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Magnetic hands
Compatible with the full Rugaroo Miniature Playground including the carousel
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 Riva, a 15cm heirloom Australian echidna doll from the Rugaroo collection.
Together with her partner Col, Riva runs Billabong Bend Campground, where travellers who plan to stay one night somehow end up staying for a week.
Riva is the heart of the camp kitchen. There's always a fresh batch of scones cooling on the bench, a tin of homemade bikkies within reach, and an egg mayo sandwich wrapped in wax paper for anyone who looks even slightly hungry. She knows everyone's name within five minutes of arrival and treats every camper like family.
You can usually hear Riva before you see her. Her infectious laugh echoes through the campground, and her wonderfully wicked sense of humour keeps everyone smiling. She has a knack for telling cheeky stories that make the grown-ups laugh while the little ones wonder what everyone found so funny.
Her favourite recipes are tucked safely between her spikes, worn soft from years of use, because some things are simply too precious to lose in a campground breeze.
She likes keeping Col busy, often calling out, "Fire up the billy, Col!" because, according to Riva, nobody brews billy tea with wild rosella quite like he does.
"Pop the kettle on, love."
"Fire up the billy, Col!"
"Have you had breakfast?"
"There's fresh scones in the camp kitchen."Nobody leaves hungry.
A heartfelt addition to any Rugaroo collection, this heirloom echidna toy is made for little nurturers, kind hearts, and children who love caring for others. A thoughtful gift for children, grandmothers, campers, caravanners, and anyone who's ever been fed by a stranger who insisted they "just have a little something" before hitting the road again.
Pairs perfectly with Col the Campground Host, The Tinnie, and the Rugaroo Campground adventures.
Meet Riva, a 15cm heirloom Australian echidna doll from the Rugaroo collection.
Together with her partner Col, Riva runs Billabong Bend Campground, where travellers who plan to stay one night somehow end up staying for a week.
Riva is the heart of the camp kitchen. There's always a fresh batch of scones cooling on the bench, a tin of homemade bikkies within reach, and an egg mayo sandwich wrapped in wax paper for anyone who looks even slightly hungry. She knows everyone's name within five minutes of arrival and treats every camper like family.
You can usually hear Riva before you see her. Her infectious laugh echoes through the campground, and her wonderfully wicked sense of humour keeps everyone smiling. She has a knack for telling cheeky stories that make the grown-ups laugh while the little ones wonder what everyone found so funny.
Her favourite recipes are tucked safely between her spikes, worn soft from years of use, because some things are simply too precious to lose in a campground breeze.
She likes keeping Col busy, often calling out, "Fire up the billy, Col!" because, according to Riva, nobody brews billy tea with wild rosella quite like he does.
"Pop the kettle on, love."
"Fire up the billy, Col!"
"Have you had breakfast?"
"There's fresh scones in the camp kitchen."
Nobody leaves hungry.
A heartfelt addition to any Rugaroo collection, this heirloom echidna toy is made for little nurturers, kind hearts, and children who love caring for others. A thoughtful gift for children, grandmothers, campers, caravanners, and anyone who's ever been fed by a stranger who insisted they "just have a little something" before hitting the road again.
Pairs perfectly with Col the Campground Host, The Tinnie, and the Rugaroo Campground adventures.
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THE STORY BEHIND THIS ONE
You choose Riva for the child who finds adventure in unexpected places. And for the grown-ups who still do too.
Riva is for the free-spirited one. The child who wanders off to see what is around the next corner, who asks questions nobody else thinks to ask, and who has absolutely no patience for being told to slow down.
She has been chosen for kids who love the outdoors, for families who camp every school holidays, and for anyone who wants a gift that feels genuinely, unmistakably Australian.
Riva is Col's campground co-host, and has already been spotted sneaking into his tinnie. She would say she was just checking on things.
"The only Australian animal with spines, a beak, and absolutely no patience for being rushed."
The Rugaroo Echidna Collection is our most surprising series. Two characters. Two stories. Small pieces of Australian identity, thoughtfully crafted into heirloom dolls made to be kept, loved and passed on.
Riva is also a meaningful Australian gift for visiting friends and family. Not something that gets tucked away, but something that travels home carrying a story of Australia with it.
She is not just a doll. She is a story about curiosity, adventure and the quiet magic of being entirely, wonderfully yourself.
FOR THE DOLLHOUSE AND SMALL-WORLD PLAY COMMUNITY
Australia's most surprising native animal, reimagined as a meaningful Australian gift.
The echidna is one of only two egg-laying mammals on Earth, and the only one most Australians have never really stopped to think about. Spiny, slow, and entirely unbothered by the world around them, they have been quietly going about their business in this country for millions of years.
The Rugaroo Echidna Collection brings them to life in miniature. Two characters, each grounded in Australian identity, carefully crafted into heirloom dolls made for small world play, dollhouse storytelling and imaginative play that lasts. Pieces made to be kept, gifted and passed on.
For visiting friends and family, for collectors, or for the child who loves the unexpected, this is a gift that feels truly Australian. Thoughtful, lasting and full of story.
Scale:
Approx. 1:6 to 1:12, suited to most dollhouse environments
Designed for:
Small-world play, dollhouse settings, the Miniature Playground and Ocean Road Play Mat
Compatible with:
Full Rugaroo Miniature Playground and Ocean Road Play Mat. Please note Riva's spines mean she cannot sit in the swing, but she is right at home on the slide and the carousel.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE RIVA
Even the softest steps can create something beautiful
- One of only two egg-laying mammals on Earth, and one of Australia's most surprising native animals
- Celebrates the echidna as an Australian icon, slow, spiny and entirely unbothered
- Magnetic hands, thoughtfully designed to connect with the full Rugaroo Miniature Playground including the carousel
- Compatible with the slide, carousel. Backyard Hoist and others. Please note her spines mean she cannot sit in the swing
- Dressed in her campground co-host outfit, ready for adventure
- Dollhouse compatible at approximately 1:6 to 1:12 scale, suited to small-world play
- A considered Australian gift for visiting friends and family
- Encourages curiosity, outdoor imagination and character-led storytelling
- Part of the Rugaroo Echidna Collection
Safety: Independently tested to ISO, EN71 and ASTM F963 standards. Magnetic components are securely sewn within the material. Keep away from children under 3 and pacemaker users.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Riva
What age is Riva suitable for?
Riva 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 Riva have magnetic hands?
Yes. Riva has hidden magnetic hands, making her compatible with the full Rugaroo Miniature Playground including the Earth Carousel, Eucalyptus Carousel, The Slide and both Hammocks. Please note her spines mean she cannot sit in the swing. At approximately 15cm and 1:6 to 1:8 scale she is compatible with most dollhouse environments.
What is the story behind Riva?
Riva is the Campground Host Echidna, and Col's co-host at the campground. She has been spotted sneaking into his tinnie on more than one occasion. She would say she was just checking on things. The echidna is one of only two egg-laying mammals on Earth, and one of Australia's most surprising and underrated native animals.
Who is Riva a good gift for?
Riva is the gift for the curious one, the adventurer, the child who wanders off to see what is around the next corner. She has been chosen for kids who love the outdoors, for families who camp every school holidays, and as a meaningful Australian gift for visiting friends and family. A handcrafted heirloom doll inspired by one of Australia's most surprising native animals.
How do I care for Riva?
Riva can be washed on a 30 degree gentle cycle. We recommend placing her in a laundry bag to protect her outfit and spines during washing. Air dry only.
Is Riva compatible with the Rugaroo Miniature Playground?
Yes. Riva's magnetic hands mean she can hold on to the carousel and use the slide, the Backyard Hoist and the Tinnie. Please note her spines mean she cannot sit in the swing. At approximately 15cm and 1:6 to 1:8 scale she is compatible with the full Rugaroo Miniature Playground, the Ocean Road Play Mat and most dollhouse environments.
