This rare and retired Ty Beanie Baby, named Ariel, is a first edition collectible that would make the perfect Christmas gift for any Beanie Baby enthusiast. With errors on the tag, this plush toy is even more sought after and valuable. The toy is part of the original Beanie Babies collection and has not been modified in any way. Ariel is a turquoise coloured bear with black button eyes and a larger black nose. She wears a multicoloured mesh ribbon tied around her neck and she has an embroidered pink flower and a yellow sun on her chest. The flowers embroidered on the Ariel Beanie Baby was based on a drawing by Ariel Glaser. Ariel was released on 1st April 2001. She was retired on 16th April 2002.