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Beanie Baby bonanza hits the Web
May 19, 1997
Web posted at: 6:01 p.m. EDT (2201 GMT)From Correspondent Steve Baxter
(CNN) -- By now you've probably heard of Beanie Babies, whether or not you've stood in line to purchase Digger the Crab, Crunch the Shark, Radar the Bat or one of the dozens of other plush toys.
Beanies are not only hot in stores, they're hot on the Internet.
Start at the official site, hosted by the manufacturer, Ty. Here you'll find pictures of all 118 animals and printable lists to keep track of the ones you own.
A new batch of babies were just born, and another group has retired. All the updates are on the site.
The Info Beanie of the Month keeps a daily diary of all things Beanie, includes poems from fans, and recounts the Beanie life at Ty.
There are games to play and print out, and the Beanie Connection lets you post your thoughts about your favorite animal, plus see what's for sale or trade.
The Beanie Mom Netletter is "dedicated to Beanie lovers around the world" and is packed with Beanie information.
Beanie hunting stories let you share tales about finding that elusive bear.
And if you're a real addict, be sure to check the Beanie Hunter's Survival Kit for warning signs of obsession.
If you are obsessed -- even a little -- you'll want to visit the Beanie Baby Web Ring. A Web ring is a group of related sites that link to each other, and the Beanie ring has nearly 50 sites.
Hosted by Kim, whose Beanie site is a jumping off point, each site is pre-screened and must be Beanie-related.
A trip around the ring will help you find sites like The Beanie Babies Buddy Club or the Beanie Lovers Club.
Related sites:
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- Beanie Babies Official Homepage
- The Beanie Mom Netletter
- Beanie Baby Web Ring
- Beanie Babies Buddy Club
- Beanie Lovers Club
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