Relive those happy childhood memories of watching Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin's classic series Bagpuss with this set of musical soft toys, which are just as likely to appeal to a new generation of Bagpuss devotees. The first duo is fronted by head honcho Charlie Mouse, who is kitted out in a blue gingham suit with a natty blue polka-dotted tie. He's ably supported by Lizzie Mouse, resplendent in a long dress with fuchsia pink bodice, full pink floral-print skirt with broiderie Anglaise trim, pink floral-print sleeves and high yellow collar and bustle.
The second duo comprises Willy, who is kitted out in red trousers and a natty floral shirt, and Millie Mouse, sweet and appealing in her tartan skirt and white blouson, prettily tied at the neck with a white ribbon.
Each of the four measures approximately 17 cm (seven-an-a-half inches) high and each is made of soft grey plush with grey felt paws, machine-embroidered eyes and have a knotted cord tail. Lizzie, Charlie, Willie and Millie are sponge clean only.
Fans of the series will recall the mouse belief system encapsulated in the phrase "Mice not sing--mice not work"--and these mice love to sing! Squeeze Charlie or Lizzie's tummies and you'll hear their famous "We will mend it" song as featured in the programme, in their authentic piping tones. Squeeze their tummies simultaneously and hear them sing the song as a (slightly out of synch) murine duet in rodent stereo.
Squeeze Willie and/or Millie, and you'll hear a rousing rendition of a Mouse song set to the traditional "Frere Jacques" tune. Again, squeeze them simultaneously and hear them sing a duet (delay slightly for an intriguing round!).
Each mouse contains batteries, which the manufacturer recommends as having an average life of six months, although unfortunately these are not replaceable. Please bear in mind that battery life will be considerably less if they are in constant use. --Alison Drury
Also available: Charlie and Lizzie Mice and Willie and Millie Singing Mice
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