BOOKS 1 - Ladybird & World Books UK - GLO FRIENDS

1980's GLO FRIENDS Reading Books

by Ladybird, World & Miniworld (all UK books)

1980's GLO FRIENDS Books ANNUALS by World Books
showing 1987 Glo Friends Annual
and 1988 Glo Friends Annual

1986 GLO FRIENDS Books by World Books
Showing Baby Glo Worm's Birthday Party
and The Mountain in the Moondrops

1980's GLO FRIENDS Books by World Books
Showing Glo Land
and The Magic Moondrops (Babyproof Book)

GLO FRIENDS Books 1986 Miniworld Set (UK)
ALL 4 in series shown

GLO FRIENDS Books 1986 Ladybird Set (UK)
ALL 4 in series shown

There are many GLO FRIENDS books to collect. This is just the first books post.

Here's the details on the books pictured here: 

1&2.   World Books (UK) - GLO FRIENDS Books - The Annuals!!

GF Annual 1987, GF Annual 1988 

Annuals are awesome, and only done in the UK. They introduce characters, give stories about them, and also have activities to do in the books. A must for any GF collector. Most books are fairly cheap to buy, these would probably be the most expensive to buy out of all of them.     ----- $ -----

3&4.   World Books (UK) GLO FRIENDS Books

GF Baby Glo Worm's Birthday Party, GF The Mountain in the Moondrops

These books are hard to find, but can be found with patience.     ----- $ -----

5&6.   World Books (showing 2, but there are more) (World/Miniworld = UK) GLO FRIENDS Books: 

Glo Friends Glo Land, 

Babyproof Book - Glo Friends the Magic Moondrops

These two are part of the few books that are the hardest to find.     ----- $ -----

7-10.   Miniworld Series of 4 GLO FRIENDS Books (Miniworld = UK): 

Glo Snugbug's Secret, Glo Worm's Enchanted Potato, 

Glo Butterfly's Day Dream, Glo Snail's Sleepy Ride 

These are fairly common books.     ----- $ -----

11-14.   Ladybird Series of 4 GLO FRIENDS Books (Ladybird = UK):

Glo Bug, Glo Cricket, Glo Worm, Glo Butterfly 

These also came with Cassette Tapes which are very rare to find. While the books are the easiest books to find out of all the Glo Friends books.    ----- $ -----

CARRYING CASES for Finger Puppets - GLO FRIENDS

1985 Hasbro / Tara Toy Corp GLO FRIENDS Collectors Case
Holds 12 figures, Yellow

1985 Hasbro / Tara Toy Corp GLO FRIENDS Collectors Case
Back shown

1985 Hasbro / Tara Toy Corp GLO FRIENDS Collectors Case
Shown open

1986 Hasbro / Tara Toy Corp GLO FRIENDS Collectors Showcase
Holds 8 figures, Stands or displays on wall

1986 Hasbro / Tara Toy Corp GLO FRIENDS Collectors Showcase
Back of box shown

1986 Hasbro / Tara Toy Corp GLO FRIENDS Collectors Showcase
Side of box shown

1986 Hasbro / Tara Toy Corp GLO FRIENDS Collectors Showcase
Item shown with all 8 pegs

1986 Hasbro / Tara Toy Corp GLO FRIENDS Collectors Showcase
Item shown without the 8 pegs

1986 Hasbro / Tara Toy Corp GLO FRIENDS Collectors Showcase
Back of item shown

1986 Hasbro / Tara Toy Corp GLO FRIENDS Collectors Showcase
Contents of box shown (except showcase)
Your set should include 2 feet, and 10 pegs (two pegs are extra)

This group of GLO FRIENDS items is the two portable carrying cases for transporting Glo Friends finger puppets, or simply displaying them. Both were made by the Tara Toy Corp & Hasbro.

1.   1985 GLO FRIENDS Collectors Case - Holds 12 finger puppets. This is a fairly easy item to find when collecting glo friends. There are also two versions. Most are with Yellow trim, others are White. Also, if you are looking to purchase one, check for any damage to the snaps, handle, crease in the top of the case (where the Moon's hat gets bent) and cracks in the inner tray that holds the dolls.     ----- $ -----

2.   1986 GLO FRIENDS Collectors Showcase - Holds 8 finger puppets. This is a very hard to find item. Especially the box and all of the pieces that go with it. For the handful I have seen sold, most are missing the pieces. Sometimes the feet too. Your set should be complete with the two feet, and 10 pegs. The case only holds 8 finger puppets, so two are extra.     ----- $$ -----

If you didn't know, in a different post about Lunch Boxes, I show another case. Because it's sealed without any information on it about what it is, I assume it's a lunch box. It has a carrying strap, and the depth of the box is wide enough to hold finger puppets, but not a thermos. So, it could be a Carrying Case. Check out my other post for more details!

BONUX PENCIL TOPPERS Collection - Stationary - GLO FRIENDS

1980's GLO FRIENDS Bonux Glow-in-the-Dark Pencil Toppers
Set of 10 shown here

1980s GLO FRIENDS Bonux Pencil Toppers
showing first half, close-up

1980s GLO FRIENDS Bonux Pencil Toppers
showing second half, close-up

Here's a set of 10 GLO FRIENDS Pencil Toppers by Bonux. I think the story is that they were given out as a promo item with a brand of detergent from France or UK. 

I wouldn't say these are really that rare. Yes, they are rare to the US. Actually, these aren't that hard to find if you do your research well. What is rare is just certain characters I'm sure. Don't ask me which ones though, I'm not that detailed!! I usually don't give any numbers to you as far as value, but this would be one exception. You shouldn't ever pay more than $5 each. The best bargain would be to find a "lot" of them for sale.   ----- $ -----

First picture shows all 10 in a row, then two more pictures close-up for easier identification etc. I think the 10 characters are as follows: 

1.   Glo Snugbug

2.   Glo Bug

3.   Glo Worm

4.   Glo Butterfly

5.   Glo Clutterbug

6.   Glo Bashfulbug

7.   Glo Grannybug

8.   Glo Spider

9.   Glo Bopbug

10. Glo Snail

ROOM DECOR etc - GLO FRIENDS

1986 Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Glo Snugbug Ceramic Figurine Dish

1986 Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Glo Snugbug Ceramic Figurine Dish
Bottom of item shown

1985 Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Jewelry Box
Glow-in-the-dark, Pink vinyl

1985 Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Jewelry Box
Glow-in-the-dark, Pink vinyl

1980s GLO FRIENDS Snow Dome
Two of Same design shown

1985 Hasbro / Friendly Reflections GLO FRIENDS Wall Mirror
Glo Butterfly
Front of Mirror shown

1985 Hasbro / Friendly Reflections GLO FRIENDS Wall Mirror
Glo Worm
Front of Mirror shown, in original packaging

1985 Hasbro / Friendly Reflections GLO FRIENDS Wall Mirror
Glo Worm
Back of package shown

1985 Hasbro / Friendly Reflections GLO FRIENDS Wall Mirror
Glo Worm
Back of package, close-up on characters in this series shown

These GLO FRIENDS items fall under the Room Decor category. There are pretty items for a girls to place on her dresser or vanity table (jewelry box, etc) or hang on the walls (mirrors) to help decorate the room with a Glo Friends theme. 

1.   1986 Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Glo Snugbug SOAP dish - well here I thought it was a change dish or small jewelry dish. In fact, it's a SOAP DISH! Made by Cliro, just like the scented soaps. And, speaking of the cute little soaps, there is one included in the box with the Soap Dish. (Package not shown). Very cute and very rare. Purchased from the UK.     --- $ ---

2.   1985 Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Jewelry Box - made of pink vinyl and the design on the front glows in the dark. Hard to find because the cheap vinyl tears easily. Very hard to find item.     --- $ ---

3.   1980s Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Snow Dome - I show two, but they are pretty much the same design. One has water, one is without water (I cracked the backside). The prettier one on the left has the Glo Worm in a different position. But that's because the snow dome was drained and refilled and for some reason the Glo Worm was reattached in a different spot. They are very hard to find in any condition.     --- $ ---

4.   1985 Hasbro / Friendly Reflections GLO FRIENDS Wall Decor Mirror - Friendly Reflections made many mirrors with different character designs. The Glo Friends series has three. They are Glo Butterfly, Glo Snugbug, and Glo Worm. I only have two in my collection (missing Glo Snugbug). The Glo Worm mirror is shown in the original package. I included pictures of the back of the package to show the different designs available. These do come up for sale now and then. It is rare to find them in the package.      --- $ ---

VHS TAPES - GLO FRIENDS, My Little Pony

Collection of different 1980s Glo Friends VHS Tapes from around the world

1980s GLO FRIENDS VHS TAPES
Two of a Kind, Adventures in Glo Land,
and My Little Pony and Friends

1980s The Glo Friends Save Christmas VHS Tapes
Two different packaging & tape versions of same movie

1980s Glo Friends / Les Luxioles VHS Tapes

1980s Glo Friends Caverns of Mystery VHS Tape

Most GLO FRIENDS VHS Tapes are fairly common. They don't hold much value overall, especially being VHS. Especially since most people aren't able to view or test them anymore. As with most Glo Friends stuff, rarity depends on where you live and are collecting/buying at. The tapes from the US for a US collector are common, and should be cheap to buy. But, other countries would be harder to find for a US collector.

These pictures in this post show all the tapes in my own collection. There are definitely more out there. Also note that the My Little Pony and Friends tapes are a little more pricey because they are a cross-collectable. They include Charmkins, Moondreamers, and Potato Head Kids, as well as MLP and Glo Friends.      ----- $ -----

BABY TOYS - GLO FRIENDS, GLO WORM

1985 Playskool GLO WORM Musical Jack-in-the-Box
Front of Box shown

1985 Playskool GLO WORM Musical Jack-in-the-Box
Back of Box shown

1985 Playskool GLO WORM Musical Jack-in-the-Box
Inside view of Box & Contents shown

1984 Hasbro / Meritus GLO WORM Musical Pop-Up
Front of Box shown

1984 Hasbro / Meritus GLO WORM Stack 'n' Glo
Front of Box shown

1984 Hasbro / Meritus GLO WORM Stack 'n' Glo
Back of Box shown

1984 Hasbro / Meritus GLO WORM Stack 'n' Glo
Actual toy shown

1986 Playskool Baby GLO FRIENDS Soft Little Squeaker Toy
Front of package shown

1986 Playskool Baby GLO FRIENDS Soft Little Squeaker Toy
Back of package shown

1987 Hasbro / Playskool / Tommee Tippee GLO WORM Squeeze Toy
Front of package shown

1987 Hasbro / Playskool / Tommee Tippee GLO WORM Squeeze Toy
Front of package shown

1980s GLO FRIENDS Pram Set by Telitoy (UK)

Here's a large group of 1980s GLO WORM and GLO FRIENDS toys for baby and kids. 

1. 1985 Playskool GLO WORM Musical Jack-in-the-Box featuring Glo Friends characters. Item shown is new in box. Because of the paper decals around the toys, there is usually wear when found used. Item isn't too rare, but usually shows a lot of wear. 

2. 1984 Hasbro / Meritus GLO WORM Pop-Up Box. Showing box only. Item has paper decals and is usually worn easily. Item is not too rare, but shows a lot of wear when found. 

3. Hasbro / Meritus GLO WORM Stack 'n' Glo. Item shown is new in box. Showing pictures of the box and toy. 

4. 1986 Playskool Baby GLO FRIENDS Glo Baby Little Squeaker Toy. Item shown in original packaging. Including picture of the back of the package which shows other items available in the "Little Squeaker" series. There shows 3 total: Glo Baby, Glo Bug, and Glo Worm. 

5. 1987 Hasbro / Playskool / Tommee Tippee GLO WORM Squeeze Toy. Item shown in original packaging. I believe this was a Canada release because of the French translation at the top of the card, but also that I bought it from a seller in Canada. I'm showing a picture of the back of the package for informational purposes. Unfortunately, it does not say if there are other squeeze toy characters made. 

6. 1980s Telitoy GLO FRIENDS Pram Set by Telitoy (UK). This appears to be bedding for a baby doll. There is also what appears to be a matching Baby Doll Carrier out there as well. 

PUZZLES - by Playskool (Woodboard Series) - GLO FRIENDS

1985 Playskool/Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Woodboard Puzzle
#25102 Glo Spider

1985 Playskool/Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Woodboard Puzzle
#25103 Glo Turtle & Glo Hopper

1985 Playskool/Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Woodboard Puzzle
#25104 Glo Worm

1985 Playskool/Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Woodboard Puzzle
#25105 Glo Snugbug & Glo Bug

1985 Playskool/Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Woodboard Puzzle
#25106 Glo Moondrop Pond & Moon

1985 Playskool/Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Woodboard Puzzle
#25107 Glo Grannybug

1985 Playskool/Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Woodboard Puzzle
#25108 Glo Cricket & Glo Snugbug

1985 Playskool/Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Woodboard Puzzle
#25109 Glo Snail

1985 Playskool/Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Woodboard Puzzle
#25110 Glo Butterfly

1985 Playskool/Hasbro GLO FRIENDS Woodboard Puzzle
Back of puzzle package shown

Here's a set of 9 (out of 10 known) GLO FRIENDS wood board puzzles by Hasbro & Playskool, 1985. All are in original packaging (cardboard frame with shrink wrap). Backside of packaging shows other available puzzles, but does not say how many are in the Glo Friends series. These are all the Glo Friends designs I have found so far (the 9 shown packaged, plus one other I have seen in used condition). I have seen different puzzles from this series for sale. Some designs are definitely more common than others. I don't think I've ever seen another Glo (Moon Drop) Pond & Moon puzzle for sale though.    ----- $ -----

The 9 SHOWN in this post are: 

1. #251.02 - Glo Spider

2. #251.03 - Glo Turtle & Glo Hopper

3. #251.04 - Glo Worm

4. #251.05 - Glo Bug & Glo Snugbug

5. #251.06 - Glo Pond & Moon

6. #251.07 - Glo Grannybug

7. #251.08 - Glo Cricket & Glo Snugbug

8. #251.09 - Glo Snail

9. #251.10 - Glo Butterfly

MISSING - #251.01 - Glo Butterfly (1st design, different than #251.10).