As a new mom in the ‘90s, Gretchen LeMay turned the Beanie Baby market into her side hustle. She regularly monitored drops at Hallmark stores, buying and selling the most in-demand plushies. But one ...

At the time of its release, retailers were limited to just 12 toys per store Today, the Beanie Baby could be worth anywhere from $45 to around $1 million, depending on the toy and its condition When ...

Since its release in 1997, the Princess Diana Beanie Baby has captured the hearts of collectors and fans alike, becoming one of the most iconic commemorative toys of all time. Released just months ...

We’re approaching what would have been the 60th birthday of Diana, Princess of Wales. She was born on July 1, 1961, and died tragically on August 31, 1997. As both anniversaries near, people ...

Ty Inc. first debuted the Princess Diana plush in December 1997 Nicole Briese is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. Her work has previously appeared in Us ...