Ty Inc. (Illinois, USA) 1996 Curly the Bear Beanie Baby

"Curly" the bear Beanie Baby has a solid tan body with "curly appearance," glossy black plastic eyes, brown plastic nose, and a burgundy satin ribbon tied around the neck.  Curly was born on April 12, 1996, introduced on June 15, 1996, and retired on December 31, 1998.  Curly rests on its bottom, is filled with polyester fiber and P.V.C. pellets, and measures 5" wide and 8" tall.  The 5th generation swing tag is attached and is in very good condition.  The 6th generation tush tag is in good condition and the bear is in pristine condition, with no flaws.   The Poem Inside the Swing Tag A bear so cute with hair that's Curly you will love and want him surely To this bear always be true He will be a friend to you! About Beanie Babies Beanie Babies are a line of PVC pellet-filled toys created by Ty Warner in 1991, reached their peak in popularity in mid-1990s, and ceased operations in December 1999.  Due to popular demand, Ty Inc. restarted in 2000 with a Beanie Baby named "The Beginning."