As the redecoration of Toyland continued to cause widespread disruption, Greek Dolly unexpectedly fell out of her house on Sunday afternoon. A minute's silence was held the next day.
'When Greek Dolly first joined Toyland, no one expected or planned for her to leave this way,' writes King Cheeky in today's Express, whilst expressing regret.
Some leading experts have described the demise of Greek Dolly as 'inevitable', questioning how she was even allowed into the exclusive Toyland club despite not having a rich personality like her neighbours.
'I saw her spend a lot of money in the Polly Pocket Hairdressers', said Spurry Steakface. 'I know she wasn't a main character but I'm worried about how these cuts in toy numbers are affecting the whole bedroom!'
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Miss Gonzales was back in her red teaching dress today as Professor Gloves cut the ribbon at Sunnydale High to mark the start of a new school year.
Mitzi Bumpkin was the first to arrive, at 7 o'clock in the morning, 'keen to make a good impression.'
Jimothy Bandersnatch, 12, proudly unveiled his new metallic pencil case, stuffed with felt tips with all the lids still on. Unconfirmed reports state that the pencil case was confiscated by 2.30pm after repeatedly being knocked onto the hard floor, causing several loud crashes and a difficult Tippex spill.
Perhaps the most significant addition to the school, built in the architecturally questionable year of 1976, was new teaching assistant Adriana Atwood, brother of postman Ryan Atwood.
The position is a career change for the Bratz doll who previously found success as a baker girl, delivering bread across Toyland. She lost that job after the Sylvanian bakery was shut down and relocated to the loft. Unwilling to move, Adriana faded into the shadow of her athletic blonde haired and blue eyed postman brother. Her departure from Toyland storylines was regularly discussed.
Introducing Miss Atwood, as she will be known, at the start of term lunchtime feast (£4.50, cheques payable in advance to Smallvania City Council), headmaster Professor Gloves said she would provide an 'excellent teaching role model to the small toy pupils at Sunnydale.'
Elsewhere in the thriving Toyland kingdom, charismatic quacker Ducky Mallard enrolled for another year at the specialist Duckdale Academy free school. And, after scrubbing the graffiti from the blackboard and sharing the school textbooks one-between-three, the Land of Old Toys Comprehensive began its new term too.
Being dragged up the stairs underneath Emily's shoulder, Ducky observed, 'It was the same as most holidays for me. I enjoyed a comfy hotel room and didn't really explore the city.' Ducky is in fact rumoured to have spent some time swimming in the River Thames to Hampton Court, and enjoying being fed bread by visitors to Trafalgar Square. The beady eyed beaked bird refused to comment on these suggestions.
Mallard was accompanied by Jimothy Bandersnatch, a twelve year old honeybear and pupil at Sunnydale High. Jimothy was disappointed to be 'barely photographed', though he did enjoy some time being carted around with his backpack to Leicester Square and neighbouring shopping areas, despite being kept in Emily's handbag for approximately 99% of the time.
The third guest to London was a controversial stowaway. Local restauranteur Spurry Steakface snuckher way to London, revealing herself at the famous Italian restaurant Sergio's, before demanding to have her photo taken with the owner to be displayed next to the tables.
'I am famous don'tcha know! One time Queen of Smallvania, currently working at the most famous steakplace in Toyland!!' she squealed, to the bemused faces of Londoners.
Emily expressed gasped surprise followed by happiness at Spurry's arrival. She follows in the footsteps of Emu Ostrich, who snuck to Granny's house last year. That emu received a royal title from King Cheeky for bravery - however no awards seem forthcoming for the miniature monkey Spurry.
It is not known when Emily's next trip will be, however speculation is rife that a Christmastime ski trip may be on the cards and toys have eagerly been collecting application forms in anticipation all weekend.
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Pictured below, Emily's new guinea pigs, Coco and Chanel, settle into their new home. Aged 8-10 weeks, Coco is the slightly bigger and fluffier companion to Chanel, notable for her distinctive and loveable torn ear.
King Cheeky confirmed at 12.30pm this afternoon that the Toyland taxes would pay for the airfare of Catalina Gonzales, mother of character Chico Gonzales, aged 11. She will be flying in from Latin America (via a connecting flight in Newcastle).
'They turned me away for being "too lovely", which was kinda complimentary but kinda disappointing' said the bunny in question, Mitzi Bumpkin, 11.
The pool owners issued a statement denying any wrongdoing.
'Today a big, soft and furry toy sought to swim in our pool, which is filled with real water. As such one major health risk to soft toys is serious fur damage. We explained this to the young lady in question by telling her she was "too lovely", as we told several other characters'
Bumpkin was a Christmas present for Emily and has emerged as the most successful character of January 2011. Her attention-seeking nature has irritated some, but endeared others, including her housemate and fellow Bear Factory/Build-a-Bear creation, Ducky Mallard.
Pictured: Bumpkin bumped from Boston baths
Ducky is six years old.
