10 Beanie Babies That Are Worth a Small Fortune Today

Remember the heady days of the 1990s? The return of platform boots. The rise of Girl Power. And, of course, Ty Beanie Babies in every shop.

These cute soft toys were the collectible item of the decade, so it's all the more disappointing when most didn't climb in value over the years. However, there are a select few that are still sought after and can command serious amounts when sold to the right collector, making them a fun way to potentially earn extra money.

Check your collection to see if you have one of these 10 Ty Beanie Babies and discover what it might be worth.

Market value: $200

Valentino attracts a lot of attention thanks to inaccurate articles stating that he's rare and unusual with a brown nose. This, unfortunately, isn't true, as all Valentino Beanie Babies have a dark brown nose.

You may find that your Valentino is worth $150–$200 if it has a second- or third-generation hang tag. The second-generation tags have the old "skinny" Ty logo, and the third-generation tags were the first to use the bubble font.

Market value: $5–$650

Princess was launched in 1997 to commemorate the tragic death of Princess Diana, with profits going to the Princess Diana of Wales Memorial Foundation. While some sellers try to get thousands for this bear, these sales are rarely verified. Experts state that, depending on its rarity, Princess the Bear is worth up to $650, especially with the embroidered white rose missing.

Check the materials listing on the tag to see if your Princess Diana Beanie Baby is stuffed with PVC or PE pellets. The PVC pellets are only in the earliest editions of this toy, meaning these versions are rarer and more valuable.

Market value: $25

Claude the Crab's tie-dye effect makes it popular, but it may be worth more than average if it's found with errors on its tag.

Finding a Claude where its name is all in capital letters, for example, could raise the value of this toy. Recent sales have a value of around $25, and experts say that sellers wanting thousands for this toy are likely scammers.

Market value: $10

Scoop is an easily recognizable Beanie Baby thanks to its huge orange beak. There was also a Scoop "Beanie Buddie" with an alleged 1-foot wingspan, but this cute Beanie's wings are folded back along its body.

Today, Scoop sells for around $10, double its original value. Independent experts confirm this valuation.

Market value: $300

Most Peanut the Elephant Beanies are pale blue, as the royal blue version was retired in favor of its lighter alternative. Because of this, the royal blue variants are particularly sought after.

Experts state that Peanut the Elephant has sold for up to $700 in mint condition, but based on recent sales, $300 is a more accurate market value.

Market value: $12

The first Beanie Baby to stand on all four paws, Weenie the Dachshund Dog is a cute dachshund with a perky little tail. It's worth around $12 or $13 based on available sales data.

You may find a more rare 1998 Weenie that was launched to celebrate the Devil Rays (now the Tampa Bay Rays) baseball team's inaugural season. These Weenies should include a commemorative card to prove their authenticity.

Market value: $70–$190

This tie-dyed Ty toy is considered valuable thanks to the fact that each one has unique coloring. However, this also means the value can fluctuate wildly, with sales ranging from $70 to $190.

If you find a Peace Bear without the peace emblem, that's actually Garcia, which is also valuable. Garcia sells for up to $259 in excellent condition.

Market value: $25

Piccadilly, the clown bear, comes in either a blue and green clown outfit or a brightly striped multicolored one. If you have one in excellent condition with all tags present, you could get up to $25 for this joyful toy.

To confirm Piccadilly is genuine, look inside the hang tag (the cardboard Ty tag) and check that on the inner left it says, "The Attic Treasures Collection" at the top.

Market value: $2,249

Some Beanies are expensive simply because there are barely any of them around. The Coral Casino bear was an exclusive toy for Coral Casino club members, and as such, only 588 were ever made.

Finding this bear can be a challenge, but if you do find one, you may be able to sell it for up to $2,249 based on recent online sales. Coral Casino's hang tag is always signed and numbered, and will say "Casino" on the inner right with the poem on the left.

Market value: $124,000

Manufacturing errors can often increase the value of collectibles, and Beanie Babies are no exception. There are various versions of Batty, including a Halloween version that's black with red eyes and sells for around $75. However, one version is even rarer.

If you find a Batty with three feet instead of two, the right collector could pay up to $124,000 for it. Collectibles experts state that other versions of Batty with tag errors could be worth up to $5,999.

Did you see any Beanie Babies from your collection on this list? You'll usually get more for your collectible soft toys if they're clean and undamaged. Beanie Babies always have a higher resale value if they've still got the original paper tag with the toy's name.

Ty toys are just one category that collectors get excited about. You could also make some extra cash by clearing out and selling your vintage cookbooks, some of which can go for up to $7,000. Your collectibles could be a surprisingly simple way to ease money stress.