A BIT OF – Page 15 – a toy collection / geeky blog

Mr Men figures – THOIP

Company: THOIP / Sanrio

Release: Summer 2015

Size: 7.5 cm

Main distribution: Beefeater (UK)

This is a figure from the Mr Men series of children’s books by English author Roger Hargreaves which he started in 1971. From 1981, an accompanying series of Little Miss books by the same author but with female characters was published. These particular figures came out of a Kids Meal from the Beefeater in the UK, made by THOIP, which are a subsidiary of Sanrio in the UK.

Care Bears poseable figures – Play Along Toys

Care Bears poseable figures by Play Along Toys

Company: Play Along Toys / Jakks Pacific

Release: 2002

Size: 9 cm

Main distribution: America / Europe

These are a line of poseable figures of Care Bears, to accompany the relaunch in 2002 for the Care Bears’ 20th Anniversary after the President of Play Along Toys bought the rights in 1999.

Barbapapa 3D Danglers – Cool Things

Company: Cool Things

Release: 2009-2010

Size: 3~4 cm

Main distribution: Europe

This is a series of 3D figures danglers of Barbapapa. Distributed by Italian Gashapon toy maker Cool Things. 2 sets were made.

Barbapapa Mini Moshy – Cool Things

Company: Cool Things

Release: 2009

Size: 6 cm

Main distribution: Europe

This is a set of soft, squeezable “plush” danglers of Barbapapa. Distributed by Italian Gashapon toy maker Cool Things.

Dragonball Z Metal Collection

Series: Dragonball Z

Company: Bandai

Set: Metal Collection

Year: 1992+

Size: 3.2~4.5 cm

Main distribution: Japan

The Metal Collection is a series of metal figures all the way back from 1992. It’s a Gashapon series that came out alongside the Keshi Cross Up.

Halo Mega Bloks 97353 ODST Drop Pod Metallic Series (Copper)

Company: Mega Bloks / Mega Construx

Release: 2014

Size: 5cm

Main distribution: Europe / America

Product Numer: 97353

This is a Halo Orbital Drop Shock Trooper with a Copper Armour from the Drop Pod Metallic Series of Mega Bloks / Mega Construx.

Final Fantasy X-2 Keychains – Bandai

Series: Final Fantasy X-2

Company: Bandai

Year: 2003

Size: 5cm

Main distribution: Japan

These are a set of keychains of Chibi characters made for Final Fantasy X-2 by Bandai. A total of 5 different characters were made, and came in a blindbox. Inside the blindbox was the figure in plastic on card.

Assassin’s Creed II Ezio Auditore Collection

Company: Ubisoft

Release: 2009

Size: 22cm

Main distribution: Worldwide

This is a figure of the Assassin’s Creed II Ezio Auditore Collection. It’s the white version. You could buy it separate, in a 4 pack with the other 3 figures, and it came with some collector’s editions of the game. It’s considered a Limited Edition.

Mickey Mouse Salt & Pepper shakers – Disneyland Paris

Mickey Mouse Salt & Pepper shakers from Disneyland Paris Hello Bonjour

Series: Mickey & friends

Size: 8cm

Main distribution: Disneyland Resort Paris

These are Salt & Pepper shakers from Disneyland Resort Paris that feature European countries and Mickey Mouse.

Pokémon Flocking Doll – Sekiguchi

Company: Sekiguchi

Release: January, 2018

Size: 12~13.5cm

Main distribution: Japan

These are fuzzy Flocking Doll figures made by Sekiguchi from the first starters; Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and Pikachu. Sekiguchi is mostly known for the Monchhichi dolls, but has recently started dabbling in Pokémon plush and figures as well.