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Boyds Bear & Friends - Princess Puckerup
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

Too much merriment around the pond last night has led to a late morning here at Frog Central. Those frogs sure know how to get a party hopping!

This collectible is from Boyds Bears & Friends. It is from their Wee Folkstone Collection's Ribbit & Co. and is called Princess Puckerup . . . Kiss Me Quick! She holds in her hands a little prince and the sign next to her says "You have to kiss a lot of Princes before you get a Frog." These figurines have so much detail on them. The frog is sitting on a little log that has a heart carved in it and the saying Love Croaks. The piece is style number 36707. This is a limited edition piece. This one is edition number 2E and piece number 258.

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Lee and Lee - Country Couple Frogs
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

Hope that everyone is enjoying their Memorial Day. It is the unofficial beginning of summer and what better to do than go fishing.

This frog couple from Lee and Lee are heading back from the pond by the looks. He has a fish in his basket and another on his pole. Her basket has some lovely wildflowers but a bee has found its way into her straw hat! A cute pair to add to the collection.

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Homemade Frog
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

I love the lazy pace of Sunday. Sleep in a bit, then put on your straw hat and go down by he pond fishing. Just have to make sure you bring the right flies for bait!

This cute frog is another homemade frog that was given to me. He's just adorable with his vest, bowtie and straw hat. And there's a fly peeking over the edge of the hat - he better watch out or he'll be lunch!

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Radko - Pond Thumper
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

Ah, to be in the midst of a long weekend here at Frog Central is wonderful. Pond Thumper got the party going last night while playing his violin.

This collectible ornament is from Christopher Radko and is called Pond Thumper. It is inventory number 1010494 and was made in Poland.

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Frog Kingdom - Queen
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

It's been such nice weather here at Frog Central that the Queen decided to take a tour of the countryside - she may be gone quite a while with snails as the mode of transport!

This is another piece of the Frog Kingdom set. It is the Queen. She sits atop a lilypad carriage whose wheels do turn. The carriage is pulled by two snails that are being ridden by ladybug guards with sunflower seed shields. Such detail went into these pieces!

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Armchair Shopper - Toadally Welcome
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

Today's froggy makes me feel like the performer Bill Engvall - Here's your sign! Think they'll let me on the Blue Collar Comedy Tour?

This sign is from the catalog Armchair Shopper and is called Toadally Welcome. The nice thing about this sign is that you can hang it up as is, or you can use it as a picture frame and slip your own photo ito it. But who would want to cover up the mug of that beautiful frog?

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Toy Biz - Kermit The Frog as Captain Smollett
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

It's a nice day here at Frog Central - a good day to go hunting for treasure!

This collectible of Kermit The Frog as Captain Smollett from Muppet Treasure Island is from the company Toy Biz. This is the 15 inch plush (there is also a 12 inch plush) and dates to 1995.

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Blogger lost me for almost a whole day! It was very disconcerting, but thank goodness they found me!! Now I'm off to decide which frog will become the Frog of the Day - it's a tough decision with so many talented frogs wanting the top spot.

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Bobbo Inc. - Salad Tongs
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

I may say I love a good salad, but these salad tongs do not look like they've been used! My excuse is that every time I go to get some salad, the tongs hop away. . .

These wonderful salad tong frogs are hand carved and hand painted in Indonesia. They are from Bobbo, Inc. and date to 1996.

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Quarry Critters - Foxy
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

Foxy may be made of stone, but she's looking for a hunk chiseled from marble!

This collectible is from Second Nature Design's Quarry Critters and is called Foxy. It is item number 45332. This is the only Quarry Critter that I've gotten that actually came with a certificate of authenticity. The piece dates to 2003.

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Land & Sea Nature Series
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

Computers are fun until they get a mind of their own! This little froggy doesn't have to worry about such things - he just sits around looking cute!

This collectible is from the Land & Sea Nature Series. The goal of the Nature Series is to look as realistic as possible, and although I'm not sure which frog is being depicted - it does look like the real thing!

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Willitts Designs - Plummet
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

All the frogs are anxious to get out and go swimming in the pond - Plummet is just waiting to dive in!

This collectible is from Willitts Designs, is a Grant Palmer Creation, and distributed by Country Artists. It is from the collection entitled A Breed Apart. This frog is called Plummet and made of clay. It is a shelf sitter and in the pose of getting ready to dive! A whimsical piece for any collection.

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Russ Berrie & Co. - Fleegle
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

A lot of my frogs here at Frog Central are little ones, but every now and then an extra large one hops into my heart!

This plush collectible is from Russ Berrie & Co. and is called Fleegle. It stands 30 inches tall! I purchased this guy at a closeout sale for a local collectibles shop for a fraction of it's original $75.00 price tag! Always keep an eye out for those froggie baragains!

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Comstock Creations - Car Chimes
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

Here at Frog Central it's nice to take a frog with you when you go for a ride. And with the soothing chimes that come along with this guy I don't have to worry about road rage!

This item is from Comstock Creations and is labelled car chimes. It has a frog holding on to a crystal pendent and four chains that hold a bunch of chimes. It sounds nice.

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Homemade Frog
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

I love it when crafty people make me frogs for my collection! They get an extra special place on the collectibles shelf.

This is a homemade frog that I received recently. It has a hanger so that it can be hung as an ornament. A very nice gift indeed!

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Charming Tails - You're A Prince, I Hope
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

This collectible is from Fitz and Floyd's Charming Tails. It is entitled "You're A Prince, I Hope." This piece dates to 2004. Charming Tails are primarily about mice, but it is nice to see they can appreciate the frog!

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DanDee - Plush Frog - "Hello My Baby"
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

Hello my Baby, Hello my Dolly, Hello my plush frog collectible!

This plush is from the DanDee company. The frog has an inner recording that when pushed sings "Hello My Baby." It was purchased at K-Mart several years ago and it still sings!

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Dreamshells - Frog Suncatcher
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

Frogs are so lucky they don't have to deal with computer glitches! This guy just hangs out on the window catching rays and the errant fly that buzzes by - what a life!

This collectible is a suncatcher from Dreamshells. It is made of pearlized shell and is made in the Philippines. The shells are found in the clear waters of the Archipelago. About four hundred years ago, Spanish colonists originally used these shells to fashion stained glass windows for churches.

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Harmony Kingdom - Divine
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

The frogs here at Frog Central love the movies and today's collectible is a tribute to the actress Divine.

This Harmony Kingdom collectible is part of their Roly Poly collectibles and is called Divine. It was made in England. The release dates were between 2000 and 2004. The production run was limited to 12,229. These are cute collectibles and has the Harmony Kingdom signature of being a treasure box. There is no carving inside, but the top does come off to reveal a hiding space.

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Frog Watch
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

I wonder what the time difference is between here and the pond?

This collectible is a Frog Watch which was made in China - I do not have any other information than that.

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Manual Woodworkers & Weavers - Frog Pillow
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

It's a cold morning here at Frog Central, which makes it a good day to stay curled up with your favorite pillow!

This Frog Pillow was made in the U.S.A. by Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Inc. located in North Carolina.

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Philippines Metal Frog Statuary
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

Lunch is now being served and who couldn't resist a side order of fresh flies!

This collectible is a metal bobble doll. The whole body shakes back and forth! It comes from the Philippines and has a tag which says Frog With Spoon. A cute touch of whimsy that's a lot of fun.

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Ty Beanie Babies- Panama
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

The air conditioning finally is flowing here at Frog Central - summer has started and Panama here thinks that's just fine!

This collectible is a Ty Beanie Babie and is called Panama. It dates to 2001 (the birthdate on the tag is August 25, 2001). These are fun collectibles that can still be readily found on e-bay and even some retail stores.

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Frog Kingdom - General
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

Every army needs a good general and with his pea pod sword, you know this one's the best!

From the Frog Kingdom set this is the piece known as the General.

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Housewife Frog
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

Happy Mother's Day! You can tell this frog just loves the breakfast in bed the tadpoles made for her. She can't believe they found a way to use every item in the kitchen but those partially cooked slugs with lilypad sauce sure were interesting!

This fun frog has a saying around the base which says "Housework Makes Me Croak." There are no identifying marks. It is made out of resin. Fun and whimsical!

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Frog King on Throne
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

When not out receiving adoring cheers from the throngs, the king of Frog Central spends his time sitting on the throne.

This cute sculpture was received as a gift and other than the box saying "Made in China" I have no further information about it. It makes a cute collectible to my collection.

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Christopher Radko - One Kiss Cracker
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

Strike up the band and march on over to the local pond to see how many different breeds of frogs you can find.

This Christopher Radko ornament is called One Kiss Cracker. Its ornament number is 1011165 and was made in Poland.

Another Radko tip: Do not handle with wet hands. The paint is water colors and you will cause spots on the ornament.

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Plush Frog
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

Every frog loves the water and is ready at a moments notice to take a swim. I just want to know where he got the suit!

This is a plush frog that I received as a gift. It is from World Market and was made in China. A cute little froggie for the spring!

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C & F Productions - Plush Frog
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

When a frogophile is not feeling well, the best thing to do is curl up with your favorite furry frog.

This plush is from a company called C & F Enterprises and is from their Holiday Collection. No other information is known about this furry froggie friend.

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Metal Frog Ornament
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

Your resident frogophile is not feeling very well here today so Frog Central is way behind schedule. I woke up with a frog in my throat and it seems to like it there very well. I guess anything for my froggies!

This is a metal ornament that I found at one of these specialty stores that sells items from all over the world. It is labeled with made in China. I do not have any other information other than it looks nice on the tree!

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Kathleen Kelly - Wannabe A Duck
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

If you're a cute duck you get a spot on the news - so hey, why not give it a try!

This is another of Kathleen Kelly's creations presented by Encore. It is part of the line called Wannabes and this is Wannabe A Duck. These are a little smaller than the Kathleen Kelly pieces listed previously but just as cute. It dates to 2002.

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Frog Kingdom - Soldier
Originally uploaded by KenCalvino.

I just love this whole collection of the Frog Kingdom. This is another piece called Soldier. With his corn chain mail, corn stalk spear and popcorn head dress he is ready to protect the king and queen!