柿チャーミーちゃん by KODAMA SANGYO TOY

Didn't expect a toy made in Tokyo to feel this solid in hand, but the little stem on top is molded perfectly and the paint has zero smudges after a week of my kid tossing it around. It's a small thing, but you can tell it was made with care.

The persimmon shape is painted so carefully that the little stem looks real. Knowing it's still made in a small Tokyo workshop makes the slightly higher price feel worth it.

Didn't expect a small toy to feel this nicely made, but the stitching on the little leaf is really tidy. It sits on my desk next to my monitor and the orange color pops against everything else. Been around since the 60s for a reason, I guess.