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Named after Elanora, the beautiful Aboriginal word meaning 'home by the water', Nora drifts through her billabong with soft grace, soaking up sunshine, twirling with tadpoles, and watching the ripples dance around her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn her polka dot swimmers, white towelling swim cap adorned with two tiny yellow flowers, and with her striped white and yellow towel always close by, Nora turns every splash into a moment of magic and every playtime into a peaceful little story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCrafted in our signature Rugaroo plush style, Nora is a miniature heirloom platypus doll designed for small-world storytelling and dollhouse-compatible play. 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He's that familiar character you'll find at every backyard BBQ: loud opinions, zero responsibility, and a whole lot of charm. Every Australian knows a Baz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCrafted in our signature Rugaroo plush style, Baz is a miniature heirloom platypus doll designed for small-world storytelling and dollhouse-compatible play. 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Wearing his khaki explorer vest, cream shorts, and trusty brown satchel, Tully wanders the bush with a wild imagination guiding every step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHe knows where the river bends, which logs are perfect for sitting, and how to spot hidden pathways only a true adventurer would find. Armed with a wild imagination and an unshakeable curiosity, Tully finds wonder in every rustling tree and every muddy track, the deeper into the bush, the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCrafted in our signature Rugaroo plush style, Tully is a miniature heirloom platypus doll designed for small-world storytelling and dollhouse-compatible play. 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