A look at my frog collectibles as I get them and my wacky world in the meantime.
The pond will never be the same! Those of you who have been following my blog from the beginning may remember that the first week I posted the Chicago Hop Nurse figurine. Well, stand back, because here she comes in a cuddly, fun plush. The plush are brand new for 2005. Six of them have been released. Chicago Hop Nurse Plush is number SP003.
It always makes me feel better when it's time to visit the toads of Mudwiggle Marsh. Maybe I feel at home amongst the legendary grumpiness!
Oo la la! No self-respecting frog could resist the charms of this cutie.
Today's a lazy day here at Frog Central. Cold and snowy - a good day to stay in bed under the covers. That is until the cymbals start playing. There's no sleeping through that!
It takes a lot of work to keep things growing nice around the pond. And this sprogz is working to keep a venus fly trap looking good. I'd say that he has a green thumb!
It's nice to have a frog angel looking over things here at Frog Central. But sometimes I think there's a little froggy devil hidden somewhere around here too!
Every pond has one, that frog who spends a little too much time at the Bugs & Suds. And from the looks, it's definately been more suds than bugs!
Somehow I don't think this was what Gary Wright had in mind when he wrote "Deam weaver, I believe you can get me through the night." But hey, you never know . . .
Remember the days when you pulled the car up to the A&W? Your order came out on a tray that hooked to your car window. Well there back and down at the pond they like to keep up with the current trends, so pull on in and order up your favorite bug burger and lilypad shake! I think I'm going to go right now . . .
Ding Dong - Avon Calling! This frog from Avon is filled with a Sonnet cream sachet. It keeps Frog Central smelling beautiful!
All the Sprogz at the pond wanted to get together and wish everyone who is having a birthday, to have a hoppy one!
Here at Frog Central at the edge of the pond, many of the frogs put up their gone fishing sign and head out to try their luck. This one has taken along a picnic basket just in case.
There would be no Romeo if not for Juliet and how fair she looks. Although I'm a little worried about the size of those teeth!
Down at the Quarry not every frog is made of stone. This cute frog is a cuddly plush!
OK Romeo, time to go on stage! Romeo just loves the theater but he can't understand why the only part he can get is in a Shakespear play. . .
Sometimes it gets to be tiring work here at Frog Central and I need a quick pick-me-up. And what's better than the healthy quick energy from Ribbitt Fruit Chews. Although I must admit that some of the frogs here get a little nervous. . .
It was heartbreak to have to tell Slap Shot that the hockey season had been cancelled. He has waited so long and was ready to play. I guess he better look for work in Frogs on Ice!
Here at Frog Central it was a good day to sleep in - snowy, rainy, cold. I bet this Frog Mom would like to sleep in too, but she's got a couple young ones to keep her busy.
Feel like you need a re-charge in your life? Need that little pick me up? I think this Sprogz has the right idea to getting a charge out of life!
Wonderful giant frogs were placed throughout Erie, Pennsylvania this last summer and are showcased in the book Leap Frog - The Ribbitting Tale. It is available through the Erie Art Museum on their website. It shows all of the frogs that were sanctioned for the exhibit of frogs that were placed all around town in great color photos as well as giving the artists name and brief history of most of the pieces. There is also a section of creative look-alikes that were created by people who lived in Erie and just loved the project and wanted to show their support. A fun read that provides a lot of laughs to see the creativity of all the artists.
Fly fishing is the favorite pastime around the pond and of course down at the Bugs & Suds there are a lot of fish stories. And this Sprogz is telling a whopper!
This is another of my plush frogs. It is made by HugFun and is their 10" frog. I found this guy at a rummage sale and he's in really great shape. He does not have a hang tag but with eyes like that, who could refuse?
The old movie about the Jolly Frogger is a classic. So many tadpoles want to emulate him and costume shops at the pond always sell out of pirate stuff as soon as they get it. But from the size of this guy, I think he might be the real Jolly Frogger - Run!!
Just returning from New Orleans and the celebrations of Mardi Gras, this frog thought he was going to be crowned King Bacchus. Even though he wasn't, it still looks like he had a fun time!
Uh oh. That dazed look, that smirk. All classic symptoms that someone's been smoking some pond weed!
This frog princess was getting tired of all this frog king stuff. She may be tiny, but she has a lot of croak!
Oh what the tadpoles want these days. As soon as they are old enough they're looking for the latest mode of transportation - and around the pond that means the Croak Rocket. The fastest thing on two wheels!
Frogs love to play in puddles and heck, just as his sign says - Fun is where you make it!
Valentine's Day is in full swing at the pond! And it looks like someone is toadally flipped!
Happy Valentine's Day!!
Daredevils abound around the pond, but none so daring as parajumper. No one knows how he got those dragonflies to go so high. But the look in his eyes tells me I don't think he'll go that high again!
This is the last member of the band of this set. The guitar player with the wild outfit! Maybe he's trying to emulate that crazy rock band, the Frogtones.
It's the world cup championship and the lady frogs are ready to go.
The weather has turned nice today here at Frog Central and Mrs. Mud Hopper wants to go out for a hop through the woods. It's not that warm!
Lizards! Oh my! It's best not to speak or hear about them, then hopefully you won't see them around the pond. These two guys are "speak" and "hear" - you'll have to take my word for it that "see" is on the other side. He has his eyes closed so you can't see him.
Mardi Gras this past week was a lot of fun. The best part here at Frog Central was following the New Orleans style frog band around the pond.
Ah, the language of love. This Sprogz has gone off to foreign ponds and came back being able to say something special to his lady frog - Je t'aime.
Frog Central may not be located in the heart of New York, but being as this week is fashion week there, some of the froggettes decided to show off the latest styles. Here is a wonderful number . . .
Valentine's Day is getting nearer and all around the pond the guys are practicing for the big day.
Here at Frog Central it's been pretty busy, but this little marble Happy Frog was willing to wait for his time under the lights.
Ok, ok, who took a picture of me?
The lovely strains of the violin are a reminder that Valentine's day is soon around the corner. And the keepsake bottom in this hinged box already contains a little red heart.
Every pond has its start and since this guy is called Sprogz, rumor has it that he was one of the first. But then that begs the question, which came first, the frog or the tadpole?
Ms. Lilypond may be teaching the most important lesson, but I don't think the tadpoles are listening.
I made you an offer you couldn't refuse. I mean, we're all family here at the pond. Unfortunately, when you don't hop when you're told, someone's going to croak.
The past few warm days here at Frog Central made us think we made it through another cold winter. Thoughts of gardening and flower beds flashed wildly through the imagination. Dreams were dashed and reality set in as this morning saw a return to frigid temperatures. So this wonderful froggy will have to provide us with beautiful flowers for now.
It's fun to go out to the dude ranch for the weekend and pretend that you are really a cowboy. But watch those saddle sores come Monday!
It seems like Christmas year round here at Frog Central. And another frog band begins to strike up the music!
Uh oh. The new issue of Playfrog just arrived at the pond. They're will be a bunch of hony toads hopping around tonight.
I heard of seeing pink elephants, but pink frogs! I have got to stop drinking that special blend iced tea. . .
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