
Book titled 'Encyclo-Beanie-A: Ultimate Guide' by Tiffany Foucht, Rachel Cook, and Dawna Foucht
History
Published in the late 1990s during the height of the Beanie Baby collecting craze, this guide book served as a comprehensive reference for collectors seeking information about Ty's popular plush toys. The book provided detailed information about different Beanie Babies, their values, and collecting tips during one of the most significant collectible toy phenomena of the decade. This type of collector's guide became essential reading for serious Beanie Baby enthusiasts and remains a nostalgic artifact from the era. The book appeals to vintage toy collectors, Beanie Baby enthusiasts, and those interested in 1990s pop culture memorabilia. It represents a unique moment in collecting history when mass-produced plush toys became serious collectibles with dedicated price guides and reference materials, making it valuable both as a historical document and a nostalgic piece for those who lived through the Beanie Baby phenomenon.
Origin
United States
Maker
Tiffany Foucht, Rachel Cook, Dawna Foucht
Time period
circa 1997-1999