BB bear is a pastel tie-dyed colored bear with a silver badge on its chest. BB bear was released July 14, 1999 and retired December 23, 1999. It is known is the birthday bear. The beanie baby was created without a birthday, so you choose what its birthday is. The buddy was released January 1, 2001 and retired December 31, 2001 Both are in mint condition with swingtag protectors Check out my other listings. Listing is cross posted.