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Title: [ID: Petite Pups/Kute Kitties] Small Dogs (and Cats) Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: zuse on Tuesday 23 March 2010, 06:59 pm: Update: These are Petite Pups by Tara Toy Corp. around 1988. There are also cats (Kute Kitties).

It only took around 9 years to identify, haha. And I had tried years before on other forums.

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I receive these dogs/cats about the same time I got my Little Beauties Carrousel horses. The only marking on them is "China." I guess from the early 90s? My college roommate said she had some too.

The smaller picture with other color variations is my personal collection/set. The larger picture was posted by Rhaegar on the MLP Arena.

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w190/thezuse/random.jpg?t=1269370626)

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w190/thezuse/Rhaegar.jpg?t=1269370643)

They definitely came as a set. I *know* they look similar to the animals you can get individually that come in the clear box/chest with accessories. But I don't think they're that toy line.

Someone once said they might be called Carousel Cuties?

I like the Scottie and Sitting Kitty(?) best. :)
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: mlpMerriweather on Friday 26 March 2010, 09:37 am: I still have the dog in a ballgown and the one in his pajamas. Mine are different colors, though. I am curious to see what they are.
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: LeahLPS on Friday 26 March 2010, 12:05 pm: I have several of the cats and one dog, but I'm not sure what they're called either:

(http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww239/LeahLPS/Other%20Miscellaneous%20toys/LeahsPVCKittiesAndDog.jpg)

I do think, while not necessarily the same line of toys, they may be manufactured by the same company that makes those little horses (and also other carousel animals) that you describe, Zuse. I have a small collection of those too, and the style is pretty similar.

My horses:
(http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww239/LeahLPS/Other%20Miscellaneous%20toys/LeahsCarouselHorsesMar09.jpg)

The 2 elephants and giraffe I have:
(http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww239/LeahLPS/Other%20Miscellaneous%20toys/LeahsCarouselAnimals.jpg)

I know I've seen the little horses in their cases, but at the moment, I can't recall what the name on the packaging was...sure wish I could be of more help.
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: mouse on Friday 26 March 2010, 12:51 pm: I have a rhino
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: Eilonwe on Friday 26 March 2010, 03:13 pm: Quote from: LeahLPS on Friday 26 March 2010, 12:05 pm

My horses:
(http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww239/LeahLPS/Other%20Miscellaneous%20toys/LeahsCarouselHorsesMar09.jpg)

The 2 elephants and giraffe I have:
(http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww239/LeahLPS/Other%20Miscellaneous%20toys/LeahsCarouselAnimals.jpg)

The horses are Pony Luv. Not sure what name the carousel animals have. I have a few of them myself, including a tiger.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/venivididolli/3945461311/in/set-72157622435324420/

I'd love to see a pic of the rhino!
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: EdenEye on Friday 26 March 2010, 08:12 pm: Its funny to see how inaccurate the tails on these animals are. Especially the elephants and giraffe. :) Super cute!
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: zuse on Friday 26 March 2010, 08:48 pm: So, it looks like there are 6 different poses each for the dog and cat ones!

I have one of the circus/zoo types somewhere. It's a tiger... but I think it's had a tail trim.
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: Tribble79 on Saturday 27 March 2010, 12:39 am: I love the elephants. I might have to keep my eyes peeled for these...
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: mouse on Saturday 27 March 2010, 08:33 am: I have been through the horror of finding stuff, taking pictures, and uploading to photobucket! I bring you rhino:

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b315/pixietulip/th_DSC01898.jpg) (http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b315/pixietulip/?action=view&current=DSC01898.jpg)
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: Eilonwe on Saturday 27 March 2010, 02:31 pm: CUTE! I've got to keep my eyes out for more of these.
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: Rider of the storm on Wednesday 05 May 2010, 06:00 pm: I like these I will look out for them next time I am at the local flea market you never know what you will find there.
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: zuse on Tuesday 26 October 2010, 05:28 am: *bump* Any more updates? I don't think mine are made by the same people as Pony Luv, but you never know?
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: Figboot on Monday 01 November 2010, 05:01 am: I have some news. The Pony Luv are made by Tara Toy Corp 2002.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v446/pink_prophet/Picture336.jpg)
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: zuse on Monday 01 November 2010, 06:09 pm: Yeah, the Pony Luv are by Tara. And those are actually just a release of them put out in 2002. They've been making them longer than that (party favors, etc.) We have a post on here somewhere about them.

I *suspect* that my figures are something put out by Multitoys. Maybe not since I can't find an MTC mark... but I NEVER had any Pony Luv sets but I did have Carrousel Little Beauties and the same person gave me both toys. Also, I don't remember how they were packaged, but including me (original owner) and that other person on the Arena (original owner) we both had 5 pets - one of each mold. So I strongly suspect they were a set. With the Little Beauties my sister and I each got one.
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: zuse on Wednesday 02 March 2011, 06:11 am: Thought I'd bump this back up? :)
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: invaderhorizongreen on Friday 18 March 2011, 12:05 am: perhaps these are by the pony love line or are inspired look alike ?
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: emery on Monday 21 March 2011, 02:48 am: I don't have much to add but I have the one in the middle on the bottom row as this pic, different color combo though. I got it in a small lot with some of the Pony Lov figures so I thought it was just part of the same line?

(http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w190/thezuse/Rhaegar.jpg)
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: zuse on Sunday 14 April 2013, 08:24 am: Has anyone got pictures of the packaging for these? :)
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: Mysstica on Tuesday 16 April 2013, 02:19 am: Is that what this is - in the lower left-hand corner: http://www.ebay.com/itm/over-39-Hasbro-My-Little-Pony-Ponies-/310652076611
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: zuse on Tuesday 16 April 2013, 03:40 am: That's one of the pony toys by Tara we think *may* be related.

(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/over-39-Hasbro-My-Little-Pony-Ponies-/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/or8AAMXQlrxRbHHo/$T2eC16R,!)cE9s4PtIBKBRbHHn297!~~60_57.JPG)
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: Mysstica on Tuesday 16 April 2013, 12:46 pm: *giggle* Yeah, I didn't mean cat or dog. Sorry about that. :P
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: ForeverKokiri on Wednesday 17 April 2013, 02:24 pm: I remember seeing these EVERYWHERE in the mid to late 90s. Something in my mind was telling me it was related to the Pony Luv series, because I remember wanting a My Little Pony at that time, and I had a vague recollection of the name being very similar.

So I looked up "Taratoy Puppy Luv" and lo and behold, there's a name match on Trademarkia for Sep. 25, 1997.

(I only remember this because I always liked the "Luv them, They Luv You" slogan on the boxes of all the Luv merchandise, which included some mermaid dolls I had)
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: zuse on Thursday 18 April 2013, 02:10 am: Hmm. Interesting. But that whole spelling "love" as "luv" seems more in the mid to late 90s. I know that I had these toys when I was really small... circa 1992ish.
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: ForeverKokiri on Thursday 18 April 2013, 08:07 am: Hm, they do look rather early 90s, clothing-wise. Perhaps an earlier version of what became "Puppy Luv"?
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: zuse on Thursday 25 June 2015, 12:56 am: Anyone else recognize these?
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: Glitter Yolk on Sunday 04 August 2019, 10:18 am: Looks like these are Kute Kitties and Petite Pups by Tara Toy!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuPP6GhgC8B/
Title: Re: Small Dogs (and Cats) - Similar to Little Beauties
Post by: zuse on Sunday 29 September 2019, 06:15 pm: Quote from: Glitter Yolk on Sunday 04 August 2019, 10:18 am
Looks like these are Kute Kitties and Petite Pups by Tara Toy Corp. from around 1988.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuPP6GhgC8B/

You're right! You found them! Thanks Glitter Yolk! Petite Pups and Kute Kitties. Photos by nostalgia.neverland (Brittany) on Instagram.

(https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/652f09891d6c8797a9f184e852d44eb5/5E26A2AC/t51.2885-15/e35/52024271_2190971521155054_1687390258240479132_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=106)

(https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/00bb3b455c1a42f111620742689e07d0/5E2BC0C3/t51.2885-15/e35/51287974_2268495443391205_563670724558453587_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=101)