Champion the World Cup Bear (China)
| Theme: | Beanie Babies |
|---|---|
| Subtheme: | Sports |
| Style Number: | 04408 |
| Colour: | Brown |
| Swing Tag Generation: | 7, 10 |
| Tush Tag Generation: | 11 |
| Birthday: | None |
| Release Date: | 04/04/2002 |
| Release Year: | 2002 |
| Retirement Date: | 04/06/2002 |
| Animal: | Bear |
Description
The Chinese version of Champion is a fuzzy, brown bear with black button eyes and a button nose with the flag of China on it. It wears a gold ribbon tied around it’s neck. On it’s chest is a button with the words “2002 FIFA World Cup” on it.
Poem
China, the world’s more populous
nation, capped the most significant
year in it’s sporting history when the
national soccer team reached the
FIFA World Cup finals for the
first time.
Collectors note
Champion the Bear was introduced on 4th April 2002.
There are 32 different versions of Champion, each representing the countries in the 2002 World Cup. This particular version represents China.
Each Champion bear was retired separately on the day their country was eliminated from the 2002 World Cup.
The Chinese Champion was retired on 4th June 2002.
Ty Beanie Baby, Champion The Bear, FIFA World Cup, China Flag Nose, MWMT, 2002
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Ty Beanie Baby, Champion The Bear, FIFA World Cup, China Flag Nose, MWMT, 2002
9.00 USD (0 bids)
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TY Beanie Baby – CHAMPION the Bear (USA) FIFA World Cup Korea Japan 2002 (09501)
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Ty Beanie Baby 2002 “CHAMPION” the US World Cup Bear Hang and Tush Tags Attached
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RETIRED TY Beanie Baby The Champion Bear USA 2002 FIFA World Cup - FREE SHIPPING
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