Mary Beth's Bean Bag World
Mary Beth's Bean Bag World, originally Mary Beth's Beanie World, was an American monthly magazine dedicated to Beanie Babies and competing plush toys.[1]
 November 1998 issue | |
| First issue | October 1997 |
|---|---|
| Final issue | August 2001 |
| Company | H & S Media |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Bannockburn, Illinois |
| Language | English |
| ISSN | 1525-5085 |
The magazine's founder, Mary Beth Sobolewski,[2] developed the magazine into a top seller, known for featuring articles and a secondary market price list for Beanie Babies and similar products during the height of their popularity. The headquarters was in Bannockburn, Illinois.[1]
The first issue of Mary Beth's Bean Bag World went on sale in October 1997 and had a circulation of 177,000.[3] It was originally planned as a one-time publication, but based on its success, the publisher decided to produce it quarterly. [3] The second issue sold 444,045 copies.[3] By the time it was one of the top sellers at newsstands, the magazine was being released monthly.[3] The magazine's publisher, H & S Media,[1] eventually filed for bankruptcy. The final issue was published in August 2001.[3]
References
- "Bean Bag World: Ty Announcement No Reason to Grieve". PR Newswire. 2 September 1999. Retrieved 24 February 2016.
- http://www.usaweekend.com/98_issues/981129/981129talk.html%5B%5D
- "Beanie Baby Trading Cards - Mary Beth Information". beanielad.com.