Steve's Herpetological Blog

An insight into the life of Steve, his research and the many books he reads

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#ToyTuesday: Enter the Toymany Turtles Giveaway!

In the run-up to Christmas, it is time to shellobrate the holidays. Therefore, I am giving away one of the 6-piece Toymany Turtle Playsets to one of you. You’ll also have the opportunity for a personal Zoom call with me…

#ToyTuesday: Gashapon Vol. 1

One craze that seems to be popping up everywhere I go is that of gashapon. If you’re not familiar, gashapon are toys dispensed in a vending machine in a capsule (usually a ball) that originated in Japan. The term can…

#ToyTuesday: Toymany Frogs

You may have read my post a couple of weeks back, where I introduced the fact that I was now working to review a number of figurines of amphibians and reptiles, produced by various toy companies. The first of these…

#ToyTuesday: Of Amphibians and Reptiles

Toy animals hold a unique and profound power to bridge the gap between humans and the natural world, fostering a sense of wonder, empathy, and connection across all ages. For children, these small replicas ignite curiosity and imagination, serving as…