Before Beanie Babies there was Dakin, 7 inches tall 2.5 inches wide, with original tag. No stains, tears or smells. Made in 1957. The story goes this all began when Japan was importing electric trains to prevent the trains during their long journey to America shippers cradled them with a half dozen or so velveteen stuffed characters this cute and clever packaging and not the train created in unexpected site of excitement in response and Dakin and company now a division of applause begin to import these original Dream pets by the hundreds.