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 ) Mel and Jr Set ( His Companion Mel Jr. Mc Donalds Teenie in His original Sealed Packaging ) consisting of the following 2 Investment Quality Koala Bear Beanie Babies MEL # 4102 --- 1996 --- PVC 1st Edition --- Multiple Tag Rarities --- New --- Iconic Originals --- Mwmt Mq A More Common Mel Is Featured as number 46 and selling $4,500.00 on the 125 Most Valuable Beanie babies https://www.workandmoney.com/ With the following Bottom line: Mel the koala was released on Jan. 1, 1997. A different version of the cute gray koala was also offered as a part of McDonald's line of Beanie Baby prizes, but the regular Ty version is more valuable. Without an Existing Identical listing to compare it to: Know that according to Microsoft's Bing Chat AI Beanie Babies can be surprisingly valuable due to several factors: Limited Production: Many Beanie Babies were produced in limited quantities, making them rare and highly sought after. Tag Errors and Misprints: Beanie Babies with errors on their tags or unique misprints can be particularly valuable. Retirement: When a Beanie Baby is “retired” (no longer produced), its value often increases due to scarcity. Special Editions: Beanie Babies released for special events or as prototypes can fetch high prices. Condition: Beanie Babies in pristine condition with their original tags intact are more valuable. These factors create a sense of rarity and exclusivity, driving up demand and prices in the collector’s market Making this Mint Most Valuable Iconic Original PVC 1st Edition Mel with Multiple Tag Rarities a Serious Collectors item whose Future Selling Price will only continue to RISE! ULTRA RARE Original Owner / Iconic Original / MInt Condition ULTRA RARE P.V.C. pellets ( ONLY used on 1st Editions ) ULTRA RARE Most Valuable Deutschland 90008 Nurnberg Importer on Swing Tag ULTRA RARE No comma between Oakbrook and IL on both tags ULTRA RARE No period after the A in U.S.A. on the Tush tag ULTRA RARE No period after C in P.V.C. on Tush Tag ULTRA RARE Misplaced comma after Inc. on Tush Tag ( should not be there ) 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 here REG. No PA. 1965(KR) Designations on the Tush Tag Mel Jr. Number 7 of A Tremendously Successful McDonald's Promo Highlighting the 12 Most Popular Beanies at the Time! ( Known to have its own rarities ) remains Sealed in Her 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 Coveted Ultra Rare Mel comes with both plastic Swing and Tush Tag protectors!