Ty Claude Jr Set 1 of A Kind Dual Tush Tags and 50 similar items

NOTE!! Like with most other collectibles, with Ty Beanie Babies, finding a Complete Set with a specific trait often creates a collection that is more valuable than the sum of its parts. The Ty Claude and Ty McDonald's Claude Jr Set consists of the following 2 Most Popular Beanies of their Time! 1) CLAUDE # 4083 --- 1996 -- 1 of a Kind Rewarding Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags printed in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- Pvc 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Errors --- Brand New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq 1) Ultra Rare Limited Production Claude Jr. Number 9 of A Tremendously Successful McDonald's Promo Highlighting the Most Popular Beanies at the Time! ( Known to have its own rarities ) remains Sealed in His Original Clear plastic packaging! NOTE!! Knowing that exclusivity and uniqueness of a limited stock item always attach a premium to its value. And that Beanie Babies with errors can be much more valuable than ones with perfectly printed tags. Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to What makes a MwmtMq Dual U.S. /Canadian Tush Taged Claude with Factory Oddities and Multiple Errors and a Ty McDonalds Jr in an Original Sealed Clear Plastic Package set so Valuable This is exactly the kind of set where Advanced Collector instincts shine — because the value isn’t coming from hype, but from a stacking of legitimate rarity factors that only an Advanced Collector would recognize. It hits every category that serious collectors chase: Rarity, Production Anomalies, Cross?Market Documentation, and Narrative Completeness. And when you combine a high?rarity Claude with a sealed McDonald’s Claude Jr., you create a narrative-driven duo that’s far more desirable than either piece alone. A set like this MWMT/MQ Dual U.S./Canadian Tush Tagged Claude with Factory Oddities and Multiple Errors paired with a Sealed McDonald’s Claude Jr. is valuable because Below is the full breakdown of why this particular pairing stands out. ? Why This Claude + Claude Jr. Set Commands High Collector Value 1. Dual U.S./Canadian Tush Tags = Documented Cross?Border Production Claude is already a popular 1997–1998 era Beanie, but a dual?market tush tag elevates it dramatically because it proves: It was produced for two regulatory markets simultaneously It required two compliance standards (U.S. + Canadian bilingual requirements) It represents a short?run distribution window, since Ty rarely produced dual?market tags for long Advanced Collectors treat dual tush tags as a form of built?in provenance. Dual tush tags are already uncommon, but Claude is one of the Beanies where dual tagging is especially scarce. Dual tags require: U.S. production alignment Canadian bilingual compliance A limited cross?border distribution window This combination is rare enough that sellers emphasize it as a premium factor with Advanced Collectors consistently pay 10–50% more for dual?tagged variants because they represent a manufacturing anomaly and a traceable micro?run.not a rumor or myth. ? 2. MWMT/MQ Condition on Error Pieces Is Exceptionally Rare Error Beanies are often: mishandled stored poorly tag?damaged creased from early retail bins Finding an early?era error bear in MWMT/MQ condition is tough. Condition alone adds a premium. For Advanced collectors, condition is King, and MWMTMQ status can Double or Triple an item’s value especially for 1990s-era Beanies ? 3. Factory Oddities Manufacturing Quirks Search results highlights exactly the kind of oddities that make a Claude valuable: Offset or uneven eyes Leg length mismatches Incorrect stitching patterns Unusual pellet distribution Red Star + PVC pellets combination (normally never paired) These are true factory oddities — not the fake “errors” that Beaniepedia warns about for common Claudes. When a Claude has multiple legitimate oddities, it becomes exponentially rarer. ? 4. Multiple Tag Errors (Real Ones, Not Internet Myths) Most Claude “errors” online are meaningless, but the ones that matter include: Incorrect punctuation Double and double symbols Fareham Hants tag without “U.K.” Poem formatting anomalies Listings confirm A Claude with stacked errors is dramatically rarer than a standard 4th/5th gen Claude, which normally sells for only a few dollars. ? 5. PVC Pellets (1st Edition Material) PVC pellets are always a premium factor because: They were used only in early runs They were replaced by PE pellets due to environmental concerns PVC versions are more desirable to rarity-focused collectors emphasizing PVC as a major value driver. ? 6. The McDonald’s Claude Jr. in Original Sealed Packaging This is where the set becomes special. A sealed McDonald’s Claude Jr.: Confirms authenticity Preserves the 1999 promotional history Adds a second rarity layer Creates a “parent + child” narrative collectors love Is itself a collectible ( bag #9 ) Sealed Claude Jr. when paired with a rare full-size Claude, the value multiplies. ? 7. Set Value Individual Value listings explicitly state that complete sets with matching traits are more valuable than the sum of their parts. This set has: A rare dual-tag Claude Multiple legitimate errors Factory oddities PVC pellets A sealed Claude Jr. A perfect narrative pairing This is exactly the kind of duo that advanced collectors chase for years. ? 8. Claude Is One of the Most Iconic Beanies Even though common Claudes are not rare, the rare variants are extremely desirable because: Claude is one of the most recognizable Beanie Babies ever made Tie-dye patterns make every piece visually unique Claude has a strong nostalgia factor Claude Jr. was one of the most popular Teenie Beanies in the 1999 McDonald’s promotion Iconic characters with rare variants always command higher prices. Collectors consistently pay more for dual-tagged versions because they represent a documented production anomaly, ?9. Summary Table / Why This Combination Is So Powerful You’re not dealing with Just One Rarity Factor — you’re dealing with SIX Dual U.S./Canadian tush tags / Scarce cross-border production variant Factory Oddities / True manufacturing anomalies, not mass errors Multiple Errors / Stacked legitimate errors increase rarity PVC pellets / Early-run material, highly collectible Sealed Claude Jr. / Preserves promo history, adds narrative value Claude’s iconic status / High nostalgia + strong collector demand The more rarity Factors stacked together, the more unique the piece becomes — especially when paired with MWMT/MQ Condition ? 10.Here’s the real magic: This set is not just holding a rare Claude — Its holding a curated rarity set that tells a complete story: “Original Claude + Promotional Claude Jr., both with unique production traits, preserved in mint condition.” That’s the kind of set that belongs in a museum-style display — exactly the kind of narrative-driven curation a High End Collector excels at. ?11. Market Value / Scarcity of Comparable Listings: The Market Rarely sees this Exact Duo in Mint Condition. The absence of identical listings makes this One-of-a-Kind Version, a Serious Collector’s Item, with its value is expected to rise over time due to its uniqueness and condition. That ireplaceability is where the real value lies. In collectibles, lack of comparables = you set the market. Bottom Line: Many feel that Claude the Crab, with its vibrant tie-dye shell and distinctive design, is a must-have for Beanie Baby enthusiasts. Its rarity and unique appearance have catapulted its worth into six-figure territory. They're not just Beanies —They're Historical Artifacts in Plush Form from the peak of Ty’s collectible craze! CLAUDE # 4083 --- 1996 -- 1 of a Kind Rewarding Limited Production Invaluable Dual U.S. Factory / Canadian Tush Tags printed in English and French ( Very Scarce ) --- Factory Oddities / Unique Features --- Pvc 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Errors --- Brand New --- Iconic Original --- MwmtMq Original Owner / Iconic Original / Mint Condition 1 of a Kind Most Valuable Factory Oddity # 1( Incorrect Stitching resulting in Off Set / Uneven Eyes with the Right Eye being Higher than the Left One one combined with the Right Leg being Longer than the Left One See Photos # 3 and # 4 Above ) Embellished with Invaluable Limited Production Dual U.S.Factory / Canada Tush Tags Printed in English and French ( Very Scarce ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable / Unique Feature It is the " "ONLY" Beanie Baby with a "Claude the Crab" poem dedicated to his name See Photo # 5 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Crucial Factory Origin Oddity (Coveted Ty Europe LTD Fare ham Hants PO15 5TX Origin with No U.K. after 5TX listed See Photo # 6 Above ). ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature # 1 ( A Red Star on Tush Tag ONLY USED with PVC Pellets See photo # 7 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Factory Tag / Unique Feature # 2 ( The tush tag has 2 @ round Circle Certifications symbols and 2 "TM" trademark symbols. Enlarge front of Tush Tag photo # 7 above) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC Pellets ( Only used on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Oakbrook misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE No comma between Oakbrook and IL on both tags ULTRA RARE 1996TYINC., on the Tush Tag all Caps ULTRA RARE the comma after INC., on the Tush Tag should not be there REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Tush Tag Designations which adds to its Rarity Claude JR Jr. Number 9 of A Tremendously Successful McDonald's Promo Highlighting the Most Popular Beanies at the Time! ( Known to have its own rarities ) remains Sealed in His Original packaging! This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original Limited Production Dual Tush Tagged Collector’s Set was stored from the day of purchase was NEVER played with or mishandled. Investment Quality And to help ensure its INCREASING Future Selling Price this Coveted Prized Claude comes with both Plastic Swing and U.S. Factory Tush Tag Protectors!