Ty Inc. (Illinois, USA) 1998 Valentina the Bear Beanie Baby

"Valentina" is a purple bear with a white embroidered heart on her chest and a purple bow tied around her neck.  Valentina was born on February 14, 1998, introduced on January 1, 1999, and retired on December 23, 1999.  Valentina is filled with polyester fiber and P.E. pellets and measures 5" across and 8 1/2" tall.  The 5th Generation heart swing tag is attached and is in good condition with light bend noted.  The 7th generation looped tush tag with morphing hologram is in very good condition and the bear is in pristine condition, with no flaws.   The Poem Inside the Swing Tag Flowers, candy and hearts galore Sweet words of love for those you adore With this bear comes love that's true On Valentine's Day and all year through ! 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