Today's toy from the Toy Box is RxH's (Real x Head) Mini Tanuki x3. These are Japanese Raccoon Dogs. 3.5 inches tall. Couldn't pass these up when they popped up at a U.S. retailer. It's definitely hard to get these unless you are living in Japan. The ones shown above are Brown with white eyes, Pink & Brown with yellow eyes.
From Wikipedia, The legendary Tanuki has eight special traits that bring good fortune. They are:
- a hat to be ready to protect against trouble or bad weather;
- big eyes to perceive the environment and help make good decisions;
- a sake bottle that represents virtue;
- a big tail that provides steadiness and strength until success is achieved;
- over-sized testicles that symbolize financial luck;
- a promissory note that represents trust or confidence;
- a big belly that symbolizes bold and calm decisiveness; and
- a friendly smile
