Russ Berrie Trolls

THE TROLL STORY
There was a time when waters were clean and forests were untouched, when ancient legends spoke of Guardians of the Earth. In Scandinavian lands, these mysterious creatures were called TROLLS, and were known to guard what was left of the earth's natural treasures by burying precious metals and minerals underground. Because they were rarely seen, people believed TROLLS no longer existed. Today, these nearly forgotten creatures are once again in our midst.

Since TROLLS work only at night, you may never see them, but they are here, working their earth magic to help humans. Little is known about the TROLLS, except that they never cut their hair, they love to eat all kinds of berries, and sometimes assume disguises to help humans.

The presence of TROLLS usually indicates that gold or gemstones are buried nearby, which is why TROLLS are often associated with good fortune. It is known that after rain-showers, rainbows appear, pinpointing the exact location of buried treasure and bathing the TROLLS' long hair in shimmering colors. With frequent exposure to the rainbow's light, TROLLS who guard the legendary "pot of gold", can be identified by their rainbow-colored hair. There are other TROLL families, such as the forest TROLLS, with green hair and blue-haired TROLLS who guard treasures of the sea. The older and wiser TROLLS had gray and white streaks in their hair.

The best place to find a TROLL would be a patch of berries, but TROLLS move so quickly, they can only be caught if you grab them by the hair. Once caught, a TROLL will grant you a wish. Because if this, TROLLS are said to bring good luck when you rub their hair.