It seems like for the past one hundred million billion years or so, everyone and his mother has been talking about the H1N1 / Swine Flu virus, but nobody I know actually has it. Now you can own your very own Swine Flu Microbe Plush Toy! The H1N1 plushie was created by Drew Oliver, who famously said “I want to do for microbes what Walt Disney did for rodents.” Humorous, educational, and fun, this cuddly little microbe is available from Walmart (of all places) at This Link.
Hey it’s good to be back at the blog, and to kick off my return here’s a rad Pink Thing of the Day: the Pink Flocked Skull for Girls! You have to admit, this universal symbol of human mortality is a lot more palatable in pink. Each 6″ tall, hollow plastic skull is completely covered with a pretty shade of velvety pink flocking. Hinged jaw allows you to pose it with an open or closed mouth. Isn’t it adorable? List Price: $16.95 from Archie McPhee.
Thanks to Lisa at Skulls & Bacon for the tip!
Who Would Buy This Thing?
Okay. Let’s all thank my good friend Diane (“Diaaaahhhne!”) for sending me the link to this story about a new Breast Feeding Baby Doll (available only in Spain right now, thank god) that has managed to totally skeev me out. Not because breastfeeding is bad or wrong – it’s not – but because the idea of this doll is just insane. Ugh, gross.
My friend, and former editor at the late, great Pandemonium Online, Dave Liljengren turned me on to this Pink Lionel Train found on the (no longer active) Monkey Goggles Blog. Click Here to read an interesting story about how this train has earned the dubious honor of being “The Least Successful Toy In The World.” Thanks, Dave!
“You Can be Ringo with the Tap of Your Fingers!”
I love blogging about crazy toys, and I was actually hunting for a JPEG of a plush “Pee and Poo” (not even kidding) when I stumbled upon Finger Drums, the “electronic drum beat maker,” and I felt compelled to share. This actually looks like a fun toy disguised as a low-quality, mini-drum machine. According to the website, operation looks fairly straightforward. “Turn the Finger Drums on and start tapping your finger.” OK, got it. “Every time you hit a drum head, it lights up and plays the beat. Mix and match the beats to create your musical masterpiece. Use the record button to save your new monster drum loop.” Certainly, who needs ProTools when you’ve got Finger Drums?! It probably sounds like two tin cans banging together, but would still be a fun novelty gift for the drummer in your life. I especially love that the ad copy was obviously written by someone with no knowledge of drums or drumming, as the player is invited to crash the “symbol” (rather than cymbal) or to tap the “foot drum” (meaning the kick or bass drum). Hilarious. The “perfect drum kit for your hand” can be purchased at This Link for only $8.99!
