Simba Toys gave birth to Stumpy, the official mascot of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011
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Simba Toys gave birth to Stumpy, the official mascot of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. It was the brainchild of the BCCI to commemorate the tenth edition of the World Cup and create a face for the tournament that is brought to life in a plush three dimensional mascot. Stumpy, the elephant,u00a0 embodies a friendly face of a 10-year old child.u00a0u00a0u00a0
The unique thing about Stumpy is its sporty look. Parmar said it's about a naughty kid, who loves to play cricket on the streets and going for a dip when it's hot.u00a0 Being young he knows that he can't get it all right the first time or even the tenth, but the cricketers he looks up to have taught him to use his elephant strength and step-by-step determination to reach his goals.u00a0 Needless to say, Stumpy has been well received. "The response to the toy has been phenomenal. Not just kids, but even adults are attracted to Stumpy. Most fans have already purchased it," said Parmar.u00a0
"The mascot belongs to the ICC, it was their creation. They gave us a two dimensional image of the mascot. We made a three dimensional design and thus it evolved into a soft toy," said Parmar.
The company has signed a two-year deal with the ICC. "Stumpy will have a life after the World Cup. If India wins, it is going to be major toy, everyone will want," Parmar signed off.
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