A prototype is a sample of what the actual toy or creation would be similar to, after mass production of the item. The prototypes are sent back to the designer or owner of the copyright protected creation for their final approval. The Ty prototypes are extremely rare and are one of a kind design. They are a piece of design history that will never be duplicated.

Garcia was not an exception to the rule. Following are pictures and information of a Garcia protype.

To the right is a picture of a Garcia prototype. Right away, an obvious difference is noted between this prototype and the Garcia that we all know and love: it's white! The ty-died patch was most likely added as a sample of what that bear would look like in color.

Seen at right is the back of the white Garcia prototype. The arrow is pointing to a different sewing method for the back of a Ty bear's head. There is usually just one piece of fabric sewn partially up the bear's head, but here there appears to be three different pieces sewn together to form a "v."

The image at right shows another variation in the way this prototype was sewn, in regards to the knotting on the bear's chin. It also shows the PAX tag and authentication information.

Special thanks to contributer for pictures and information.