Beanie Babies
Zip the Cat (all black)
Zip the Cat (all black) at a glance
Key details to help identify the version and understand its market value.
- Style
- 4004
- Type
- Cat · black, white
- Introduced
- March 10, 1996
- Retired
- May 1, 1998
- Swing tags
- Generations 3, 4, 5
- Tush tags
- Generations 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
More about Zip the Cat (all black) → Birthday, story, and every release.
$225
Median sold price
$1.04–$449
Observed sale range
How this price is calculated
Based on 5 matched completed sales. Prices vary by tag generation, condition, and listing accuracy. The full observed range is $1.04–$449.00, and the exact median is $225.00. Data updated Oct 5, 2026.
Estimated value over time
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Recent sales on eBay
Completed eBay sales matched to Zip the Cat (all black) · Style 4004
| Date | Listing | Sold for |
|---|---|---|
| Ty Beanie Baby 3/1 All Black Zip The Cat — view completed eBay listing eBay item 117429077813 | $300.00 | |
| TY Beanie Baby - ZIP the Black Cat (All Black) (3rd Gen Hang Tag - Creased Tag) — view completed eBay listing eBay item 373784856924 | $449.00 | |
| TY Beanie Babies Zip the Cat - All Black Excellent Condition! — view completed eBay listing eBay item 318708211735 | $1.04 | |
| TY Beanie Babies All Black Zip the Cat 3rd Generation with tags — view completed eBay listing eBay item 287527270067 | $150.00 | |
| Ty Beanie Baby ALL BLACK Zip Authenticated Mint Condition With Mint Tags 3rd Gen — view completed eBay listing eBay item 117114992605 | $225.00 |
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Current listings on eBay
Oct 9
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What can change Zip the Cat (all black)'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