Below you will find a description of all the variations of hang tags (also known as swing tags):

First Generation Tag (1993-1994)

A single tag in the shape of a full heart. This tag appeared on the early beanie babies.

Second Generation Tag (1994-1995)

A double tag with the left part of the heart missing (where the fold is). This tag is folded into a booklet of two attached hearts. There is a "TO/FROM" section.

Third Generation Tag (1995-1996)

Same as 2nd generation tag except the lettering is fatter.

Fourth Generation Tag (1996-1997)

Same at the 3rd generation tag with 5 changes: A poem, a birthday, a yellow star, no black outline on the word Ty, and Ty's website address.

Fifth Generation Tag (1998 - current)

Same as the 4th generation tag with the following changes: The interior type style and inside the star is new; birthdate is spelled out; the Style # has been omitted.