The Beanie Beam

Our best friend and neighbor to the south; the bear that we could not live a day without... Osito! This red hot bear has beautiful gradient ribbon and bold Mexican flag embroidery on his chest. Osito was part of a USA exclusive collection called the International Collection, born on the 5th of February and not the 5th of May.Across the waters of the Rio Grande, lies a beautiful and mystic land.A place we all should plan to go, known by all as Mexico. Did you know that donors and subscribers get to hear a lot more? To find out what about, visit our substack or gift shop.And always remember, personal gifts are tax free up to a million dollars. Osito is available just in time for a hangover with your $5 donation. Ole! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit collegefundproductions.substack.com/subscribe

We have Glory with another full bodysuit, this one in white with blue and red stars, a deconstructed reference to the idea of the American flag. On the chest is an interesting representation of such a thing. I imagine that doing all 50 stars in this detail would be too small, just ask Emoji Designers.Glory was born, obviously, on the 4th of July, 1997. Wearing the flag for all to see, a symbol of freedom for you and me. red, white, and blue, Independence Day. happy birthday, USA.Glory is available with the rest of their teammates in the Winter Beanie Teamie Six Pack for a generous $1,000 donation. Glory is available as an individual thank you at the $200 donation level. Always remember, individual gifts are tax-free up to a million dollars. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit collegefundproductions.substack.com/subscribe

Snowball the Snowman with the permanently rumpled scarf and hat was born on my 12th birthday, December 22nd, 1996. He features a carrot nose, which is common in snowman lore. A lot of times that I remember building a snowman— I say a lot of times as though there were more than three—When we got around to making the buttons for the snowman outfit, we would use extra coal that we got from the grill in somebody's backyard. There was a snowman, I've been told, that plays with beanies out in the cold. What is better in a winter wonderland than a beanie snowman in your hand? That is kind of cute. I can't help but like my twin just a little bit. Snowball, the obviously C-string, rotund bench warmer of the Winter Sports Team is available for a $5 donation, or as part of the Winter Beanie Teamie Six Pack for a generous $1,000 donation. And always remember, individual gifts are tax free up to a million dollars. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit collegefundproductions.substack.com/subscribe

‘99 Holiday Teddy, born December 25th, 1999.[You know, this is a little bit of an organizing tangent. I am a bit relieved that these bears, that these holiday bears were born on their holiday, because I also am releasing these on their holiday. It’s good to know that Ty Warner and I were not thinking that much in advance.]Look at how cute this guy is! Perfect for the winter sports season, the 1999 Holiday Teddy features a full snowflake print head-to-toe bodysuit and a matching… Well, it’s not really matching… A non-detachable snowflake scarf in a different pattern, which if you know, you know, that clashing is actually tres chic. Peace on earth as the holidays grow near. This season is all about giving good cheer. With love and joy in your hearts, let’s all be friends as the century starts. [That was so long ago at this point, isn’t that wild? Anyway.] The ‘99 Holiday Teddy is available for a $10 donation as an individual bear, ~OR~ as a 6-pack with his other teammates… With his other Winter Sports Teamie Beamies! [~*winter sports*~] And always remember: individual gifts are tax-free up to a million dollars. =] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit collegefundproductions.substack.com/subscribe

Velvet, the Black Panther, wink wink. Supposedly not named for the 1989 hit, Velvet features beautiful amber eyes, a flocked pink natural nose that is super soft to the touch, framed by the cutest set of braided yarn whiskers that'll tickle your face when you give her kisses! Let's see what the poem in her tag says: Velvet loves to sleep in the trees, lulled to dreams by the buzz of the bees. She snoozes all day and plays all night, running and jumping in the moonlight. Celebrate your black friend this February by donating $200 towards a Velvet Beanie Baby today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit collegefundproductions.substack.com/subscribe

It's time for winter sports season! Presenting to you our early February winter sports team, featuring… our winter holiday holdovers: Snowball the Snowman and Zero the Penguin— with hat. And then we have a true classic: the 1997 Holiday Teddy with hat and scarf. These are our guys who are dressed best for the occasion. Then we have… returning champion of the 1999 holiday season: 1999 Holiday Teddy. For a pure shot of American adrenaline, Glory and his cousin Spangle. The full Winter Beanie Teamie as seen here is available with a generous $1,000 donation. Stay tuned for a packed schedule featuring individual profiles of all our Winter Beanies. And always remember: individual gifts are tax free up to a million dollars. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit collegefundproductions.substack.com/subscribe

Brighten your day with a $50 donation and enjoy Rainbow the chameleon, misprinted with a limited edition beautiful blue tie dye finish.Rainbow's date of birth is October 14th, 1997. Otherwise a nothing day, but then rainbow blue appeared! The poem on his tag reads:Red, green, blue, and yellow,this chameleon is a colorful fellow,a blend of colors his own unique hue,rainbow was made especially for you.This is a misprinted rainbow in the blue/green color scheme. Rainbow also comes in "rainbow" tie dye. Rainbow is a chameleon who does get confused for Iggy the iguana, because Iggy also comes misprinted-- in rainbow!-- as well as blue-green tie dye. However, Iggy is referred to as "green" in colorway.Check out Rainbow in Blue! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit collegefundproductions.substack.com/subscribe

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