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Check this out, before ciscorn was a cereal mascot, he had his own show.

I'm glad it arrived quickly at your home!

^^^ i would of bought that with no hesitation! so cute!

Refressssssshhhhhhhment


Refreshment Lot by The Moog Image Dump, on Flickr

Have not seen these before. King cupcake? HA!

Vintage Kewpie . . . once again there seems to be very little information online.
(The big eyeballs move about in the sockets . . . very cute)

Any info would be appreciated . . . . name / manufacturer / date etc


Vintage Kewpie by The Moog Image Dump, on Flickr

Hahaha, now that is plenty creepy. I also have not noticed the 'anatomical correctness' before in other kewpies. Interesting find indeed.

I picked up this guy over the holidays at a tiny shop in the middle of nowhere. I think it is actually 99% creepy, and not cute at all (I can see this inspiring many childhood nightmares), but I just had to grab it. I really wish my camera could do it justice, but it is so hard to photograph the detail on orange vinyl. Anyways, you can really see the seed inspiration for a lot of artists/designers these days.

^^ what is going on with that kewpie's face. what. *shiver*

^ i can't figure out if that's a hamster in a wolf's outfit or stout rabbit with a toothache.

here's my cute contribution for the day:



ready for take-off!

That booska is great! Whos the maker?

^^^ Inukuma

^ is that true? finally, some real info! it has no markings other than a generic "tsuburaya prod" sticker, so it's been difficult to try to track down release information. thanks!

and with the help of that useful tidbit, here's a bit more info (about halfway down the page):
http://www.inukuma.com/seihin98.htm

Yeah I dig Inukuma, I wish they would do GID versions of their minis. Their mascot version is very cute too. Inu=Dog Kuma=Bear.
Also from website:

This is awesome Steve, great grab, very creepy

^^^^ I love that orange slab of vinyl too.

I think the big black eyes and the scarf around the mum's head adds to the creepiness factor. I like how crude molding can sometimes add to a sculpts charm. Nice score!

Topo Gigio by The Moog Image Dump, on Flickr

Above made in Japan.







All are vinyl squeaky toys; to my recollection all made in Japan.

Pinnochio made in Italy.










Johnny Appleseed and Tom Sawyer -- Disney -- made in Japan. About 12 inches.

Ive seen a few toys here that I remember from an aunts house way back in the day. So odd to see them here, ha!

^^^ Love the little rooster . . . is it made by Combex?

The Moog likes one of my toys! You know you've made it when the Moog likes your toy.

Don't know who it's made by (sorry). Squeaky toys for the most part are boxed up and put away (12 inch Disney's the exception). Photos are several years old.

Cute vintage cat . . . . probably late 1940's or 1950's.

Made by Tudor Rose / Rosedale Plastics in England.


Vintage Cat by The Moog Image Dump, on Flickr

Linny-zilla by The Moog Image Dump, on Flickr


Linny-zilla by The Moog Image Dump, on Flickr

P-chan from Ranma 1/2 (8" high piggy bank)

Charity shop bargain


P-Chan by The Moog Image Dump, on Flickr

The eyes... the mouth... OMG, that figure kills me with cuteness!!!

the J-league soccer/ football mascots are some cute and amasing vinyl bank figures with moveable parts.