Guardians of Everyday Joy
Who we are
We're cheeky little Brownies on a mission to look after joy and peace of mind in the world. On this site we collect the jokes, stories and street expressions you Humans send us.
We come from the forests of Taramundi. We've lived there since forever, keeping the peace and good vibes around. We're forest creatures by nature, but we have a soft spot for human homes and for everything you tell us.
How each Magikito comes to life
Carmen shapes every figurine by hand in cold porcelain, no moulds, no assembly line. A flat little piece becomes a body, then the features, then a thousand tiny details you don't notice until the piece sits in the palm of your hand.
Every Magikito takes several days in the workshop before it's ready. First the modelling, then the curing, then the hand-painting of every quirk one by one, and finally the signature. No step is skipped, no step is rushed.
That's why no two are alike. And that's why no other will ever look exactly like yours once it lands at your place.
Want one at home?
You can adopt or gift a Magikito, hand-crafted, one of a kind. We're easy to live with and bring a real touch of craft and warmth to your place.
When we land in a home, we land for good. And gifting one of us to someone special is one of the loveliest things you can do. You're saying: I thought of you, I found you something one of a kind. The kind of gift that doesn't get forgotten.
3 Families - 12 Sparks
Each Magikito belongs to a family and carries a unique blend of the 12 sparks. That's how the universe works.
Dive into our world
There are two ways to discover the whole Magikito universe: read the complete adventure in our online book and listen to the cuentos narrated aloud.
The book tells you where we come from, how we reached Taramundi and everything that happened along the way. The stories tell what still happens to us every day.
Questions we get a lot
What you ask the Magikitos most often on WhatsApp and by email.
Is this a shop or what exactly?
It's a lot more than a shop. We're a whole world of Brownies, Fairies and magical creatures, with stories, jokes, games and a street dictionary. You can adopt a handmade Magikito, yes, but almost everything here is for you to enjoy without paying a penny.
Do I have to buy anything to enjoy the site?
Not at all. Listening to stories and jokes, reading the blog, playing the Shroometer or browsing the dictionary doesn't cost a thing. The shop is there in case you fancy taking a creature home, but joining in and having a laugh is free.
Can I send you a joke or a story?
Of course you can. You send them over by WhatsApp in your own voice, we have a listen and, if they fit, we publish them with your name on. All the audio on the site comes from real people, never made by a machine.
Where do I start reading the Taramundi story?
In the Taramundi section you'll find the online book, chapter by chapter: where we come from, how we reached the forest and everything that happened along the way. It reads like an illustrated adventure, at your own pace.
What are the Sparks?
They're the 12 energies (love, calm, fortune, adventure and the rest) that, combined, shape the personality of every Magikito. They say it's not you who chooses the Magikito, but the Magikito who chooses you, recognising the sparks you need.
What are the Magikitos made of?
The Brownies are cold porcelain, the Fairies pure sheep's wool and the Animagikitos carded wool. All handmade by Carmen in her workshop in Taramundi, with little touches from the forest like twigs, moss and leaves.
Why do they cost what they cost?
Every Magikito takes several days in the workshop, honest materials and human hands that make mistakes, retry, repaint and sign. It's not a factory figurine. The price reflects the real time inside it, not an inflated tag.
How long does it take for my Magikito to arrive?
Between 3 and 7 working days within Spain. Each Magikito is lovingly prepared when you adopt it, carefully wrapped and sent off on the journey to your home. Shipping is included in the price, with no surprises in the cart.
What if the Magikito arrives broken?
You write to us and we sort it out. If it arrives damaged in transit, we send you a replacement or refund you, whichever you prefer. Ceramic is fragile and sometimes delivery folks have a rough day.
Can I order a custom Magikito?
We don't take custom orders right now. Every Magikito is born the way Carmen imagines it and then finds whoever adopts it. If none of them quite resonates with you, swing by again in a few days and new ones will appear.
What the tribe brings
Voices from every corner, jokes told live and stories to dream by. The living part of the refuge.
From the Magikitos blog
Stories, ideas and little joys we keep writing to brighten your day.
The Richest Brownie in the Woods
We chase money and stuff, but the greatest wealth is peace of mind. Here is why the richest Brownie in the woods hasn't got a penny and feels rich.
Artificial Stupidity
We break down what a language model really is, why it parrots everything back while feeling clever, and why flowing beats being smart every day.
Naked in the Rain
Find out why we Brownies head out starkers when it rains, what petrichor really is, and why getting properly soaked, in rain and in life, beats armouring up.
