The Owner's Guide to Tobias

A Manual

Congratulations!

You are now the proud owner of Tobias, the resident Bird-Boy. To get the maximum usage from your Tobias, follow these instructions to the letter.

What have I ordered?

You have ordered a blond headed teenage boy with a sad past, son of Andalite Prince Elfangor-Sirinal-Shamtul, who has been trapped as a nothlit in red-tailed hawk morph, but regained his morphing powers through Ellimist. Whew.

Tobias is one of our few characters who comes with no items. If you wish to purchase an accessory pack for your Tobias, please call 1800-TOBIAS-ITEMS.

How to Assemble

Your Tobias will arrive in a small wooden crate, marked FRAGILE. Open slowly and carefully with a crowbar, so as to not startle him. After opening, stand back and wait for Tobias to get up. This process will take five to ten minutes. Please do not disturb the box during this time period.

Help! I woke disturbed the box during the five to ten minute time period!

Don't panic. Tobias will be in full predator mode, and will attack you with a dive-bombing-hawk-from-hell-maneuver before his human mind regains control. All we suggest is that you shield you face and eyes, and you should be alright..

After Assembling

There are several things that need to be taken care of. First off, Tobias will be hungry after his long trip. He will settle for any meat that you happen to have around the house, but if you can find him any live rodents he will really appreciate it.

Secondly, Tobias will need a place to stay. One of the advantages of a Tobias character is that there is no need to worry about accommodations. Take Tobias on a tour of the front and back yard, and let him choose a tree. He prefers oak trees, but any tree will suffice.

Note: Please purchase a bird perch for Tobias to use inside the house in the winter. Thank you.

Added Info

Your Tobias has the added bonus of being a top notch watch bird. If anyone attempts to break into your home, he will notice them immediately and call you. You can then call the police, or be waiting with your Lousville Slugger. Tobias is also fiercely loyal. If you are old or for some reason cannot get to the phone, he will attack the intruder, using his aforementioned dive-bombing-hawk-from-hell-maneuver.

Note: If you live in an apartment or similar building where pets are not allowed, please notify us so that you can be put on our summer rental program. Your Tobias will live outside in the summer and spring, and be shipped back to us in the winter.

What does Tobias like to do?

There isn't much to say about what he likes. He enjoys flying, catching a thermal, and the sky.

But there is something to say about what he DOESN'T like. Tobias does not like pity. Any outward sign of pity from you, and he will leave for two to five weeks. And he does not like screaming, drooling fangirls who scream 'Tobias cutie!' or 'poor Tobias', and then hug him to smithereens. If you live in an area full of teenage girls, please reconsider your purchse of Tobias, or get a restraining order.

WARNING: Tobias is usually very controlled, just don't make him mad. If you annoy him, you had better buy a hat, or else lots of shampoo.

How to Maintain your Tobias

Keep Tobias away from golden eagles, falcons, jays, cats, hunters, and bullies, and he will live for a long period of time. If he requires medical care, consider buying a Cassie character.

In Conclusion

We hope that you enjoy the newest (and most feathery) member of your family. If Tobias is becoming reclusive, feel free to purchase a Rachel character. Other choices for a companion include:

- Aximilli

- Toby

- Jake

Taylor and Ellimist are not recommended.

Thank you for reading this admittedly short manual. Any comments can be submitted by pressing that button below.