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I've just collected a three of these little figures. They are cute. No idea who makes them. Any help would be appreciated. They are ground. I really like the humour of the little dog. Look at the tails of the alpacas! Thanks ho2!
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these are so cute and i really do love these :) a lot:)
Many thanks young Sean B!
your so welcome handsome vetraio50!!!!!
Adorable! Llamas? So do you think they were...a steel rod...that someone carved?
Particularly the pup.
I'm tired so I could be seeing things.
I LOVE PUPPERS:) HES VERY CUTE:)
No, Amber, I'm adorable LOL!
I suppose they as adorable as that Koala that I posted yesterday:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/66970-oz-koala-cartoon--jim-russell-c-1985?in=user
Not carved out of steel, brass maybe bronze and the original shape was probably rectangular.
Many thanks Amber!
I like the ear on the dog. Very "Petey the Pup" ...... "Our gang" and Alfalfa "Carl Switzer".... my favourite TV show of all time!
Wan't there a Viennese brand that used to do this kind of work??? can't remember right now...
Many thanks austro!
Yes sweetie you are adorable! Never doubt it a single second, I know I don't! : ))
Many thanks Amber, inky mrmajestic, czechman and musikchoo too!
Many thanks toracat!
Many thanks mustangtony!
i believe your llamas are alpacas.
Many thanks ho2cultcha!
Many thanks Amber!
Many thanks birdie!