Z Wind Ups

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop, Max - Whether on the dance floor or off, Max is one cool cat. He would much rather be dancing it up, of course, and Max is a regular in the nightclub districts in most major European towns. A quick learner who loves all types of music, not even the wildest Techno can throw this stylish Noggin Bop off beat.

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop, Molly - Lonely and heartbroken, Molly longs to one day move to Europe where she can be reunited with that dashing dancer who she met on her last vacation to Italy. Until then, its dance competition after dance competition as this tireless bopper wins the money she needs to fulfill her dreams. Let’s just hope that Max is willing to wait a bit longer...

Z Wind Ups Performing Seal, Penny - This athletic entertainer has been on tour with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for as long as she can remember. Penny learned how to balance and spin a ball on her nose from Harry the Bear, and now performs her act to the delight of children across the United States.

Z Wind Ups Performing Seal, Sasha - Sasha is the most interesting marine mammal of them all, for she did not learn to play with her ball in a circus or zoo. Highly intelligent, this Sea Lion taught herself these tricks when a rubber ball flew off the deck of a yacht as it cruised off the Alaskan Coast. Sasha now bounces her ball along the waves hoping to annoy Sam the Sea Otter enough that he will be forced to play with her.

Z Wind Ups Performing Elephant, Eddie - It’s a good thing they make balls in extra-large sizes, or else Eddie would need to find a new trick for getting treats. The best-fed elephant in the Berlin Zoo, Eddie is an expert at coaxing snacks out of unsuspecting visitors when his trainers aren’t looking.

Z Wind Ups Performing Elephant, Ellie - Nobody can shop better than Ellie, except perhaps Tammy the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Unfortunately for this elephant, most of her time is spent performing tricks at the Paris Zoo. That’s just as well, however, as that big ball of hers is prone to making a real mess of things in the most expensive stores.

Z Wind Ups Performing Brown Bear, Harry - A veteran of circus life, Harry has been entertaining children and adults in Europe for years. He no longer remembers his earlier life roaming the wilds of Russia, and it just as well since Harry would much rather spend his time teaching other animals the “tricks of the trade.” Penny the Seal, Bamboo the Panda, Eddie the Elephant—all learned to do tricks with a ball from this wise-old bear.

Z Wind Ups Performing Polar Bear, Chilly - Perfectly suited for extreme cold, Chilly feels right at home among the snow and ice of northern Greenland. Instead of using his powerful legs and claws for hunting, however, this frolicsome polar bear would rather spend his time playing with the ball he found on his last visit to the local settlement. This is one predator that Sally the Seal doesn’t need to worry about when she swims the cold waters of the Arctic.

Z Wind Ups Performing Squirrel, Scamper - Not a very good forager, Scamper has managed to collect only one acorn during the entire time that he has lived on the grounds of Spain’s beautiful Alhambra Palace. It turns out, however, that one nut is all this hard-working little squirrel needs. By performing tricks with his acorn, Scamper has been very successful at getting tourists to part with plenty of special treats.

Z Wind Ups Performing Clown, Charley - Life under the big top is not as easy as it looks for this hard-working clown. The only member of this traveling circus who can perform such neat tricks, Charley knows he has to stay fit to keep up with all of that spinning and lifting. In fact, when he's not putting on a show Charley can usually be found at the local gym working on his abs.

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop Vampire, Drac - No one or no thing that has ever come out of Transylvania can move to the beat with the same cold-hearted precision as Drac. In fact, he claims to have introduced dancing to Southeast Europe more than 800 years ago. His favorite haunt is the nightclub Indigo in Sophia, Bulgaria, which he visits at least once a week to share both a dance and a “drink” with whoever is brave enough to sty out after dark.

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop Mummy, Wrap - Wrapper is a master of fear. His low, deep moan can be heard from beneath his bandages as he slides toward the dance floor on All Hallows Eve. Not the greatest dancer, and not even a good singer as his name might imply, Wrapper hopes that by the time he gets to center stage his dreadful moan will have scared off all of the other Noggin Bops.

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop Pumpkin, Jack-o-bop - Jack-O-Bop is the toughest dancer at the party—toughest on himself, that is. He has gone through more heads than he remember, violently bopping to and fro until the jack-o-lantern flies off his shoulder. Finding a replacement is only easy around Halloween, which explains why you won’t see this guy on the dance floor either before October 1 or after November 1.

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop Skeleton, Skully - If Jack-O-Bop is the toughest dancer on himself, Scully is the toughest on everyone else. Less of a dancer and more of a wicked trickster, this skeleton’s favorite game is hide-and-seek. He prefers to be both the hider and the seeker, skulking around the edge of the dance floor waiting to scarce other Noggin Bops with a leap from the shadows.

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop Monster, Frankenhead - On his own, Frankenhead is an excellent dancer. His big size 12 feet and long arms, however, have driven off every potential partner that he has tried to find. It is even rumored that Liberty’s torch and crown are the only things that saved her from her last dance rehearsal with this unconventional bopper.

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop Witch, Cackle - Cackle learned to bop while stirring her witch’s brew. She actually seems to have spent more time drinking her brew than stirring it, however, thus explaining the uncontrollable laughter that can usually be heard coming from her dark cottage in the secluded woods.

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop, Santa - Sure, Santa never leaves the dance floor whenever there’s a good Christmas party going on. He also never leaves that one small area of the dance floor, either. Wonder if the mistletoe hanging over his head has anything to do with that? Better hope Mrs. Claus doesn’t stop by to catch him in the act...

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop, Rudy Reindeer - That big flashing ball that used to hang down over the dance floor? Who needs it anymore now that Rudy has stopped by for a dance? Bopping his glowing red nose to and fro as his favourite holiday music fills the air, Rudy can keep this party lit up all night long.

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop, Elf - For most of the year this hard-working elf can be found loyally helping Santa prepare for Christmas. Once the holiday season kicks off, however, Elfy is out for himself. Taking a long overdue vacation without even asking Mrs. Claus, this party crasher spends the holiday breaking up all the Christmas festivities he can find with his wild and crazy dancing. Good thing Santa needs him back at North Pole no later than January 1!

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop, Gingerbread Man - Cookie is always coming up with half-baked ideas for how to survive Christmas Eve. Most involve dancing, of course, since he hopes to keep everyone away from the dessert table where all of those other chewy cookies might give them ideas of their own!

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop, Snowy Snowman - Sure, the fire is so delightful, and the weather outside is frightful, but you’ll still never catch Snowy bopping away inside the house on Christmas Eve. Way cooler than Max and Cool Yule, Snowy wouldn’t dare come in out of the cold no mater who else was tearing up the dance floor. Well, may he would if that fire started to die down...

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop, Cool Yule - Cool Yule is too cool for his own good. Those killer moves on the dance floor and a few too many Christmas’ spent as the life of the party have transformed this once fun-loving bopper into a conceited braggart. Now Cool Yule mostly dances alone, which is fine with him since he cannot stand the thought of another Noggin Bop showing him up.

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop, Lance - Valentine’s Day - Locked arm-in-arm with his main squeeze, Lance would never dream of doing the shimmy without Lola by his side. Look for this dynamic duo everywhere from the dance club to the aisles of your local supermarket. Lance's motto is simple: dancing makes everything more fun!

Z Wind Ups Noggin Bop, Lola - Valentine’s Day - Don't let her chic red dress and dyed hair fool you--Lola doesn't go dancing only on Valentine's Day. And even if she wanted to, Lance would never let Lola sit on the sidelines for the other 364 days of the year. Looks like this hipster has little time for anything but dancing with Lance. We hope she has boundless energy!

Z Wind Ups Sliders, Toy Soldier Trevor

Z Wind Ups Sliders, Larry - No need to put an extra coat of wax on this floor, Larry doesn't need any help sliding from one side of the kitchen to the other. And just as well, because Lizzie is on her way over for a romantic date and Larry promised to cook her dinner. A four-course meal prepared in 15 minutes flat--just a "slide in the park" for Larry.

Z Wind Ups Sliders, Lizzie - Never seen anyone ski with only a pair of shoes? Then you've never seen Lizzie in action. Wearing those extra-wide size 16s for expert balance, no one can slide down the mountain faster than this daredevil. Larry the Slider at least tries to keep up--after all, he's got a reputation to uphold!

Z Wind Ups Sliders, Cow

Z Wind Ups Robot, Sparky - Can anyone or anything keep this prankster from getting into trouble? Class clown and court jester all rolled into one, Sparky can make even the most serious person laugh. Practical jokes are his specialty, especially when poor-old Grover the Gorilla comes by to visit.

Z Wind Ups Robot, Neutron - The smallest factory in Detroit has just set the world record for number of cars built in a single day. Was it those new employees who just got hired last week--no, they're on a permanent break in the cafeteria. Was those new tools shining on the shelf--no, they haven't even been touched yet. It's Neutron, the super-charged robot who doesn't know what it means to take a time out. There he goes again, off to install another set of sparkplugs...

Z Wind Ups Monkey W/Cymbals, Tucker - Since Clarence can make a little more racket with his symbols, we guess Tucker has the honner of being the “brains” of the Not-So-Grand Band’s first-ever New York City tour. Guess we know who to blame for the fact that not even the off-off-Broadway theater houses knew about these two’s arrival in town. Those poor street corners will never be the same...

Z Wind Ups Monkey W/Cymbals, Clarence - Clarence and Tucker have quite a racket going, and not the kind that can land someone in jail. Crashing their symbols and calling it music, these guys have formed the only one-piece band comprised of two performers ever to hit the streets of New York. Wonder why no one has tossed some change into Tucker’s hat yet?

Z Wind Ups Bear W/Drum, Tom Tom - Tom Tom beats his drum with such gusto that he nearly drowns out the other members of the band. Also a show off, Tom Tom believes that the "Not So Grand Band" exists solely to provide support for his ear-splitting solos on the snare drum. The other members of the band, however, have a different opinion of their "friend."

Z Wind Ups Dog W/Base Drum, Basie - Although Tom Tom thinks otherwise, Basie knows better--he's the most important member of this marching band. Without his faithfully beat, the other members would never be able to keep in step as they parade down Main Street on Memorial Day. They might have trouble carrying a tune, but this Not So Grand Band knows how to march!

Z Wind Ups Lion W/Sax, Dizzy - Dizzy's fingers slide up and down the keys as his saxophone belts out notes from the bottom of the scale to the top. If only he knew how to read the music, Dizzy might be able to contribute more to this band than just noise!

Z Wind Ups Pig W/Xylophone, Domino - With Basie and Tom Tom, Domino rounds out the percussion section in this less-than-majestic ensemble! Faithfully ringing out her high-pitched tones, Domino always seems to be off by a beat or two. Looks like too much time spent marching alongside Tom Tom has made Basie a little deaf!

Z Wind Ups Tiger W/Trombone, Dorsey - Dizzy and Basie think that Dorsey is full of nothing but hot air. How else could he keep all those notes firing out of the front of his trombone in such rapid succession? Rivaling the legendary Tommy Dorsey in not just name, however, their friend Dorsey is the only member of this band who believes that practice makes perfect.

Z Wind Ups Sneaker, Kicks - Walking, walking, walking. While some may find such monotony boring, for Kicks it is pure delight. Whether strolling down the streets of London on a leisurely afternoon outing, or searching out the coolest hot-spots for a night on the town, these athletic shoes love the feel of concrete beneath their soles.

Z Wind Ups Sneaker with Mouse, Raffi - Raffi's got the best "ground's eye" view of Kingston. Cranking up his latest pair of sneaks and pumping up the reggae on his portable radio, Raffi's the coolest mouse in Jamaica. In which shoe did he hide the cheese?

Z Wind Ups Gorilla, Gregory - Stomping through the African jungle on his strong hind legs, Gregory forages the forest floor in search of his next meal. The only problem—this gorilla is so finicky he will only eat fruit that has not been nibbled on by other creatures. Not an easy task, especially since most of the leaves and fruit in his part of the forest have already been nibbled on by Carl the Caterpillar.

Z Wind Ups Gorilla, Grover - Poor-old Grover is the butt of everyone’s jokes. Always being picked on by Rascal the Robot or bowled over by Tate the Triceratops, this gorilla is too shy for his own good. The only place he feels safe is in his cage at the zoo, but even that would be better if the bunches of bananas he was eating were large enough to hide behind.

Z Wind Ups Kangaroo, Aussie - This scrappy underdog would be a match even for the toughest champion. Honing his skills on the local boxing circuit in Philadelphia, Aussie has dreams of one day earning a shot at the title.

Z Wind Ups Kangaroo, Buster - Buster has the fastest left-right-left combo in boxing. He is also quick to use his feet in the ring, however, which explains why this competitive kangaroo has not been able to fight outside of his own “unofficial” circuit in the Australian Outback.

Z Wind Ups Mouse, Marvin - This mouse fancies himself as a real gourmet. Bouncing down Avenue de Champs-Elysees, Marvin waves to Tammy the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Ellie the Elephant before ducking into a Paris bistro. Only the finest cheese will do for this picky rodent.

Z Wind Ups Mouse, Milford - “Where do I get all of that ice cream and candy,” Milford asks as he prepares to invade another quiet neighborhood in Texas. “I’ll take an old garbage pail or smelly dumpster over a field of tall grasses any day.” As with everything Milford says, however, this admission is only a half truth. For this thieving little mouse prefers to steal his food from unsuspecting humans rather than scrounge for leftovers on trash pick-up day.

Z Wind Ups Antique Car, Chester - Ol' Marvin the Mouse finally has his own car! Leaving Tucker the Monkey to pilot Percy around in endless circles, Marvin has decided to treat Timmy the Toucan to a special ride. Now if he can only fix that flat that has kept Chester in the shop for the past six months...

Z Wind Ups Antique Car, Percy - With Marvin the Mouse along for the ride, Percy loves driving his antique car around town on sunny afternoons. Unfortunately, this loveable teddy bear has taken the idea of “driving around” a little too seriously. While he can fix flat tires in record time, Percy still has not figured out how to drive in a straight line. He says both he and his car are perfectly suited for competing in professional auto races but, fortunately, he has not yet been asked to prove this claim.

Z Wind Ups Racecar, Rowdy - Rowdy is the only racer able to take his game off road. While he can't sash through trees like Off-Road, or crash through mud puddles like Splatter, Rowdy does have the ability to leap over any obstacle in his path. A quick burst of energy and he's jumping over whatever log, pit or hungry dinosaur that gets in his way!

Z Wind Ups Dune Buggy, Scooter - Scooter loves zipping and flipping around the hot sands of North Africa’s Sahara Desert. Climbing the high dunes and jumping over impressive rock formations, not even Coolboy the Hot Rod is as nimble on the sand as this fearless dune buggy.

Z Wind Ups Dune Buggy, Dusty - "I only want white sand in my gears," snaps Dusty, the most stuck-up dune buggy ever to race across the deserts of North America. "This site looks promising," says Dusty, as he zips past a sign that reads White Sands Missile Range. "Oh no, why is there a rocket flying toward me..."

Z Wind Ups Space Shuttle, Launch - 3..2..1..blast off! Hurtling through the atmosphere in a nearly vertical climb, Launch eagerly climbs into space to fulfill his next top-secret mission. Space stations, military weaponry and spy satellites—no one knows them better than this industrious solider.

Z Wind Ups Space Shuttle, Moony - Despite his name, Moony plans to see much more than Earth's moon in his career as an astronaut carrier. Now moons of other planets--that's more Moony's speed. It's not the adventure that draws this space shuttle, however, but a genuine interest in scientific study. Next stop, Jupiter--Moony wants to try and get below the surface of that ice-covered moon everyone keeps talking about...

Z Wind Ups Ladybug, Lanie - Obsessed with keeping her wing covers as clean as possible, Lanie wants everyone to admire her bright red colour and perfectly formed spots. Want to see her? That’s easy—just look through any children’s book with pictures of ladybugs. Lanie is the model for all of them.

Z Wind Ups Ladybug, Lori - Loveable Lori lounges on the highest leaf, content to bask in the warm rays of the bright sun. Everyday Bella the Butterfly and Tikki the Toucan try to get her to go flying through the treetops with them, but to no avail. Lori just rolls over to sun her other side.

Z Wind Ups Chicken, Cluck - Cluck is a newcomer to the family farm, but she has quickly overtaken everyone in the category of who eats the most food. No seed is safe from this spunky, sharp-eyed little clucker as she hops from the hen house out into the tall grasses in the field. If Lori the Ladybug doesn't move fast she's not going to be safe from Cluck, either!

Z Wind Ups Frog(Hop), Farley - Ping, ping, ping—another sleepless night for Farley the Frog. Sounds like Chris the Crab is going to spend another night racing from one side of his tank to the other. Might as well get back to hopping around, Farley. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.

Z Wind Ups Frog (Hop), Winky - Batting those beautiful eyelashes as she leaps gracefully through the highest grass, there is nothing bashful Winky. No wonder she's the only one who can get Froggy the Frog to take a break from swimming.

Z Wind Ups Toucan, Timmy -Perched among the leaves of the highest trees in the Amazon Rainforest, Timmy’s bright, beautiful colours glisten in the hot tropical sun. This acrobatic tree dweller bounces from branch to branch in search of sweet fruit to eat. He never bothers with Spencer the Spider far below on the forest floor, but can often be seen basking in the sun with Bella the Butterfly.

Z Wind Ups Toucan, Tikki - "My beak's down there and my feet are up there," complains Tikki. Of course, she could very easily have jumped down to the lower branch to grab a meal, but that would have been too difficult for this acrobatic bird. Last year she set the record for most veterinarian visits of any animal in the Dallas Zoo.

Z Wind Ups Turtle (Swim), Taylor - Cruising along the coral reefs off Cozumel, Mexico, Taylor shares the clear blue waters of the Caribbean with Dillon the Dolphin. His favourite pastime is pulling the fins off the divers and watching them struggle to the surface with only their feet to act as flippers. Not all of God’s creatures were given the same expert swimming skills as this teasing tortoise.

Z Wind Ups Turtle (Swim), Topaz - As her name implies, Topaz is the jewel beetle of the briny deep. Adorned with a bright, beautiful shell, this turtle is a real show-off. Look for her gliding along the water's surface with her colours glistening in the sun or striking a pose on the nearest beach.

Z Wind Ups Seal, Sally - The cold waters of the North Atlantic are home to this speedy swimmer. Honing her skills off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, Sally then travels around the world to compete in national and global swimming competitions. Her showing at the 2004 Athens Summer Olympics was most impressive, where she was so fast that even the judges failed to see her. Guess that’s why this Seal has yet to receive a medal!

Z Wind Ups Seal, Saucy - "Water's a bit warmer than I remember it," says Saucy, "and Priscilla the Penguin is nowhere in sight!" Poor Saucy. She can swim like a pro, but I have no sense of direction! Guess Wibur the Whale is going to have to lead her back to Antarctica. It's going to be a long swim from the Mediterranean Sea...

Z Wind Ups Goldfish, Gladys - How Gladys longs for the freedom of the open sea. Perched on a window sill with an excellent view of the nearby Tasman Sea, this independent goldfish would love nothing better than to leave her small glass bowl in Sydney. Perhaps a swim with James the Swimmer when his travels bring him to the Australian coast, or an even longer journey to visit Taylor the Sea Turtle and Dillon the Dolphin in the Caribbean. Anything is better than waiting around to see if her owners remember to feed her today. Ever since they got that dog...

Z Wind Ups Goldfish (Swim), Gigi - Gigi leads a charmed life ever since she muscled her way into that coy pond at Los Angeles' favorite Chinese food restaurant. Blowing bubbles and flipping out of the water is an easy way to earn a few extra fortune cookies. Bet they would taste better if Gigi didn't actually eat the fortune!

Z Wind Ups Dolphin, Dillon - Always with something to prove, Dillon is never content. Quick to accept a challenge, this troubled dolphin has done everything from race cruise ships around the Caribbean to scare divers away form his favourite coral reefs. Taylor the Sea Turtle likes him well enough, but Dillon hopes he never meets up with Brutus the Shark again. Guess he shouldn’t have accepted that dare to steal the fish right out of Brutus’ mouth.

Z Wind Ups Dolphin (Swim), Pongo - Anyone who thought that a dog is man's best friend hasn't met Pongo. Last year alone this Dolphin rescued three divers and four swimmers from the waters around Hawaii. "All in a day's work," says Pongo, who races off to the rescue as he sees Seymour the Tiger Shark closing in on another swimmer...

Z Wind Ups Frog (Swim), Phil - Phil makes his home in New York’s Central Park with Fiona the Frog, Saul the Spider and Daren the Duck. While his three friends enjoy the feel of solid ground below their, um, feet, Phil spends most of his time swimming through the park’s large reservoir. This mischievous frog, however, does like racing up to shore now and then to steal the breadcrumbs that passers-by toss along the paths for Daren the Duck.

Z Wind Ups Frog (Swim), Froggy - "This theme park is the best," shouts Froggy as he gets ready to do the breaststroke across his favourite lagoon. "Plenty of sunshine, warm weather and people always throwing handfuls of food into the water." Guess he's yet to notice Alex the Alligator reclining lazily on top of those nearby rocks...

Z Wind Ups Penguin (Swim), Penelope - Making her home on the islands off South Africa, Penelope would need to be a really fast swimmer in order to avoid Brutus the Shark. She’s not, however, so this gentle penguin spends most of her time in the shallow waters right off shore. Skimming along the surface, she has an excellent view of Cale the Crab and Luke the Lobster as they dart in and out of hiding spots in the sand below.

Z Wind Ups Penguin (Swim), Priscilla - Riding high on the crests of waves and crashing into the "beach," Priscilla is the most daring penguin ever to take to the seas. The problem is that her "sea" is not a sea at all, but rather the tidal pool at a popular European water park! Guess the local zookeeper should have double checked the locks before signing off yesterday...

Z Wind Ups Tiger Shark, Brutus - A skilled swimmer, Brutus can catch almost anyone or anything in the water. Even so, he still hasn’t been able to repay Dillon the Dolphin for stealing his last meal.

Z Wind Ups Tiger Shark (Swim), Seymour - Thanks to Seymour, Froggy had to cut his last vacation short. Prowling the waters off Hawaii looking for unlucky divers and swimmers, Seymour has made a lot of enemies both in and out of the water. Pongo the Dolphin, however, knows how to drive him off--a little rub that that soft spot underneath the front fins will send this ticklish shark scurrying for deep water.

Z Wind Ups Whale (Swim), Wilbur - Wilbur just can't seem to understand why Pongo has so many good friends like Priscilla the Penguin and Saucy the Seal. Here's a hint--Wilbur's last attempt at frolicking sent poor Sonny the Submarine back to the shipyard for a month's worth of repairs. Someone needs to teach this whale to play nice!

Z Wind Ups Alligator, Otto - It’s a good thing that the waters of the Florida Everglades stay so still most of the time or else Otto would have a hard time getting around. His stubby tail and short legs allow this reptile to move through the water only at the slowest of speeds. This is a desirable trait, however, because it allows this young alligator to sneak up on his next meal without making too much noise. Good thing Phyllis the Frog is such a good listener!

Z Wind Ups Alligator (Swim), Alex - "Another day laying out in the sun--plenty to eat, nothing to do," moans poor Alex, on display in Florida's biggest 'gator park. Not even that sign hanging around his neck that reads "World's Biggest Alligator" can cheer up this melancholy reptile. "Alright," sighs Alex, "I guess I'll go for another swim."

Z Wind Ups Binoculars, Peepers - Eagle-eyed peepers can spot a fly more than a mile away, or so he claims. He also believes he can see just as far at night as he can during the day. Is he telling the truth, or is Peepers just plain lying? Take these binoculars on your next camping trip and find out for yourself...

Z Wind Ups Camera, Zoom - With a big lens housing his clear camera eye, Zoom should be able to pick up the spots on Lanie the Ladybug's back from several feet away. Unfortunately, Zoom is missing just that--the zoom button that the factory seems to have forgotten to install! No worries, though, because that magnifying glass works just fine, allowing Zoom to see as far as (or even further than?) Peepers the Binoculars.

Z Wind Ups Tubbies Beaver, Woody - Woody has the biggest, boldest dam on Lake Michigan. Piled high with as much wood as he can find, Woody's dam encloses the perfect pool in which anyone can swim. The perfect pet, eh? Only if you want no trees around your house...

Z Wind Ups Tubbies Dolphin, Dolphy - "No dolphin has guided more ships through the Pacific Ocean than me," boasts Dolphy. Ask the ships' captains, of course, and most probably never even saw this agile swimmer racing along in front of the bow. And it's just as well since Safron the Seal tells us that Dolphy really has no sense of direction!

Z Wind Ups Tubbies Frog, Ferris - Poor Ferris. Why can't he go swimming in that beautiful lake behind his house, or even in the pool down the street? No, this sad little frog seems destined to do the breast stroke from one side of the bathtub to the other. Will you take him with you on your next adventure?

Z Wind Ups Tubbies Penguin, Presley - Much bolder than Penelope the Penguin, Presley has figured out how to swim circles around pesky Brutus the Shark. In fact, while Penelope prefers the shallows, Presley is much more at home in the deep blue waters of the South Atlantic. Not even Sonny the Submarine can keep up with this feisty aquatic acrobat.

Z Wind Ups Tubbies Seal, Saffron - Saffron is not just an excellent swimmer, she is a good friend. Who else would take the time to rescue Dolphy the Dolphin when he gets lost "leading" all those boats around the Pacific Ocean? Take this faithful seal on your next trip to the lake or the beach and she'll swim by your side, too.

Z Wind Ups Tubbies Turtle, Taffy - Whoever says all turtles are slow has never met Taffy before. This clever reptile figured out that if she could swim fast through the dense water of the Dead Sea, she could really move out in the ocean, let alone freshwater lakes and rivers. And at home in your swimming pool or bathtub? Hope you're ready for a race!

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Z Wind Ups Pocket Critters, Cows

Z Wind Ups Pocket Critters, Lions

Z Wind Ups Pocket Critters, Ladybugs

Z Wind Ups Pocket Critters, Tropical Fish

Z Wind Ups Pocket Critters, Penguins

Z Wind Ups Pocket Critters, Pigs

Z Wind Ups Pocket Critters, Gorillas

Z Wind Ups Pocket Critters, Turtle

Z Wind Ups Pocket Critters, Dino

Z Wind Ups Pocket Critters, Puppies

Z Wind Ups Pocket Critters, Elephants

Z Wind Ups, Chimpanzee, Mona and Baby Ages 3 +

Z Wind Ups, Chimpanzee, Manny and Baby Ages 3 +

Z Wind Ups, Dashers, Bronosaures Klaus - With my long neck, I’m able to get the freshest leaves in the highest treetops. TJ the Tricerattops and Stuey the Stegosaurus are always bugging me to get them leaves and plants . . .

Z Wind Ups, Dashers, Triceratops TJ - Terrifyig TJ, that’s what Stuey named me after ended his last eating binge with my rasor-sharp horns. But I spend as much time hiding in the ferns as I do munching on them . . .

Z Wind Ups, Dashers, Stegosaures Stuey - I know your thinking those spikes on my back look a bit too small to scare anyone off, but don’t worry about me. My legs move lightning fast. No one can catch me! . . . Ages 3 +

Z Wind Ups, Dashers, Elephant Emma Ages 3 +

Z Wind Ups, Dashers, Hippo Hank Ages 3 +

Z Wind Ups, Pterodactyl Terry - Flying with the greatest of ease, I swoop down to catch my evening dinner of fish . . .

Z Wind Ups T-Rex, Tony - This gigantic lizard has a gigantic appetite! Favourite foods are hot dogs, pizza and potato chips, or at least this is the list he gives Tammy the Tyrannosaurus when she is tasked with shopping for the cute couple. What Tony would really like to munch on, however, is a piece of Stan the Stegosaurus or Tate the Triceratops. If only he could figure out a way to deal with those pesky spikes and horns...

Z Wind Ups T-Rex, Tammy - Loving wife of Tony the Tyrannosaurus, Tammy can shop till she drops. Whether at the supermarket buying food to feed Tony’s never-ending appetite, or perusing the posh shops of Paris’ Avenue de Champs-Elysees with Ellie the Elephant, all this dinosaur needs to keep going is a wallet full of credit cards.

Z Wind Ups Brontosaurus, Ben - Mysterious Ben lurks in the densest jungles of Africa. Plodding along knocking down trees as he goes, it seems as though this lonely dinosaur wants to be discovered.

Z Wind Ups Triceratops, Tate - With his head down and his short legs running as fast as they can, Tate can run over or through anyone or anything. His favourite toy? That was crushed a long time ago. His best friend? Not even Grover the Gorilla can stand up to Tate’s high-powered charge. Someone needs to teach this Triceratops to play nice.

Z Wind Ups Stegosaurus, Stan - Better clear a path for this clumsy dinosaur. This large herbivore has taken down his fair share of buildings in San Francisco over the years. In fact, Stan has the uncanny knack for showing up in the aftermath of the city’s largest earthquakes. Or is it the other way around?

Z Wind Ups Robot, Volt - Volt is everyone’s favourite handyman. From fixing a small leak in the shower to repairing a flat tire on the open road, no task is too difficult for this enterprising robot. All those years spent working as a technical assistant at NASA seem to have paid off.

Z Wind Ups Lobster, Luke - Whether scampering around the ocean floor trying to avoid becoming Sam the Sea Otter’s next meal, or simply fidgeting his claws for no reason whatsoever, Luke is constantly on the move. A boundless bundle of energy, even his best friend Cale the Crab has difficulty keeping up with this lively lobster.

Z Wind Ups Crab, Cale - What is Cale to do? With an entire ocean to choose from, this lonely crab has still not found any true friends. He cannot swim like Taylor the Sea Turtle or Brutus the Shark, and Penelope the Penguin just cannot spend enough time underwater. Even Luke the Lobster, who claims to be a friend, spends so much time running away that Cale has his doubts. Maybe life onshore is better off after all—a fact that Cameron the Crab has been trying to convince him of for years.

Z Wind Ups Sea Otter, Sam - This lazy Sea Otter dwells among the waves along the Alaskan Coast. It is not that Sam does not move, however, but just that he has figured out how to let the current in the North Pacific Ocean move him from place-to-place in search of food and fun. An expert “floater,” not even the trickster Sasha the Sea Lion can get Sam to swim around using his own energy.

Z Wind Ups Caterpillar, Carley - Carley is one of the prettiest little critters in London’s beautiful Kew Gardens, although you would never know it. Scared of everyone and everything, this shy caterpillar only walks on the purple flowers in the gardens, using their colour as a perfect camouflage. Good thing Bart the Bee also likes purple flowers or else Carley would grow quite lonely.

Z Wind Ups Butterfly, Bella - Bella is the most adventurous butterfly in the South American rainforest. Leaving Spencer the Spider far below on the forest floor, Bella spends her days arcing through the treetops with Timmy the Toucan. Not even a rainy day can get this high-flying daredevil down.

Z Wind Ups Dragonfly, Daisy - Batting her eyelashes and flapping her wings, Daisy prepares herself for the next beauty pageant. Indeed, this obsessive butterfly will go to any length to make sure that she is the most attractive creature ever to alight on the petal of a flower or the branch of a tree. Her ultimate goal--why, to get Timmy the Toucan to notice her, of course!

Z Wind Ups Grasshoper, Gabe - Gabe shares the spacious grounds of Kew Gardens, London with Bart the Bee and Carley the Caterpillar. By spending most of this time in the botanical glasshouses that dot the gardens, Gabe has become quite an expert on rare and exotic plants. Not that he has been able to share any of his knowledge, however, as all attempts to approach park visitors have been met with the swish of a hand and a loud cry of “Shoo.”

Z Wind Ups Snail, Snoozy - Whether going uphill or down, crawling inside or outside, Snoozy has only two speeds: slow and slower. In fact, this couch-potato of a snail prefers to move around as little as possible. Good thing her satellite TV subscription is up-to-date.

Z Wind Ups Bumble Bee, Bart - Bart and Carley the Caterpillar have one thing in common—they both love purple flowers. Hopping from petal to petal throughout London’s spacious Kew Gardens, this thankful bee gets his share of sweet nectar each and every day.

Z Wind Ups Scorpion, Scott - Scurrying around the sands of Southern Arizona, Scott prefers the cool, starry sky of night to the scorching sun of day. As a result, this shy critter has developed an affinity for stargazing, and can pick out numerous constellations in both the summer and winter skies. Picking him out is another matter entirely, however, as Scott is seldom seen even by desert-dwelling neighbors like Boris the Beetle and Scooter the Dune-Buggy.

Z Wind Ups Pony, Patti - Patti fills her autumn days giving rides to boys and girls at the Texas Renaissance Festival. This gentle pony has become so good at trotting in a circle that she hardly needs a handler. In fact, the only real amusement that Patti enjoys is watching Milford the Mouse help himself to some cotton candy while parents are busy taking pictures of their children!

Z Wind Ups Pony, Pal - This beautiful pony loves to run wild among the fields of Nova Scotia’s Sable Island. When not frolicking among the sand and grass that cover this small island, Pal enjoys trotting down to the beach to watch Sally the Seal train for her next swimming event.

Z Wind Ups Duck, Daren - Daren’s long neck is perfectly designed for scooping up breadcrumbs left by visitors in the park. His beak is also going to have to be quick, however, if he wants to keep Phil the Frog from making off with his next meal.

Z Wind Ups Walking Tortoise, Toby - Although he would prefer to live on the rocky, arid islands of the Galapagos, this wise-old tortoise makes his home at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in beautiful Colorado Springs. With opinions on almost any subject imaginable, Toby is quick to dispense advice to the zoo’s myriad visitors. The wise ones never visit his cage more than once, and even Sam the Sea Otter had to move to another part of the park to escape this loquacious reptile.

Z Wind Ups Back Flip Frog, Frank - Frank has a very interesting way of surviving the hustle and bustle of Moscow. Flipping over cars as he makes his way to work everyday, not even Backfire the Truck or Nitro the Dragster pose a problem for this nimble frog.

Z Wind Ups Back Flip Bunny, Barb - A constant dreamer, Barb’s biggest wish is to be an actress. She’s got the look, she’s got the skill. Too bad there aren’t any parts for back-flipping bunnies in Hollywood.

Z Wind Ups Back Flip Tiger, Tyler - One of the more athletic and resourceful white tigers at the Metropolitan Zoo in Santiago, Chile, Tyler taught himself how to do impressive backward somersaults in an effort to gain extra treats from onlookers. If only he could read those “Do Not Feed the Tigers” signs that his keepers put up all around his pen...

Z Wind Ups Male Swimmer, James - James hails from the cold, windy climate of Aberdeen, Scotland, but not that anyone would know this based on his favourite pastime. A passionate swimmer, James travels the world visiting all of the best beaches. Last week it was Cozumel, Mexico where he enjoyed some fun in the sun with Taylor the Sea Turtle and Dillon the Dolphin. Next week it’s on to Sydney, Australia with the hopes that maybe Gladys the Goldfish will finally be joining him for a swim.

Z Wind Ups Submarine, Sonny - This curious ocean-going vessel loves to explore the underwater caverns of the briny deep. Not much sunlight penetrates to the depths where Sonny likes to cruise, but his on-board lighting system is perfect for caching glimpses of Brutus the Shark as he goes darting by.

Z Wind Ups Side Walking Monkey, Mort - Bouncing side to side, Mort’s unique ability is perfectly suited for dodging traffic on the busy streets of Shanghai. Such agility is necessary for this monkey to earn his living as a street vendor in China’s largest city. When taking a well-deserved break, Mort can be found soaking up culture at Shanghai’s prominent museums.

Z Wind Ups Myra Foraging through the jungle to find food for dinner is hard enough without that rascal Mort scooting after me all the time!

Z Wind Ups Back Flip Penguin, Peter - Even a wool scarf is not enough to keep this chilly Penguin warm in the biting winds of Antarctica. Fortunately, Webster the Whale happens by more often than not, inviting Peter to flip into the water for a quick swim that helps to keep them both warm.

Z Wind Ups Rollin’ Ladybug, Lisa - Lisa is the most loyal bug a plant could ever hope to find. Comportably at home in the same garden in which she was born, this Midwest native is stirred to intense activity only when other pesky insects threaten her precious flowers.

Z Wind Ups Plane, Skyler - Nobody is better at telling a tall tale than Skyler. Last week this jet claims to have flown alongside a flock of geese flying north in the winter, and the week before that he supposedly singed his wings while buzzing over the top of an erupting volcano. Just this morning, however, he really did see a UFO when Spacy dropped out of stars and buzzed right past his cockpit. If only Skyler hadn't cried wolf all those other times...

Z Wind Ups UFO, Spacy - Always looking for new worlds to conquer, Spacy zooms into the Milky Way galaxy intent on making Earth the first entry on his list of captured planets. Spacy has been cruising the universe for longer than the Sun has been shining, and he's found many interesting planets through his travels. But he's yet to conquer any, however, for while this marauding alien is an excellent navigator, he is also a bit forgetful. Perhaps next time he should install the turbo lasers into his spaceship before blasting off.

Z Wind Ups Bike Rider Bear, Bruno The mountain ranges in China are rough riding for me and my trusty tricycle . . .

Z Wind Ups Back Flip Puppy, Duke - "Honey, Duke didn't eat any of his food again--this is the third night in a row," cries the frustrated wife to her confused husband. After all, it was the loving couple that was supposed to get all the benefits by teaching the family dog to do back flips and letting him perform at the local carnival, right? Duke had other ideas, however, and now he spends his days "performing" for the next-door neighbors from the comfort of his own backyard, after which he always earns a share of the tasty hamburgers and hot dogs that have just come off of their grill!

Z Wind Ups Bike Rider Monkey, Moe Me and my friend, Bruno the Panda, are blazing new trails through the forest . . .

Z Pull Backs Hot Rods, Hot Rod - “Out of my way, tourists,” Hot Rod yells as he races past the Coliseum in Rome. With four piping-hot pizzas in the backseat and only 10 minutes to make his deadline, this speedster is determined to save his reputation as Italy’s fastest delivery car. Hot Rod.

Z Pull Backs Hot Rods, Coolboy - For Coolboy, nothing is more fun than a weekend spent on the beach in Southern California. He’s especially fond of hanging out around the campfire with Cameron the Crab and Sally the Seal. With a pair of surfboards strapped to the back and a cooler of ice-cold drinks in the passenger seat, a little bit of sand in the gears is not enough to slow down this fun-loving Hot Rod.

Z Pull Backs Roadsters, Super C - This careless roadster has been the undoing of dozens of other cars on the streets of Northwest Europe. Are his brakes out? Is Racer the Funny Car a bad influence? No. The real problem is that his last trip to London really confused Superb C as to whether he’s supposed to be driving on the right side of the road or the left.

Z Pull Backs Roadsters, Turbo - The greediest racer of them all, this roadster enters competitions only to win the glittering prizes. One day he hopes to amass enough of a fortune to plate even his rubber tires in gold. Hope his racing days are over by then...

Z Pull Backs Pick-ups, Off-Road - The jungles of Malaysia are home to this wrecking machine. Not even the bumpiest forest trails are thrilling enough for Off-Road. Using his strong tires and powerful engine, this pick-up would rather blaze his own path through even the densest parts of the jungle.

Z Pull Backs Pick-ups, Safari - Tinted windows, strong shocks and plush seats make Safari the perfect vehicle for enjoying the wilds of the African savannah. There’s still one problem, though. No passenger has been fast enough to actually see any wildlife on one of Safari’s breakneck tours.

Z Pull Backs Monsters, Metal - Metal is the powerhouse of the monster car arena. Revving up to full speed, this rough and rugged vehicle crashes through an entire line of cars with ease. Don’t know how much more of this his front fender can take!

Z Pull Backs Monsters, Lightning - This cunning performer relies on speed to give the audience a good show. While Metal uses strength and power to grind other vehicles, Lightning streaks around the arena with sparks flying out of his exhausts. Both are just as fun to watch!

Z Pull Backs Monsters, Dubs - A master of confusion, Dubs likes to amaze audiences with his ability for both brute strength and raw speed. Darting in and out of the shadows around the edge of the arena, Dubs’ ability to appear at once fast and then again strong leaves people wondering whether they are watching one or two cars. The trick would be complete if only he could change colours in the middle of a performance.

Z Pull Backs Funny Cars, Flash - Flash is the most dangerous opponent in drag racing. A reckless driver who has even gone so far as to remove his parachute braking system, Flash’s most recent race was also Supercharged’s last. Looks like this funny car will have to find some new competition.

Z Pull Backs Funny Cars, Supercharged - For Supercharged, a drive down the street is not worth the effort unless it is accompanied by destruction and mayhem. He has never passed a parked car that he did not at least try to hit. And moving vehicles? Bumping them off the road is this not-so-funny car’s specialty.

Z Pull Backs Dragsters, Dragster - Dragster does everything in style. His crimson-red paint job and flashy golden exhausts ensure that everyone sees him as he careens around the streets of Budapest. And when the time comes to tank up, only the highest-quality jet fuel will do.

Z Pull Backs Dragsters, Nitro - Nitro is everybody’s favourite back-alley drag racer. He and Backfire the Truck love tearing through the icy streets of Moscow, even though their brakes could be a little better!

Z Pull Backs Dragsters, GTZ - By all accounts GTZ should be the king of drag racing. No other car is as speedy as him down the straightaway. If only he could figure out why his engine always conks out at the start line...

Z Pull Backs Bikes, Ez Cruiser - An easy-going dude, EZ Cruiser needs only a full tank of gas and the open road to make him happy. Well, a radio that blasts his favourite tunes out of all six (!) speakers would also make the trip more enjoyable.

Z Pull Backs Bikes, Aces - Aces is all about excess. Never content to do anything half way, he has even resorted to using rocket power because his original turbo-charged engine was just not powerful enough for him. Fortunately for racers like Turbo and Slipstream this supped-upped bike prefers rocketing around the sands of New Mexico to zipping around the racetrack.

Z Pull Backs Formula 1, Speedway - Speedway is a master at gripping the road on the tightest turns. While he does enjoy competing on the track, this racer gets the most thrills by winding through the dangerous mountain roads of the Colorado Rockies.

Z Pull Backs Formula 1, Dynamo - Dynamo can’t stand getting his wheels dirty. Sure he’s a speedster on the track, but he is afraid to really get in there and mix it up with Speedway, Burnout and Slipstream in tight quarters. He claims this is because his delicate frame is easily crushed during spectacular collisions. On the other hand, the last time he scraped up his pretty paint job you could hear the shouting and yelling miles away.

Z Pull Backs Formula 1, Storm - Outfitted with the newest all-weather tires, not even the wettest roads can keep Storm from reaching top speed. In fact, this practical jokester actually prefers it when the roads are good and wet. The more water Storm can splash on Turbo the Roadster as he goes roaring by, the better.

Z Pull Backs Le Mans, Torpedo - As his name implies, Torpedo is a lethal weapon of destruction. No other car either on or off the racetrack has yet to stand up to one of his lightning-fast power charges. Why is he so destructive? Torpedo doesn’t know exactly, but someone has to be Dynoforce’s archenemy, right?

Z Pull Backs Le Mans, Dynoforce - A pacifist to the extreme, Dynoforce hates the rough and tumble races that Torpedo, Backfire and Supercharged prefer. In fact, Dynoforce usually only competes in high-speed events out of his compassion for other racers. Once the first wreck occurs, he’s out of the race doing whatever he can to take care of whoever gets injured.

Z Pull Backs Le Mans, Cool Rule - Cool Rule has got everything perfectly measured, from the amount of gas needed to keep his exhausts flaming to the number of laps left before he can snatch victory at the next race. Storm and Speedway are sure to give him a run for his money, so it is good thing that this racer also comes fitted with blinding high-powered headlights.

Z Pull Backs Trucks, Backfire - Compared to Backfire, even Scully the Skeleton is a nice guy. This street-wise drag racer will resort to any sort of trickery to come out ahead. Draining fuel tanks and pulling spark plugs are his specialties. Guess we know why GTZ the Dragster always seems to stall out at the start line.

Z Pull Backs Trucks, Enforcer - With military camouflage and a tough-sounding name, Enforcer was hired by the local police to help keep order on the streets of Dublin during the Saint Patrick’s Day festivities. Strange, then, that his part of town turned out to be the rowdiest of them all. Perhaps someone should have made Enforcer “drive the line” before offering him that job.

Z Pull Backs Trucks, Splatter - Blazing a trail with Off-Road the Pick-Up is Splatter's idea of a fun time. But don't let the hot-red paint job and flaming decals fool you--Splatter is no speedster. This meticulous trailblazer would rather take his time clearing a road through the jungle. What better way for Splatter to make sure he hits every single mud puddle the jungle has to offer?

Z Pull Backs Stock Cars, Burnout - Burnout is not the smartest car on the professional racing circuit. Always pushing his engine to the point of overheating, this stock car has become quite familiar with his pit crew at the local racetrack. In fact, Burnout has become so impressed with humans that he hopes to one day convince one of them to take the wheel. Only with some smarts on his team does this stock car have a chance of beating Slipstream to the finish line.

Z Pull Backs Stock Cars, Slipstream - Tucking in behind Burnout as the two near the finish line, Slipstream conserves his engine for that one final push of speed that will secure his victory. While some racers like Burnout and Flash consider Slipstream’s tactics to be unfair, he has actually proven himself to be one of the smartest stock cars ever to compete in the Indy 500.

Z Pull Backs Stock Cars, Blazer - Blazer is the most inappropriately named racer ever to take to the track. Neither a trailblazer like Off-Road nor a speedster like Speedway, Blazer would rather duck behind the other racers during most of the event. There is a method to his madness, however, namely saving his energy for that final round where speed really counts. Keep an eye out for this sly vehicle as he slingshots around the competition to win the gold.

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Z Wheelies Bulldozer, Billy

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