SEAWEED # 4080 --- 1995 --- Ultra Rare Distinctive Limited Production Most Valuable --- Iconic Original 3rd / 2nd Gen Tags --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- PVC Pellets 1st Edition ---- Multiple Tag Errors --- NEW --- Iconic Original Authenticated --- MwmtMq NOTE!! “Seaweed the Beanie Baby is an adorable little guy that could be worth a lot today. The original cuddly brown sea animal debuted in 1996 at the beginning of the Beanie Baby craze. Bottom Line: Seaweed the Beanie Baby is an adorable little guy that could be worth a lot today. The original cuddly brown sea animal debuted in 1996 at the beginning of the Beanie Baby craze. Seaweed’s first offspring were limited in number because there were several errors that had to be corrected from the original. Although it seems as if these poor original Seaweed Beanie Babies would not be worth much, because of the quick correction to the tag, the originals are actually worth far more than future generations of Seaweed. 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 Ty Beanie Baby "Seaweed the Otter" becomes particularly valuable when it has 2nd or 3rd generation tags. These tags are rare and signify earlier production runs, which collectors often seek out. Additionally, errors or unique features on the tags can further increase its worth. The condition of the plush and its tags also plays a significant role in determining its value. The value of Ty Beanie Babies, especially those with 2nd and 3rd generation tags, can be attributed to several factors: 1. Rarity: The 2nd and 3rd generation tags are among the earliest produced, making them rarer compared to later generations. 2. Condition: Beanie Babies in mint condition with mint tags (MWMT) are highly sought after by collectors. 3. Authenticity: Authenticated Beanie Babies, especially those graded as museum quality (MQ), can fetch higher prices. 4. Errors and Variations: Tag errors or unique variations can significantly increase the value. 5. Nostalgia and Collectability: Many collectors are willing to pay a premium for Beanie Babies that remind them of their childhood or complete their collections. These factors create a sense of rarity and exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the Collectors Market. Making this Mint Most Valuable Limited Production " Iconic Original " PVC 1st Edition with 2nd / 3rd Gen Tags, Factory Oddities / Unique Features and Multiple Tag Errors a Serious Collector’s Item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to Rise! ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Limited Production Authenticated Iconic ORIGINAL / Mint Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Distinctive Limited Production 3rd Gen Swing Tag / 2nd Gen Tush Tag See photos # 2 # 3 and # 4 above ) 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 Most Valuable PVC Pellets ( Used only on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable 3rd GenIconisc Original Swing Tag (with No Birth Date No Traditional 4 line Rhyming Poem, and Instead there's Only 2 to and From blank lines, with the word Love and No www.ty.com. written underneath them see Photo # 4 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Ty Deutscland 90008 Importer ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on both Tags ( Should be Oak Brook ) ULTRA RARE REG NO PA 1965 (KR Designations on the Tush Tag ULTRA RARE Most Valuable For Ages 3 and up on the Tush Tag (not found on newer Tush Tags ) This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Collector’s item was stored from the day of purchase was NEVER played with or mishandled. And to help ensure its INCREASING Future Selling price, this Ultra Rare Investment Quality Seaweed comes in an Authenticated Plastic Display Case. However, since it was authenticated before the craze. Its Plastic Case was only opened very briefly for picture taking to " Spotlight its Hidden Mfg.Oddities / Unique Features. "