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Beanie Babies: From cute toy to collectible mania and financial meltdown – the story of a plush empire

Think back to the Beanie Babies phenomenon, the stuffed animals that sparked a global collector's fever in the '90s. Discover the story of Ty Warner's marketing genius, artificial scarcity, skyrocketing eBay prices, and a painful bubble burst that left many with worthless treasures. Find out which models are still valuable today.