Frog Collectables:
Frogs for Sale from the Collection of Dennis Smolarski

I need to "thin" out a collection of frog "collectables." The following is a partial list of items available for purchase. The list will be augmented at various times (when time becomes available to continue the inventory of the collection). Interested collectors should email the owner with an offer for any specific item, or group of items. Postage and packaging costs depend on the weight, size, and distance from "Silicon Valley" California (zip code 95050). Payment should be by U.S. Postal Money Order and must be received before shipping is done. If desired, digital pictures can be posted.

Posted: 20 Jan 2006

SOLD 1. Kathleen Kelly Critter (The Country Folks), "Leaping' Louie" (no 2928) (7'' frog with backpack) SOLD

SOLD 2. Kathleen Kelly Critter (The Country Folks), "Valentino" (no 2665) (7'' frog in heart-decorated outfit with larger heart in right hand with inscription "Guess who loves you ... me") SOLD

The following 101 items (no. 3-103) were donated to a local Church fiesta for fund-raising purposes in June 2006 and, therefore, are no longer available. Additional items are posted below (starting at no. 104).

3. Chia pet frog (unopened box)

4. Frog alarm clock (makes ribbiting sound as the alarm, concluding with voice "wake up.")

5. Frog candelabra (for single candle) -- kermit-like frog standing on lilly pad, 11'' high (including outstretched right arm for candleholder), metal (bronze) (made by San Pacific, San Francisco).

6. Frog cap

7. Frog candle, large eyes (dark green, 3.5'' high)

8. Frog wind chime (frog holding parachute with tube wind chimes from foot)

9. Carved frog within a frog (made in India) (approx 3.5'' long and 1.75'' high).

10. Open mouth ceramic frog (light green, 4'' high) holder for kitchen scouring pad.

11. Coffee mug with frogs on outside.

12. Replica of poison dart frog (orange and black). (National Aquarium, Baltimore).

13. Frog musician -- cello player. Russ Berrie and Co., item 14221. "The Hip-Hops." (approx. 3'' high).

14. "Pucker-up Frog," plush frog (11'' long), when squeezed "says" "Ready, Hear we go, stand still, .... (kiss)."

15. Frog lawn sprinkler (attaches to the end of a garden hose) (4'' high) (sprinker on top of head of frog figure) (3 lb).
Posted: 21 Jan 2006

16. Frog sitting upright on lilly pad holding key with "sold" sign on pad. (3.5'' high) (Sprogz Frog Figurine, by HSC Ltd, A Hull).

17. Frogs and Friends luncheon napkins (13'' by 13'' unfolded), package of 16 (by Amscan).

18. TY Collectibles plush frog, moveable arms and legs. Prince style 6048. (approx 7'' in length) (Tag date 1993).

19. Croaker plush frog, by Dakin (#31-7730). (approx 14'' in length) When moved, it emits a "croaking" sound.

20. Frog house slippers. Cloth-covered foam soles and cloth tops with frog imprinted on top.

21. Men's tie. Black with green frogs (some with yellow bellies).

22. "Snow-globe" Westland #2994. 2.75'' high glitter snow-globe with frog inside. Globe is on base with three frogs looking outwards.

23. Ceramic frog on lilly pad lotion dispenser. (approx 3.75'' high to frog's eye, dispenser reaches approx. 5'' high)

24. Open mouth ceramic frog (light green with brown speckles, 4.5'' high) holder for kitchen scouring pad.

25. Frog "Squirtter Scrubbies" (kitchen plastic scouring pad with 2.5'' frog sitting on top).

26. Boxer shorts, men's large, white with multi-color frogs.

27. Smiling frog holding "winning" lottery ticket (approx 2.5'' high) (Sprogz Frog Figurine, by HSC Ltd, A Hull, "Jump for Joy", #SG018).

28. The 1998 Frogs Calendar, Browntrout Publishers, Color Photography by Brian Kenney. (Unopened shrinkwrapped)

29. Fabulous Frogs (Gabuleuses Grenouilles) 2004 Calendar. GraphiqueDeFrance. Black and White photographs by David McEnery.

30. Frog candy bowl, Three frogs holding shoulders in circle with open mouths forming open bowl. (Diameter approx. 5.5''. height approx. 3.75''.)

31. Plastic Budweiser Talking Beer Mug, with "Budweiser frog" on cover. When button on lid is pressed, the "frog" says (as in the old Budweiser commercial), "Bud-weis-er" (3 times). Needs 3 AAA batteries.

32. Frog dressed as a bumblebee and holding heart. Soft body with ceramic face, hands, and feet. Russ Berrie and Co., item 2101. (when "seated," figure is about 6.1'' high to top of antennae.)

33. Frog "Pillow Buddies, Jr." ("cuddly soft kid's pillow") (by Crown Crafts, Inc., Atlanta). (approx 9.5'' wide by 15'' long.) Sealed in original plastic wrapper.
Posted: 22 Jan 2006

34. Ceramic frog (closed mouth, dark green back, white belly) (approx. 8'' long and 4.75'' high).

35. Box of 4 soap frogs (each approx. 2.5'' long and 1.5'' high) (from "Linens 'n Things")

36. Hollow wooden frog with pole in mouth to use as a noise-maker on the spiney back (approx. 3.75'' long and 2.5'' high)

37. Frog salt (or pepper) shaker. Frog sitting upright with big smile, blue bow tie, and holding pink and yellow flowers in left hand. (approx. 3.5'' high). Holes for salt (or pepper) on back of head with rubber stopper on bottom of base.
Posted: 23 Jan 2006

38. Crocodile Creek "Metamorphosis" tadpole to frog cloth toy. (Approx. 9'' long as a frog, 8'' long as a tadpole)
Posted: 11 Feb 2006

39. Open mouth ceramic frog (light green, 4'' high) holder for kitchen scouring pad.

40. Open mouth ceramic frog/toad ash tray (light and dark green, 4'' high), with tongue-like piece out of the mouth to hold a cigarette.

41. "Tree Frog" -- foam 3D puzzle (Sticks to shiny surfaces when wet -- made for The Nature Co.)

42. Frog Puppet (by Folkmanis) (approx 12'' long). Olive back with tan belly. (original selling price $15.00)

43. Kermit the Frog head PEZ dispenser (in original unopened cellophane wrapper).
Posted: 28 Feb 2006

44. Very light green partially bean bag frog (velvet exterior) (approx 4'' long). (By Russ Berrie and Co., Item No. 48012, "Warts")

45. Wooden hand-carved (in Mexico) frog key chain ornament (with key chain attached). (Approx 1.5'' high, 2'' long)

46. "High Bound Frog Ball" (i.e., "superball" with frog visible inside through upper clear plastic solid ball). (Approx 2'' diameter)

47. "Frog Eyes" (hollow ceramic ornaments (1.25'' diameter) (by ME Enterprises #22514, in original selling sheet) (original selling price $1.95).

48. Alaskan handmade "Fretwork" Stationery, light green, with Frog cut into upper right hand corner. (Handmade by Andrew H. Hampe, Wasilla, AK). 24 5.5x8.5 sheets with 12 matching envelopes). (Original selling price $8.00)
Posted: 1 Mar 2006

49. Frog-shaped tea infuser (stainless steel, with chain to hook on edge of cup and small stainless steel plate) (by Tea Bake Time, no. 41225, original box and in unopened plastic bag). (original selling price $3.95)

50. "Rain Forest Frog Squirter" (frog-shaped squirt gun) (sold by Accoutrements, #9984, unopened original bag) (original selling price $1.99)

51. Nature's Spaces, "Frog Pond Puzzle" (by Binary Arts Corp.) (in unopened, sealed box).

52. Ball point pen with clear shaft (half) containing three floating frogs.
Posted: 7 Mar 2006

53. "Bubble Frog" (by Club Earth) (4'' clear plastic light green frog with poison frog imprinted, containing bubble soap; unopened original bag) (original selling price $3.00)

54. Pewter-like frog on lilly pad wine cork top (with cork and wine bottle ring connected by chain)

55. Frog ballerina (light green, 6'' tall with ballet slippers and tutu) (by Russ Berrie & Co., item #3329) -- a string is attached to the cap suggesting it could be used as a Christmas Tree ornament.

56. Dark green soft velvet-like flat frog (approx 5'' long by 7'' wide) (by The Manhattan toy Co., ``Flip Frog'' #F25) (original selling price $4.95)
Posted: 21 May 2006

57. Frog playing accordion (2.25 '' tall) with large smile and big eyes. (original selling price $2.95)

58. Plastic frog, 4'' high and 10'' long, with motion sensor that triggers "ribbiting" sound when object passes in front. Uses 2 AA batteries.

59. Lounging frog (on his back) with right "hand" under head and left "hand" on belly. Approx. 3.5'' long and 1.5'' "high" (to tip of mouth and upturned left knee). Has greenish patina like Statue of Liberty. Bronze or stone.

60. Frog "sculpture" from single sheet of metal. Made by FIGI (no SCL-GS-52, "Medium Frog Sculpture-Gold"). Sprayed gold color. Approx 4.5'' high, 4'' from toes to rear-end, 4.5'' from knee to knee. (original selling price $7.50)

61. Polyester and bean filled Frog, approx. 8.5'' from toes to nose. Wearing UCLA blue sweatshirt. (Collegiate Licensed product).
Posted: 22 May 2006

62. Velvet, light green/dark green "Beanpals" frog by Kellytoy (Los Angeles). Made to sit upright. Approx. 8'' tall when prone. Approx. 5'' tall when sitting.

63. Porcelain face frog. Dark olive green. Porcelain face with large eyes. Wearing bow ties and jumper shorts. (original selling price $2.95)

64. Hand painted Mexican multi-colored pottery frog. Approx. 3'' high. Sits 3'' deep.

65. "Phoenix Frog" by Weebeans (Collector Series, Summer '97). With keychain. (original selling price $2.50)

66. Quarry Critters, "Frita" (code 45305) (original selling price $9.95) Stone frog, approx 2.5'' high, with outstretched left leg. (Faux granite, by "Second Nature.")

67. Plush green and yellow (paws and belly) frog. Approx. 4'' "tall" and 8'' "wide" (from toe to toe).
Posted: 24 May 2006

68. "Soap Critters" -- approx. 2.25'' cube of clear natural glycerine soap with a frog bath toy embedded within the soap. By Clearly Natural Products. (6 oz., selling price in stores, approx $7.95)

69. Package of 4 1.75'' "froggy"-shaped glycerine soap bars. (by Dayton Hudson Corp)

70. Hand painted Mexican Talavera-like multi-colored ceramic (glazed finish) frog. Approx. 3'' high. Sits 3'' deep.

71. Frog stapler by Merangue ("Naturethings") (Prod. Number: NPSE-FROG)

72. Folkmanis, mini-frog finger puppet (3'' long). Rain forest frog shaded in green, orange and yellow. (List price, approx $7.95)

73. Club Earth "Wet 'n wild" Squirt Puppet, Red-eyed Tree Frog. (rubber hand puppet with an internal reservoir to hold water and squirt through the mouth.)

74. Radio Shack "Frog crossing" (Model 60-2662) Handheld game. (original price approx $15.00 -- sale price approx $10).

75. Russ Bernie item 8283 -- Frog on wheels. 2'' from head to hind, 3'' from toe to toe.

76. "Flipped Out Froggies" by Yomega. Child's game to flip plastic frogs into a "pond" (carrying box).

77. Pale blue-green clear glass frog with depression in back for votive candle. Approx. 5'' length, 4'' width, 3'' high.

78. Rubber (dog toy-like) squeeze frog with whistle. Approx. 4'' length, 7'' toe to toe, 2.5'' high.

79. Hand made bean bag frog. Approx. (when prone). 13'' from head to toe, 7'' wide, 2.5'' high. Exterior "skin" is cloth depicting frogs in pond and on lilly pads (in white, green, blue, yellow). Made for St. Monica Boutique (St. Monica Catholic Parish, Santa Monica, CA).

80. Hambly Studios Stickers. 12 Mini-Frogs on sheet. Iridescent green.

81. Package of 3 small rubber squeeze frogs (whistles when squeezed). Each approx. 2'' wide, 2'' deep, 1.75'' high.

82. Fuzzy green and black tree frog -- hard plastic -- encased in original plastic wrap. (original price 3 for $2.00). Approx. 3.5'' wide, 3'' deep. 1'' high.

83. Rubber (dog toy-like, or bath toy) squeeze frog with whistle. Approx. 8'' length, 10'' toe to toe, 3.5'' high.

84. Paisley colored sand-filled tree frog. Approx. 6'' toe to toe, 5'' wide, 1'' high. (original tag and price $8.00)

85. Hand-made frog "cozy" for hot water/tea pot. Made in El Salvador.

86. Triazzle puzzle by Dan Gilbert. Poison-arrow Frogs of the Rain Forest. (Triangular puzzle). Original shrink wrapped.

87. Rubber (bath toy) squeeze frog with whistle. Approx. 4.5'' toe to toe, 5'' deep, and 3'' high.

88. Yardbirds hand-crafted (from junkyard material) "mini-frog". Unpainted metal. Catalog number F-4 (similar to C82 without glass eyes). (listed price approx. $25)

89. Sound Mouse Pad. Picture of frog with "button" which, when pressed, emits sounds of chirping and ribbeting. (in original shrink-wrapping, original price, $18.00)

90. Package of 4 1.75'' "froggy"-shaped glycerine soap bars. (by Dayton Hudson Corp) (identical to item 69. above).

91. Earthwing Collector Stickers -- Rainforest Frogs. Collection of 6 plastic sticker frogs, with detailed descriptions. By California Pacific Designs. (original price $1.95).

92. StickyPix (Photographic Stickers) of tree frog (6 identical pictures)

93. "Plop! Plop! Frog" -- 6 colored plastic tree frogs -- 6 different colors. Each about 1.5'' by 1.5'' by 1'' high.

94. Hand made (Mexico) Frog in racing car (from sea shells). Approx. 4'' long, 2'' wide, 2.5'' high.
Posted: 27 May 2006

95. "Plop! Plop! Frog" -- 6 colored plastic tree frogs -- 6 different colors. Each about 1.5'' by 1.5'' by 1'' high. (Identical to no. 93. Sticker price $1.39)

96. Frog Computer Photo Frame. Frog sits on top of computer monitor with clear frame to hold 4'' by 6'' photo. In original box.

97. Frog wall hook for coat, keys, hat, etc. 6'' wood fixture with carved, multi-colored, frog on top, and metal hook.

98. Frog in black tuxedo cup/mug. Signed and dated by Hatton, 1992.

99. Light green Frog creamer. Handcrafted by Otagiri, Japan. (matches item no. 100)

100. Light green Frog cup/mug. Handcrafted by Otagiri, Japan. (matches item no. 99)

101. Open mouth ceramic frog (white with orange and yellow speckles, 4.5'' high) holder for kitchen scouring pad.

102. Thin, hard plastic, dark green bathtub frog toy. (approx. 4.5'' high, 4'' wide, 2'' thick).

103. Fuzzy green and yellow spotted tree frog -- hard plastic -- encased in original plastic wrap. (original price 3 for $2.00). Approx. 3.5'' wide, 3'' deep. 1'' high.

Posted: 17 Sept 2006

104. Muppet Babies Squeez Toy -- baby kermit-like frog (Remco Baby item B301). (Inside original packaging)

SOLD 105. Plain white coffee mug with green frog in base of cup. SOLD

106. Bathmates Tummy Soap Sponges -- frog shaped sponse with soap bar inside. (Inside original packaging)

107. Plush dark green velvet-like frog (approx. 14'' tall).

108. Sound off magnetic memo clip (Acme #99854). Magnetic frog clip to attach to refrigerators, filing cabinets, etc. When pressed, it will "ribbit." (Needs replacement battery).

109. The Crazy Frog game (contains 9 cards that must form a square in a specific pattern). Price Stern Sloan game. Unopened box.

110. Novel about a frog. The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter. New York: The Grolier Society Inc., n.d.

111. Frog magnanimal clip. By Adams Mfg. Corp. # CEBL-1312S10.

112. Handmade padded cloth picture frame with cloth frog at base. For 3.5'' x 5'' (portrait) picture.

113. "Club Earth" Treefrog squirt. 8'' long (approx.) rubber red-eyed tree frog, made to squirt water.

114. "Frank E. Frog Magnetic Bag Clip." by Hoan Products. Frog face with magnetic clip to attach to refrigerators, etc. Approx. 5'' wide -- can hold drawings or seal snack bags.

115. Brass frog key holder with 4 hooks and chain to attach to wall. Approx. 6'' wide. With blue-green patina. Labeled "Andrea by Sadek." Original price tag indicates $12.00.

116. Brass (with blue-green patina) Treefrog key or hat holder (single hook). By BlueHandworkS.

117. Set of 6 frog magnetic memo holders for refrigerators, etc. Each in a different position. Each has moving eyes.

118. Set of 5 frog magnetic memo holders for refrigerators, etc. Each in a different position. Each has moving eyes.

119. Frog prince. 1.5'' ceramic frog with golden crown. By Hagen-Renaker, Inc. (San Dimas, CA, 1986).

120. Collection of "Glow in the Dark Frogs" (approx. 8 frogs of various sizes). By Great Explorations. Original price tag $2.99. In original unopened package.

121. Pocket Frog by Club Earth. Black frog with yellow-green spots on body and red spots on face. Meant to carry in shirt pocket. Of arrow-poison tree-frog family.

122. Pocket Frog by Club Earth. Red frog with blue legs. Meant to carry in shirt pocket. Of arrow-poison tree-frog family.

123. Clear glass frog, approx 2'' high. With green and red "flowers" on a level plane in interior.

124. Schnappfrosch (snappy frog). Italian-made child game -- one tries to flip plastic disks into the 3'' frog's open mouth.

Posted: 18 Sept 2006

125. Frog (with bow-tie) sitting in rocker reading the Wall Street Journal. Approx. 2.5'' high.

126. Book of Frog Stickers by Heidi Petach. Dover publications, ISBN 0-486-28067-5. Printed price $1.00.

127. Frog stickers by Hallmark ("Expressions"). 3 sheets with 9 frogs per sheet. Original sealed package. Printed price $0.99.

128. 3 green onyx frogs carved in aztec style. Lengths: 2'', 2 3/8'', 2 5/8''.

129. Frog (handpainted) decals by Decoral, Inc. (Farmingdale, NY). Set A-76 with 5 sets of frogs (1 larger, and 4 smaller images).

130. Set of 16 stickers from "Naturally Gifted Stickers" (from John Grossman Collection of Antique Images). Includes frogs, turtles, lizzards, etc.

131. Frog "Prisma" (expandable bubble sponge with moisturizers). In original 3'' by 2.25'' by 1'' clear box. By Prisma Personal Fragrance Corp., Portland, ME.

132. Plastic wind-up jumping frog, approx. 1.75'' high.

133. Translucent darker green frog soap bar. Approx. 2'' tall.

134. Huggermugger (board game) Travel Edition. The "Mystery-Word" Game. Pictures a frog on a "high wheeler" bicycle. Unopened box.

135. 2 frog soap bars. Light green non-translucent. Approx. 1.75'' high.

136. Dark green rubber (dog toy-like) squeeze frog with whistle. Approx. 4'' length, 7'' toe to toe, 2.5'' high.

137. Medium green rubber (dog toy-like) squeeze frog with whistle. Approx. 4'' length, 5'' toe to toe, 2'' high.

138. Frog noise maker with key chain. Squeeze the noise maker and it "ribbets." Needs new batteries.

139. Squishy frog. From Discovery Channel (sku 980375). Original price tag $4.00.

140. Sheet of 7 frog stickers. From Frances Meyer, Inc., St Series.

141. Metal wind-up jumping frog, approx. 3'' long and 1.75'' high.

142. Set of 4 sheets of "Self-Adhesive Stickers", 7 frogs (frog pairs) per sheet, by Gibson Greeting Cards Inc. (Cincinnati). Some of the stickers have captions (e.g., "Be hoppy," "Thinking of you."). Original label price $1.10

143. Frog Christmas Tree ornament. Approx. 8'' tall. Made of green straw/fiber wrapped around two balls. With braided arms and red bow tie.

144. Two cloth frog appliques (washable). Approx 1'' by 1.25''. "Rose Trimmings" by Art Sales Co. (Los Angeles). Original price on one applique packet is $1.09.

145. Japanese made plastic blow-up frog with iron sand base. Approx. 6.5'' tall and 6.5'' from "hand" to "hand". Made in Japan by Sanrio Co., Ltd.

146. Sitting frog at prayer (with folded hands). Approx. 1.75'' tall. Ceramic/hard plastic. With hole in base that enables it to be put on top of a pencil.

147. Fun Frogs note cards from Current. 2 copies each of 4 different depictions. Eight 5.5'' by 4'' cards and 8 envelopes with box (originally held 12 cards).

148. Two gift wrapping bags. One 8'' tall bag with western-dressed frog band and an "Indian" frog at a mike ("The Croakers" by Potpourri Press). The other 9.5'' tall bag with the same frog depicted multiple times (by Jillson & Roberts).

Posted: 19 Sept 2006

149. clinitemp -- children's bath thermometer -- approx. 3'' by 3.5'' plastic card with a frog on it with spots that illuminate the "current" temperature when immersed in bath water.

150. Glow in the dark frog -- approx. 1.5'' high and 2'' long. Off-white squeezable plastic.

151. Plastic frog magnetic memo holder. Approx. 1.25'' high with moveable eyes.

152. Thin plastic frog. Approx. 2.5'' long and .75'' high.

Posted: 19 Sept 2006

NF 1. Marvin the Martian Spoon Rest (Head only depicted) (Item No. 6238 by Compliments -- Certified International Corp., Pleasantville, NY).

NF 2. Set of 6 bee cloth appliques and 6 turtle cloth appliques. Bees are approx. 1'' long; turtles are approx. 2'' long.

NF 3. "Instant Zoo" -- set of 5 gelatin capsules, each a different color, each containing a different sponge animal which expands into its animal shape when the capsule is immersed into water. Possible animals are alligator, camel, bear, elephant, giraffe, lion, monkey, hippo, kangaroo. By "Instant Products, Inc."

NF 4. Turtle reclining on side with head on right hand. Ceramic. Approx. 2.5'' long, 1.25'' high (at head). Etched on bottom is A 478 (perhaps over K 478) although the top horizontal bar of the 7 is not visible.

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Last updated: 31 May 2007
Maintainer: Dennis C. Smolarski, S.J.
My email address is dsmolarski "at" math.scu.edu