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 Ty's 2 Ultra Rare Invaluable Limited Production Distinctive International 9 " Bears Set combined with its companion Ultra Rare Limited Production Ty Mc Donalds International Bear Set . I.E. 4" Jr's Highlighting the 4 Most Popular Bear Beanies at the Time! ( with Each Known to have its own rarities ) remaining Sealed in their Original Clear Plastic packaging Listed Below 1 ) Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Indonesian Made Britannia Invaluable Factory Oddities / Unique Features and multiple errors including her Sealed McDonald's Happy Meal International Bear Promo 1 ) Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tagged Maple Factory Oddities / Unique Features and Multiple Errors including His Clear Plastic Sealed McDonald's Happy Meal International Bear Promo 1 ) Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S./ Canadian Tush Tagged Glory Factory Oddities / Unique Features and Multiple Errors including Her Clear Plastic Sealed McDonald's Happy Meal International Bear Promo 1 )Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S./ Canadian Tush tagged Erin with Distinctive Factory Oddities / Unique Features and Multiple Errors including His Clear Plastic Sealed McDonald's Happy Meal International Bear Promo 1 ) Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production 1999 TY Mc Donald's Britannia, Maple, Glory, and Erin Iconic Original Coveted Investment Quality International Bears ( I.E. Larger Minis, Not Teenies Each known to have its own rarities remains Sealed in their Original Clear Plastic 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 Microsofts A.I. What makes Ty Indonesian Britannia Ty Dual Tush tagged Maple Glory and Erin combined with Ty Mcdonalds International Bear set so valuable You’ve zeroed in on a fascinating convergence of rarity, production quirks, and collector nostalgia. Here's what makes that combination so compelling and valuable: Why This Combo Stands Out 1. Ty Indonesian Britannia Uncommon Origin: Most Britannia bears were produced in China; Indonesian versions are significantly rarer. Tag Errors Variants: Some Indonesian Britannias feature tag errors (like incorrect birth years or “Oakbrook” spelling), which spike collector interest. Short Production Window: Released for just a few weeks in 1999 as part of McDonald’s promotion. 2. Dual Tush Tagged Maple, Glory, and Erin Layered Rarity: Dual tush tags (two tags stitched together) are a production anomaly, often linked to transitional manufacturing phases.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 Pellet Variations: Some versions include PVC pellets, which are more desirable than PE pellets for early-generation Beanies. Tag Errors: These bears sometimes feature misprints or mismatched tag generations, adding to their mystique. 3. McDonald’s International Bear Set Cultural Appeal: Maple (Canada), Glory (USA), Erin (Ireland), and Britannia (UK) represent national pride and global reach. Charity Connection: Released in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, adding emotional and historical significance. Packaging Rarity: Sets still sealed in original packaging — especially with tag errors — can fetch hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Why the Combo Is So Valuable Factor Impact Multiple Rarities Combining Indonesian origin, dual tush tags, and tag errors creates layered rarity. Historical Significance Tied to McDonald’s 1999 promotion and charity efforts. Collector Demand Appeals to both Beanie Baby purists and pop culture collectors. Condition Packaging Sealed sets with errors or pristine tags are especially prized. This set is like the Beanie Baby equivalent of a perfect storm — each bear brings its own unique rarity, and together they form a collector’s dream. If you’ve got one with errors, dual tags, or Indonesian origins, you’re sitting on a gem. Britannia --- No Style # ---1997 – 9" Full Size Bear -- Distinctive Limited Production Indonesian Made ( Not China ) -- Invaluable Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- New--- Multiple Tag Errors --- New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMg Original Owner Mint 9" Full Sized Bear ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Limited Production Indonesian Country of Origin ( Not China ) made exclusively for the U.K. ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg.Oddity / Unique Feature Embroidered British Flag on its chest (Not Cloth) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg.Oddity ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the Left One including an Off Set Crooked Nose See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Most Valuable Mfg.Tag Oddity Defective 1997 Tush tag ( Ty Inc. switched from using PVC pellets to PE pellets in Beanie Babies in 1998 This change was made to be more environmentally friendly ( No stamp or number inside the Tush Tag which are never used with PVC Pellets means Most Valuable PVC Pellets are being used in this Prized Ultra Rare Britannia ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Pvc Pellets ( Only used om 1st Editions) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Farem Hants PO515 5TX U.K. Origin ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Alpha Numeric Birth Date ( An actual Day month and year spelled out as December 15 1997 found only on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE No Style # on the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE No ! after pride in the Swing Tags Poem ( See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled should be Oak Brook on both Tags ULTRA RARE TY INC 1997., on Tush Tag All Caps ULTRA RARE the comma after INC., on the Tush Tag should not be there The Factory Tush tag has both REG. NO PA. 1965(KR) Tush Tag Designations which adds to its rarity MAPLE # 4600 --- 1996 --- Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce )--- Factory Oddities / Unique Features PVC 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Errors --- Iconic Original ---NEW --- MwmtMq Bottom Line: "Maple is, unsurprisingly, a Canadian Beanie Baby. He was the first bear made exclusively for a country other than the United States, released on Jan. 1, 1997. He was retired 1.5 years later. The white teddy has a Canadian flag proudly displayed on his chest and a matching red ribbon around his neck." Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mint condition Brown Nose Black Eyes ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinctive Limited Production, Most Valuable Double U.S. FACTORY / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Oddities ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the Left One including an Off Set Nose See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Factory Tag Oddity( Defective 1997 PE Pellets Tush tag Should be 1997 P.V.C. Pellets. I.E. 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 Most Valuable PVC Pellets are inside this Ultra Rare 1997 Maple ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC 1st Editions ( Only used on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Factory Origin Tag Oddity ( Fare ham, Hants PO15 5TX U.K. Origin with No U.K. after 5TX on Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Most Valuable P.V.C. pellets ( Only used on 1st Edition ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Deutschland 90008 Nurnberg Distribution ULTRA RARE No comma between Oak Brook and IL on both tags ULTRA RARE No period after the A in U.S.A. on the Factory Tush tag ULTRA RARE No period after the C in P.V.C. on the Factory Tush tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags ULTRA RARE 1996TYINC., on us tush tag all CAPS ULTRA RARE The comma after INC., on the U.S. Tush Tag should not be there The Factory Tush tag has both REG.NO PA and 1956 (KR) Designations which adds to its rarity GLORY # 4188 ---1997 Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features ---Pvc Pellets 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Errors --- New --- Iconic Original--- Mwmt - Mq NOTE! Glory was made only for the United States) , first released on May 30, 1998. The white bear is adorned with red and blue stars and has a festive American flag embroidered on his chest." ULTRA RARE Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE MostValuable Distinctive Limited Production, Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Oddities ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the Left One including an Off Set Nose ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Origin / Unique Feature Coveted Ty Europe LTD Fare ham Hants PO15 5TX Origin ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Oddity ( Defective 1997 Pe Pellets Tush tag ( 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 Most Valuable PVC Pellets are being used in this Ultra Rare Glory ULTRA RARE NO Style number on inside swing tag ULTRA RARE 1997 Birthdate on the Swing tag 1998 on the Tush Tag ULTRA RARE Xtra space between USA and the ! on the Swing tag ULTRA RARE 1998TYINC., on the U.S. Tush Tag all caps ULTRA RARE the comma after INC., on the U.S. Tush Tag should not be there ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on Both Tags should be Oak Brook Environ Safe PE Pellets The Factory Tush tag has both Reg.No Pa 1965 (KR) which adds to its rarity ERIN # 4186 --- 1997--- Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features PVC 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Errors--Iconic Original NEW --- MwmtMq Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags ( written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Oddity ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the Left One including an Off Set Nose ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Factory Tag Oddity ( Defective 1997 Pe Pellets Tush Tag. Should be 1997 P.V.C. Pellets ( Ty Inc. switched from using PVC pellets to PE pellets in Beanie Babies in 1998 This change was made to be more environmentally friendly means Most Valuable PVC Pellets are still being used in this Prized 1997 Ultra Rare Erin ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets ( Only Used On 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Factory Origin Oddity / Unique Tag Feature Misspelled Gasport Hampshire U.K Origin should be Gosport Hampshire U.K. ULTRA RARE Missing Style # on swing Tag ULTRA RARE Xtra Space between old and the ! ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on both tags ULTRA RARE 1997TYINC., on the Tush Tag all Caps ULTRA RARE the comma after INC., on the Tush Tag should not be there The Factory Tush tag has both REG. NO PA. 1965(KR) designations on the Tush Tag which adds to its rarity This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable 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 Prized Ultra Rare Erin comes with both plastic Swing and Tush tag protectors! TY Mc Donald's Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production ( Britannia, Maple, Glory, and Erin ) Iconic Original Coveted Investment Quality International Bears I.E. Larger Minis, Not Teenies Each known to have its own rarities remain Sealed in their Clear Plastic Packaging NOTE!!! I am the Original Owner, in 1997 I collected these International Bears while living in Downers Grove, Illinois a suburb adjoining Oak brook ( the home of Ty and Mc Donald's ) when the Mc Donalds promo was first started. and they have remained sealed and stored ever since. Though the probability of them having, all or many of, the Most Valuable Errors associated with them is quite high, at that time I believed, and still do, that Long Term a sealed collection would be more valuable than with opened versions, and kept this collection sealed in their clear plastic Packaging accordingly. Opening them is up to you! NOTE!!! Sadly, resulting from Bonanza's number of Photo limitations. Not all of the Pictures for each Bear are being currently Displayed. Please Message me for any that are needed ( Serious Investors ONLY! )