The Toy Book is a collection of short stories by Alfred Krueger found in The Little Shop.
Overview[]
The book tells the origins of some of the various toys in the shop, with tips on how to defeat them.
Inscription[]
The Toy Book
A collection of short stories by Alfred Krueger
1924 - A Carpenter Publication
Beppo the Clown
According to legend, this puppet which can march in time to a drum was the only toy that belonged to the infamous "Jack the Ripper".
The Cavalry Rider
This patriotic toy was made according to instructions given by the painter Gericault after his famous painting: Cavalry officer of the Imperial Guard...
Rusty
Always fond of lipsticks or blusher, Rusty was put onto the market under the nickname: "The Guardian Angel". Unfortunately, due to her tendency of preferring leisure to duty she has been renamed.
Zack the Crack
We owe this paradoxical, but disciplined puppet to the talents of the famous sculptor Gepetto. Legend has it that later...
St. Louis' Choochoo
This mechanical train, a marvel of precision, has been given to Herbert Remington, President of the Pacific Coast Railway, for the occasion of the Promontory Points junction.
Hop-o'-My-Thumb
His seven mile boots make him march in time. Alas, this toy has sold so badly, that there are only a few especimens left. Indeed "Grimminality" doesn't pay.
The Spirit of San José
This little plane, constructed by Shuster Inc., is a miniature copy of the first monoplane that flew from New York to Los Angeles in 1919.
Blondie
Always vain, this doll from Nuremberg was a joy for thousands of children. Due to her real hair, it's a piece that any collector would be happy to own.
Indrani from Bali
This dancing princess of the Temple of Shiva enjoyed an enormous success in India last century. Brought to the West by Kipling whose fame spread as fast as an oil slick.
Jack in the Dark
The Irish craftsman who designed this toy drew his inspiration from the infamous pirate One Eyed Jack. It seems that only candy can calm his anger.
Tales for Hallowe'en
A Rudolph Publishing
- One Eyed Jack -
...Once upon a time, there was a jack-in-the-box whose name was One Eyed Jack. He was so ugly and mean, that after terrorizing the toys that march in time to a drum, he took the nicest man in the world prisoner: Father Christmas.
Only a Witch, even if it's not a professional one, will be able to release him. However, scaring the greedy "One Eyed Jack in the Box" could be easy, if you've only got what it takes to reflect.
Trivia[]
- The author's name, Alfred Krueger, is based on the name of the famous halloween character Freddy Krueger.
- One of publishers' name, Carpenter, could be based on the horror movie producer John Carpenter, while Rudolph is based on Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
| Jack in the Dark | ||
| Characters | Grace Saunders · Jack in the Dark · Father Christmas | |
| Toys | Beppo the Clown · The Cavalry Rider · Rusty · Zack the Crack · St. Louis' Choochoo · Hop-o'-My-Thumb · The Spirit of San José · Blondie · Indrani de Bali | |
| Misc | Little Toys Shop · Items · The Toy Book · Alone in the Dark 2 | |