Ty Beanie Baby Astra the Bear is a retired plush toy released in 2004 as the November Beanie Baby of the Month (BBOM). Standing approximately 8.5 inches tall, Astra is a bear Beanie Baby with a Chinese origin. This collectible Beanie Baby belongs to the original Ty Beanie Babies line and is a part of the larger Beanie Baby character family. Astra is a sought-after addition for collectors of Ty Beanie Babies due to its limited release and unique status as a BBOM character.