Year: 1999 Manufacturer: Ty Condition: Mint condition First edition vintage collectable Signature Bear is the first in an annual series of Signature Bears starting in 1999. Signature Bear measures 9″ tall, 6″ seated and is complete with a magenta ribbon around his neck. He has black eyes and a black nose. Signature Bear was released on 1st January 1999. He retired on 23rd December 1999. Signature Bear has his original Ty tags. The Heart Tag has Gasport error, it should be Gosport, Hampshire, UK. The tushy tag does not have a factory number on the inside of the loop. As with all Signature Bears, there is no poem or birthday inside the swing tag. See photos for details on tag errors. Photos are of actual item. New – Mint condition. Purchased at auction of a retail gift store owner’s private collection of rarities, never offered at retail. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only a few available.
