Tom,
Nice job on the Chico figure. I like to see whimsical things from the past or legend being portrayed on someones GRR.
I think the comment that he needs a firm foundationis right. Not so much from out right pilffering as little fingers may be curious and forget to put it back.
I know my Nieces' children were always trying to pick up my figures to play with them. They couldn't understand why they didn't bend at the arms and legs like their Star Wars figures.
I had to repiar a couple of broken elbows and shoulders until the kids grew up a bit. Don't get me wrong I loved having them over and once I learned my lesson I used a couple of cheap $1 store poiseable figures for them to help ride the train. I also have a special train for little ones to watch or run as their interest and dexterity allows.
Being known as "Uncle Bob" to two generations is a wonderful thing.
Now I have Grandchildren who are at that stage so the $1 store figures are being dug out of storage again.
My new name is Pop-Pop and I hope they get the bug for trains from me.
Regards,