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 following 3 Investment Quality New Iconic Original Monkey Beanie Babies Below ) 1) 1 of a Kind Bongo # 4067 --- 1995 --- TAN TAIL --- Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) Pe Pellets --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- Multiple Tag Errors ---New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq 1 ) Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Bongo Jr. Number 2 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! 1) Ultra Rare CONGO # 4160 --- 1996 --- Distinctive Limited Production --- Invaluable Factory Oddities / Unique Features ---PVC 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Errors--- New --- Iconic Original ---MwmtMq 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 the Ty Congo Ty Dual Tush Tagged Tan Tail Bongo and Mc Donalds Bongo Jr Set so Valuable Layered Rarity Meets Iconic Nostalgia This set is a collector’s dream because it combines multiple high-value traits into one cohesive package. Here's why it's so prized: Dual Tush Tags (U.S. Canadian): Written in both English and French, these tags are extremely rare and signal a limited cross-market release.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 Ty Dual Tush Tagged Tan Tail Bongo Tan Tail Variant: Most Bongos have brown tails. The tan tail is a manufacturing oddity that sets this version apart. Tag Errors Oddities: Includes misspellings like “Oak Brook” without a space, missing punctuation, and even a numerical birthdate instead of the written format—all of which boost rarity. Pellet Type: Contains PVC pellets, used only in early editions before Ty switched to PE pellets in 1998. This detail alone can spike value. Historical Significance: Originally named “Nana,” Bongo was part of the Original Nine Beanie Babies. That legacy adds serious weight. Condition: Often found in mint condition with tag protectors, which collectors love. McDonald’s Bongo Jr (Teenie Beanie Baby) Promo Legacy: Released as part of McDonald’s 1998 Teenie Beanie Baby campaign, which was a cultural phenomenon. Sealed Packaging: Still in its original clear plastic wrap, which preserves its value and appeal. Complementary Rarity: While not as rare individually, pairing it with the ultra-rare Tan Tail Bongo creates a layered collectible set that’s more valuable than the sum of its parts. Ty Congo, the Beanie Baby gorilla, is a valuable collectible for several reasons: Rarity: Congo was released in 1996 and retired in 1998, making it a limited edition. Tag Errors: Many valuable Beanie Babies, including Congo, have tag errors or inconsistencies that increase their worth. Condition: The value of Congo can significantly increase if it is in mint condition with intact tags. Pellets: Congo Beanie Babies with PVC pellets are often more valuable than those with PE pellets. Why the Set Commands Premium Value Feature Impact on Value Dual Tush Tags Scarcity + cross-market appeal Tan Tail Variant Manufacturing oddity Tag Errors Collector fascination PVC Pellets Early production marker Mint Condition Investment-grade quality Historical Legacy Emotional + nostalgic value Sealed Jr Completeness + promo nostalgia This set isn’t just rare—it’s a showcase of Ty’s quirks, history, and collector culture. It’s the kind of item that turns heads at conventions and auctions alike. Bongo # 4067 --- 1995 --- TAN TAIL --- 1 of a kind Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) Pe Pellets Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- Multiple Tag Errors ---New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq NOTE!! A More Common Single Tush Tagged Bongo is featured at Number 1 money mint most-valuable-beanie-babies-in-the-world with the following Bottom Line: “Baby Bongo, formerly named Nana the monkey, was first released in 1995. It later became one of the most popular beanie babies on the market. Baby Bongo has a unique design that features a monkey face and a banana on the back. The monkey’s arms and legs are also made of a banana-shaped fabric. Baby Bongo was an instant hit with kids and collectors alike, and today it is one of the most valuable beanie babies on the market. • Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition • ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Oddities / Unique Feature # 1 Has a Tan Tail ( Not the more common Brown See Photo # 2 Above ) • ULTRA RARE Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) • ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Critical Factory Tag Oddity ( Defective 1995 PE Pellets Tush Tag should be 1995 P.V.C. Pellets. Ty Switched from PVC Pellets in 1998 to be more environmentally Friendly Meaning Most Valuable P.V.C. Pellets are still inside this Ultra Rare 1995 Bongo See Photo # 7 Above ) • ULTRA RARE PVC Pellets Only Used on 1st Editions • ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature # 1 ( A Red Star on the front of the Tush Tag Never used with PE Pellets • ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature # 2 ( Alpha Numeric Birthdate ( Actual day month and year spelled out August 17 1995 Only Used On 1st Editions See Photo # 4 Above ) • ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Origin / Unique Feature ( Coveted Ty Europe LTD Fare ham Hants PO15 5TX U.K. Origin See Photo # 5 Above ) • ULTRA RARE Xtra Space between star and the ! in the poem on the Swing Tag • ULTRA RARE No Style number on Swing tag • ULTRA RARE Oak Brook Misspelled on both Tags Should be Oak Brook • The Tush Tag has both REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Designations which adds to its Rarity Bongo Jr. Number 2 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! CONGO # 4160 --- 1996 --- Ultra Rare Invaluable Limited Production Distinctive Factory Oddities / Unique Features ---PVC 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Errors--- NEW --- Iconic Origginal ---MwmtMq NOTE!! A More Common Congo is featured at number 31 and selling for $5,000.00 on the 125 most valuable beanie babies with the following Bottom line: Congo the gorilla looks very similar to Bongo the Beanie Baby, with a prominent brow and a black nose that any gorilla would be proud of. Like most collectible Beanie Babies, versions of Congo with an error on the tag are worth more. These factors create a sense of rarity and exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the collector’s market Making this Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Congo with PVC Pellets, and Multiple Tag Rarities a Serious Collector’s Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! ULTRA RARE Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinctive Factory Oddity / Unique Features Incorrect Stitching resulting in Uneven Eyes With the Left Eye being Higher than the Right One See Photo # 4 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable P.V.C. pellets ( Only used on 1st Editions) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag oddity ( Sufrace misspelled on the Tush Tag should be Surface See Photo # 7 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Deutschland 90008 Nurnberg Distribution on Swing Tag ( See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE No comma between Oakbrook and IL on both tags ULTRA RARE No period after the A in U.S.A on the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE No period after C in P.V.C. on Tush Tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE 1996TYINC., On the Tush Tag all Caps 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 This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Collector’s 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 Congo comes with both plastic Swing and Tush tag protectors!