Hissy # 4185 --- 1997 --- Distinctive Factory Oddities / Unique Features PVC 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Errors --- New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq NOTE!! A More Common Hissy is featured at number 45 on https://www.workandmoney.com/s/most-valuable-beanie-babies and valued at $4,500.00 With the following Bottom line: Hissy the snake was first released in 1997. Between then and his retirement in 1999, several generations were produced, including this fifth-generation version. Each had slightly different coloration, with this one featuring a light green belly and a marbled teal upper. All versions are valuable when kept in good condition. While first-generation 1997 1st Edition Hissy snakes tend to sell for the most, 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 according to Microsoft's A.I.Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: Know that according to Microsoft's AI Beanie Babies can be surprisingly valuable due to several factors: Limited Production: Many Beanie Babies were produced in limited quantities, making them rare and highly sought after. Tag Errors and Misprints: Beanie Babies with errors on their tags or unique misprints can be particularly valuable. Retirement: When a Beanie Baby is “retired” (no longer produced), its value often increases due to scarcity. Special Editions: Beanie Babies released for special events or as prototypes can fetch high prices. Condition: Beanie Babies in pristine condition with their original tags intact are more valuable. Country Of Origin China ( Most Common Vs. Indonesia and Korea ) These factors create a sense of rarity and exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the collector’s market Makes this Mint 1997 Iconic Original Hissy with Multiple Tag Rarities, a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! ULTRA RARE Original Owner / Iconic Initial Issue / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most ValuableDistinctive Limited Production Factory Oddities / Unique Features ( Incorrect stitching resulting in Offset Uneven Eyeswith the Right Eye being higher than the Left Onecombined with an Offset Tongue See Photo # 2 Above) MOST VALUABLE Factory Tag Oddity ( Alpha Numeric Birthdate an Actual Day Month and Year Spelled out April 4 1997 only used on 1st Editions See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE PVC Pellets ( Onl;y used on 1st Editions) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Unique Feature # 1 ( A RED Star on the Tush tag NEVER used with PVC See Photo # 3 Above) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Origin Tag Unique Feature Farem Hants PO15TX U.K. Origin with No U.K. After 15TX See Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE NO STYLE # on inside of Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Xtra space between thin and the ! on the Swing tag ULTRA RAREOakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE1997TYINC., All Caps ULTRA RARE the Comma after INC.com on the Tush Tag should not be there The Tush Tag has both REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Designations This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Collectors Item 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 Prized Hissy comes with both plastic Swing and Tush Tag protectors!