July Ruby Birthday Bear Plush (8") - Ty - Birthday Beanies Collection - (2001)

July the Birthday Bear is a cheerful Ty collectible created to celebrate July birthdays while incorporating the symbolism of the ruby birthstone. Approximately 8 inches tall, this festive bear combines a bright red head with shiny black eyes and a distinctive ruby-red, jewel-like nose. Its body features a colorful pastel tie-dye pattern, creating a playful contrast with the red accents, while the ruffled red collar adds a celebratory finishing touch that gives July an unmistakable birthday-inspired appearance.

The chest features an embroidered birthday-cake design marked “July,” reinforcing the bear's place in Ty's first Birthday Beanies collection from 2001. Its heart-shaped tag adds additional storytelling value, explaining the ruby-inspired nose and associating the birthstone with beauty, sincerity, and hope, alongside a “Happy Birthday!” message. With its distinctive combination of commemorative details, colorful styling, and soft, cuddly construction, July makes an appealing keepsake for July birthdays, Birthday Beanies collectors, and enthusiasts of vintage Ty plush.