Baby Blinkins

The Blinkins is a series of characters created in the 1980s by the toy company LJN. The story follows the adventures of a group of adorable anthropomorphic fireflies living in the forest. These characters include Blink, Shady, Sparkle, Flashy, and Flicker. Their mission is to keep the forest bright and beautiful, helping to solve problems and facing challenges in their natural home.^[1]

The blinkins

The TV Series

The Blinkins was not just limited to toys; it also made its way to television with special episodes and captivating storytelling. These episodes tell stories about how the Blinkins face various threats to their home in the forest and help other characters in need.

The Blinkins Toys

In addition to the TV series, The Blinkins were a line of toys. These toys were released in 1985 by LJN and consisted of small firefly dolls with large eyes, shiny wings and bottoms that light up and glowed in rainbow colors when their bodies were squeezed. Each doll came with an accessory or an insect "friend" and a butterfly-shaped comb.^{[citation needed]}