America the Bear (Red – Blue Left Ear)
Theme: | Beanie Babies |
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Style Number: | 04412 |
Colour: | Red |
Swing Tag Generation: | 10 |
Tush Tag Generation: | 11 |
Birthday: | None |
Release Date: | 22/03/2002 |
Release Year: | 2002 |
Retirement Date: | 03/04/2002 |
Animal: | Bear |
Description
America is bright red in colour with a white right ear and a blue left ear. He has black button eyes and a black button nose. A red, white and blue ribbon is tied neatly around his neck and embroidered on his chest is the American flag.
Poem
In memory of those who lost their
lives in the national catastrophe that
took place on September 11, 2001
We mourn for them and express our
deepest sympathy for their families.
God bless America.
Collectors note
America the Bear was released on 22nd March 2002.
Three different versions of this bear were produced: a red version, a white version and a blue version.
It was released to raise money for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and raised more than $2 million in total.
Another version of the red bear was released with the blue ear on the right. This version is easier to find than the bear with the blue ear on the left.
America was retired on 3rd April 2002.
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