This Listing is for the most desirable one of a kind Beanie Baby version ever produced! A MWMT Museum Quality prototype Libearty Teddy. This amazing teddy has many, many different variations than the production version of Libearty. He has off-white velour fabric and his flag and ribbons are just tacked on to the body. He also has PAX hang that has been marked by Ty "TY/OK" and Pax tush tag!
The normal Ty production cycle incorporates the use of prototypes that are created in various colors, shapes, and fabrics, to include possible names and even accessories such as Patches (More common on the older prototypes), ribbons, hats, etc. Ty then uses the prototypes along with recommendations from his employees and friends to decide on the final product. The process can sometimes take years, but the normal concept-to-development cycle is probably eight to sixteen months.
Almost all of Ty’s older prototypes were designed by the Pax Corp. in Korea. Any Ty Prototype with Pax tags makes them that much rarer! Sometimes a prototype design doesn't make it to final production for various reasons. A competitor could come out with a similar design first; Ty could be denied the Trademark for the name; or more attractive designs could take priority. Prototypes are the ultimate Ty collectible because each one is unique. A collector lucky enough to acquire a Ty Beanie Baby prototype has a one-of-a-kind Beanie . Over the years Ty prototypes have sold from $500 for very common style beanies that look similar to production to $15,000 for some of the rare early style beanies. There is nothing rarer then a Prototype Ty Beanie Baby!
You don't see many older version prototypes come up for sale!
Don't miss out on this amazing Beanie!
Authenticated By: True Blue Beans
Hang Tag Version: PAX
Tush Tag Version: PAX
Comments on Certificate: Amazing & Ultra Rare, MWMT MQ! All Ty Beanie Babies come from a Non-Smoking home and are extremely well packaged for the best protection possible during transit.
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