Spooky
Style #: 4090
Designed by Jenna Boldebuck
DATE OF BIRTH: 10-31-95
Ghosts can be a scary sight
But don’t let Spooky bring you any fright
Because when you’re alone, you will see
The best friend that Spooky can be!
Date of Publication: 5-20-1995
Introduced: 9-1-1995
Retired: 12-31-1997
Ty Warner’s long term partner during the beanie mania phenomenon was Faith McGowan. Faith and her two children Lauren and Jenna Boldebuck were often involved with naming and dreaming up new Beanie Baby designs. One of those dreams belonged to Jenna Boldebuck when she designed a ghost who later became Spooky the Beanie Baby. Early shipments of this beanie state
“Designed by Jenna Boldebuck”.
Versions: Spooky was originally released as “Spook” in September of 1995, this was quickly changed to “Spooky” in October of 1995. Also during the 3rd generation tag run, tags originally note “Designed by Jenna Boldebuck” which was later omitted.
CHRONOLOGY
3G/1G: Korean – Coming soon
3G/2G: 3 copyright symbols, 36 months – Coming soon
4G/3G: Waterloo bold tag, “SURFACE” tush tag
This example is about half filled with beans; he really cannot even hold himself upright. This was an example direct from Ty as part of the McDonalds Beanie Baby sweepstakes offer. Mcdonalds customers could enter to win a complete set of current Beanie Babies during the 1997 Teenie Beanie Baby promotion.
4G/3G: Waterloo tag (not bolded) “SURFACE” tush tag – Coming soon
4G/3G: Fareham tag, “SURFACE” tush tag – Coming soon
4G/4G: Fareham tag, star sticker “SURFACE” tush tag – Coming soon
CHRONOLOGY SUMMARY
KEY
3 main versions of 4g hang tag
1) Waterloo tag – Oakbrook/Waterloo/Deutschlan
2) Fareham tag – Oakbrook/Fareham/Deutschland
3) “Ty Canada” tag – Oakbrook/Fareham/Canada
What does bolded mean?
This is in reference to the text inside the yellow star on the front of the 4th generation hang tag. Earlier tags seem to have a bolder font that has rounded edges. The later 4th generation tags which I do not indicate as bolded will have a lighter non-bolded font with sharp 90 degree edges to each letter instead of the rounded edges.
Hang tag and tush tag combinations
