A toy that's as magnetic as the man himself; Happy Birthday Mister Rogers!

To commemorate what would have been Mister Rogers' 88th birthday today, we're going to get him all dressed up for the special occasion. How about a purple cardigan and a pair of roller skates? Or maybe a fireman's hat, sunglasses, and a …

Hello Neighbor! Mister Rogers magnetic dress-up kit
To commemorate what would have been Mister Rogers' 88th birthday today, we're going to get him all dressed up for the special occasion. How about a purple cardigan and a pair of roller skates? Or maybe a fireman's hat, sunglasses, and a bowtie? With the Hello Neighbor! Mister Rogers magnetic dress up set, you can dress up one of your childhood favorites in a whole host of getups -- iconic smile included.

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The magnetic wardrobe and props, which include King Friday XIII, Lady Elaine Fairchild, and X the Owl, come in a fold-out package that reveals that historic neighborhood where he asked America, Won't you be my neighbor? Along with devouring reruns of his long-running show, the Mister Rogers magnetic dress up set a fun way to introduce your kids to the wonders of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, though I have a feeling I'd get a kick out of dressing him up just as much as my kids would. The Hello Neighbor! Mister Rogers magnetic dress up set is available at Philosophers Guild. Happy 88th, Fred.  

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