Beanie Babies have been a staple of kid culture since ... Splash the Orca Whale, and Chocolate the Moose. The initial inventory for this set of Teenie Beanies sold out 25 days ahead of schedule ...

At just $5, Beanie Babies hit the shelves in 1993 and soon became a cult favorite — not only because of their cute factor, but also their supposed high resale value. The plush toys were largely ...