We are pleased to announce the addition of the Chinaman to our highly-acclaimed PALMER COX BROWNIE COLLECTION. This whimsical character made his appearance in Cox's charming book of verses titled "The Brownies, Their Book" first published in 1887. The book begins with the following notation:

Fortunately for us all, Palmer Cox visualized the Brownies perfectly and immortalized them in over 15 books with his delightful illustrations, poems and stories. Over 100 years after Cox's delightful sprites captured the hearts of children everywhere, we are pleased and honored to present them for the first time in the medium of molded felt.

Measuring a diminutive 8" tall, Cox's Chinaman Brownie is made of the finest custom-made all wool felt which is both moth-proof and color-fast. The Chinaman is jointed at the neck and shoulders and there is heavy wire inside his legs to enable him to be self-standing. He features realistic coloring, hand painted features, and incredibly tiny molded felt hands. The Chinaman also features a hand-knotted mohair wig with long queue braid down his back.

Based exactly on the Palmer Cox illustrations, the Chinaman comes wearing a traditional Chinese costume consisting of tunic with tiny brass buttons and detailed frog closures, short trousers, pointed hat and peasant slippers. As a wonderful added accessory, he holds a delicately crafted bamboo-style pole with a hanging Chinese lantern! Like the previously-released Palmer Cox Brownies from R. John Wright, no detail has been overlooked in bringing this beloved character vividly to life as never before.

The Chinaman will be produced in a worldwide limited edition of just 250 pieces. He will come inside a deluxe R. John Wright presentation box with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity and the forms for owner registration. Subject to availability, the matching-number service will be provided to previous pieces numbered 250 and lower in the Palmer Cox Collection.

We are delighted to announce that by special arrangement the Brownie Chinaman will be available exclusively from RJW authorized retailer, THE TOY SHOPPE - the Premiere R. John Wright stockist. Don't miss out on this classic and very limited edition! Shipment is available worldwide. To place your advance reservation for the Chinaman, please contact:

THE TOY SHOPPE
11632 Busy Street
Richmond, VA 23236

Toll-Free Telephone: (800)447-7995
Fax: 804-379-2780

E-mail: friends@thetoyshoppe.com
Web Site: www.thetoyshoppe.com

ESTIMATED AVAILABILITY: April, 2008