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Rare Beanie Babies on sale for £300,000 - people urged to check their attics


A selection of rare Beanie Babies are currently selling for tens of thousands of pounds on eBay, as collectors scramble to complete their collections - here's how to spot if you have a sought-after one

These adorable stuffed animals, first introduced back in 1993 by TY Warner and initially sold in Chicago, Illinois, for around $5, have since become highly coveted collectables. The original nine - Legs the Frog, Squealer the Pig, Spot the Dog, Flash the Dolphin, Splash the Whale, Chocolate the Moose, Patti the Platypus, Brownie the Bear (later renamed Cubbie), and Pinchers the Lobster - have been joined by a whopping 822 other animal designs over the years. A rare white Beanie Baby with a halo and wings has been listed for sale on eBay for a whopping £24,000, with the seller claiming it is a highly sought-after collector's item.

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