This is an extremely rare 1st variation Iggy; meaning, he has the light tie-dyed coloring, no tongue, and the hang tag is on his foot. He also has PVC pellets. The correct coloring for Iggy is the dark blue coloring, 4th variation. This one also has no tongue, and the hang tag is on the spine. The 3rd variation is also a tie-dye fabric error, but it has a tongue, and the hang tag is on the spine. I have one of each of these variations, as well, if you are interested. This Iggy was originally released in 1997, and is in near Mint Condition. Tush tag has slight creasing. We very much appreciate you taking the time to view our items. Please let us know if you have any questions before making your purchase. We look forward to doing business with you. In regards to shipping, my rule is to pack it like I would like to receive it myself. I typically use USPS for most items, but I prefer to use FedEx (ground/home) for fragile items, as I have had the post office break fragile items from time to time.