NOTE!! Like with most other collectibles, with Ty Beanie Babies, finding a Complete Set with a Specific Trait often creates a collection that is more valuable than the sum of its parts. (This pertains to the following Listing Below ) Freckles His Companion Freckles Jr. Mc Donalds Mini Teenie in his original Sealed Package A More Common Stand alone Freckles is featured on The Most Valuable Beanie Babies with the following Bottom Line: At first glance, Freckles is not so different from the numerous feline Beanie Babies that exist. Like them, the spotted leopard has black button eyes, a pink nose and black thread whiskers. However, Freckles is set apart in both uniqueness and secondhand resale value by one thing: his birthday. While Freckles’ birthday is supposed to be June 3, 1996 and is listed as that on the majority of his tags, a small percentage of the toys have a listed birthday of July 28th instead. Without an Existing Identical Listing to compare it to: According to Microsoft's A.I. Ty Beanie Babies, including Freckles the Leopard, are highly valued by collectors for several reasons: Rarity: Freckles was released in 1996 and retired in 1998, making it a limited edition. Variations: There are different versions and errors, such as variations in birthdays (June 3rd and July 28th, 1996). Condition: Items in mint condition, especially those with tags, are more valuable. Popularity: Freckles is a popular character among Beanie Babies, which drives demand. Collectors often seek out these rare and unique items, driving up their value over time. Knowing that exclusivity and uniqueness of a limited stock item always attach a premium to its value And that Beanie Babies with errors can be much more valuable than ones with perfectly printed tags. Making this Most Valuable Iconic Originals Limited Production Freckles and Jr Set with Multiple Tag Rarities a Serious Collectors item whose Future Selling Price will continue to Rise! Freckles No Style # --- 1996 --- Mfg.Oddities / Unique Features ---Pvc 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Rarities--- New ---Iconic Original --- Mwmt MQ Original Owner / Iconic Original / MInt Condition ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Unique Feature 7-28-1996 Birthdate on Swing Tag ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Mfg. Oddity Incorrect Stitching Resulting in Off Set Eyes ( The Right One is Higher than the Left On , A Crooked Nose, and Uneven Whiskers with the Right One being Higher than the Left One See photo Photo # 3 Above ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable PVC pellets ( Only used on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Deutschland 90008 Nurnberg Importer on the Swing Tag ULTRA RARE No comma between Oakbrook and IL on both tags ULTRA RARE No period after the C in P.V.C. on the Tush Tag ULTRA RARE No period after the A in U.S.A. on the Tush tag ULTRA RARE Missing period after camouflage in poem ULTRA RARE Oakbrook Misspelled on both tags should be Oak Brook ULTRA RARE 1996TYINC., on the Tush Tag all CAPS ULTRA RARE The comma after INC., on the Tush Tag should not be there REG NO PA 1965 (KR) Designations on the Tush Tag Freckles Jr. Number 1 of A Tremendously Successful McDonald's Promo Highlighting the 12 Most Popular Beanies at the Time! ( Is known to have its own rarities ) remains Sealed in his Original packaging! This Fabulous Mint Most Valuable Iconic Originals Limited Production Collectors Set was stored from the day of purchase was NEVER played with or mishandled. Investment Quality! And to help ensure its Increasing Future Selling Price This Freckles Set comes with both plastic Swing and Tush Tag protectors!