July 30, 1999
I really think it is about time that Maple were retired. She already is worth a large sum of money. Now she will be worth even more. So we bid a fond farewell to the adorable Maple.

July 28, 1999
What is the deal here? Why is he retiring the ones he just released? "Scrambled" Eggbert today. I guess next could be Mooch or Sammy... maybe Mac?

July 26, 1999
After all this time, we say good bye to the ever-impossible to find Britannia. How much will she be going for on the secondary market tomorrow?

July 20, 1999
Here we go again... Nibbly officially retired today. Who's next?

July 19, 1999
Maybe the Newsflash should have read "We'll be seeing Ewe!!" Yes, Ewey the lamb, another new January 99 release was retired. Why is he retiring new releases so quickly? What about some of the older ones? hmmm... I think Ty's up to something.

July 14, 1999
"Another PEACE of the Pie..." Peace was officially retired today.
Along with this announcement was the announcement of three NEW beanies. Flitter the butterfly, B.B. Bear the birthday bear, and Lips the fish look like they will be joining our Beanie family.

July 12, 1999
It was announced today that Hippie, another newly released beanie (January 99) is officially retired. Are we in for another streak of retirements? I wonder....

July 9, 1999
It was announced today that Nibbler, one of the two newly released bunnies (January 99) is officially retired. Since there hasn't been any news lately, I wonder what Ty is up to...