Ty Beanie Baby Mel the Koala | 1996 Vintage Plush | PE Pellets | 5th/6th Gen Tag

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"How do you name a Koala bear? It's rather tough, I do declare!"

Travel Down Under with Mel the Koala, a classic Ty Beanie Baby from 1996! This adorable grey koala is soft, poseable, and ready to hug. He features the updated PE Pellets for a softer feel and pristine tags, making him a great addition to any collection.

Specific Item Details:

• Name: Mel

• Date of Birth: January 15, 1996

• Style Number: 4162

• Hang Tag: 5th Generation

• Tush Tag: 6th Generation

• Fill: PE Pellets (Polyester)

Collector Variations ("Errors"): This Bear features several well-known tag variations sought after by enthusiasts:

• Oakbrook: Listed without a space between the words (vs. Oak Brook).

• Punctuation: Three exclamation points after "Visit our web page!!!"

• Space: Extra space in the poem text before the exclamation mark.