A-946, Koala Tree
Height: 4 ¾”
Designer: Helen Perrin Farnlund
Production Dates:
F1978-S1980, as ‘Tree” (Brown)
F1978-S1979, as “Glazed Tree assembled with four Koalas”
Mold Book Name: Tree
Notes: This forms a set with Koalas A-947A, A-948L, A-949, and A-950.
A-246, Lily Pad
Length: 3 ½”
Designer: Helen Perrin Farnlund
Production Dates:
S1955-F1955 [?] (Dark green)
S1971- S1991, as “Lily Pad” (Bright green)
Mold Book Name: Lily Pad leaf
Notes: Some Lily Pads were apparently sold in 1955 with the Bug Band attached, but it did not appear on the order forms as a separate item at that time.
A-435A, Log
Length: 2”
Designer: Nell Bortells
Production Dates:
F1960-S1961; F1969 (Grey bisque)
Mold Book Name: Log
Notes: This Log was originally paired with the Small Vulture in the Little Horribles line. Later it was used as an accessory in four Boxed Miniatures sets in 1960 and 1961: two different Lying Fawn molds (A-190 and A-435), A-199 Whispering Rabbit Babies, and A-272 Squirrel Baby.
In 1969, a set (not boxed) was sold which included a different bisque log and A-418, Tiny Fawn. This log was apparently modified from the original Little Horribles log which had been turned upside down. In both comparison photos, the original sculpt is on the left and the later modification on the right.
A-406, Mushroom, Large
Height: 7/8”
Designer: Helen Perrin Farnlund
Production Dates:
S1957. as “Large Toadstool” (Beige, pink gills)
S1960-F1960, as “Toadstool” (Aurasperse orange)
F1972-S1973, as “Large Mushroom” (Beige, pink or cream gills)
F1973-F1977, as “Large Toadstool” (Beige, pink or cream gills)
Mold Book Name: Toadstool lrg
Notes: This was originally an accessory for A-405 Papa Frog.
A-407, Mushroom, Small
Height: ½”
Designer: Helen Perrin Farnlund
Production Dates:
S1957. as “Small Toadstool” (Beige)
S1960-F1960, as “Toadstool” (Aurasperse orange)
F1972-S1973, as “Small Mushroom” (Beige)
F1973-F1977, as “Small Toadstool” (Beige)
Mold Book Name: Toadstool small
Notes: This was originally an accessory for A-419, Box Turtle Mama.
A-400, Stump, pointed
Height: ¾”
Designer: Helen Perrin Farnlund
Production Dates:
S1960-F1960, as “Stump” (Aurasperse brown)
F1973-S1976; F1989-S1990, as “Stump” (Grey bisque [1970s], gloss brown)
Mold Book Name: Stump
Notes: This is also known as Stump, style 2. It was sold as an accessory for the Beavers A-398 and A-399.
A-2501, Toadstool, Large
Height: up to 3”, depending on angle of cap attachment
Designer: unknown
Production Dates:
1955 (as Pixie accessory) (Light grey, pink gills)
S1969-S1973 (in Designer's Workshop line (Cream, coral gills)
F1973-S1979, as “Large Mushroom” (Cream, cream gills)
Mold Book Name: Toadstool
Notes: Toadstools A-2501, A-2502, and A-2503 were first released in 1955 with the Millesan Drews pixies. They were reissued from Spring 1969 to Spring 1973 as Designer’s Workshop pieces, and subsequently as Miniatures.
In the Pixie line only, buyers had the option of "straight" or "crooked" stems. The caps are attached at varying angles which may change the height of the finished piece.
A-2502, Toadstool, Medium
Height: 1 ½”
Designer: unknown
Production Dates:
1955, as Pixie accessory (Light grey, pink gills)
S1969-S1973, in Designer's Workshop line (Cream, coral gills)
F1973-S1979, as “Medium Mushroom” (Cream, cream gills)
Mold Book Name: Toadstool med
Notes: Toadstools A-2501, A-2502, and A-2503 were first released in 1955 with the Millesan Drews pixies. They were reissued from Spring 1969 to Spring 1973 as Designer’s Workshop pieces, and subsequently as Miniatures.
In the Pixie line only, buyers had the option of "straight" or "crooked" stems. The caps are attached at varying angles which may change the height of the finished piece.
A-2503, Toadstool, small
Height: 5/8”
Designer: unknown
Production Dates:
1955, as Pixie accessory (Light grey, pink gills)
S1969-S1973, in Designer's Workshop line (Cream, coral gills)
F1973-S1979, as “Small Mushroom” (Cream, cream or dark grey gills)
Mold Book Name: Toadstool small
Notes: Toadstools A-2501, A-2502, and A-2503 were first released in 1955 with the Millesan Drews pixies. They were reissued from Spring 1969 to Spring 1973 as Designer’s Workshop pieces, and subsequently as Miniatures.
The caps are attached at varying angles which may change the height of the finished piece. One photo shows a toadstool with coral gills on an unattached cap.
A-834, Tree
Height: 2 ¼”
Designer: Tom Masterson
Production Dates:
F1983-F1984 (Brown)
Mold Book Name: Tree
Notes: This piece forms a pair with A-833 Wise Ol’ Owl.
A-420A, Water Lily
Length: 1”
Designer: Helen Perrin Farnlund
Production Dates:
S1960-F1960, as “Lily Pad” (Aurasperse green/pink flower)
F1961-F1962. as A-420 “Lily Pad” [colorway uncertain, possibly Gloss green/red flower]
S1973-S1978, as “Water Lily” (Gloss green, yellow flower)
Mold Book Name: Lily Pad
Notes: This is also known as “Small Lily Pad.” It has been misidentified as A-240. In 1960, this piece was paired on the order form with the Fantail Fish; in 1961-1962, with the Box Turtles.
