Precious Moments Company Alek the Lion tan lion with thick mane Bean Bag Pal plush (originally called 'Beanie Pals'). He is part of the second (2nd) edition of bean bag Pals. He was introduced in 1998, and retired in August, 1999. Alek has blue and white stick-on teardrop shaped eyes, and he is 7 to 8 inches in length. Old stock is mint with tag.