I’ve seen one of those before, Moosie, and I can’t recall where it was. Maybe at a carnival?
They are Chinese good luck kitties. Seen often in Chinese restaurants and various Chinatowns.
I got mine in Chinatown. The first and only time ive had Peking duck. She was in the window of a typical tourist trap place selling NYC souvenirs. She never brought me any luck that I’m aware of, but she’s a cute conversation starter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko
Those kitties are cute aren’t they?
There is a version with a motorised arm that waves as you walk past.