Ty Inc. (Illinois, USA) 1998 Luke the Black Labrador Beanie Baby

"Luke" the Labrador Beanie Baby has a solid black body, glossy black plastic eyes, matte black plastic textured nose, and black and white checkered bow tied around the neck.  Luke was born on June 15, 1998, introduced on January 1, 1999, and retired on December 23, 1999.  Luke rests on its bottom, is filled with polyester fiber and P.E. pellets, and measures 3" across and 6" tall.  The 5th generation swing tag is attached and is in very good condition.  The 7th generation tush tag with morphing hologram is in good condition and the dog is in pristine condition, with no flaws.   The Poem Inside the Swing Tag After chewing on your favorite shoes Luke gets tired, takes a snooze Who wouldn't love a puppy like this ? Give him a hug, he'll give you a kiss ! 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