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 2 Investment Quality New Iconic Original Otter Beanie Babies Below ) 1 ) SEAWEED # 4080 --- 1995 --- Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Iconic Original 3rd / 2nd Gen Tags --- Invaluable Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- PVC Pellets 1st Edition ---- Multiple Tag Errors --- NEW --- Iconic Original Authenticated --- MwmtMq 1 ) SEAWEED # 4080 --- 1996 --- 1 of a Kind Distinctive Limited Production INDONESIAN Made ( Not China ) --- 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 --- Mwmt - Mq 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: Know that according to Microsoft's A.I. What makes Ty 2nd / 3rd Gen Seaweed and Ty Indonesian Dual Tush Tagged Seaweed set so valuable The Ty 2nd/3rd Generation Seaweed and the Ty Indonesian Dual Tush Tagged Seaweed set are prized among collectors for their layered rarity, production quirks, and historical significance. Here's a breakdown of what makes each so valuable: Ty 2nd / 3rd Generation Seaweed This version is considered ultra rare and highly collectible due to: Early Tag Generations: 2nd Gen tush tag + 3rd Gen swing tag = early production run from the Beanie Baby craze's peak. 3rd Gen swing tags lack a birthdate and poem, featuring only “To/From” lines and “With Love”—a hallmark of early Ty design PVC Pellets: Used only in first editions before Ty switched to PE pellets in 1998. PVC is considered more desirable. Tag Errors Oddities: Examples include misspellings like “Oakbrook” instead of “Oak Brook,” and incorrect registration codes (e.g., REG NO PA 1965(KR)). These quirks elevate value due to their uniqueness and rarity. Condition Authentication: MWMT-MQ (Mint With Mint Tags – Museum Quality) status and authenticated display cases add significant value. Listings have reached prices of $25,000–$45,000. ?? Ty Indonesian Dual Tush Tagged Seaweed Set This set is even more elusive and valuable due to: Indonesian Origin: Produced in Indonesia rather than the more common China or Korea, making it rarer. Dual Tush Tags: Features both U.S. and Canadian tush tags (English and French), a highly unusual and sought-after trait. Dual-tagged items can fetch 10–50% more than single-tag counterparts. Unique Features Errors: Includes tag mismatches (e.g., 1996 birthdate on swing tag vs. 1995 on tush tag), offset stitching, and missing style numbers. Some contain PVC pellets despite tush tags indicating PE—an inconsistency that boosts rarity. Market Demand: ?? Ty Indonesian Dual Tush Tagged Seaweed Set This set is even more elusive and valuable due to: Indonesian Origin: Produced in Indonesia rather than the more common China or Korea, making it rarer. Dual Tush Tags: Features both U.S. and Canadian tush tags (English and French), a highly unusual and sought-after trait. Dual-tagged items can fetch 10–50% more than single-tag counterparts. Unique Features Errors: Includes tag mismatches (e.g., 1996 birthdate on swing tag vs. 1995 on tush tag), offset stitching, and missing style numbers. Some contain PVC pellets despite tush tags indicating PE—an inconsistency that boosts rarity. Nostalgia and scarcity drive prices up, with listings reaching $30,000–$50,000. Market Demand:Summary Table Feature 2nd/3rd Gen Seaweed Indonesian Dual Tush Tagged Seaweed Tag Generation 2nd tush / 3rd swing Dual U.S./Canadian tush tags Pellet Type PVC PVC (despite PE tag) Tag Errors Multiple (e.g., Oakbrook) Multiple (e.g., birthdate mismatch) Country of Origin China Indonesia Rarity Level Ultra Rare Extremely Rare Estimated Value $25,000–$45,000 $30,000–$50,000 Collector Appeal Early production, errors Dual tags, Indonesian origin 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 Distinctive Limited Production Indonesian U.S. / Canadian Tush Tagged Seaweed set with Factory Oddities / Unique Features, and Multiple Tag Errors a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to rise! SEAWEED # 4080 --- 1995 --- 1 of a Kind Distinctive Limited Production Iconic Original 3rd / 2nd Gen Tags --- Invaluable Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- PVC Pellets 1st Edition ---- Multiple Tag Errors --- NEW --- Iconic Original Authenticated --- MwmtMq ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinctive Limited Production Authenticated Iconic ORIGINAL / Mint Condition 3rd Gen Swing Tag / 2nd Gen Tush Tag ! of a Kind Most Valuable Factory Oddities ( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Left Eye being Higher than the Right One combined with an Offset Nose See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets ( Used only on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory 3rd Gen Iconic Original Swing Tag ( with No Birth Date and No Traditional 4 line Rhyming Poem, and noTy website. Instead there's Only 2 to and From blank lines, with the word Love written underneath them see Photo # 4 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Ty Deutscland 90008 Importer ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on both Tags ( Should be Oak Brook ) ULTRA RARE REG NO PA 1965 (KR Designations on the Tush Tag ULTRA RARE Most Valuable For Ages 3 and up on the Tush Tag (not found on newer Tush Tags ) Note!! 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. And to help ensure its INCREASING Future Selling price, this Ultra Rare Investment Quality Seaweed comes in an Authenticated Plastic Display Case. However, since it was authenticated before the craze. Its Plastic Case was only opened very briefly for picture taking to " Spotlight any of its Hidden Factory Oddities / Unique Features. " SEAWEED # 4080 --- 1996 --- 1 of a Kind Distinctive Limited Production INDONESIAN Made ( Not China ) --- 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 --- Mwmt Mq Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinguishable Country of Origin Made In Indonesia Not China ( EXTREMELY Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinguishable Limited Production Dual 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 combined with an Offset Crooked Nose See Photo # 8 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature ( Alpha Numeric Birth Date I.E. An Actual Month, Day, and Year spelled out March 19 1996 Only used on 1st Editions See Photo # 11 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Factory Tag Oddity ( 1996 Birthdate on Swing Tag 1995 on Tush Tag See Photos # 11 and # 15 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Critical Factory Tag Oddity ( Defective 1995 Pe Pellets Tush Tag. Should be 1996 PVC 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 meaning Most Valuable PVC Pellets are inside this Investment Quality 1996 Seaweed See Photo # 15 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Limited Production Factory Origin / Unique Feature ( Coveted Farem Hants PO515 5TX U.K. Origin ( See Photo # 11 Above ) ULTRA RARE No Style # on the inside of the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE TY INC 1995., on the U.S. Tush Tag All Caps ULTRA RARE The comma after INC., on the U.S. Tush Tag should not be there The Tush Tag has both REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Designations on the U.S. Tush Tag which adds to its Rarity This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Indonesian Dual Tush Tagged 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 Seaweed comes with both plastic Swing and Tush tag protectors!