Beanie Mania

This documentary tells us more about the collectors than abot the product, which is fine because there is no intrinsic value to the Beanies, as compared with other collectbles like wine or books.

'Beanie Mania' (2021) is a pretty good documentary about a very popular and yet still niche collectible.

I watched this film after recently watching the new Apple TV+ film, 'The Beanie Bubble' (2023) starring Zach Galifianakis. And I must say, this documentary is far more interesting and entertaining than the corporate biopic is.

This is a straightforward and fairly regular documentary, but like the Beanie Babies its far more interesting than it should be for something so simple. The origins, growth, collapse, and legacy are explored by people who crucial to each stage of the Beanie Baby mania.

Its worth watching especially if you remember how crazy things got back then or just found a few Beanie Babies in your attic. Just be careful to not become too obsessed with them after watching this documentary!

Is this real life?! I felt like I entered the Twilight Zone when I watched this documentary. I dunno if it's worth the watch as I'm still sitting here questioning my sanity after watching the whole thing so I'm going to say no. Just a crazy era that will more than likely repeat itself.

Another example of adults ruining a child's experience- an FBI employee creating a 'rap' song, suburban cult moms spending thousands a month on phone bills, a childless woman filling her home with childrens toys- all examples of how ridiculous and insane people can get, at the expense of others.

Cabbage patch dolls, beanie babies, holiday Barbie, etc., there will always be a way for Karen to ruin it for kids.

I didn't watch this for the nostalgia, I did so to realize how sad and sick people can be.

What a great film for those of us who remember these crazy safe times and had small children at home.

I enjoyed that they tried to show a fair and balanced view of all the participants.

Highly recommend watching.