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. This Iconic Original Rainbow Trio Consists of the following 3 Ultra Rare Investment Quality Lizzard Beanie Babies Listed Below: 1 ) Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Indonesian Made Invaluable Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tagged Rainbow complete with Factory Oddities Unique Features and Multiple Errors MwmtMq 1 ) Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Iconic Blue Iggy Invaluable Factory Oddities Unique Features and Multiple Errors MwmtMq 1 ) Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Miss Labeled Iggy Jr. Number 6 of A Tremendously Successful McDonald's Promo Highlighting the Most Popular Beanies at the Time! ( Known to have its own rarities ) remains Sealed in His Original Clear Plastic Packaging! ( Should have been Labeled Rainbow because it has Both a Collar and No Green Spike on its Back See Close Up Photo # 3 Above ) 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. The Ty Indonesian Dual Tush Tagged Rainbow, McDonald's Iggy, and Ty’s Blue Iggy Set does exist, though it's exceptionally rare and highly coveted among elite collectors. Here’s what’s been confirmed: Historical Promotional Value 1997 Tags: Indicates first edition status, especially when the birthdate is fully spelled out (e.g., “October 14, 1997”). McDonald’s Tie-In: The Teenie Beanie Baby version of Iggy was mistagged—it was actually Rainbow, adding a layer of collectible confusion.( Has No Collar or Green Spike on its back) Market Demand Condition Mint Condition: Items with original swing and tush tags, especially in protectors, command premium prices. High Listings: Some sets have been listed for thousands — due to their rarity and pristine condition. Unique Manufacturing Origins Made in Indonesia: Far less common than China-made versions, boosting exclusivity. Dual Tush Tags: Includes both U.S. and Canadian tush tags, often written in English and French—a rare combo that collectors prize..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. ” Production Oddities Errors Fabric Mix-Ups: Iggy and Rainbow were tagged correctly, but their fabrics were swapped—Rainbow got Iggy’s blue/green tie-dye, and Iggy got Rainbow’s rainbow tie-dye. Tag Errors: Misspellings like “Oakbrook” instead of “Oak Brook,” extra spaces in poems, and incorrect punctuation (e.g., comma after “INC.”) add to the mystique. Pellet Type: Some versions contain PVC pellets from early production runs, which are more desirable than later PE pellets. Historical Promotional Value 1997 Tags: Indicates first edition status, especially when the birthdate is fully spelled out (e.g., “August 12, 1997”). McDonald’s Tie-In: The Teenie Beanie Baby version of Iggy was mistagged—it was actually Rainbow, adding a layer of collectible confusion. Market Demand Condition Mint Condition: Items with original swing and tush tags, especially in protectors, command premium prices. High Listings: Some sets have been listed for thousands due to their rarity and pristine condition. · NOTE!! There’s no official Ty-issued trio set, but collectors have assembled and sold these as investment-quality bundles So while Ty didn’t release this as an official set, the Indonesian Dual Tush Tagged Rainbow, Blue Iggy, and McDonald’s Iggy Jr. have absolutely been grouped and sold together by high-end sellers — especially those emphasizing rarity, tag errors, and country of origin. RAINBOW # 4037 -- 1997 --- Ultra Rare Invaluable Limited Production Distinctive Indonesian --- Dual U.S.Factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features--- New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Limited Production Distinctive Indonesian Country of Origin ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Limited Production, Distinctive Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in French English (Very Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinctive Factory / Unique Features Yellow Eyes and Deep Blue / Black Eye walls ( versus the common Yellow Eyes and Standard Light Blue Blue Eye ( see comparison photo # 5 above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature ( Alpha Numeric Birth Date I.E. An Actual Day Month and Year Spelled Out as October 14 1997 Only Used on 1st Editions ( See Photo # 6 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Factory Oddity ( Defective Pe Pellets 1997 Tush Tag. It should be 1997 P.V.C.Pellets. Ty Inc. switched from using PVC pellets to Pe Pellets in 1998. This change was made to be more environmentally friendly meaning Original Most Valuable PVC Pellets are inside this Ultra Rare Rainbow See Photo # 6 # 9 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory / Tag Unique Feature A Red Star on the Tush tag Never Used With PE Pellets See Photo # 7 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets ( Only Used on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Origin / Unique Feature ( Coveted Fare ham Hants PO15 5TX U.K. Origin See Photo # 6 Above ) ULTRA RARE No Style Number on the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Xtra space between the word you and the ! in the poem ULTRA RARE No comma after Blue in the poem ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE 1997TYINC., on the U.S. Tush Tag all Caps ULTRA RARE the comma after INC., on the U.S. tush tag should not be there REG. No. PA 1965 (KR ) Designations on the U.S. Tush Tag which adds to its rarity Iconic Blue IGGY # 4038 --- 1997 --- Ultra Rare Invaluable Limited Production Distinctive Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- Crucial Errors ---New ---Iconic Originals --- MwmtMq Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Unique Features ( " 1 of the 1st Iggy's " Multi Ty Dyed Blue" Colors, OLD Face, Yellow Eyes, No Tongue, Has a Spike commonly mistaken as a Rainbow ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinctive Factory Oddities ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes With the Left Eye being Higher than the Right One Combined with 2 Completely Different Blue Eye Walls and Head colors See Photo # 11 Above) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Factory Origin Oddity ( Defective 1997 PE Pellets Tush Tag. Should be 1997 P.V.C. Pellets ( Ty switched from P.V.C. Pellets in 1998 to be More Environmentally Friendly. Meaning that Original Most Valuable P.V.C. Pellets are still inside this Prized 1997 Iggy ( See Photos # 13 and # 15 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets ( Only used on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Origin / Unique Feature ( Coveted Ty Europe LTD Fare ham Hants PO15 5TX U.K. Origin See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE No style # on the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Xtra space between care and the ! on the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Oak Brook Misspelled on Both Tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE 1997TYINC., on the Tush Tag all CAPS ULTRA RARE The comma after INC., on the Tush Tag should not be there Tush Tag1965 (KR) Designations which adds to its rarity Distinctive Miss Labeled Iggy Number 6 of A Tremendously Successful McDonald's Promo Highlighting the Most Popular Beanies at the Time! ( Known to have its own rarities ) remains Sealed in His Original Clear Plastic Packaging! ( I.E. It Should have been Labeled Rainbow because it has a Collar and No Spike See Cose Up Photo # 3 Above ) NOTE!!! This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Limited Production Collectors Trio was stored from the day of purchase was NEVER played with or mishandled. Investment Quality! And to help ensure its INCREASING Future Selling Price Both Ty Beanies come with both plastic Swing and Tush tag protectors!