On Wednesday 15th August 2000 in 14
cities across America bill-boards appeared warning "Beware of…". This was
the first advertising campaign for Ty Beanie Babies - and to date, the only
independent advertising campaign.
The first complete "collection within a collection" of Beanies,
the Zodiac Beanies represent the 12 animals in the Chinese Zodiac. Pre-cursors of the Birthday bear range, there is one for everybody -
but what does the sign you were born under say about you?
Rat
Rats are sociable
enjoying parties and social events. The rat is charming, and often cheeky.
He can be a shrewd strategist, and also can be cold blooded. The rat has
a nose for business. He does not tolerate being exploited or betrayed.
The rat never gives up!
Horses have a passionate nature, and a fighting spirit.
They can be changeable and fickle.
Horses have a capacity for hard work, they are active and energetic.
Ox
The Ox is a labourer, hard-working, conservative and methodical. The Ox is far-sighted. Oxes are solitary and individualistic.
The Ox is honest, loyal and faithful.
However, it is best not to cross an Ox for their calm exterior can give way to explosive rage!
Goat
Goats are sensitive and tender with a dreamy nature. They are often very artistic.
Goats are insecure and need to feel loved and protected.
Goats can be very demanding. They often lack ambition and self-confidence.
Tigers are quick-witted, brave and energetic. They thrive on excitement and adventure.
The tiger has a sense of honour, and also a generous heart.
Tigers like to be noticed, they may show off, they like to be admired.
Tigers can make good leaders.
Monkeys are talented, creative and quick-witted. They are also very clever. They make excellent problem solvers.
They do not like inconsistency or indifference. They do not take well to set-backs.
Monkeys are lucky - but they make their own fortune!
Rabbits like to live quite and peaceful lives. They are cautious, sensible, reserved, and often pessimistic.
Rabbits may have expensive tastes. A rabbit will always have a lovely home, and love their family.
Rabbits pay attention to other people's worries, and are always there to lend a hand.
Roosters are proud and determined. They are uncomplicated and direct, with no hidden depths.
Roosters are also hard-working and loyal.
Roosters cannot stand to be contradicted. They like to be flattered. They can be uncompromising.
It is not easy to fool a rooster.
Dragons have style, charm, and often a magnetic personality.
They are incapable of taking criticism and are often very stubborn.
As the animal representing the Chinese Emperor, dragons are considered excellent leaders - their opinions are valued.
Dogs are faithful and loyal, and attached to their routine. They have a deep sense of duty and of justice. Dogs have integrity.
Good companions in a good mood, but can turn nasty when they are not!
Dogs can be fatalistic, and have a need for love and affection.
Dogs are not selfish.
Snakes rely on first impressions. They are charming, deep-thinking, romantic and intuitive.
Snakes have a deep inner strength and can focus on their objectives.
Snakes are not good at taking advice, and do not like others to meddle in their affairs.
Pigs are reliable and sincere. They are uncomplicated and simplistic.
Some pigs are greedy. Others are shrewd. Some may appear gullible.
They like simplicity, tranquillity and peace. Pigs can be very sentimental.