Glen B. in Ontario, Canada found these at a dollar store chain. Sadly, they don’t seem to be available here in the States at Dollar Tree. Too bad for us! But Glen B. was kind enough to send me three of these bears. I tested one on the cats today and one fled in terror while the other decided a nap was in order. All in all a good result. Thanks Glen!

I don’t know much about these books other than they date from the mid 50s, they’re from the UK and clearly a precursor to the new popular book “Daring Book for Girls.” ; )

Here’s a new Rickshaw/Ape/Tuk Tuk/Scooter thingy in the Strawberry Shortcake line. It’s called the “Goodies to Go Scooter.” I don’t think it’s nearly as cute as a previous toy, but it’s still pretty darn cute. You have to admire the girl’s gumption to start a food cart business in this economy and oooh what a cute mod helmet. Available for $14.99 at ToysRUs.

Thanks to Cassie for this find!

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I really hope someone does a full-size scooter in all of these Rococo flourishes. This really is a neat toy. You just snap the vehicles and outfits onto the Bratz dolls — all in one fell swoop. Available at Target and other retailers.

Thanks to both our own Timmy T. and longtime Swagster Aleks H. for this find.

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I wasn’t familiar with the Disney show “Higglytown Heroes” but this apparently is the “Pizza Guy” and “Wayne.” Alas, I couldn’t find any videos of this guy delivering pizza on YouTube or even any photos. Regardless, I think these guys look an awful like the Fisher Price Little People and I think Fisher Price should sue! ; ) In the meantime, pick up these set (which measures approximately 4″ high) for $12.99:

Thanks to Cassie for this find!

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I have only seen this toy once in an eBay auction several months back. Love the tagline: “It’s sweet to be petite,” and the miniature magazine covers with the titles “GLAMeow” and “Cature.” J’adore!

Oh joy! Oh rapture! I have been complaining bitterly about the lack of Esso Oil Drops merc over here in the States for awhile now:

Earlier Esso Post

I get the fact that we don’t have Esso stations here but still . . . Now my beloved Motorsport Scooters is carrying the Esso Oil Drop candy (top picture) based on the original oil can (bottom) which you sometimes find on eBay for $200 or more. Apparently a lot of the new Esso merch is coming out of Japan? This measures 4 inches tall by 3 inches wide and is $12.99. Limited supplies so don’t delay!

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PS: They also have Esso Oil Drops on Scooter Patches now too!

This is not an authorized Lego accessory but more of a creation of some passionate “brick” modelers. I am not sure where you can find the riders or the headlight either but this link will at least set you on the right path. The scooter is $6 and comes in red, black, white, dark blue, medium blue, dark green, and yellow.

If anyone knows more about scooter Legos, please let us know at tips (at) scooterswag.com!

And thanks to our very own Cassie for this find . . .

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Ahh, she’s seen better days but this is still one of my favorite bits of swag. Apparently uber-rare, I haven’t come across another like her. A small yellow mouse with glasses rides on the back but it’s poor face is mostly gone. Wish I knew where I could buy more.

PS: Oh and guess what? It’s Hello Kitty’s 35th Birthday! Happy Birthday Miss Meow! (If you’re a fan, be sure to type “Hello Kitty” into our search engine to see all the HK Scooter items we’ve posted about through the years.)

Thanks to ModCulture UK for this find. KiddiMoto makes wooden scooters (and other rides) that are ideal for a child aged 2 to 6 years to help them learn balance. Made in the UK they’re £109.99 and come in the mod themes shown here as well as white, black, seafoam green, red, pink or baby blue. You can even personalize them with your own logo for £8.99.

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