dream due to a perfect storm of rare traits: • Dual Tush Tags: U.S. and Canadian tags in English and French — a labeling oddity that’s extremely scarce. Concluding: that Beanie Babies with Dual Canadian/ U.S. 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. • PVC Pellets: Used only in 1st editions before Ty switched to PE pellets in 1998. PVC versions are more desirable. • Tag Errors Manufacturing Quirks: o Misspelled “Oakbrook” (should be “Oak Brook”) o Extra space in the poem o No style number on swing tag o Alphanumeric birthdate (e.g., “April 27, 1993”) — used only on early editions REG NO PA 1965 (KR): Indicates Korean market designation, adding another layer of rarity • Condition: Mint with MWMT (Mint With Mint Tags) and tag protectors — crucial for top-tier value • Market Value: Listings have reached $10,000–$15,000 due to this combination of features Ty McDonald’s Chocolate Jr (Teenie Beanie #4) While more common than its full-size counterpart, the McDonald’s version has its own collectible appeal: • Exclusive Distribution: Only available through McDonald’s Happy Meals in 1996 — never sold at retail • Packaging: Sealed in original packaging boosts value and authenticity • Tag Errors: Some versions include quirks like misprinted dates or unusual tag formatting • Pellet Type: Some are made with “Hope pellets” — a rare variant not widely used • Market Value: Typically sealed sets with errors can fetch more Pairing these two — especially when the Jr version is sealed and the full-size Chocolate has dual tush tags and errors — creates a narrative-driven display that amplifies emotional and historical resonance. It’s not just about rarity; it’s about storytelling through collectible lineage. These factors create a sense of rarity and exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the collector’s market Making this Most Valuable Distinctive Limited Production Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tagged Chocolate McDonalds Jr Set with Factory Oddities / Unique Features and Multiple Tag Errors a Serious Collector’s Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! CHOCOLATE # 4015 --- 1993 --- 1 of a Kind Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce )--- Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- Multiple Tag Errors-- New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq NOTE!! Chocolate is currently Featured at Number 17 on the 125 most valuable Beanies https://www.workandmoney.com/s/most-valuable-beanie-babies- Valued at $8550.00 and the following Bottom line: Chocolate the moose is another of the original nine Beanie Babies and was the last of the nine to be retired. Boasting an unusually long run, Chocolate was introduced on Jan. 8, 1994, and wasn't retired until nearly five years later on Dec. 31, 1998. which means no more were produced after that date, increasing its scarcity. ULTRA RARE Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable One of the Original 9 Ty beanies ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Oddity / Unique Feature / ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the Left One See Photo # 3 above ) Ultra Rare Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature # 1 ( Alpha Numeric Birthdate on the Swing Tag ( I.E. an Actual Day month and Year Spelled out as April 27 1993 see Photo # 4 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory tag / Unique Feature # 2 ( A red Star on the Tush Tag ( Never used with PE Pellets See Photo # 5 Above ) Ultra Rare Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature # 3 ( an Extra space between sweet and the ? in the Swing Tags Poem See Photo # 4 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most valuable Factory Origin / Unique Feature ( Coveted Fare P0 515 TX Origin See Photo # 4 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Critical Factory Tag Oddity ( Defective 1993 Pe Pellets Tush Tag it should be 1993 PVC Pellets. Ty Ltd switched from PVC Pellets to Pe Pellets in 1998 o be more environmentally friendly meaning Original Most Valuable PVC Pellets are inside this Prized 1993 Chocolate See Photo # 7 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets ( Used only on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Deutschland 9008 Importer ULTRA RARE No comma after Oak Brook on Both Tags ULTRA RARE No period after the C in P.V.C on the Tush Tag ULTRA RARE No period after the A in U.S.A on the Tush Tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook is misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE All Caps TY INC 1993 used on the Tush Tag ULTRA RARE The comma after INC., on the Tush Tag should not be there REG. NO PA. 1965(KR) designations on the Tush Tag which adds to its rarity Chocolate Jr. Number 4 of A Tremendously Successful McDonald's Promo Highlighting the 12 Most Popular Beanies at the Time! ( Known to have its own rarities ) remains Sealed in His Original packaging! This Fabulous Mint Iconic Originals Limited Production Collectors item was stored from the day of purchase was NEVER played with or mishandled. And to help ensure its INCREASING Future Selling Price this Coveted Prized Chocolate comes with both Plastic Swing and U.S. Factory Tush Tag Protectors!