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Stickle Bricks

September 10, 2009 by Admin  
Filed under Childhood Recollections

Buildings, vehicles and crazy monsters, along with all kinds of sculptures and abstract objects can be formed from the stickle-covered blocks. Designed for young hands but irresistible to everyone who remembers them from their own childhood. The unusually shaped carry-box contains 75 pieces, including wheels, heads and a great variety of different shapes, sizes and [...]

Frozen Smiles

September 10, 2009 by Admin  
Filed under Curious Creations

Drop one of these denture shaped ice cubes into your drink and you’ll guarantee no-one will steal your glass at parties, as well as raising a few smiles (cold ones). We added a few drops of food colouring and milk to make the ice teeth even more realistic (disgusting!). The food-safe tray makes four icy [...]

Money Does Grow On Trees

September 10, 2009 by Admin  
Filed under Fascinating Thingamajigs

Money Does Grow on Trees* *Well on Beans anyway! The petite wooden box contains soil and a magic bean that grows with the word ‘Money’ printed on the plant itself. Miraculous, particularly for those who weren’t involved in the planting. It emerges within a few days and grows quickly. Eventually the message falls away, but [...]

How Cunning Is Your Cat?

September 10, 2009 by Admin  
Filed under Curious Creations

Rate your cat’s cunning with tests to determine if it is a predator, a purrer, or just playful. This six page booklet explains nine procedures to test your pet’s brainpower. A mouse filled with extra strong catnip (included) is used to ‘motivate’ (or not) the kitty during the tests. Good fun for cat and owner.
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Non-Stop Spinning Top

September 10, 2009 by Admin  
Filed under Curious Creations

This amazing evolution of a traditional spinning top appears to defy physics and gravity. Just a quick twist gets it started and, as the spin becomes smoother, it actually speeds up. On a flat, smooth surface it will remain like this for hours (literally), as long as it remains untouched. All the time it is [...]

Everyone Loves Ice-Cream Lip Balm

September 10, 2009 by Admin  
Filed under Fascinating Thingamajigs

Miniature ice-cream tubs filled with sweetly scented and flavoured lip balms. Just the thing for summer holidays and days at the beach – and it doesn’t even melt. Six assorted flavours include strawberry, mint choc. chip and tutti frutti. Order more than one to receive a selection.
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The Everyone Loves Ice-Cream Lip Balm is perfect [...]

Camper Van Mug

September 10, 2009 by Admin  
Filed under Fun and Playfulness

The VW Camper brand has such cult status that the legion of loyal fans love anything associated to the iconic vehicle. These chunky cartoon style mugs may not be the most accurate representation ever, (it was always going to be tricky with a mug shape) but, they are jolly enough to be an appreciated discovery [...]

Rubber Band Shooter

September 10, 2009 by Admin  
Filed under Fun and Playfulness

A desirable little gadget that fires elastic bands with surprising accuracy and range. Bands are stretched between the front barrel sight and held tight by the gripper handles, which are squeezed to release and fire the bands. A quick access key chain holds spare ammo (100 bands are provided) and (presumably to add educational value) [...]

Mini Chrome Piggy Bank

September 10, 2009 by Admin  
Filed under Fun and Playfulness

Cute miniature (7cm) piggy – made from ceramic material but with unusual metal-like chrome coating. A rubber bung in the base gives easy access to savings.
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The Mini Chrome Piggy Bank is perfect as a stocking filler and is currently available at Stocking Fillers for just £ 3.99.
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Tv Rc Jammer

September 10, 2009 by Admin  
Filed under Fun and Playfulness

Anyone who suffers from TV-remote rage can take back control with this ingenious little gadget. The main advantage of the Jammer is that it can be used anonymously, by discreetly flicking the switch only when someone threatens to switch channels. It guarantees that ‘must see’ programmes aren’t interfered with and makes a great gift for [...]

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