ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Beanie Babies 2.0

Okay, so you know how sometimes people like to collect things? Like maybe you like to collect stickers or plush toys?

Well, a long time ago, there were these toys called Beanie Babies that people really liked to collect. They were little stuffed animals that had different designs and colors, and people would try to get as many of them as they could.

But now, a company is making new toys that they're calling "Beanie Babies 2.0." These toys are still plush animals, but they have some extra features that make them different from the old Beanie Babies.

One thing that's new is that the Beanie Babies 2.0 have a little computer chip inside them. This chip can do lots of things, like play sounds and songs or even talk to other Beanie Babies 2.0 toys. So now when you collect these toys, you can make them interact with each other and create little stories and games.

Another thing that's new is that the Beanie Babies 2.0 are connected to the internet. That means that you can use a special app on your phone or tablet to control them and play with them in different ways. You can also use the app to learn more about the animal that your Beanie Baby 2.0 is based on, like where they live and what they like to eat.

So basically, Beanie Babies 2.0 are the new version of an old toy that people liked to collect. They have little computer chips inside them that can do cool things and they're connected to the internet, which means you can control them and learn more about them.