Background Info:

Series 2 Cards were released in March of 1999, when the first series became "retired". When these new cards came in, some stores were sold out in less than an hour! Because these cards are so popular, it's important to know some information about series 2.

Different Colors:

There are 4 different colors in series 2. They are blue, green, silver, and gold. Just like series 1, gold is the hardest to find. Blue is the easiest color to find. Note that the common cards, trivia cards, and posters do not come in different colors.

The Different Cards:

There are 4 main types of cards. They are Rare Bear Cards, Retired Cards, Birthday/Rookie Cards, and Common Cards. Common cards are the easiest to find, and the Rare Bears are the hardiest to find.
Included in every pack of cards is a trivia card and a checklist. In every box, you will find 1 poster.

Autographed Cards:

People are extremely lucky if they happen to get an autographed card. Ty Warner signed 1 of each card, in each color. That makes a total of 304 autographed cards in series 2. The autograph is written with a gold paint pen. Beside the signature is the number 1/1, which indicates that this card is number 1 out of 1 made. There is also an embossed, clear ty heart on the signature.

Rare Bear Cards:

These brand-new cards feature 12 bears. They are holographic. Each card has limited edition numbering which is printed on the back of the card. The color of the card is determined by the words "the bear".

Retired Cards:

This type of card features 15 retired beanies on a somewhat holographic background. An embossed "retired" symbol is located on the left hand side of the card. The color of this symbol determines the color of the card.

Birthday/Rookie Cards:

The beanie's birthday is located in a small red circle at the top of the card. On these cards, the beanie's name determines the color of the card. All cards that feature a September 1998 beanie have the word "ROOKIE" in a blue box, as you can see in the picture of the Halo card. There are 24 Birthday/Rookie cards.

   Common Cards:

Each common card has an embossed picture of the beanie and its name. On the back of the card, you can find information about the beanie, such as its birthday and issue date. There are also fun facts about the animal the beanie represents. 100 common cards are in series 2.

Trivia Cards:

In each pack you will find one trivia card. This is a scratch-off card that has questions about beanies. Two players can both quiz each other's knowledge about beanies, or one person can play.

Poster:

In each box of cards you will find one poster. This poster features series 1 cards (common and chase) on one side and series 2 cards (common and chase) on the other.