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Beanie Babies first hit the market in 1994. Manufactured by Ty Warner, this lineup of plush animals has grown over the years from the original nine beanies–Chocolate the Moose, Spot the Dog, Patti the Platypus, Legs the Frog, Squealer the Pig, Splash the Killer Whale, Pinchers the Lobster, Flash the Dolphin and Cubbie the Bear.
