The teenie-weenies

At one time, I was obsessed with these Small Kids Dolls of the World edition, and frequented Toy Kingdom to check if a new doll is out. There were like 30 nations included in the series. But I wasn't able to complete them because I realized they all look the same, save for the color of hair. The most distinct one is Miss Kenya at the rear, which surprisingly is being sold in one on-line shop for more than 10$. These dolls sell only for 69 pesos (a little more than a dollar) in the Philippines. They are made in China, of course. If you go to Toy Kingdom now, the only doll left unsold is Miss Kenya.

Notice the very indistinct Miss Philippines in the foreground, with red skirt under black apron and white blouse. Miss India in blue with pink sari looks good, Miss Argentina is a cowgirl, and Miss Italy is in that blue blouse and green skirt. If this were little Miss Universe parade of nations, the winner would be.... Miss Kenya.

These are a group of figurines that I picked up from bargain stores. The most interesting of them are the seven little kids (3 on the chair and 4 in the foreground). The Dutch couple at the left are actually salt and paper shakers. Little Miss Africa with a drum has a broken base when I bought for 10 pesos.