In this episode of The Compendium: An assembly of fascinating and intriguing things, Adam & Kyle delve into the fascinating story of the Beanie Baby craze that took the world by storm in the 1990s. Together they explore the origins of the adorable, stuffed toys and how they became a cultural phenomenon.

They also examine the key factors that led to their skyrocketing popularity and eventual downfall, including the strategies used by the creator, Ty Warner, and the behavior of collectors and speculators in the market.

Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and explore the rise and fall of one of the most beloved toy crazes in recent history.

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• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

 

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