The Blinkins were
toys manufactured by the
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toy-company
LJN
LJN Toys Ltd. was an American toy company and video game publisher based in New York City. Founded in 1970 by Jack Friedman, the company was acquired by MCA Inc. in 1985, sold to Acclaim Entertainment in 1990, and dissolved in 1994. The toy d ...
and launched in 1985.
They were magical fireflies creatures who come from the planet Blinkin land who had small wings which lit up and glowed in rainbow colours when their bodies were squeezed.
Along with the plush dolls Blinkins were small dolls, playsets, accessories, books and videos. The small versions each came with a pet or accessory and a butterfly comb.
Tagline
* Let their love light shine!
Characters
Plush Dolls
* Baby Glimmer
* Baby Glisten
* Baby Shimmer
Small Dolls
* Blink - came with Carrie - pet caterpillar
* Flashy - came with Swing accessory
* Flicker - came with Lazy Day Green Leaf Rocker accessory
* Shady - came with Buzz - pet bug
* Sparkle - came with pet bug
* Baby Twinkle - came with Lacy Leaf Cradle accessory
Blinkins Friends & Foe Dolls
* Mr Ben The Owl
* Grog the Frog
External links
1986 Baby Blinkins television advertisement
Stuffed toys
1980s toys
Products introduced in 1985
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