The Beanie Babies Craze

What cultural era is associated with the Beanie Babies craze?

• The 2010s

• The 1990s

• The 1980s

• The 2000s

What was Tai Warner's profession before he started his toy company?

• A Hollywood actor

• A teacher

• A chef

• A musician

What unique feature did Beanie Babies have compared to traditional stuffed animals?

• They were made of glass

• They were made of metal

• They were filled with plastic pellets

• They had electronic components

What strategy did Tai Warner use to increase the demand for Beanie Babies?

• Mass production

• Celebrity endorsements

• Creating artificial scarcity

• Television advertising

Which platform played a significant role in the Beanie Babies market?

• Amazon

• Craigslist

• eBay

• Facebook Marketplace

What was the initial purpose of the website that became eBay?

• A news website

• A social networking site

• A video streaming service

• An online auction platform

What issue contributed to the decline of the Beanie Babies market?

• Poor marketing strategies

• Lack of interest from children

• High production costs

• Counterfeiting

What was the name of the last Beanie Baby released before the line was initially retired?

• The Last

• The End

• The Beginning

• The Finale

What was one of the reasons speculated for the temporary retirement of Beanie Babies?

• To reduce production costs

• To focus on a new toy line

• To create a new, harder to counterfeit style

• To expand into international markets

What was a major concern for collectors during the Beanie Babies craze?

• High shipping costs

• Theft and fraud

• Limited edition releases

• Lack of storage space