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Rockman is our tribute to the ancient, elemental power of stone itself - a character forged from the earth and built to last. Whether he's a guardian of the mountains, a geological wonder, or just a tough little guy who refuses to crack under pressure, this pint-sized stone warrior is as sturdy as they come!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_nvzmr_104\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith his rocky texture, rugged features, and that unmovable presence, Rockman embodies the timeless strength of the earth beneath our feet. He's the kind of character who's been around since the dawn of time and will still be standing long after we're gone. 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Standing 25cm tall, the Meece is small in stature but massive in charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our Squeaky Classics line, the Meece is Australian made and built to perform. Nimble, expressive, and impossible to ignore — whether they're plotting mischief or stealing the show, this mouse always gets the last laugh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Squeaking Tribe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67140812079408,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1756\/9584\/files\/IMG_1292.jpg?v=1782354306"},{"product_id":"meece-marionette-puppet-1","title":"Meece Marionette Puppet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐭 \"I love my meeces to pieces!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd once you meet our Meece Marionette, you will too. 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