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Characters play together. Stories get richer and scenes get bigger when there is more than one character in the world.
Display is better in odd numbers. Three on a shelf tells a story. One is a purchase. Three is a collection.
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Magnetic hands
Perfect for holding a cuppa, a crossword or a very firmly folded map
Gentle wash 30°
Made to be loved and washed for a lifetime
Recommended age 3+
Independently tested, ISO, EN71 and ASTM certified
Magnet safety: Magnetic components are securely sewn within the material. Keep away from children under 3 and pacemaker users.
Meet Bev, the Grey Nomad Koala, the queen of the caravan, unofficial trip organiser and the woman who’s been telling Kev to slow down for 40 years. Ironically, these days she’d quite like him to speed up a little.
Bev and her better half, Kev, have packed up their vintage caravan and set off on the great Australian road trip. Their destination? The Kimberley. Their estimated arrival? Anyone’s guess. With Kev doing 70 in a 110 zone and stopping at every lookout, termite mound and historical plaque along the way, Bev has had plenty of time to finish her crossword, make another cuppa and question a few of her life choices.
Not that she’s just along for the ride. Bev is the finest backseat driver in the country, and she does it all from the front seat. She tells Kev when to brake, when to stop, when to check his mirrors, when to indicate and when he’s missed the turn. Again. Kev calls it nagging. Bev calls it navigation.
Now, Bev loves a good adventure. She’s got a carefully planned itinerary and every gorge in the Kimberley circled on the map. There’s just one small problem. Her dodgy knee has other ideas. Every walk Kev promises is “just a short one” somehow turns into a 10-kilometre trek, usually uphill, with absolutely no shade and a sign at the end saying the lookout is closed.
But Bev’s no quitter. She’ll soldier on, complain about her knee the entire way, and then tell everyone back at the caravan park that it was absolutely worth it. After a cuppa and a good sit down, of course.
What Bev really wants is to reach Col and Riva’s Campground. She’s heard all about Riva’s famous homemade bikkies and Col’s legendary barramundi, which was apparently this big. Bev couldn’t care less how big the fish was. She’s been dreaming about those bikkies since Kununurra, and if Kev suggests one more scenic detour, she may very well unhitch the caravan and leave him at the next roadhouse.
Back home, Bev is the proud mum of Bindi and Dusty, our original little koala doe and buck. She stands a little taller than her 13cm kids at 15cm, because someone in this family needs to be able to read the map.
Bev is a limited edition heirloom koala doll, designed in Australia and crafted in our signature Rugaroo plush style. Her hidden magnetic hands are made for holding a cuppa, a crossword or a very firmly folded map. Dollhouse compatible and made for small-world play, she invites children into imaginative adventures inspired by family, friendship, travel and the great Australian outdoors.
Whether she’s planning their next stop on the Ocean Road Play Mat, putting her feet up at Col and Riva’s Campground, or reminding Kev that reversing the caravan would be considerably easier if he listened to her directions, Bev brings warmth, humour and a whole lot of Australian character into every playroom. She’s a perfect gift for Mother’s Day, for nans, and for anyone who has survived a long road trip with someone who refuses to ask for directions.
She’s seen the sights, walked the tracks and survived thousands of kilometres in a caravan with Kev.
Now, for goodness’ sake, can someone put the kettle on?
Meet Bev, the Grey Nomad Koala, the queen of the caravan, unofficial trip organiser and the woman who’s been telling Kev to slow down for 40 years. Ironically, these days she’d quite like him to speed up a little.
Bev and her better half, Kev, have packed up their vintage caravan and set off on the great Australian road trip. Their destination? The Kimberley. Their estimated arrival? Anyone’s guess. With Kev doing 70 in a 110 zone and stopping at every lookout, termite mound and historical plaque along the way, Bev has had plenty of time to finish her crossword, make another cuppa and question a few of her life choices.
Not that she’s just along for the ride. Bev is the finest backseat driver in the country, and she does it all from the front seat. She tells Kev when to brake, when to stop, when to check his mirrors, when to indicate and when he’s missed the turn. Again. Kev calls it nagging. Bev calls it navigation.
Now, Bev loves a good adventure. She’s got a carefully planned itinerary and every gorge in the Kimberley circled on the map. There’s just one small problem. Her dodgy knee has other ideas. Every walk Kev promises is “just a short one” somehow turns into a 10-kilometre trek, usually uphill, with absolutely no shade and a sign at the end saying the lookout is closed.
But Bev’s no quitter. She’ll soldier on, complain about her knee the entire way, and then tell everyone back at the caravan park that it was absolutely worth it. After a cuppa and a good sit down, of course.
What Bev really wants is to reach Col and Riva’s Campground. She’s heard all about Riva’s famous homemade bikkies and Col’s legendary barramundi, which was apparently this big. Bev couldn’t care less how big the fish was. She’s been dreaming about those bikkies since Kununurra, and if Kev suggests one more scenic detour, she may very well unhitch the caravan and leave him at the next roadhouse.
Back home, Bev is the proud mum of Bindi and Dusty, our original little koala doe and buck. She stands a little taller than her 13cm kids at 15cm, because someone in this family needs to be able to read the map.
Bev is a limited edition heirloom koala doll, designed in Australia and crafted in our signature Rugaroo plush style. Her hidden magnetic hands are made for holding a cuppa, a crossword or a very firmly folded map. Dollhouse compatible and made for small-world play, she invites children into imaginative adventures inspired by family, friendship, travel and the great Australian outdoors.
Whether she’s planning their next stop on the Ocean Road Play Mat, putting her feet up at Col and Riva’s Campground, or reminding Kev that reversing the caravan would be considerably easier if he listened to her directions, Bev brings warmth, humour and a whole lot of Australian character into every playroom. She’s a perfect gift for Mother’s Day, for nans, and for anyone who has survived a long road trip with someone who refuses to ask for directions.
She’s seen the sights, walked the tracks and survived thousands of kilometres in a caravan with Kev.
Now, for goodness’ sake, can someone put the kettle on?
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Why select the pouch bag?
THE STORY BEHIND THIS ONE
You choose Bev for the woman who keeps the whole show on the road.
She is for the mum who packs the snacks, plans the stops and knows exactly where the map is. The nan with the crossword. The one who has been saying “slow down” for forty years and is still, technically, in charge of the directions.
Bev is made for Mother’s Day, for nans, for grey nomads, and for anyone who has survived a long family road trip with their sense of humour intact.
She is also the one people choose for themselves. The kind of character that sits on a shelf and reminds you of every cuppa at a roadside stop and every “are we there yet.”
Pairs perfectly with Kev, Bindi and Dusty, completing the Rugaroo koala family. Someone has to keep them all in line.
FOR THE DOLLHOUSE AND SMALL-WORLD PLAY COMMUNITY
A thoughtfully designed Australian heirloom doll, made for small-world play
Rugaroo dolls were first created for the reverse side of the Rugabub Ocean Road Play Mat, a blank canvas of ocean, sand, road and train track. No illustrations. Just space for children to build the world themselves.
At approximately 15cm and 1:6 to 1:12 scale, Bev is designed to sit comfortably within most dollhouse settings, pair with the Rugaroo Miniature Playground, and become part of a growing world inspired by Australian landscapes and stories.
Scale:
Approx. 1:6 to 1:8, suited to most dollhouse environments
Designed for:
Small-world play, dollhouse settings, the Miniature Playground and Ocean Road Play Mat
WHY YOU'LL LOVE BEV
Queen of the caravan, keeper of the map
- A thoughtfully designed Australian heirloom koala doll
- Parent-sized at 15cm, dollhouse compatible at approximately 1:6 to 1:12 scale
- Hidden magnetic hands, perfect for holding a cuppa, a crossword or a very firmly folded map
- Dressed in a peach floral dress with lace trim
- Pairs perfectly with Kev, Bindi and Dusty, completing the Rugaroo koala family
- Pairs beautifully with the Rugaroo Miniature Playground and Ocean Road Play Mat
- A perfect gift for mums, nans and grey nomads
- Heirloom-quality craftsmanship, made to be kept, loved and passed on
- Part of the growing Rugaroo world
Build your mob...
Mix, match and grow your very own Aussie mob with dolls and accessories made for endless adventures.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Bev
How tall is Bev, and why is she bigger than Bindi and Dusty?
Bev stands approximately 15cm tall. She is one of our new parent-sized Rugaroos, a little taller than her 13cm kids, Bindi and Dusty, because someone in this family needs to be able to read the map. Together with Kev, they make a complete Rugaroo koala family.
What age is Bev suitable for?
Bev is independently tested and certified to ISO, EN71 and ASTM F963 standards. She is recommended for children aged 3 and over. The magnetic components are securely sewn within the material and have passed rigorous safety testing.
Does Bev have magnetic hands?
Yes. Bev has hidden magnetic hands, making her compatible with the full Rugaroo Miniature Playground including the Earth Carousel, Eucalyptus Carousel, The Swing, The Slide and both Hammocks. At approximately 1:6 to 1:12 scale, she sits comfortably within most dollhouse environments. After a day on the road with Kev, the Hammock is where you will find her.
What is the pouch bag and do I need it?
The Rugaroo Pouch Bag is a keepsake carry bag inspired by the bond between a mother kangaroo and her joey. It arrives gift-ready with no wrapping required. Parents tell us the presentation alone made them cry. It is completely optional but makes the gift truly unforgettable, and it packs far more neatly than Kev's side of the caravan.
Who is Bev a good gift for?
Bev is the gift for the mum who packs the snacks, the nan with the crossword and anyone who has survived a long family road trip with their sense of humour intact. She is made for Mother's Day, for grey nomads, for koala lovers and for collectors who want something truly Australian. Pair her with Kev, Bindi and Dusty for the whole koala family.
How do I care for Bev?
Bev can be washed on a 30 degree gentle cycle. We recommend removing her peach floral dress and washing it separately to keep it looking its best. Air dry only. She would like it noted that she has been asking Kev to do the same with his salmon shorts for years.
1% of Rugaroo sales is donated to WIRES
Little mates helping real mates.
Rugaroo is a proud Corporate Supporter of WIRES.
Rugaroo began with a little wallaby named Ginger.
Years ago, while living in the Northern Territory, our founder Dana held a wildlife permit and cared for Ginger, an orphaned wallaby whose mum had been hit by a car. For eight months, Ginger came almost everywhere with her, tucked safely into his pouch, until the day he was ready to be released back into the wild.
That little wallaby stayed with her long after he hopped away.
Years later, he became part of the inspiration behind Rugaroo. A little world filled with Australian native animals for children to love, carry with them and create stories around. Even our Rugaroo pouch bags were inspired by those months spent carrying Ginger.
It feels only right that the little animals he helped inspire can now help the real ones too.
1% of Rugaroo sales is donated to WIRES, helping support their work rescuing and caring for Australian wildlife.
Little mates helping real mates.
