Paul Barretta, President of Talent Clearing House, stated, Whether artists are paid based on traditional royalty structure or one tied to profitability of releases, administration can pose quite a burden.
Despite the continuation of the line, the most expensive Beanie Babies are the same ones that were rare and valuable during the original Beanie Baby craze. For instance, fewer than 2,000 wingless Quackers the duck dolls were produced and the rare Beanie Baby may now be valued in excess of $1,300.
Peanut the Elephant, in the royal blue color, is one of the most valuable Beanie Babies a collector could hope to come across. Peanut the Elephant came in many different colors, including a gray, powder blue, and purple color.