🕊️ TY Beanie Baby PEACE

Original Double “ii” Surface Fabric • MWMT • Style #4053 Museum‑Quality Example • 5th Gen Era (1997–1999)

🔎 Authentication Summary

This Peace bear is an authentic, museum‑grade specimen from TY’s late‑1990s production, featuring the Original Double “ii” Surface fabric — a highly desirable early‑run material variant known for its softer handfeel and distinctive tie‑dye saturation. The MWMT (Mint With Mint Tags) condition elevates this example into the top tier of surviving Peace bears, with both swing and tush tags preserved at collector‑grade quality.

🌈 Character & Background

• Name: Peace

• Style #: 4053

• Introduced: May 11, 1997

• Retired: July 14, 1999

• Line: TY Beanie Babies (Tie‑Dye Series)

Peace is one of the most iconic and visually unique Beanie Babies ever produced. No two bears share the same tie‑dye pattern, making each example a one‑of‑one collectible. Early‑run fabric variants like the Double “ii” Surface are especially prized for their color depth and texture.

🏷 Tag Details (MWMT Verified)

Swing Tag (5th Generation)

• Crisp heart‑shaped tag with flawless gloss and edges

• Correct 5th Gen formatting with poem and birthdate

• Barcode and rear text spacing consistent with authentic TY production

• No creases, bends, or impressions — true MWMT condition

Tush Tag (6th Generation, typical for this pairing)

• Red TY heart logo

• “© 1996 TY INC.” text

• Polyester fiber & P.E. pellets listed

• High‑contrast print with no fading

• Clean stitching and perfect rectangular shape

This tag pairing is correct for Peace bears produced between 1997–1999.

🎨 Fabric & Construction (Original Double “ii” Surface)

• Early‑run tie‑dye plush with the distinctive “ii” surface texture, softer and more matte than later runs

• Unique color distribution — each bear is one‑of‑a‑kind

• Even pellet distribution with classic 1990s P.E. fill

• Embroidered peace symbol on chest with tight, clean stitching

• Symmetrical facial embroidery and properly aligned ears

Collectors familiar with Peace variants recognize the Double “ii” Surface as one of the most desirable early materials.

⭐ Condition (Museum Quality)

• Swing Tag: Mint, protected, no wear

• Tush Tag: Mint, crisp, unfaded

• Plush: Vibrant coloration, no matting or discoloration

• Pellets: Evenly distributed, no clumping

• Overall: A top‑tier example suitable for display, grading, or archival preservation

🎯 Collector Appeal

• One of the most iconic and visually striking TY releases

• Early‑run fabric variant with strong collector demand

• MWMT condition dramatically increases rarity

• Ideal for high‑end Beanie Baby collections, museum displays, or investment‑grade holdings