Ty, Inc. Congo the Gorilla Beanie Baby plush, No. 4060, is black with brown face, ears, paws, and feet. Congo was introduced June 15, 1996 and retired December 31, 1998. Congo's birthday is November 9, 1996, and he is 7 to 8 inches tall. Congo's verse is:
'Black as the night and fierce is he,
On the ground or in a tree,
Strong and mighty as the Congo,
He's related to our Bongo'

Mint, with tag old stock. Expand listing to view both photographs.