A Simple Guide to Beanie Boo Sizes

One of the reasons why Beanie Boos rock and are so collectible is the fact that they are available in such a wide range of characters and sizes! Over the years, the sizes have changed a great deal. New sizes of Beanie Boos made their debut, and the names for these sizes were altered to accommodate new releases. With these changes, it can be hard to keep track of which sizes are available and how big they are.

We’ve put together an easy guide to Beanie Boo sizing through the years to help clarify things.

Where it All Began

In the beginning, there was only one size of Beanie Boo toy on the market. In fact, in June 2009 when the original generation first appeared in the United Kingdom there were only seven characters. All seven of the first-generation Beanie Boos were the regular 6-inch size.  It was a modified version of these characters which launched in the USA later the same year.

Following the success of the initial launch, TY went on to introduce two new Beanie Boo sizes to the range. These were a medium sized option known as Boo Buddies and Boo Boos, which were the Beanie Boo key-clips.

Bigger Beanie Boos Hit The Stores

It was not until January 2012 that TY began to introduce larger Beanie Boos. The first four to appear in stores were Coconut, Cookie, Safari and Waddles. These were all introduced in a 13-inch size. At this stage, the official sizes were as follows:

• Clip (5 Inch)
• Regular (6 Inch)
• Big (13 inches)

However, by Spring of 2012, the TY retailers catalog was updated to reflect another new size option, and the names were adjusted to accommodate this. The official names and sizes from Spring 2012 onwards are:

• Clip (5 Inch)
• Regular (6 Inch)
• Medium (13 Inch)
• Large (16 Inch)

Limited Run Sizing

Since 2012, the official sizing has remained the same. However, there have been some limited-edition Beanie Boos that have emerged over the years that do not fit into any of these categories. These tend to be retailer specific Beanie Boos or promotional items, only available in limited quantities or for a short time. Some of the most popular variants of this nature include:

• CVS Cookie – January 2013 saw a 12-inch version of Cookie being sold exclusively by CVS Pharmacy as a Valentine’s Day promotion. It is believed to be the only Beanie Boo that was produced in this size, making it a hit with collectors.

• Extra Large Beanie Boos – In the early part of 2014, an extra-large version of a handful of Beanie Boos was made available to authorized TY retailers in the United Kingdom. Intended as a display item only, the extra large Beanie Boos were never destined for sale. These promotional toys did not have the iconic heart-shaped swing tag or an official tush tag. However, towards the end of September 2014, six different extra-large Beanie Boos did show up on sale across Europe – featuring the appropriate tags. These had a very limited run of only 600 per character.

• Teenie Beanie Boos – In July 2014, McDonald's was celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Happy Meal. As part of the celebration, the fast food giants teamed up with TY to put one of 16 different Teenie Beanie Boos in each Happy Meal sold. There were eight different teenie characters based off existing Beanie Boos, and each was available with two different color variations. This collaboration with McDonald's is happening again in May 2017 with 15 new Teenie Beanie Boos appearing in Happy Meals.

Looking to the Future

The sizes of Beanie Boos have not changed much in recent years, but that could be about to change. In April of this year, a new line debuted at the NY Toy Fair. This new line is to be known as Mini Boos, and they are just 2 inches tall. The fundamental difference, aside from their small size, is that they are more plastic in nature – like Shopkins – and they will be available in a blind bag format.

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