McDonald's Ty "Glory" the Bear (1998/1999) is a 5-6 inch white patriotic Teenie Beanie with a red, white, and blue flag on its chest, celebrating the 4th of July. Released as part of the International Bear collection, this rare, often-error-prone plush is known for 1993/1997 date discrepancies and potential, highly sought-after "upside-down flag" errors.
Key Details of McDonald's Glory the Bear:
Appearance: A white teddy bear with red and blue stars across its body, featuring an American flag sewn onto the chest.
Release: Introduced May 30, 1998, as part of the Teenie Beanie Babies collection for McDonald's.
Birthday: July 4, 1997.
Significance: Part of the International Bear collection (representing the U.S.A.) and sometimes associated with Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Size: Approximately 5 inches tall.
There are two main versions: one on a cardboard display card (International set) and another in a sealed plastic bag (often distributed to employees).