Beanie Babies
Ariel the Bear
Ariel the Bear at a glance
Key details to help identify the version and understand its market value.
- Style
- 4288
- Type
- Bear · green
- Introduced
- June 1, 2000
- Retired
- December 31, 2001
- Swing tags
- Generations 6, 7
- Tush tags
- Generation 9
More about Ariel the Bear → Birthday, story, and every release.
$7
Median sold price
$0.99–$13.89
Observed sale range
How this price is calculated
Based on 11 matched completed sales. Prices vary by tag generation, condition, and listing accuracy. The full observed range is $0.99–$13.89, and the exact median is $6.79. Data updated Sep 21, 2026.
Estimated value over time
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Recent sales on eBay
Completed eBay sales matched to Ariel the Bear · Style 4288
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Current listings on eBay
Sep 25
These are current asking prices, not completed-sale values.
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- TY Beanie Baby - ARIEL the Bear (8.5 inch) - MWMTs$5.99 View TY Beanie Baby - ARIEL the Bear (8.5 inch) - MWMTs on eBay (opens eBay in a new tab)
- TY Beanie Baby Babies Ariel AIDS Remembrance #4288 Retired ~ Trl4#407$19.95 View TY Beanie Baby Babies Ariel AIDS Remembrance #4288 Retired ~ Trl4#407 on eBay (opens eBay in a new tab)
- TY Beanie Baby Ariel The Bear 2000 Retired Blue Mint Plush Toy With Tags 4288$11.99 View TY Beanie Baby Ariel The Bear 2000 Retired Blue Mint Plush Toy With Tags 4288 on eBay (opens eBay in a new tab)
- TY Beanie Baby - ARIEL the Bear (8.5 inch) - MWMTs Stuffed Animal Toy$4.99 View TY Beanie Baby - ARIEL the Bear (8.5 inch) - MWMTs Stuffed Animal Toy on eBay (opens eBay in a new tab)
- TY Beanie Baby - ARIEL the Bear (8.5 inch) - Stuffed Animal Toy$8.50 View TY Beanie Baby - ARIEL the Bear (8.5 inch) - Stuffed Animal Toy on eBay (opens eBay in a new tab)
- TY Beanie Baby - ARIEL the Bear (8.5 inch), New W/Tags$4.99 View TY Beanie Baby - ARIEL the Bear (8.5 inch), New W/Tags on eBay (opens eBay in a new tab)
- TY Beanie Baby 2000 - ARIEL the Bear blue green - MWMTs Stuffed Animal Toy $7.99 View TY Beanie Baby 2000 - ARIEL the Bear blue green - MWMTs Stuffed Animal Toy on eBay (opens eBay in a new tab)
- Ariel TY Beanie Baby Bear MWMT 2000 In Memory Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation$12.95 View Ariel TY Beanie Baby Bear MWMT 2000 In Memory Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation on eBay (opens eBay in a new tab)
- TY Beanie Baby Ariel the Bear Plush 8.5” MWMT Retired 2000$6.26 View TY Beanie Baby Ariel the Bear Plush 8.5” MWMT Retired 2000 on eBay (opens eBay in a new tab)
- TY Beanie Baby: "Ariel" the Memorial Teddy Bear [No. 4288]$4.50 View TY Beanie Baby: "Ariel" the Memorial Teddy Bear [No. 4288] on eBay (opens eBay in a new tab)
- TY Beanie Baby 2000 Ariel the Bear Mint Green PE$13.45 View TY Beanie Baby 2000 Ariel the Bear Mint Green PE on eBay (opens eBay in a new tab)
- Ty Beanie Baby Ariel The Bear 2000 6th Gen Swing Tag 9th Gen Tush Tag$39.99 View Ty Beanie Baby Ariel The Bear 2000 6th Gen Swing Tag 9th Gen Tush Tag on eBay (opens eBay in a new tab)
What can change Ariel the Bear's value
- Tag generation. Mint with both tags commands the premium, and an earlier swing-tag generation moves price more than condition does.
- Condition. Creases, stains, tag protectors and smoke exposure all show up in what buyers pay.
- Exact version. Pellet type, country of manufacture and renames make same-name toys different products at different prices.
- Listing quality. Most "error" listings describe common tag misprints that carry no premium; read titles skeptically.
About these prices
Values are based on completed eBay sales matched to this toy, not current asking prices.
How we calculate prices Hide calculation details
Included: Completed eBay sales matched to the toy and style number.
Excluded: Automated matching removes identifiable lots, cards, other Ty lines, reissues, and mismatched toys. Duplicate listings are collapsed. Some variation in condition or tag generation may remain.
How value is calculated: The headline value is the median sale price, weighted by units sold, with no outlier trimming. The observed range may include different conditions and tag generations.
Data updated