two cute!

Let me introduce you to a couple of cute creatures.

One of them is the 'Chief Chirpa' Bearbrick (above), which is based on an Ewok character from Star Wars. It's part of a set of 5 which includes Teebo, Paploo, Lumat and Romba.

The first time I saw Ewoks in the movie 'Episode VI: Return of the Jedi', I thought they were cute and mischievous – an irresistible combination.

The other is my new dog, Hogan (above), a two-month old teacup chihuahua that weighs less than half a pound.

I have always wanted a teacup chi-pup for as long as I can remember. I wanted a dog that I could sneak inside malls in a messenger bag, one that ate only a spoonful each meal and used very little of those expensive dog shampoos. In my mind, I had a clear picture of what that dog would look like.

Then I finally found him at Ichibon Kennel. So you could say that I loved him even before I saw him. :-)

series 17 minus 1

Is my Series 17 complete? Well, almost. The only thing I don't have from this series is the glow-in-the-dark Bearbrick called Secret Matzu MTP. I didn't get it for two reasons:

1. It is too expensive.
2. It's flocked and white; therefore, hard to keep clean.

These days, toy collectors have to be practical. And sellers have to be more considerate. I sometimes get shocked at how much some Bearbricks cost on eBay!

(Above) Good thing, Series 17 is quite a handsome haul.

Top row, left to right:

Basic ('B'/Yellow)
Jelly Bean (Jelly Belly)
Pattern (Patapon by Rolito)
Flag (Russia)
Horror (K-20)
Cute (Crayon)
SciFi (Gurren Lagann)
Animal (Mickey)

Bottom row, left to right:

Artist (Alexander Girard)
Artist (The World of Golden Eggs)
Secret Kubrick Bearbrick (Black Version)
Secret SciFi
Secret (Celebrity)
Secret Artist (Alexander Girard)
Secret Artist (Gustavo Alberto Garcia Vaca/Chamanvision)
Secret Animal (White-Faced Mickey)

My favorites? The Crayon and the two Alexander Girard Bearbricks. But I love Mickey the most. That killer smile is certainly a big plus! :-)