Ty Signature Bear ---1999 --- Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Most Valuable Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags -written in English and French ( Very Scarce )-- Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- Multiple Tag Errors --- New -- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq Bottom line: The 1999 Signature Bear was introduced on Jan. 1, 1999. It was the first-ever signature bear to be produced, featuring speckled brown fur, black button eyes and a black button nose. On his chest is a red heart with "TY" and "1999" embroidered in white. He was only available through Dec. 23 of the same year, and unlike most Beanie Babies, his tag didn't have a birthdate or poem on it. 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. The 1999 Dual Tush Tagged Signature Bear by Ty Beanie Babies is considered valuable due to several Factors: • Rarity: It was part of the Signature Series and released in honor of Ty Warner, the company's founder, which adds sentimental value. • Tag Errors: Some versions have errors in spelling and punctuation on the tags, which collectors often seek. • Dual Tush Tags: If a bear has two tush tags, it can be an unusual manufacturing error, making it even rarer. • Gold-Printed Tags: The tags were printed in gold, giving them an exclusive look. • Mint Condition: Bears in pristine condition, stored properly without signs of wear, stains, or fading, are more valuable. • Limited Release: It was retired within the same year it was introduced, making it harder to find. • Concluding: that Beanie Babies with Dual Canadian/ U.S. Tush Tags can be more valuable due to their rarity and the unique labeling requirements they meet. The additional value can vary significantly depending on the specific Beanie Baby and its condition. Generally these Dual -Tagged Beanie Babies can fetch higher prices sometimes 10-50% more value than their Single-Tagged Counterparts.” These factors create a sense of Rarity and Exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the collector’s market. Making this Most Valuable Limited Production Dual U.S. Canadian Tush Tagged 1999 Signature Bear with Multiple Tag Errors a Serious Collector’s Item whose value will only continue to Rise! Original Owner --- Mint Condition --- Iconic Original ULTRA Rare Most Valuable Limited Production, Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush tags printed in both English and French ( Extremely Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Oddities / Unique Features (Incorrect stitching resulting in Offset / Uneven Eyes with the Left Eye being Higher than the Right One combined with an Offset Nose See Photo # 2 Above) ULTRA RARE Distinctive Signature Series Swing Tag (Including the Following 3 Factory Tag Oddities. No Style Number on the inside of the Swing tag, No Birthdate on the Inside of the Swing tag, No 4 Line Rhyming Poem on the inside of the Swing Tag See Photo # 2 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable FactoryTag Oddity # 4 ( The Front of Tush Tag is Gold Printed See Photo # 4 Above) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag Oddity / Unique Feature (Ty's Red Heart Logo is Clearly visible on the back of the Tush Tag see Photo # 7 Above) ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE TY1999INC., on the Tush Tag All CapsULTRA RARE the comma after INC., on the Tush Tag should not be there Environ Safe PE Pellets The U.S. Tush Tag has both REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Designations Note!! This Brand New Fabulous 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 Distinctive Dual Tush tagged 1999 Signature Bear comes with both plastic Swing and internal Tush tag protectors!