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NEWS ABOUT: beanie babies

beanie babies stories: 3 news summaries

(Newser) - Toymaker Ty couldn't resist another attempt to capitalize on Obamania, this time with Bo—the Portuguese Water Dog doll being billed as "inspired by the First Family's new puppy. It's spurring unprecedented demand, retailers tell the Chicago Tribune. But the dolls are unlikely to garner anywhere near the... More »

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White House • toys • Obama family • beanie babies • First Dog • Portuguese water dog • Bo Obama

 Tight Times Force 
 Sentimental Sell-Offs 

But many make far less than they'd hoped from collectibles

Apr 13, 09 9:47 AM CDT
(Newser) - With money tight, many are seeking to part with collectibles they’d hoped to hold onto—and reaping smaller rewards than they’d expected, the Chicago Tribune reports. “I wanted my daughter to have some sort of family heirloom. It can’t be that way right now,” said... More »

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eBay • memorabilia • sports collectibles • sale • collectible • financial crisis • beanie babies

Sasha, Malia Dolls Not Modeled on Obamas: Maker

Newest Beanie Babies just have 'beautiful names'

Jan 22, 09 11:05 AM CST
(Newser) - It’s just coincidence that new dolls released by the makers of Beanie Babies are named Sweet Sasha and Marvelous Malia, and “there’s nothing on the dolls that refers to the Obama girls,” a company spokeswoman insists. Still, fascination with the real-life First Daughters will surely fuel... More »

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toys • Malia Obama • Sasha Obama • fashion dolls • beanie babies • TyGirlz

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