NOTE!!! Like with most other collectibles, with Ty Beanie Babies, finding 2 or more items with a specific trait often creates a collection that is more valuable than the sum of its parts. ( This set consists of the 3 following Investment Quality Octopus Beanie babies Below 1) Goochy ---Pink ---1998 --- No Style # --- Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- PE 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Errors --- New --- Iconic Originals --- Mwmt Mq 1) Goochy ---Green ---1998 --- No Style #--- Ultra rare Distinctive Limited Production Factory oddities / Unique Features PE 1st Edition --- Multiple tag Errors -- New ---Iconic Original ---MwmtMq --- PE 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Rarities 1) Goochy Jr. Jr. Number 16 of A Tremendously Successful McDonald's Promo Highlighting the 12 Most Popular Beanies at the Time! ( Known to have its own rarities ) remains Sealed in His Original Clear Plastic Packaging! 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 Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: Know that according to Microsoft's A.I . The Goochy trio is a fascinating case of how visual appeal, production complexity, and distribution channels can all converge to create collectible heat. Let’s break it down: Key Rarity Factors Initial Issue Status: Both Goochys are believed to be first edition releases from 1998, with no style numbers on their swing tags and no internal stamp on their tush tags—indicating pre-mass production status. PE Pellets: These were part of Ty’s environmentally friendly shift in 1998, and first edition PE pellet items are especially prized. Visual Appeal Fabric The shiny, multicolored jellyfish fabric used for Goochy was one of Ty’s most expensive materials to produce, making the dyeing process more difficult and the final product more unique. Collector Value Mint Condition with MWMT (Mint With Mint Tags): These sets are often preserved with tag protectors and have never been played with, which dramatically increases their investment potential. Set Synergy: Collectors often value matched sets more than individual pieces, especially when both share rare traits. The Pink Green Goochy combo is a textbook example of this principle. Market Listings Some listings price the set between $1,500 and $2,500, depending on condition and tag variations. Prices vary wildly depending on condition and errors, in mint-condition versions with rare quirks. Ty Pink Goochy Fabric Complexity: The shiny, tie-dyed material used for Pink Goochy was one of Ty’s most expensive to produce. The shimmer made the dyeing process more difficult, resulting in fewer flawless pieces. Short Production Run: Released in early 1999 and retired by December of the same year, giving it a limited window of availability. Tag Generations: Typically features a 5th gen hang tag and 7th or 8th gen tush tag — but collectors prize versions with tag errors or mismatched dates. Ty Green Goochy (aka Blue/Green Goochy) Same Production Dates: Introduced and retired alongside Pink Goochy, but the green version is slightly less common in mint condition. Color Variant: Shares the same style number as Pink Goochy but features a blue-green tie-dye palette. This variant is often mistaken for a separate release, adding to its mystique. Tag Errors Pellets: PE pellets and tag errors (like mismatched birth and copyright dates) can significantly boost value. Collector Appeal: Often paired with Pink Goochy for display, making complete sets more desirable Ty McDonald’s Goochy Jr (Teenie Beanie) Mass Distribution, But Limited Survival: Released in 2000 as part of McDonald’s Teenie Beanie Babies line. While millions were distributed, few survived in sealed, mint condition. Miniature Format: Its smaller size and simplified design make it less valuable individually, but it gains appeal when part of a full McDonald’s set. Packaging Matters: Sealed Happy Meal bags or pristine tags can elevate value depending on condition. Visual Appeal Fabric The shiny, multicolored jellyfish fabric used for Goochy was one of Ty’s most expensive materials to produce, making the dyeing process more difficult and the final product more unique. Collector Value Mint Condition with MWMT (Mint With Mint Tags): These sets are often preserved with tag protectors and have never been played with, which dramatically increases their investment potential. Set Synergy: Collectors often value matched sets more than individual pieces, especially when both share rare traits. The Pink Green Goochy combo is a textbook example of this principle. Market Listings Some listings price the set between $1,500 and $2,500, depending on condition and tag variations. 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 Originals GOOCHY Set with Multiple Tag Rarities a Serious Collectors Set whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! Goochy ---Pink ---1998 --- No Style # ---Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Invaluable Oddities / Uniquue Features PE 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Rarities --- New --- Icxconic Originals --- Mwmt Mq Original Owner / IconicOriginal / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Oddity Ty Switched to Pe Pellets in 1998 to be more Environmentalyl Friendly ( PE 1st Edition No number or stamp inside of either Goochy's Tush Tags means made before being Mass Produced See Photo # 8 above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Origin Oddity (Gasport Hampshire U.K. Mis spelled should be Gosport Hampshire U.K. See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature ( An Alpha Numeric Birth Date ( I.E. An Actual Day Month and Year Spelled out November 18 1998 Used only on 1st Editions See Photo # 2 Above) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature ( Ty's Red Heart Logo is visible on back of the Tush Tag See photo # 6 Above ) ULTRA RARE No Style Number on Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on Both Tags Should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE Xtra space between feet and the ! on each Swing Tags Poem ULTRA RARE 1999TYINC. all CAPS on both Tush Tags REG NO PA 1965 ( KR ) Designations on the Tush tag Which adds to its rarity Goochy ---Green (aka Blue/Green Goochy) ---1998 --- No Style #--- Iconic Original -- New ---Mwmt --- PE 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Rarities ULTRA RARE Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Factory Oddity / Unique Feature ( Most Valuable Color Variant: Shares the same style number as Pink Goochy but features a blue-green tie-dye palette. This variant is often mistaken for a separate release, adding to its mystique. ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PE Pellets 1st Edition (No number or stamp inside of the Tush tag (means made before being Mass Produced See Photo # 8 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Origin Oddity ( Gasport Hampshire U.K. Miss spelled should be Gosport Hampshire U.K. ( See Photo # 6 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature ( An Alpha Numeric Birth Date I.E. an Actual Day Month and Year Spelled out November 18 1998 See Photo # 6 Above) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature ( Ty's Red Heart Logo is clearly visible on the back of the Tush Tag ( See photo # 9 above ) ULTRA RARE No Style Number on Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on Both Tags Should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE Xtra space between feet and the ! on each Swing Tags Poem ULTRA RARE 1999TYINC. all CAPS on both Tush Tags REG NO PA 1965 (KR ) Designations on the Tush Tag Goochy Jr. Number 16 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! This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Originals Limited Production Collector’s set 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 Iconic Limited Production Pimk and Green Goochy Set comes with both plastic Swing and Internal Tush tag protectors.