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MY LITTLE PONY: Pony Princess Evil

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Lucas visits Boston

LUCAS GABRIEL took his first trip as Mayor outside of Smallvania today, to meet with his Bostonian counterpart Winnie the Pooh, the Mayor of Boston.

At a photocall on the end of Emily's bed, Lucas pledged the two parts of Toyland would 'work together.'

'The two ends of Toyland have, should, and will always work together. Emily sleeps in Boston, but she has to cross Smallvania to leave to go to school. We both share one bedroom light. On security issues, a global response is needed. When a wasp or a fly gets in through the window, us small toys need help from big toys. When a big toy has dropped something down the back of shelf close, it is the people of Smallvania who will lend a hand.'

Lucas is expected to be popular with toys worldwide because of his peculiar heritage. He is a miniature version of a Bratz doll, typically a big toy. His Spanish ancestry and American twang relates him to the Jellycats. Engraved on the back of his head is the distinctive line 'Made in China', making him a truly international mayor.

Before running for mayor, he documented his vision of Smallvania and Boston overcoming past differences in his political work, 'The Plasticity of Hope', speaking of his enjoyment of working as a plastic toy.

'I'm worried he's overshadowing me... I'm still in charge!' commented King Cheeky, via satellite link from Toyland.

In other news
Toys sweep Bratz ice rink for half term
Mayor Lucas pledges million-dirum bailout for troubled Bramble store - in depth analysis in Business section

Cupid's arrow hits Toyland

THE TOYLAND EXPRESS caught up with some toys in across Toyland today and asked them, 'What are you doing this St Valentine's Day?'

'Waww well I've bought my lovely wife some roses and a necklace with an ice-skate pendant! I love her so much.' - Ryan, Smallvania

'I got my lovely Chris a cookery book - 101 things to do with steak! I hope he gets me something good! Or else he'll be in big trouble!' - Spurry, Smallvania (via e-mail)

'I'm not sure if I have a boyfriend in the storylines? Is it Hershey? Or Dr Flixy?' - Sabrina, Boston

'Crikey, in Oldsville, Valentine's Day has been declared National Day of Love for the Prime Minister' - Prime Minister Nizz, Land of Old Toys

'I am taking my bossy (cough) beautiful wife up to Table Mountain here in Cape Town at sunset where we will have a candlelit dinner of prawns and oysters. But don't tell her yet!' - Chris, Smallvania (via text)

'Rar rar rar rar rar well I'm in Cape Town too with Emily but my quiet wife is at home in Boston, so I've sent her some flowers to be delivered by Ryan.' HRH King Cheeky

'Seeing all these chocolates so nicely wrapped being presented to people makes me so hungry' - The Hungry Lion, Land of Old Toys

'Y'alright? I'm not alright I miss my Marissa she has gone to Cape Town too!' - Whitey, Boston

'I think we all need to see Valentine's Day as a day for overcoming differences, between all Smallvanians and Bostonians. The cross-border love shown by everyday citizens is nothing short of inspiring. To those who insist a toy cannot celebrate Valentine's Day when Emily isn't here, I say: Yes We Can!' Mayor Lucas, Smallvania, (to cheering)

'I'm all alone on Valentine's Day, as usual. Pasta sauce for one at the Bramble Supermarket. Sigh.' - Graham, Smallvania

What did you do this Valentine's Day? Text in on 88188* (Texts cost 2 Dirums in addition to usual rate, please ask billpayer's permission first)

TE

Smallvania swept by snow

SMALLVANIA AND LARGE PARTS OF BOSTON have experienced considerable snowfall overnight, following the Land of Old Toys experiencing those conditions a few days ago. Toys are advised to make only necessary travel and toys with batteries to take extra care.

School closures
The following schools will be closed today:
Sunnydale Infants and Juniors
Sunnydale High
Duckdale Academy
Land of Old Toys Comprehensive
Smallvania C of E School

The following schools will be open as usual:
St Trillian's School for Girls
St Trillian's School for Boys

In other news
Wintertime Wonderland Bratz 'especially happy' about weather
Ducky Mallard: When the pond is frozen over, where do all the ducks go?

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