TyTrade LLC is offering for auction one (1) Frankenteddy prototype Beanie Baby signed by Ty Warner. This prototype is the original hand sewn Beanie Baby from which the manufactured piece was created. There is only one (1) prototype in existence. All monies raised from the auction of this prototype Frankenteddy will be donated to UNICEF. As a bidder on this auction you are obligated to complete the transaction. If you are the highest bidder at the end of the auction you will be required to complete the auction transaction. You will be notified through email if you are the winning bidder. You will have 48 hours to respond to the email to acknowledge receipt and make payment arrangements. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express will be accepted as payment for the auction. Bids are not retractable so please be careful when entering your bid amount. This auction will close at 12:00 pm Central Standard Time on October 31st, 2002. If you have any questions regarding the auction please email us at contact@ty.com.