Many different companies paired with Ty to release special edition bears. Surprisingly, even MasterCard wanted special Beanie Babies. Every MasterCard applicant received a special M.C. Beanie if they signed up for the card between 2001 and 2002. Not only was the bear the first Beanie Baby to actually have "Beanie" in its name, but it also has unique defects and extremely limited availability. The version with a brown nose is incredibly rare and is worth several thousand dollars.