The Animals (Dec 26, 2005)
Gregory the Elephant (Item Nr. 5059 from Rich Frog Industries of Burlington, Vermont) is approximately 11 inches tall and fashions a fine linen red suit with pink polka dots. Gregory lives in Finn's crib overseeing all sleep activities and when not accompanying Finn on dream adventures, Greg loves to fish and play put-put golf. Gregory is machine washable in cold water.
Tiny Love Giraffe (Item Nr. TP0305) is known for the fact that every one of its feet are a different bright color. TLG has an issue with his legs, in that Finn has stretched them to the point where the knees no longer function properly. The giraffe is always looking up at the skies for no apparent reason and never sees Finn coming. TLG was designed by Golos-Weisman and should be hand washed only.
Tiny Love Purple Elephant (Item Nr. TP0306) is attached to the world via a mechanical wire which when pulled to an extreme length winds the elephant back to his starting post with a vibrating clicking movement. TLPE belies his 5 inch frame with his expertise in Kung-Fu having been born and raised in China.
Just another pink hand, green footed, blue monkey with googly eyes and a silly grin on his face. Seen one...seen 'em all. (Item Nr. TP0307)
Usually swinging from a tall branch, Tiny Love Parrot (Item Nr. TP0308) can be identified by his adorable purple crown and his four (4!) wings that crackle to the touch. Tastes like chicken.
PBK Blue Hippo in a Rug (Item Nr. 2228 from the fine folks at Pottery Barn Kids of San Francisco, CA) also sleeps with Finn covering him on those lonely winter nights. He is made from all new materials, and his curious blue fur is reaped from the rare and soon to be extinct blueberry monkeys of Madagascar. PBKBHiaR is machine washable in cold water, but please...no bleach.
Herr Kathe Kruse Lamb (Item Nr. PA4300) comes to us from Germany and brings his own pillow with little sheep printed on it. His fringe is very Prussian and in his spare time he likes to wear his leiderhosen and climb the back country of the Bavarian Alps.
Recently arrived from the home country, Little Nell the Koala (Item Nr. S8307: Minkplush by Tomfoolery) is made up of a very soft synthetic exterior "fibre" and an interior of plastic pellets. LNtK is very particular about his diet, so we are currently working with Qantas to get daily deliveries of synthetic gum leaves strait from Sydney's outer suburbs. Caution: Some designs are susceptible to small fur loss.
This handsome devil hails from Bowral, NSW Australia and unlike his counter parts, other than being from the Morgan & Finch collection he does not have suitable markings (other than a great deal of 'X's) to be identified. Currently he sits by the window near the fireplace watching the passing deer and watching over Finn when it's time for a daybed nap.
Mogu hails from Japan where the art of never letting your face tell others what you are thinking is still practiced vigorously. Mogu is almost Finn size and on occasion has doubled as a comfortable pillow.
Amela the Cow (Item Nr. 9396 from Amela Inc. of Cerritos, CA) is probably the biggest stuffed toy in Finn's collection to date. 12 inches high and about 23 inches long, Amela has very soft plush skin, two udders and a tail reminiscent of a burnt banksia man. Banksia men oddly enough were known for stealing small babies.
Quibbet Ribbets™ (Item Nr. 36183) and Quibbet Zip Along (Item Nr. 36184 both from Gund Inc. of Germany by way of Edison, New Jersey) are surprisingly green fellows apparently very prepared for the next hurricane season. If you look very closely at the back right of QZA you will see a Nemo like small fish attached to the rear of his vessel with the instructions "Tire sur ma ficelle et regarde-moi filer a toute allure!"
Ollie Dog Squeaker (Item Nr. 2055 from the North American Bear Company of Chicago, IL) is for all ages and complies with the Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Act of 2002. He makes a clear and classic squeaking sound when squeezed and lives in the hallway guarding the door of Finn's lair. You know he is fine becasue of the cut of his bow and the point of his tail. Surface wash with cold water and air to dry.