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15. Saddest thing, it was about 25 years ago. McDonalds had a promo for kids.

Reply to Adsos Letter (Original post)

Fri Sep 13, 2019, 06:51 AM

Sep 2019

Beanie toys with your kid's meal.

Parents and toddler were at the register, kid bawling because parents got the toy and were holding it for when the kid was older and it would be "worth sum'thin."

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Beanie Babies? [View all] Adsos Letter Jun 2019 OP

Beanie Babies were a fad that has come and gone. democratisphere Jun 2019 #1

Thank you. Adsos Letter Jun 2019 #2

I think that is an even better idea. democratisphere Jun 2019 #3

Thank you for the heads up on the "used" issue. Adsos Letter Jun 2019 #6

That is a great idea. applegrove Jun 2019 #9

The joy brought to the kids who wind up getting the donations is more TeamPooka Jun 2019 #10

Google is a good place to start Thyla Jun 2019 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Adsos Letter Jun 2019 #5

. democratisphere Jun 2019 #8

Ah, I just looked at your link. Adsos Letter Jun 2019 #11

Beanie babies were created to be a fad and sold at exactly $5.00 applegrove Jun 2019 #7

I think 99.9% of them are now dog toys. There are a few you can make a few bucks off of, Vinca Jun 2019 #12

I've had some for sale on ebay forever, hoping someone has a bout with nostalgia wyldwolf Jul 2019 #13

I donated my Mom's collection to her library for the children's story telling area wishstar Aug 2019 #14

Saddest thing, it was about 25 years ago. McDonalds had a promo for kids. 3Hotdogs Sep 2019 #15

There are some sought-after Beanie Baby rarities Marthe48 Sep 2019 #16

When Beanie Babies were hot, I knew it was just a fad pushed by companies selling juxtaposed Sep 2019 #17

Yep, That would do it. Adsos Letter Sep 2019 #18