Ty even gave Silva a shout-out, thanking them “for showing the internet the cuteness of Cookie.” Many people have posted artistic renditions of the plushie, including a crochet version of him.

What started as a simple, somewhat critical post about a quirky Christmas plushie has turned into a viral phenomenon. "Cookie," a Brown Gingerbread TY "Beanie Bellies" stuffie, has captivated the ...

Many parents and grandparents remember the scramble to find Beanie Babies, especially a particular one. Get ready. Ty Inc., the maker of Beanie Babies, is once again taking toy stores by storm ...

In 1997, eBay had auctioned off $500 million worth of the plush toys, accounting for more than 6% of the site's total sales. And the following year, Ty's sales surpassed $1 billion for the first time.

Gen Z and millennials' love of plushies is bringing some cheer to the toy industry. Young adults adore their stuffed animals, whether they're hanging onto the battered old ones from their ...