Sewing the liner for Cozy's "critter basket" got me thinking of those cute Calico Critters again. As I was looking for a nice addition to our critter family, I discovered something sad. So, so sad.
They have these same toys in the UK and in Japan, only they're called "Sylvanian Families" and
they are much, much cuter!
I know you think I'm exaggerating, but no. Cuter. There you can buy Cinderella's pumpkin carriage. A split-timber farmhouse with a stone fireplace. A police call box with a badger "bobby"! A "sewing time with Mommy" set! ...with mother and daughter moles and a tiny sewing machine! It's really too unfair.
The Beekeeper and Beehive was the last straw.
I ordered one from Great Britain (via Ebay).
NO REGRETS.
...cause just look at the tiny beehive...
...with removable frames!
The beekeeper bear has a veil and a tiny smoker and jars full of honey!
I found our beekeeper tending his hives on our history book. Yep.
Them kids know how it's done!
I only have one concern. I hope Mr. Bears tail is naturally sting-proof....because there appears to be a design flaw in his suit.
One of these days I'll have to search out another adorable addition...from overseas. :)
Maybe Christmas?
That really is the cutest toy I have ever seen. I love that you got your hands on one.
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed. By the way, your beekeeper bear is already using a lot more protective gear than other "Beekeeper Bears" Their tail, and indeed most of their body is pretty sting proof. Well done! Get them started thinking about keeping bees when they are very young.
ReplyDeleteIt must be nice to be a bear....except that you are so dang scary.
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