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NIP
There are three different variations on "Nip." The first, issued in 1994, had a gold coat with a white face and tummy. He was then produced with a solid gold body until mid-1995. The most recent version of "Nip" includes a gold body, white paws, and a gold ring around his eyes.
PATTI
"Patti" was first produced in purple, though differences in dye composition have given the illusion of a number of different shades. She was soon changed to magenta, but has since reverted back to the original purple.
PEANUT
The light blue color of "Peanut's" coat was the intended shade from the beginning, but for one month in 1995, she was mistakenly produced with a very dark blue coat. This makes the dark "Peanuts" one of the rarest and most obvious variations of all.
QUACKERS
In 1994, when "Quackers" was first produced he had no wings! But it wasn't long until this plucky duck proved his mettle and was given his wings!
SLY
This little fox is sly indeed. When first issued in 1996, "Sly" had a white patch on his belly. By mid-year, the patch had mysteriously disappeared and "Sly" was solid brown.
STRUT / DOODLE
Recently released "Doodle", the rooster's name changed to "Strut" after a few short months. There was possibly a copyright dispute, though none has been confirmed. There are no design variations. The only change is the name on the tag.
SPOOKY
"Spooky" is the only ghost in the Beanie Baby family. He has been seen with the name "Spook" on his hang tag as opposed to "Spooky." The little ghost also has three different mouth variations: a v-shape, a full smile, and a half-smile. The variations in mouth style seem to have no effect on value.
SPOT
As unusual as the dark blue issue of "Peanuts", the little dog named "Spot" originally did not have one! (a spot that is) !
STRIPES
When "Stripes" was first produced, he was a dark orange color with very wide stripes and his belly was made of a fuzzy material. The next issue of "Stripes" was still dark orange, but with narrow stripes and a belly made of the same fabric as the body. The current version of "Stripes" is a light orange color with narrow stripes and a same fabric belly.
TANK
There have been three versions of "Tank." The first was issued with seven plates on his back. Later "Tank" moved up to nine plates. The current version has a shell on "Tank's" back with nine plates. In this version, "Tank's" ears have moved from the side of his head to the top.
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