I've always loved novelty plastic toys.
This rare Noddy Seesaw by Linda is a great example. Colourful, simple, plasticcy, gorgeous.
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Having a similar base spare I thought I'd have a go at making my own.
I got some cheap plasticcy cake gnomes to represent Noddy and Big Ears. Actual Noddies are quite expensive and not simple enough.
I added fencing and signs and a seesaw plank with handles.
With some carefulish heating I spread the gnomes legs apart, which was by far the hardest part, as two legs fell off!
Still, with some paint, glue and a bell, I got Noddy seesawing.
Not perfect, a passable clone.
See what you think.
As I had spare gnomes I made another, simpler plank.
That has got to be the only replica of that toy ever made, surely?!
ReplyDeleteProbably Kev. Ha ha! Noddys See Saw is actually a half-clone of Babies See Saw. Mines a clone of a clone!
DeleteTruly adorable! SFZ
ReplyDeleteThanks SF! It was fun.
Deletenot sure id enjoy having my legs forced apart, I bet Noddys eyes were watering!
ReplyDeleteThat looks great. You are a brave man - that is not a project I would even attempt. A first class job.
ReplyDeleteAn interesting project. I hope Noddy found the alterations extremely painful, DOWN WITH NODDY! BRING BACK TOBY TWIRL!
ReplyDeleteThat's an amusing project! I must admit it's not the first subject I'd think of, to wallow in my personal nostalgia, but given your love of plastic bunnies, I can see the connection!
ReplyDeleteNice work, Woodsy!