I love this thread. After looking at the pictures, it is why I wanted to go back to DLR. We did last Feb and had a great time. Thanks everyone for the great pictures.
These little collectibles-in-the-making were not always available during this past (current?) holiday season. I couldn't find any in November, and then in December I found them on the second day I checked, but not the first. The rack was empty the first time I checked. I missed the Halloween version of the Bugle entirely...
Thanks Mikey, that was taken with the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8. (not sure why that doesn't get picked up in the EXIF) I had one a few years ago then sold it in favor of the highly touted Canon 10-22, but swapped back again this year. I really just missed that 2.8. It was perfect for my last trip through Small World Holiday on our last night in the parks.