I'm replying to your post, crow, because it's the last post... and also because I'm intrigued by the mention of recycling in connection with these plastic collectables.

Re recyclable plastic, hard plastic as a general rule is recyclable although it's costly and requires energy and (usually) added material to prevent the plastics from phase-separating. From what I've read, the Ooshies are made by TerraCycle and can be recycled by TerraCycle - which is so much better than their being made from polymer blends and then going to landfill. I still think of it as a waste, and I so wish that collectables of this sort were made of wood or metal instead of plastic!

(Wouldn't little collectable items have an extra worth if they were made of wood or metal?)

This thread has also mentioned disposable items that are made of plastic. It's a valid point. I faced the challenge of looking for items that are not disposable and are made of sustainable materials - things such as toothbrushes, razors, take-away coffee cups, straws, and so many more.