Ty Beanie Baby plush toy 'Tuffy' the terrier dog

Tuffy the terrier dog was released by Ty Inc. in 1996 as part of their wildly popular Beanie Babies collection. This plush toy features the characteristic under-stuffed body and pellet filling that made Beanie Babies distinctive, along with the signature heart-shaped hang tag that collectors look for. Beanie Babies became a collecting phenomenon in the mid-to-late 1990s, with certain retired characters becoming highly sought after. Tuffy represents the height of the Beanie Baby craze, when these toys were not just children's playthings but also collectible items that some believed would appreciate in value. Today, Tuffy is appreciated by nostalgic collectors who remember the Beanie Baby phenomenon and by those who collect vintage toys from the 1990s.