Mon 9 Aug 2010
After hearing about this school kid craze for awhile I thought “There has to be a scooter one.” (And yes, there is.) For those of you not up on this fad, these are stretchy bracelets that retain their shape and that kids trade back and forth like baseball cards. Has it jumped the pond yet?
Tue 3 Aug 2010
These 1/6 (?) scale models from Xonex are tough (really tough) to find but they are out there. Big gorgeous things completely worthy of a place of honor on your fireplace mantle.
Thanks to Damion F. for the photos of Xonex’s from his collection!
Mon 19 Jul 2010
The Sims 3 World Adventures game has scooters that you can ride while your character is in Europe. Not being a gamer myself I can’t say whether this is cool or not. Any Sims/ScooterSwag fans like this game? Come forward and ye shall be heard.
Sat 17 Jul 2010
The synopsis?
“Little Miss Daredevil is off on another wild ride. Read along as she and Mr. Quiet travel around the Dillydale superstore on a motor scooter!
“Little Miss” is part of the “Mr. Men” children’s book series from the early 1970s and a 2008 TV Show on Cartoon Network.
Thanks to Julie G. for this find!
Thu 15 Jul 2010
Not being a gamer myself, I can only tell you that this game gets four out of five stars and claims to be “one of the most addictive game apps” available. Also apparently “Super Cheese XL” and “Power Rider” modes have been restored. So that’s a relief. ; )
Tue 13 Jul 2010
As seen on eBay recently, here’s a doll with some Hello Kitty scooter swagness going on!
Mon 12 Jul 2010
PixOs are an unusual toy to say the least. You arrange the beads various designs on a plastic tray. You can use templates or create your own design. When the beads are sprayed with water, they become sticky and fuse together. Then you just let them dry. Awhile back PixOs had a multi-national recall after it was found that the Chinese factory had used a cheaper chemical that acted as a sedative if kids ate the beads! I say a kids toy that actually calms them down sounds like a brilliant idea but I digress . . .
This particular PixOs set was spotted at Walgreens. Right after I grumbled internally that they never have any scooter toys at Walgreens ; ) It’s $9.99. Sorry to say I couldn’t find an online source for this exact set so keep your eyes open . . .
Thu 1 Jul 2010
Spirou was created in 1938. A bellman who eventually morphs into a sometime reporter, according to Wikipedia, he is “A honest and brave young man of indeterminate age, he tries to fight injustice around him and help people.” And we also know he likes to race scooters. This figurine measures almost 8″ tall and costs 179 Euros.
Thanks to Julie G. for this find!
Sun 27 Jun 2010
Spotted this adorable pair in my grocery store parking lot and stalked them until I got a photo. Yes those are Sharpie marker flames on the purple motorized scooter to make it look more tough! And notice the checkerboard Vans! If you’re interested in the purple scooter, it’s the “Razor Pocket Mod Miniature Euro Electric Scooter.”
Tue 11 May 2010
Don’t worry. No Vespas were harmed during the making of this rocking horse. It’s all fiberglass and craft!
Thanks to Julie G. for this find!