Well, the title says it all, Brian sent these with the following line; "Seen in Chinatown, NYC, these plastic one piece children's chop sticks are delightfully colorful plastic tat." And I can't disagree with any of his points, they are colorful (you're going native Brian!) ahem . . . colourful plastic and they are delightful tat!
They remind me of the Iwaco erasers, but I suspect a less 'take-apart' more
'over-moulding' technique is involved? Loving the green Panda, the orange tiger
looks the part and who didn't have a pink rabbit when they were little . . .
you didn't? Sue you parents for mental cruelty, everyone had a pink rabbit! I
assume they can be removed and stood next to your place setting?
Brian added; "They somehow cross the divide between toy and practical objects.".
Yes, and like nite-lites, candles, 'phone-stands, plant-ties, bottle-stops or
bog-brushes we love that sort of thing here at Smallscaleworld! I'm still
looking out for the 3-Samurai glass-stand thing that was in Plastic Warrior magazine (I think) ages
ago!
I will also assume NKM is the retail-outlet not the brand . . . and did you notice
that the piggy-wiggies come in Mr. & Mrs. variants!
Thanks Brian - novel, charming and tat -
bargain!
How about some General Tso's Kitten, I mean chicken.
ReplyDeleteHugh, When writing to the UK I automatically revert to the Queen's English for spelling. Unfortunately the latest e-mail software auto corrects spelling back to the US version and I don't always notice.
ReplyDeleteJan, I'll look for General Tso's Kitten or Chicken next time I'm in Chinatown. You never know.
Regards, Brian
Jan - Are kitten-mittens the by-product!
ReplyDeleteBrian - You know I was only joking....?
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Perhaps it could be a break-away product or a special prize for ordering so much in take-out.
ReplyDeleteJan....
ReplyDelete....are you suggesting free kitten-mittens for overeater's?!!! This is one of those moments when you need the goggle-eyed emoticon!
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