The popularity of Beanie Babies and the rise of eBay created a ... "We immediately knew we wanted Zach," Gore remembered calling him "charming" and "likable" with "a depth he doesn't get to ...

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 because of their cute factor ...

"I would buy all of the cool Beanie Babies, wait for their value to increase ... put healthy food on the table," Tyrner ...