BLIZZARD # 4163 --- 1996 --- 1 of a Kind Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S.Factory / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features Multiple Tag Errors --- New ---Iconic Original --- MwmtMq NOTE!! A more Common Single Tush Tagged Blizzard is Featured at Number 31 On The 125 most valuable Beanies Valued at $5,000.00. With the Following Bottom line: “Blizzard is one of the Coolest Rare Beanie Babies in town, and he's ready for winter. The adorable snow tiger beanie baby came out in 1997, and the copy sold was made with the original PVC pellets. It also had several errors on both tags. While it was rumored that Blizzard was the target of a lawsuit by Dairy Queen, since their signature dessert shared the same name, nothing ever came of it.” 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 English / French Dual Tush Tagged Blizzard with Factory Oddities / Unique Features Multiple Errors so Valuable The Ty Blizzard with Dual English / French Tush Tags is highly valuable due to its extreme rarity, manufacturing oddities, and collector appeal driven by multiple tag errors and unique production features. Here’s a breakdown of what makes this version of Blizzard a standout in the Beanie Baby world: ? Key Factors Driving Blizzard’s Value ? Dual Tush Tags (English/French): This version includes both U.S. and Canadian tush tags, written in English and French—a configuration that’s extremely scarce and typically tied to limited cross-border production runs. Dual tags signal a unique distribution path and are often linked to factory transitions or special promotional batches. Generally these Dual -Tagged Beanie Babies can fetch higher prices sometimes 10-50% more value than their Single-Tagged Counterparts. ” ?? Factory Oddities Unique Features: Collectors have documented manufacturing quirks such as mismatched stitching, offset eyes, and pellet inconsistencies (e.g., PE vs PVC pellets). These oddities aren’t flaws—they’re unintentional rarities that elevate the item’s uniqueness and desirability. ? Multiple Tag Errors: Examples include misspellings, date mismatches (e.g., birthdate on swing tag vs tush tag), and formatting anomalies. Errors like these are prized because they reflect early production inconsistencies, often from transitional periods or rushed batches. ? Mint Condition Tag Integrity: Items listed as MWMT MQ (Mint With Mint Tags, Museum Quality) command premium prices, especially when paired with rare tag combos and errors. ? Market Rarity Demand: Blizzard is already featured on lists of the top 125 most valuable Beanies, even in its standard form. The dual-tagged, error-laden version is exponentially rarer, with some listings reaching $5,000 or more. ? Collector Psychology: The combination of limited production, cross-border labeling, and documented oddities creates a “perfect storm” of collector appeal. These features suggest provenance, exclusivity, and a story—qualities that deeply resonate with serious collectors 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 Dual U.S, / Canadian Tush Tagged Blizzard with Factory Oddities / Unique Features and Multiple Tag Errors a serious Collectors Gem whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition 1 of a Kind Most Valuable Factory Oddities / Unique Features ( Incorrect Stitching resulting Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the Left One Combined with a Crooked Nose and Offset Uneven Whiskers with the Right one being lower than the left one See Photo # 2 Above ) Embellished with Dual U.S./ Canadian Tush Tags written in French English ( Very Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Origin / Unique Feature ( Coveted Fare ham Hants PO515 5TX U.K. Origin See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Factory Oddity ( 1996 Defective Pellets Tush Tag Should be 1996 PVC 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 that this Prized 1996 Blizzard still has Most Valuable PVC Pellets inside it see photo # 7 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Unique Feature ( A Red Star on the front of the Tush Tag only used with PVC 1st Edition Pellets ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets 1st Edition ULTRA RARE No Style # On Swing tag ULTRA RARE Xtra Space between rare and the ! in the poem on the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on Both Tags Should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE 1996TYINC., on the US Tush Tag all CAPS ULTRA RARE The comma after INC., on the US Tush Tag should not be there The Tush Tag has both REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Designations which adds to its Rarity This Fabulous Mint Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged Collectors Gem 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 Blizzard comes with both Plastic Swing and U.S. Factory Tush Tag Protectors!