Six Ty capybaras and how to pick the right one

At some point in the last few years the internet decided the capybara is the most loveable animal on earth, and Ty has responded properly. We now stock six different Ty capybaras, which must be some kind of record for a rodent.

Here is the full line-up. Lara the Capybara from the Beanie Bellies line is $11.99, and she also comes in a Large version at $69.99 for those who need a capybara of consequence. The Beanie Babies give you three to choose from: Savanna, Mocha and Petal, each $11.99. And Barry the Capybara from the Beanie Bouncer line is the cheapest way into the club at $9.99.

Whoever names these deserves a raise. Barry the Capybara is perfect and we will not be taking questions.

Which one to buy depends on who it is for. Pocket money buyers and party bag shoppers, Barry at $9.99 is your friend. For a gift, any of the $11.99 crew works, and if the recipient is a proper capybara person, be warned that the four regular-sized characters are collected as a set more often than you would think. One capybara has a way of becoming four.

The Large Lara at $69.99 is the statement piece. This is the one for the person whose phone wallpaper, water bottle stickers and entire personality are capybara. You know who they are. There is probably one in your house.

A note for collectors: Ty rotates and retires characters regularly, and capybaras have a habit of selling through quickly whenever a capybara video does the rounds online, which is roughly always. If a particular name matters to you, sooner beats later.

All six are in stock now at beanieboosaustralia.com. Free shipping applies over our usual threshold, and yes, a Large Lara gets you most of the way there on her own.