Created by Ty Warner and released through Ty Inc., Beanie Babies are adorable little bean ... with a lineup featuring "Legs" the Frog, "Chocolate" the Moose, and "Patti" the Platypus.

Ty Warner founded Ty Inc. in 1986 with the dream of creating a stuffed animal kids could afford. At just $5, Beanie Babies hit the shelves in 1993 and soon became a cult favorite — not only ...