McGEE
Style #: 5001
“My name is McGEE Style # 5001”
Ty referred to the plush line originally as “POSABLE PLUSH™”; the cats could fold into a seated position, the monkeys’ hands Velcro, and Beanie Bears bean-filled arms and legs were jointed for poses without limits. McGEE has a bean bag in his belly, anchored enough to allow him to lean slightly to the left and right. He is underestimated most because he is Ty’s very first bear! McGEE was produced from late 1987 until the winter of 1997. He was then replaced by Magee the Bear.
The exhaustive summary of versions below is far more meticulous than necessary to enjoy collecting plush. This is the TyPlushArchive! so every detail must be charted. I went through the trouble of dissecting every detail of the plush tush tag to fill the gaps where I could not find an example with the tag. For those looking for information for selling purposes, you do not need this level of detail; this is a waste of your time. List your push with the title stating the tush tag year, pictures of each side of the hang tag, and the tush tag will be appreciated.
McGEE 1A
“CENTER CHARM”
This version is somewhat theoretical, tush tag version not confirmed.
Tush tag version 1g: 1988 birdy comma with centered charm paired with 1A hang tag.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
McGEE 1A
“Tack-on bow”
This version is somewhat theoretical, tush tag version not confirmed.
Tush tag version 1g: thumb comma 7 without a hook, tack on old style acetate bow paired with 1A hang tag.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
McGEE TYWL
Tush tag version 1g: birdy comma 7 with a hook, regular brown edge, new styled satin bow, should be paired with 1c TYWL hang tag.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
Examples in photos are not an actual example but what this run should look like
McGEE TYWL
“AGES 3 and UP”
Tush tag version 1g: ducky comma 7 with a hook, for ages 3 and up with satin bow, paired with 1c TYWL hang tag.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
McGEE 2A.1
Tush tag version 1g: birdy comma 7 with a hook dark brown edge, with beans in feet, new styled satin bow, paired with 2A.1, 2A.1G, or 2A.1Go hang tag.
Also found with UK Redback hang tag
The pictures above are from other plush but provided to help specify which tag to look for.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
McGEE 2A.2GTM
Tush tag version 1g: birdy comma 7 with a hook dark brown edge, with beans in feet, new styled satin bow, should be paired with 1c TYWL hang tag.
Also found with UK Redback hang tag
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
McGEE 2A.2Gtm
Tush tag version 1g: ducky comma 7 with a hook, for ages 3 and up with satin bow, paired with 2a.2Gtm hang tag.
also found with “CONTENTS OAKBROOK” and “CONTENTS OAKBOOK” tush tags and UK Redback hang tags.
The particularly darker tipped fabric seen on one side of McGEE’s face is obvious when directly observing the plush. The ears are more similar to previous versions and only about 30% is covered with this darker fabric.
McGEE 2A.2gtm
Tush tag version 1g: ducky comma 7 with a hook, for ages 3 and up, CONTENTS, IL – , with satin / cut bow and 2A.2gtm hang tag (hang tag can also be 3B)
Also found with UK Redback hang tag
This additional tag was added as he was originally sold as a gift shop “Bobby Bare Trap” which I believe is a venue owned and operated by the country musician “Bobby Bare”.
McGEE 2G-3B
Tush tag version 2g-3b, satin bow, paired with 2b-3b hang tag.
Also found with UK Red back or UK sticker hang tag and also Canadian tush tag.
This McGEE appears to have its final small snout however the hang tags produced during the “ages 5 and up” era around 1992 usually had this problem of the hole punch not working correctly. McGEE since he does not have PVC pellets since 1990 never had to adjust its age limit to ages 5. So this bear was made in 1992 with a “ages 3 and up” tag while most other plush produced in 1992 had “ages 5 and up tags”
McGEE 2G-3B
UK Sticker
Tush tag version 2g-3b with 2b-3b hang tag UK sticker.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
McGEE 2G-3W.1
Tush tag version 2g-3w 25mm satin bow, paired with 2b-3w.1 hang tag.
Also found with UK Red back or UK sticker hang tag and also Canadian tush tag.
This McGEE appears to have its final small snout.
This McGEE has a tush tag that has an iridescent appearance. Most other plush this occurs during the late “ages 5 and up” time period. This would put this McGEE at around 1993.
McGEE
2G UK Cluster
Tush tag version 3w with 2b-3w.2 hang tag.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
McGEE
2G German Cluster
Tush tag version 3w with 2b-3w.2 hang tag.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
McGEE
2G German Cluster
German Company Statement
Tush tag version 3w with 2b-3w.2 hang tag.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
McGEE 3g-3A
UK and German versions
I have yet to locate any “Canadian 3A” plush but likely exists.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
McGEE 3g
“36.1”
Tush tag version 3g, paired with the 3g hang tag, now with one copyright symbols on the inside left of hang tag.
The back of the hang tag reads:
“Please remove all swing tags before giving
this item to a child under 36 months.”
Also found with Canadian tush tag.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
McGEE 3g
“36.2”
Tush tag version 3g, paired with the 3g hang tag, now with three copyright symbols on the inside left of hang tag.
The back of the hang tag reads:
“Please remove all swing tags before giving
this item to a child under 36 months.”
Also found with Canadian tush tag.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
McGEE 3g
“Child CE sticker”
Tush tag version 3g, paired with the 3g hang tag, a sticker has now been placed on the back of the hang tag which now reads
“Please remove all swing tags
before giving this item to a child“
Also found with Canadian tush tag.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
McGEE 3g
“Child CE”
Tush tag version 3g, paired with the 3g hang tag, the back of the hang tag now read
“Please remove all swing tags
before giving this item to a child“
Also found with Canadian tush tag.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
McGEE 3g
“Waterloo/Deutschland”
Tush tag version 3g, paired with the 3g hang tag, now without CE on the back of the tag.
Also found with Canadian tush tag.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
McGEE 4g – Suface Wash error, No “U.K.”
Tush tag version 3g, paired with 4g hang tag “Ty Europe”, with no “UK” in the address. “Suface Wash” error (should be ” Surface Wash”) on the back of the tag. This tag is also available with a corrective “Surface Wash” sticker.
This is Large McGEE not regular sized McGEE for the purpose of showing what the tags should look like
Also found with Canadian tush tag.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
Magee 4g
“U.K.” no space
Tush tag version 3g, paired with 4g
“Ty Europe Ltd.” with “U.K.” in the address line of the hang tag.
Now removing spaces between each Ty address. Also note the space after each copyright symbol.
Also “Made in Indonesia”
Also found with Canadian tush tag.
Example not available, please Email us if you have this version in any condition.
Seated Bear Chronology
The chronologic variations of the seated bears are illustrated in these columns for the versions distributed at any given time.
For more information on tag versions please refer to our page on tags here.