I found this sweet pull-toy drummer at my favorite old-things store a few days ago:
You might think he was made in Japan in the 60's, but according to the sticker on his underside, he is actually from Belarus originally! I really love pull toys...I've been looking for the perfect dog-on-wheels for a while now (maybe ever since I heard the Belle & Sebastian song).
Happy Weekend!
Comments (20)
Stinkin' cute!!
suzy · December 15, 2007 at 12:41 PM
That has gotta be the cutest thing I've seen!! I love that it's a mushroom for the drum!! hehe! :)
Casey · December 15, 2007 at 01:41 PM
what a cutie!
Have you seen the toys this guy makes? Totally awesome
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=102218
Btw I saw you mentioned in a NY times article about Etsy-Congrats!
Kristy · December 15, 2007 at 02:10 PM
How lovely, I just love small furry creatures. I also have a great love for vintage toys. You lucky girl!
Cedar · December 15, 2007 at 02:31 PM
hi emily
i collect alot of childrens things but realized, shoot i wouldnt want any kids other than my own to play with any antique. i dont have any kids yet... anyway merry christmas!
kim* · December 15, 2007 at 03:41 PM
Haha I love it. If only kids played with those toys today.
www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com · December 15, 2007 at 04:52 PM
It's adorable and in such good condition too!
Kristi · December 15, 2007 at 04:53 PM
Hey Emily,
I just read that NY Time post and made a little blog about it :) The link is tehre too if you want to read it
http://projectblancoyd.typepad.com/project_blancoyd/2007/12/handmade-20.html
www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com · December 15, 2007 at 05:10 PM
I'm a fan of vintage pull toys too. When I was a kid, my mom had a neighbor who collected vintage toys of all sorts, and it was like walking into a dream.
The squirrel is too sweet!
Cathy
cathy nash · December 15, 2007 at 06:53 PM
so adorable!
t. miyashiro · December 15, 2007 at 07:02 PM
so cute! and i feel the same way about christmas...i get all smug about the few things i took care of early and then i relax a little and then suddenly...holy shit! it's a week away!
anywhooooo...hope your's is merry merry!
xoxoxo
meg · December 15, 2007 at 07:28 PM
that is too adorable - love the blue drumsticks heehee. happy weekend :)
elisabetha · December 16, 2007 at 01:46 AM
Your squirrel all the way from Belarus is wonderful... lucky you. g xo
gracia · December 16, 2007 at 04:56 AM
He is cute. I love pull toys too! Next to those vintage lamps with the little wooden people and animals.
Gina · December 16, 2007 at 12:04 PM
He ROCKS!!!!
Susan · December 16, 2007 at 02:01 PM
this is adorable, i love the blue and red together! -kb
klothandbolt · December 16, 2007 at 04:29 PM
This is really darling Miss Emily!
tiffany · December 17, 2007 at 09:32 AM
That is so cute! I love the whole composition with the chair and the pretty yellowish wall.
Melissa · December 17, 2007 at 10:22 AM
that toy is incredible. I love it!!!
Jessica · December 17, 2007 at 10:49 AM
Aah! Squirrel on wheels! How adorable. I love him. Does he alternate which arm beats the drum?
Marie · December 17, 2007 at 07:46 PM