NOTE!! Like with most other collectibles, with Ty Beanie Babies, finding a Complete Set with a Specific Trait often creates a collection that is more valuable than the sum of its parts. (This pertains to the following Listing Below consisting of the following 3 Prized Investment Quality Dalmation Beanie Babies) 1 ) Ultra Rare Invaluable Distinctive Dotty Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) Factory Oddities / Black Ears / Unique Features / Multiple Tag Errors ) 1) Ultra Rare Dotty Jr. Number 4 of A Tremendously Successful Historical McDonald's Promo Highlighting the Most Popular Beanies at the Time! ( Known to have its own rarities ) remains Sealed in Her Original packaging! 1) Ultra Rare Sparky Invaluable ( Factory Oddities White Ears / /Unique Features/ Multiple Tag Errors ) 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. A fascinating trio. The Ty Dotty, Dotty Jr., and Sparky set is considered highly valuable for a few standout reasons: 1. Rarity and Production Oddities Dotty (style #4100) is known for a slew of manufacturing quirks — including multiple tag errors, PVC pellets, and even versions with no stamp on the tush tag, indicating early handmade production. Sparky, also style #4100, was discontinued quickly due to a trademark conflict with the National Fire Protection Association’s mascot. That short production window makes him especially rare. Dotty Jr. was part of McDonald’s wildly successful Teenie Beanie Babies promotion and is one of the more desirable figures from that campaign, especially when sealed in original packaging. 2. Tag Errors and Unique Features Collectors go wild for errors, and this set is loaded with them: Misspellings like “Oakbrook” instead of “Oak Brook” Missing punctuation (e.g., no period after “U.S.A.” or “P.V.C.”) Extra spaces or misaligned text on swing tags Red stars on tush tags paired with PVC pellets — a combo not typically seen 3 Dual Tush Tags (U.S. Canadian): This rare combo features both U.S. and Canadian tush tags,often with English and French text. These were typically used to meet bilingual labeling requirements in Canada, and finding both on one Beanie is exceptionally scarce. Generally these Dual -Tagged Beanie Babies can fetch higher prices sometimes 10-50% more value than their Single-Tagged Counterparts All three are considered first edition with PVC pellets, and when kept in mint condition with tag protectors, their value skyrockets. Listings have asked for $50,000–$75,000 for pristine sets with all these traits. 4. Historical and Collector Appeal This set taps into multiple collector niches: early Ty production, McDonald’s promotional history, and the Dalmatian theme. The fact that Dotty and Sparky share a style number but have different features (black vs. white ears, for example) adds to the intrigue. If you’ve got your hands on a set like this — especially with the quirks and in top condition — you’re holding a serious collector’s gem. These factors create a sense of Rarity and Exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the collector’s market. Making this Mint Most Valuable Distinguishable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged PVC 1st Edition Weenie with a Unique Feature and Multiple Tag Errors a Serious Collectors Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! DOTTY 1996 --- No Style Number --- Ultra Rare Invaluable Limited Production Distinctive Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scarce ) Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- Multiple Tag Errors---New ---Iconic Original --- MwmtMq Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Limited Production Distinctive Dual U.S. / Canadian Tush Tags written in English and French ( Very Scare ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Critical Oddity ( Defective 1996 PE Pellets Tush Tag. Should be 1996 PVC Pellets I.E Ty LTD switched from Pe Pellets to PVC Pellets in 1998 to be More Environmentally Friendly. Meaning Original Most Valuable PVC Pellets are inside this Ultra Rare 1996 Dotty See Photo # 10 Above ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature( A Red Star on Tush Tag. Never used with PVC Pellets See Photo # 7 Above) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets ( used only on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Origin / Unique Feature ( Coveted Fare ham, Hants PO15 5TX U.K. Origin See Photo # 6 Above ULTRA RARE No Style # on the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on Both Tags should be Oak Brook The Tush Tag has both REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Designations Dotty Jr. Number 4 of A Tremendously Successful Historical McDonald's Promo Highlighting the Most Popular Beanies at the Time! ( Known to have its own rarities ) remains Sealed in Her Original packaging! SPARKY # 4100 --- 1996 --- Ultra Rare Invaluable Distinctive Limited Production Factory Oddities / Unique Features--- PVC 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Errors --- New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq A More common Sparky is featured at t number 11 and selling for for $55,000.00 on 25 Most Expensive and Most Valuable Beanie Babies in the World (justrichest.com) with the following Bottom Line: “The White with Black spots Sparky was introduced in 1996 and attracted attention due to the multiple Variations of the last Line of the Accompanying Poem. ( This made it quite popular but it had to be discontinued a year later as it conflicted with the Trademarked name and National Mascot of National Fire Protection Agency.) The association came into existence in 1951and had Trademarked that name and image for their own use about 45 years before the Beanie Babie was made.” Making this Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production PVC 1st Edition Sparky with Multiple Tag Rarities a Serious Collectors item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinctive Limited Production ( Discontinued after only 1 Year, National Fire Protection Agency Trademark Violation ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets ( Only used on 1st Editions) ULTRA RARE Factory Tag / Oddity ( SURFACE misspelled as Sufrace on Tush Tag ( See Photo # 15 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Ty Deutschland Nurnberg 90008 Importer ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on both tags should Be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE Missing comma after Oakbrook on the Swing tag ULTRA RARE Xtra space between Lets and out in the Swing Tags poem ULTRA RARE No period after the C in P.V.C. ULTRA RARE No period after the A in U.S.A on the Tush Tag ULTRA RARE 1996TYINC., on the Tush Tag all Caps ULTRA RARE the comma after INC., 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 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 Both the Prized Dotty and Sparky come with both Plastic Swing and Tush Tag protectors!