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.
4. Brownie the Bear. Brownie the Bear is one of the original nine Beanie Babies from the first generation. He was later renamed Chubbie the Bear, so the Brownie the Bear model is more valuable due to its rarity. The Brownie the Bear Beanie Baby was also produced with a Korean tag, which is the most sought after version.