I recently used these mini elephant figures as cake toppers for my niece's birthday, and they were an absolute hit! The hand-painted details are surprisingly intricate for their size—each little elephant has its own quirky expression, like a mischievous trunk curl or a sleepy-eyed grin. When pressed into the frosting, they stayed perfectly upright (no sinking!), and their lightweight PVC material didn’t leave any weird marks on the cake.

What surprised me most was their versatility. After the party, we rinsed off the frosting, and now they live on my bookshelf as quirky decor. My niece even uses them in her dollhouse as 'jungle explorers.' The PVC feels sturdy—no cracks or chips despite tiny hands dropping them a few times.

The bananas included with some sets are random (peanuts would’ve made more sense, right?), but they became an inside joke at our party. For the price, these elephants deliver way more charm than expected—perfect for showers, desk trinkets, or even prank 'white elephant' gifts. Just know they’re *tiny* (about thumbnail-sized), so adjust your decorating plans accordingly!