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1. Critter
Chico Bicalho
Description:

Here are some tips to enjoy your wired four-legged friend and get the most fun out of its fidgety existence. Critter is like an old Jeep with the mind of a mosquito; it needs occasional maintenance, tweaking and sometimes a drop of oil. Don't worry; it's all part of the fun. To wind up Critter, hold it in one hand, keeping the counterweight from spinning, while turning the key with the other hand.

Critter works best when all four booties touch the ground approximately 4" (10 cm) left to right, and 4 1/2" (11.5 cm) front to rear. The legs may be adjusted by gently bending the wire near the body. If it falls over too often, bend the legs slightly apart until Critter becomes steadier. If it's not active enough, adjust the legs closer together.

Every once in a while, a bit of spray lubricant will keep the engine revving like crazy. Critter's favorite performing surfaces are marble tables or thin carpets; essentially any level surface will do. What it really loves is to tap dance on a pool table with other Critters. Two or more Critters together make a Critter-jitter party.

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CZK 380
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2. Cranky
Chico Bicalho


Description:

Here are some tips to enjoy your wired four-legged friend and get the most fun out of its fidgety, yet useful, existence.

Cranky wants to help you remember stuff by holding cards, pictures, notes, reminders, whatever you can wedge in its little claws, and, it dances to get your attention, like those women in boxing matches, showing the rounds card. Nevertheless, Cranky's action is more exciting when it's not holding anything, since it isn't a bodybuilder, and the weight slows the poor creature down.

To wind up Cranky, hold it in one hand, keeping the counterweight from spinning, while turning the key with the other hand. Cranky works best when all four booties touch the ground approximately 2" (5 cm) forming a square from toe to toe. The legs may be adjusted by gently bending the wire near the body. If it falls over too often, bend the legs slightly apart until Cranky becomes steadier. If it's not doing the samba, adjust the legs closer together.

Every once in a while, a bit of spray lubricant will keep the engine revving like crazy. Cranky's favorite performing surfaces are marble tables or thin carpets; essentially any level surface will do. What it really loves is to tap dance on a pool table with other Crankys. Two or more Crankys together make a very flashy party.


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CZK 380
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3. Oahaca
Chico Bicalho

Description:

Oahaca belongs to a group so unruly and wild, we had to put them on a leash!

There are two ways you can set Oahaca in motion; when you pull the Saturn on top, you can hold on to the pull-string, and guide it through its mission, or, you can let it go and see what happens.

Oahaca is the first member of a new family of windups with double spinning off-center weights, and pull-string.

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CZK 490

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4. Katita (The Hero)
Chico Bicalho
Description:
Here are some tips to enjoy your wired four-legged friend and get the most fun out of its fidgety existence.

Katita was named after a female mutt in Rio who had just given birth to a litter of six puppies. She became a national hero in Brazil for having saved the life of a three-year-old boy that was being mauled by two vicious pit bulls. She was very badly hurt after fending off the beasts, but survived. This product is homage to Katita's courage.

To wind up Katita, hold it in one hand, keeping the counterweight from spinning, while turning the key with the other hand. Katita works best when all four booties touch the ground approximately 2 3/4" (7 cm) from each other forming a square (from toe to toe). If the legs become loose, the tabs holding the legs to the body may be pinched with a pair of pliers. When the legs are tight, Katita gets jumpier and even more courageous.

Every once in a while, a bit of spray lubricant will keep the engine revving like crazy. Katita's favorite performing surfaces are marble tables or thin carpets; essentially any level surface will do. What it really loves is to tap dance on a pool table with other Katitas. Two or more Katitas together make a Katita-Herophilus party.

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CZK 380
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5. Myxkikker
Chico Bicalho

Description:

It’s a tongue-twisting, multi-legged, multi-purpose windup. Mxykikker loves to climb over objects, and it sometimes enjoys galloping upside down, with its eighteen fidgety feet. Mxykikker is Chico Bicalho’s newest addition to the wonderful eco-friendly collectable Kikkerland critter series. The in store acrylic display for the collection will inspire the consumer to collect them all.

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CZK 590
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6. Awika!
Chico Bicalho
Description:

For some reason we're not aware of, Awika seems to always be in a big hurry.

Awika was born when Bonga and Sparklz got together. It has the characteristics of both parents; the tenacious pace of Bonga, and it "does the Sparklz" as well. Awika also has glowing parts, like its uncle Svrocket.

Awika is a very good climber; test it with different small objects on your desk to challene it up and down barrieres. You can also let it climb over your hand, an open book, or, whatever elso is on your desk.



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CZK 490
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7. Leopold
Chico Bicalho & Isabella Torquato
Description:

Ancient voices of the forest tell the story of Leopold, a cricket that lives on the small rivers of the Amazon. When the forest inhabitants see Leopold jumping above the vegetation, they make a wish for the well being of the entire forest. To make Leopold jump, press it down on a smooth, clean surface until the suction cup on the bottom attaches. Wait a few seconds, and, as the suction cup releases, Leopold jumps up, then, make a wish! Just make sure you stay away from Leopold's path as it jumps.
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CZK 190
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8. Miss Tanaka
Chico Bicalho & Isabella Torquato

Description:

Legend says Miss Tanaka is a dragonfly found on mountain rainforests of southern Brazil. It has iridescent golden wings, a bright blue tummy, and it likes to hop from plant to plant on small ponds, just as the sun is getting warm and the water lily flowers begin to open. Legend also says all the other bugs of the forest fall in love with it. To help Miss Tanaka take flight, press it down against a smooth, clean surface until the suction cup on the bottom grabs on. Wait a few seconds, and, as the suction cup releases, Miss Tanaka flies off to another place. Please make sure you stay away from Miss Tanaka's flight path as it hops. Keep in mind Miss TanakaÕs wings are quite delicate.
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CZK 190
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9. Tallulah
Chico Bicalho & Isabella Torquato

Description:
In the past, animals from the forest were afraid of Tallulah. That was until they realized Tallulah is a sweetheart. Tallulah weaves beautiful spider webs only to help other critters move around up and down the forest. Tallulah's webs work as highways and bridges, but they don't catch animals, because Tallulah is a vegetarian.

Her beautiful, intricate webs help all species of animals to congregate and bind new friendships with only one intention, to help save the rainforest. Tallulah's heart beats faster when a handsome cricket called Leopold hops by, then, she hops too, trying to catch a glimpse of her sweetie. To see Tallulah jump, pres her cute, purple, behind down until the suction cup attaches to a clean smooth surface, and wait a few seconds. From one minute to another, she zips through the air.



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CZK 190
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10. Music Box

Description:

Create your own melody Hole punch, Happy birthday melody, blank music paper strips and instructions included
L 3" x W 1.5" x H 0.875"
Packaging: color box
Sold per 6
1200 - Mechanical Music Box Set
1200-R - Paper refill (5 strips)
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CZK 420
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