One of the most popular children's television shows on the air is undeniably The Rugrats. Based on the lives of a group of neighborhood baby friends, this show has helped shoot kid's network Nickelodeon to be one of the top cable networks. I have always wanted there to be an Asian Pacific American baby on the show as I'm sure that several APA kids watch the show. Well, ten years and two movies later, they have introduced the character of Kimi Watanabe, and her mother Kira. She's cute, sassy, brave and head strong. In Rugrats in Paris, series regular Chuckie's father Chazz ends up marrying Kira. This introduces the characters to the regular show, where they made their first appearance in the episode "Finsterella." Now, Kimi is known as Kimi Watanabe-Finster and makes a great addition to the gang.
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Volcanic Panic Kimi Rugrats in Reptarland - Burger King Kids Meal Toy 2000, Burger King Rugrats in Paris The first toy with Kimi in it is this Burger King kids meal toy. It is part of a piece of a puzzle to make up a larger toy -- Reptarland. Basically, she has a car that goes down a ramp in a "volcano." It's ultimately a more interesting toy if you have the whole collection. Nonetheless, I'm looking forward to seeing other toys with this brave young girl in it.
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Round-n-Round Kimi Rugrats Tree House - Burger King Kids Meal Toy 2000, Burger King Rugrats The first Rugrats Burger King kids meal toy line since Rugrats in Paris' Reptarland series, the Tree House series features Kimi as a new member of the regular cast. As Volcanic Panic Kimi, Round-n-Round Kimi is a piece of a larger toy. This time, in the form of a tree house. Kimi holds on to rings hanging off a branch and she goes round and round (hence the name). Not the most exciting toy, but it's nice to have her included.
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The following are items I still need to complete the set. If you notice any other items that should be added, please e-mail me.
- Flower Twirl Kimi
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