Denver, Colorado artist Mike Higgs was inspired by his daughter’s 1978 Vespa Primavera to sculpt this handsome fellow. He even matched the scooter’s tire tread! “Georgio” the gnome is available riding a red, black, blue, green, turquoise, yellow, or orange scooter. Made out of Portland cement, he’s sure to bring years of smiles and you have options on paint type too. For an outdoors gnome it’s $30. For an indoor paint job, it’s $35 or you can get Georgio in bisque, unpainted ready for your own paint job or maybe to look like a classic museum statue? Georgio measures 11.5″ tall and weighs 14 lbs so it costs just $15 to ship in the States and an estimated $60 USD to ship to the UK in 6-10 days. (Please contact Mike via his website for more specific information on overseas shipping.)

Are you disappointed Georgio isn’t on a Lambretta or Rukus? Well Mike is working on other gnome scooterists so sign up for his newsletter on his site and you’ll be the first to know when he’s created a new model. And check out Georgio’s girlfriend Georgette! I had no idea there was such a thing as female gnomes (or for that matter, roller derby gnomes) until this site!

First Tiki Scooter Mugs and now scooterist gnomes . . . It’s been a good summer here at ScooterSwag!

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All sweetness and light, this pair are sitting pretty atop their wedding scooter. They measure 5″ tall, 4.5″ wide, and 2″ deep and are made out of paintable resin if you want to customize hair color, scooter color, etc. They’re £21 and available from a regular eBay seller.

Thanks to Julie G. for this find!

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The Lambretta Club of USA held its annual rally, the “Lambretta Jamboree” in my town of Portland, Oregon this past weekend. One of the events was an art show entitled “Mods and Gods” and if you are a fan of Tiki Art and Scooters, it was the place to be. There were even 100 limited edition Tiki Mugs designed by artists Munktiki and Mulder142 in several different colors made just for the occasion and if you hurry, there are still some left. They cost $65 USD a piece (not including shipping). Some of the art that was featured is still available as well. To take a look at everything, please visit the link below. Serious inquiries should e-mail Joe Elroy, the gallery owner at joe (at) elroyart.com. He is willing to ship overseas:

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I would gladly trade in a top hat or a thimble for a scooter while I pass “Go.” These models are made of resin with an “antiqued silver metallic finish. The Vespa measures in at 8.5″ x 4″ x 6″ and is $14.95. And the roadster measures in at 4” by 7” by 2” and is $9.95.

Thanks to Paul at Sportique Scooters in Denver for this find!

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Those lucky Europeans. It looks like Nutella has released some limited edition jars featuring the Vespa. Between the delicious hazelnut chocolate spread and the neat graphics I would probably end up buying a case. Maybe it’s a good thing I’m still in the States.
Thanks to Alice D. in the UK for this find!

Plasticland always has the cutest things. In fact, I call them “deadly” because visiting their site is a dangerous proposition for someone trying to save their money for “important” things like say, paying off school loans or saving for retirement. Still, this chrome and ceramic scooter IS a bank which should help you save some money. (Even if it’s for a Series 3 and not a 401K.) Measures 8.5″d x 4.5″t x 4″w and costs $24. If they run out, don’t worry. They restock pretty regularly and you can add it to your “wish list” at their online store.

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It might get confusing. There are also egg cups, money banks and trinket boxes in these same scooter shapes if you don’t want to risk putting pepper on something you didn’t want to. Prices range from £4 to £7 at UK retailer the Purple Puffin.

Thanks to Julie for this great find!

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Forget your New Year’s Resolutions about carbs (carbohydrates that is). We’ve featured another cookie cutter here at ScooterSwag, but this one says more P Series/Modern Vespa. Just $5! Get baking for your valentine:

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This nice gift set is made by Toscano and is $13.30 Canadian dollars.
(I wasn’t able to find this set online anywhere else. If you do, let us know at tips (at) scooterswag.com.)

Thanks to Cassie for this find!

Toscano Cup Set

Spotted at Walgreens, this plate and cup set is made out of melanine and is perfect for kids. And of course Mickey fans.

Thanks to Tom C. for this find!