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Even cows do Jumping Jacks
Author: Kat Powers | April 28, 2008When I saw these at the Blue Cloud Gallery, my local gift store in Somerville, Massachusetts, I had no idea these toys were California dreamers.
Blue Cloud’s Jumping Jacks started life in Ventura, California in Terrie and Richard Floyd’s workshop.
I’m used to seeing figures like Santas or jesters made into Jumping Jacks — pull the string and the joints move — but I’ve never seen them with animals.
Not animals this nice, anyway. They have tigers and elephants, but here in New England, we look for more tame playmates.
This looks like a happy cow. I’m not sure if he’ll like New England’s changing seasons, but he’ll certainly brighten up our toy room.
Being 10 inches long and 5 inches tall, I’m guessing he’ll be more of a wall ornament than a puppet on a shelf, but at just $26 for a handmade toy, he’s quite a find.
Topics: Deal of the Day, Our Favorite Things, Toys |