Max Original feature BEANIE MANIA, a documentary film about the ‘90s Beanie Babies craze, debuts THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23 on HBO Max. Trailer and key art are available now.

LOGLINE: Beanie Babies, the stuffed toys created by Ty Warner that inspired a collecting craze in the late 90s, are the subject of this eye‐opening, nostalgic, and endlessly‐entertaining documentary film. BEANIE MANIA is a layered and riveting look at how a children’s toy spawned an unprecedented investment bubble and a frenzy of American greed. The documentary features illuminating interviews with passionate collectors, notable influencers and company insiders.

CREDITS: Executive producers are Angie Day, Sunshine Jackson, Matt Robins, Gillian Pachter, Tom Fulford. Director is Yemisi Brookes.