Foxie Special #3/1966

In this playful 1966 tale from *Foxie Special #3*, Croa convinces Foxie he’s invented a machine to detect uranium—only to trick him by burying a ticking alarm clock. When Foxie uncovers the prank, he returns the favor with a clever twist of his own, burying a vintage Norman clock to get even. A lighthearted caper of deception and animal wit, this six-page gem captures the charm of classic French animal humor.

In this playful 1966 tale from *Foxie Special #3*, Sam tricks Flop into believing he’s the real Sam, then plays along with a scheme that’s supposed to get him out of trouble—only to find Flop has his own plan, pretending to be Sam in order to catch the real one. With mistaken identities and wily antics, the two clever foxes outwit each other in a game of roles and reversals.

In "Vernissage," Foxie proudly displays a painting of a morning in the prairie, only for Croa to misinterpret it as a crooked rendition of the Eiffel Tower. Offended but undeterred, Foxie challenges Croa to try his hand at art—though the result is far from what either of them expected.

In "Frijolités," Burrito defies orders to sneak into the field, driven by a urgent warning about Loco-Lobo hunting Tito and Papito’s chicken. Though tied up as punishment, his determination and quick thinking keep him from being powerless—just in time to help save the day.

In "Chatteries et Chat Tricheur," Flop’s latest scheme to catch Flip takes a wild turn when he pretends to be an astronaut—only for Sam to see through the ruse, though Flip remains unsuspecting. Undeterred, Flop switches tactics and fakes being an Indian, but Sam quickly counters by dressing as Kit Carson and lassoing him with a grin.

In "À Chacun ... Son 'Croa'", Foxie builds a time machine and travels to a prehistoric world teeming with strange creatures—only to narrowly escape a giant bird's chase. Back in his own time, he reflects with quiet gratitude on how lucky he is to have Croa as a neighbor.

In this zany 1966 tale from *Foxie Special #3*, Flop tricks Flip into disabling Sam’s dog food alarm, hoping to swipe the treat while keeping the blame off himself. But when Flip accidentally stumbles into Sam’s trap and the real culprit is exposed, Sam shifts his focus from the unwitting accomplice to the clever mastermind behind the scheme.

In "La Loi C'est La Loi," Criq and Croq outwit a relentless dog by forcing him to play by their absurd rules—no shortcuts, and the loser must stand on their head and count. As the dog dutifully follows the increasingly ridiculous regulations, Criq and Croq steadily gain the upper paw, one snack at a time.

When Flip loses his voice and can't call for help, Sam hands him a dog whistle—only for Flop to realize too late that it actually works. As Flop tries to trick Sam into proving how far the whistle can be heard, Sam sees through the ruse.

In "Politesses," Croa tries everything to get Foxie’s attention—without success—until he dons a fancy countess costume, turning heads and demanding tea and crumpets with a flair that’s as unexpected as it is comically precise.

In "Pique-Nique," Sam, Flip, and Flop set off on a picnic outing, only to run into trouble when Bub blocks their path. As they return with their supplies, a surprising turn of events leaves Sam furious—only to discover his friends have been hiding in plain sight.

In this playful 1966 tale from *Foxie Special #3*, a well-meaning Dick tries to teach Shep the art of fetching—only to send him on a hunt for a rabbit. When Shep stumbles upon Zim, the mischievous creature insists he’s the real deal, and to prove it, demands a proper rabbit snack. Shep, ever obliging, brings him carrots and lettuce—setting off a delightfully absurd chain of misunderstandings.

In "Première Fleur," Foxie and Croa clash over ownership of a single flower straddling their property line, sparking a comically petty feud. When Foxie offers to buy half the bloom, he’s tricked into paying for the roots, water, and sunlight—only to find the next day that it’s snowing, leaving him stranded in a frosty standoff.

In "Du Sel Sur La Queue," Flip and Flop head out for a picnic, but Sam suspects their true aim is to catch Flip. When Sam can't prove his suspicions, he proposes a game of hide-and-seek—only to witness Flop in the act of trying to grab Flip, finally exposing the truth.

In "L'Oiseau Méchanique," Flip and Flop pull a classic prank on Sam using a toy bird, pretending Flip has died—only to escalate the joke when Flip disguises himself as a ghost with flour, sending Sam into a panic. The chaos unfolds in a delightfully silly, slapstick style, as the mischievous duo pushes the prank just a little too far.

In "Pique-Assiette," Croa tries every trick in the book to sneak a meal with Foxie, only to be turned down every time—until he decides to take matters into his own paws and steal Foxie’s dinner instead. A classic tale of hunger and hubris, this 1966 humor short delivers classic animal antics with a mischievous twist.

In "La Sauce au Poivre," the mischievous Crik and Crok attempt their usual snack heist—stealing biscuits from the Dog—but this time, the Dog has a spicy surprise in store. When the plan backfires and the Dog ends up tasting the fiery sauce, the pranksters find themselves caught in a sticky, spicy situation they didn’t see coming.

In a delightfully mischievous twist of animal antics, Flop schemes to trap Sam in a closet, only to find himself outwitted by a music box, a runaway ice cream cart, and the quiet presence of Flip. When Sam returns to rescue his friend, he hesitates—Flip’s still asleep—and the real surprise comes when Flip, wide awake, uses a feather to send Flop fleeing in ticklish retreat.

In "Bonnes Intentions," Tito rides Burrito through a chaotic morning, accidentally waking Papito, trampling Señora Garcia’s laundry, and spooking Loco Lobo—only for Burrito to repeat the mischief, sending both Papito and Señora Garcia on a wild chase that leads to a leaking dam and an unexpected rescue for Tito.