TY 1998 Beanie Buddy Pinky The Pink Flamingo 17" Large Stuffed Plush Toy. Pinky has soft, bright pink plush fur and an orange beak. The original Pinky Beanie Baby was introduced in 1995 and retired in 1998. Beanie Buddies were produced starting in 1998 during the peak of the Beanie Baby craze. This large 17" toy is a larger version of the original Pinky Beanie Baby. Original owner, toy has never been used and has original tags.