Glory the Bear is a classic TY Beanie Baby celebrating American pride and late-1990s nostalgia. This example is in mint, collector-grade condition, includes both original tags, and features documented TY tag variations and spacing errors, all clearly detailed below.
Name: Glory
Species: Bear
Theme: Patriotic / USA
Pellets: P.E. Pellets
Era: Late 1990s
Hang Tag: 4th Generation
Traditional red hang tag with white TY lettering
Yellow star
“Original Beanie Baby” wording
Copyright year listed as 1997
Clean, crisp, and fully attached
Tush Tag: 6th Generation
White tush tag
“The Beanie Baby Collection” wording
Red TY heart logo
Name “Glory” printed on the tag
Copyright year listed as 1998
Tag error: extra space before the exclamation mark
Fully attached and clean
✔ The 1997 (hang tag) vs. 1998 (tush tag) date difference is a known TY production variation.
✔ The spacing error is a minor but documented tag variation and does not affect authenticity.
Mint / Perfect Condition
No stains, odors, fading, or wear
Tags intact with no writing, tears, creases, or bends
Carefully stored in a smoke-free environment
Glory is a popular patriotic Beanie Baby often collected alongside Liberty and other USA-themed releases. While not considered rare, examples in true mint condition with clean tags are increasingly desirable. The presence of tag variations and a spacing error adds extra interest for collectors who enjoy TY production nuances.
A great addition to:
TY Beanie Baby collections
Patriotic or Americana displays
Vintage 1990s memorabilia collections
Will be shipped carefully to protect both the plush and tags.