Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Cute Things #3


I found this little beauty at a thrift store in a box full of wires and Christmas lights. The red string was intertwined with the wires, and it took some work to free it. I'm so happy I did, though. It's a wind-up toy! When you wind up the mama hen, she starts walking, and her baby chicks follow behind! I don't know if you can see how cute this is, but if you can, you must be oohing and ahhing right now. :-)


Mama is 2 1/2 inches (7 cm) tall, and her babies are 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) tall. Made in China and of plastic, this toy is not old, but it has a vintage look to it. I adore it! I have two more wind-up toys, a hopping lavender plush bunny and a spinning seal pup, and that is the extent of my collection (which is fine with me). ;-)


Do you have any toys or toy collections? Tell me--I'd love to hear about them! Until next time.... xoxo Jennifer
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54 comments:

  1. Drora's minimundoDecember 13, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    What a cute find! Enjoy!
    Hugs

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  2. SanneDecember 13, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Hello Jennifer! This is absolutely adorable!! Hugs from Sanne

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  3. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    So cuuuuuute. Jennifer, I have only my minis collection. This is enough!!!!
    Hugs from Craftland

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  4. Creative KDecember 13, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    Hi jen,
    that is too cute a find!!! How adorable that it winds up an walks, I've never seen anything like it!
    Ive done a new blog with the Peter rabbit too! Thanks!
    Kate xxx

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  5. juliaDecember 13, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Me encanta esa mama pollito con sus bebés, es una maravilla.
    Felicidades.
    Mil besos...Julia

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  6. The Old MaidDecember 13, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    Cute!:)
    Hugs

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  7. TMDecember 13, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    I really was oooohing! So cute! I love duckies. I've got two rubber duckies in the bathroom that I've had for many years!

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  8. Sans!December 13, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Ooooooooooooooh Cute!

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  9. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Thank you, Drora! I do enjoy it! When I need a pick-me-up, I just wind it and watch it go! :-)

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  10. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Hi Sanne! Thank you for your lovely comment! You find so many cute things in your flea market trips too! :-)

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  11. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Hi Craftland! Thank you for your lovely comment! Yes, I know what you mean. Miniatures is quite enough! ;-)

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  12. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Hi Kate! It IS cute, isn't it? Oh, I can't wait to see your new blog post! I will come visit now! :-)

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  13. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Hola julia! Yes, it's a marvel! Thank you for your lovely comment! :-)

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  14. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Hi The Old Maid! It's always nice to hear from you. Thank you for your lovely comment! :-)

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  15. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Hi TM! Ah, thanks for letting me know that you were oohing! Your rubber duckies sound adorable--it's fun to have toys sometimes! :-)

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  16. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Well, there's certainly a big "ooh"! So you felt the cuteness, eh Sans?! Thank you for your lovely comment! :-)

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  17. *Mieke*Petitevictorianrose*and*PastTimeChildhoodDecember 13, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Hi Jennifer,I'm oohing and ahhing already, this is sooooo cute, I would put them in the bathroom and wind them up sitting in a bubble bath and enjoy watching them :)
    I must admit that I like old Barbie Dolls very much, and already collect a few, and some nice vintage dresses.

    Hugs Mieke xxx

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  18. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Hi Mieke! Oh, that's a great idea about the hen and chicks. I love the idea of the bubble bath too! :-) Barbie dolls are very enticing, I must admit, especially the vintage ones and their vintage clothes. If I let myself, I could definitely go there. :-) Thanks for sharing about that! :-)

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  19. PAKYDecember 13, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Of course! Is a cute family! I love it! hugs

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  20. BiWuBärDecember 13, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Oooooooohhhhhhh!!! Aaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!
    Really cute! ;O)

    Greetings
    Birgit

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  21. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Hola PAKY! Thank you for your lovely comment. Yes, it really is a cute family, isn't it? :-)

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  22. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Hi Birgit! Oh my! Very impressive! By your oohs and aahs, I'd say you like it more than anyone else does! ;-) Thanks for your fun comment! :-)

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  23. Lovejoy BearsDecember 13, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Oh Jennifer I love them!!! I wish I had found them I would definately have bought them home with me :0)
    I have lots and lots of old bears and old prams and toys.One of my favorites is a little wind up tin chick. It doesn't work anymore and the paint is chipped but I adore it.
    Big Hugs
    vicky xxxxxxx

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  24. AscensionDecember 13, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Son una preciosa familia de pollitos.
    Mi nieto juega con una familia de patitos, muy parecida (quizas se los pida jejeje)
    besitos ascension

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  25. CoteDecember 13, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Que graciosos!!
    Besitos

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  26. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Hi Vicky! Great to hear from you! Sounds like you have some fun collections. I love old and handmade bears too! Your wind-up tin chick sounds adorable! Thanks for sharing. :-)

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  27. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Hola Ascension! Cute family, huh?! Oh, your grandson's family of ducks sounds really cute too! :-)

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  28. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Hola Cote! Funny wind-up toy, isn't it?! Yes, I always giggle when I see it going! Thanks for leaving a lovely comment! :-)

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  29. MuMuDecember 13, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    excellent !
    j'adore

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  30. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    They are very cute!
    I actually have a duck with a child, they are as old as me!!! They are not wind-up and they are hard plastic.
    Mona

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  31. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Hi MuMu! Glad you like it! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! :-)

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  32. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Hi Mona! Sounds like a cute toy! Did you have it as a child? Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! :-)

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  33. RosamargaritaDecember 13, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Hola Jenni la gallina y sus pollitos son absolutamente adorables!
    Yo no tengo colección de juguetes, solamente conservo mis muñecas de cuando era niña
    Muchos besos

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  34. PlushpussycatDecember 13, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Hola Rosamargarita! Adorable, yes! Oh, you have your dolls from when you were a child? I do too! Another thing we have in common! :-) Thank you for leaving a comment, my friend.

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  35. FlorDecember 14, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    ¡Auuuchh!! Que cosa más linda!!!!

    Jennifer ¡Mil gracias!!!Por poner el aviso de mi sorteo en tu blog♥
    Un besito
    Flor

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  36. PlushpussycatDecember 14, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Hola Flor! I'm glad you like it! You are very welcome--I am happy to promote your giveaway on my sidebar! :-) Thank you for leaving a lovely comment.

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  37. LucilleDecember 14, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    So cute and precious! A lovely find! I am just starting to follow your beautiful blog, Jennifer. I mean to read it from the beginning. I'll do a little bit each day.

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  38. PiikkoDecember 14, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Jennifer, your little duck family is so adorable! Cuuuute♥
    Hugs, piikko

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  39. PlushpussycatDecember 14, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Hi Lucille! Nice to meet you! Thank you for becoming a member of Plushpussycat and for your sweet comment. I've been meaning to revisit the first few posts in a present-day blog post, because my vision has changed so much in only 10 months. If you go back to the earliest posts, the focus doesn't look much like the blog of today. Can't wait to get to know you better! Thanks again for your lovely comment! :-)

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  40. PlushpussycatDecember 14, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Hi piikko! It's great to hear from you! I'm glad you like the little family. Thank you so much for your sweet comment. :-)

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  41. Mary Ann TateDecember 14, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Ooooh...aaaah:) Collections? Where should I start...I don't collect anything anymore because I'm trying to get rid of stuff.

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  42. PlushpussycatDecember 15, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Oh, Mary Ann, you think it is cute too, eh? ;-) I know what you mean about getting rid of stuff. You know I recently sold and donated some dollhouses. Now my miniatures collection is under control. I've also been clearing out plush critters, including teddy bears, trying to hone it down to a few favorites. That's about it for me and collections. I don't have a lot of stuff (except crafting supplies!). ;-) Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

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  43. Sans!December 15, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I have read this post and love the duck with her ducklings and thought I left a comment :).

    Againm thanks for the link on top of the post :)

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  44. PlushpussycatDecember 15, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Hi Sans! You know Blogger! Maybe you left a comment but it got lost. :-( I'm glad you like this cute thing, Sans! And I'm glad you saw the Dad's Dollhouse page I created. Just added it in the last few days for you-know-who! :-)

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  45. Cinderella Moments December 15, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Ahhh! A new obsession beginning for you? LOL! They are so darling! I know you'll find many more to share with us.
    hugs,
    Caroline

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  46. PlushpussycatDecember 15, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Hi Caroline! I'm trying to keep things simple, so hopefully I won't accumulate too much stuff! These little guys were just too cute to pass up, though! ;-)

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  47. EvaDecember 16, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Ja, ja, que graciosa la patita, los lleva bien atados para que no se le escapen. Un saludo, Eva

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  48. FlorDecember 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    ¡Muy buen fin de semana Jennifer!!!
    Un abrazo
    Flor

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  49. obscure creationsDecember 16, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    yup - they're cute!

    from Tyla @

    http://obscurecreationsbytyla.blogspot.com/

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  50. PlushpussycatDecember 17, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Oh yes, Eva! That is really funny! I never thought of it like that! Thank you for pointing that out to me! :-) And thank you for your lovely comment! :-)

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  51. PlushpussycatDecember 17, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Thank you, Flor! A very good weekend to you too! :-)

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  52. PlushpussycatDecember 17, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Oh, so you agree, Tyla? Thank you for your comment! :-)

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  53. MALINIKDecember 18, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Hi Jennifer,
    I don't have a lot - just a couple of vintage baby dolls, but they are my treasure!
    Ina :)

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  54. PlushpussycatDecember 18, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Hi Ina! Thank you so much for sharing! I have a friend who collects vintage baby dolls--fun! Sometimes just having one or two of something makes it/them even more special. Thank you for your comment! :-)

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