Skyrocketing in popularity since their debut in 2020, it’s easy to understand this collectible toy’s appeal as the modern iteration of Beanie Babies ... are among the rarest Squishmallows ...

The market for rare Beanie Babies, like Patti the Platypus, is also favorable, with potential valuations of up to $12,000.

Collectibles can be expensive to acquire and store, don’t generate income, are targeted by fraudsters, are not always easy to sell, and can swing wildly in valuation.

Simon is a Los Angeles-based journalist who covers film and TV. People around the world went wild for Beanie Babies for a few years in the 90s before the bubble ... [+] burst. The Beanie Bubble is ...