Gifts for Young Designers

Oahaca Wind Up Critter

£22.00

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Unruly and wild Oahaca is a wind up critter with 6 bendy legs that allow it to bumble and scuttle about in an erratic and jittery fashion Pull the rip cord and place on a surface to make Oahaca dance and bounce, or hold the cord and guide Oahaca on a more conventional path of your choosing Colours are assorted and chosen at random Suitable for ages 14 and above Oahaca Wind Up Critter

Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse: The Ultimate History

£150.00

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Celebrate 90 years of Mickey Mouse with of one of the most expansive illustrated publications on the Disney universe: behind-the-scenes shots, rare animation art, and vintage comics trace Mickey’s 122 cartoons, his comic adventures, and the world of Mickey merchandise and memorabilia, as well as the legendary Mickey Mouse Club and unfinished projects With unlimited access to Disney’s vast historical collections as well as public and private collections, the authors bring Mickey’s success story to life: concept art, story sketches, background paintings, and animation drawings as well as historical photographs trace the origins and evolution of such timeless favourites as Steamboat Willie, The Band Concert, and Brave Little Tailor. They also follow Mickey as he builds on this legendary library of short cartoons by appearing in two historic feature-length films, Fantasia and Fun and Fancy Free Unfinished projects, many of them presented for the first time through original storyboard drawings, unveil a Mickey that might have been. Extensive archival research sheds new light on little-known chapters of Mickey’s career, such as his pioneering radio shows, the origins of the Mickey Mouse Club, and his use as a patriotic icon during World War II. Along the way, we encounter the work of all major Mickey artists in both film and comics, including such greats as Ub Iwerks, Win Smith, Ferdinand Horvath, Fred Moore, Floyd Gottfredson, Carl Barks, Manuel Gonzales, Paul Murry, Romano Scarpa, Giorgio Cavazzano, Byron Erickson, César Ferioli, and Noel Van Horn Mickey Mouse has left an indelible mark on everyday culture as well as high art, becoming a favoured subject for Pop artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Roy Lichtenstein

Wooden Jet Plane

£35.00

Colour Yellow Green

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Yellow

Green

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Pretend you are the pilot of your own jumbo with this beautifully crafted wooden jet plane With a built-in pull-back motor, pull the main body a little in front and run it as soon as you release from the hand An easy shape to hold for even young children  Available in yellow and green

Alphabet Mini Wooden Dolls

£18.00

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A family of tiny wooden dolls with a customisable stick on, monochrome alphabet wardrobe Endless dress up fun with removable and reusable paper clothes (similar to post-it notes) The set comes with a simple booklet with tips for painting the dolls' faces and a page where you can keep some of your used clothes for next time. Adding facial features is easy and fun Includes: 36 clever paper clothes from A to Z and additional letters5 solid maple dolls in a house cotton bag Made in USA (dolls) & the UK (clothes) Made from natural, non-toxic, and sustainable materials Suitable for ages 4+ due to the small size of the dolls

Animal Vision Glasses

£34.00

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See the world as the animals do with these animal vision glasses Use the different parts to build a casing that is then attached on the glasses. You can now change the mirrors and lenses to experiment with four different visions: eagle (aerial vision), ray (downward), insect (kaleidoscopic vision) and the most incredible fish (both sides at the same time, lateral vision) Try to move and walk while wearing the glasses and experience different fields of vision Learn the role of the brain in the production of vision. The vision of animals that are the prey, and those that are the predators

Girard Stickers

£5.00 £6.00

Type Blue Eyes Suns Gold Hearts

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Blue Eyes

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Gold Hearts

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Alexander Girard brought a sensuous playfulness to twentieth-century design that had been absent from the austere aesthetic of classic modernism In cooperation with the Girard family, Vitra has selected several colourful and expressive motifs for these stickers from the extensive Girard estate

Architecture on the Carpet: the Curious Tale of Construction Toys and the Genesis of Modern Buildings

£19.95

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This entertaining book offers a novel view of architecture through the prism of construction toys. Ranging over the last century to the present, Brenda and Robert Vale draw parallels between the model-building sets of the modern period and architectural movements, social history, and national identities and myths. Some children’s construction toys such as Lincoln Logs and Tudor Minibrix have looked to the past. Others have looked to the future: as early as the 1920s, the American metal toy Bilt-E-Z could be used to construct a stepped-back skyscraper like the Empire State Building The Vales investigate not only how models sets have reflected different building styles but also whether the toys themselves influenced the careers of the children who grew up playing with them. They explore connections between model-railway buildings and modernism; model sets such as Castos and reinforced concrete housing; and even between the creative but slightly surreal Playplax and postmodern deconstructivist architecture

Mxykikker Wind Up Critter

£33.00

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MxyKikker is a wind up critter with long legs that allow it to clamber over obstacles MxyKikker does some fancy climbing, and it walks upside-down if needed Comes in a selection of colours: Blue, Yellow & Metallic Colour supplied at random Suitable for ages 14 and above Mxykikker Wind Up Critter

Map: Exploring the World

£39.95

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300 stunning maps from all periods and from all around the world, exploring and revealing what maps tell us about history and ourselves Selected by an international panel of cartographers, academics, map dealers and collectors, the maps represent over 5,000 years of cartographic innovation drawing on a range of cultures and traditions Comprehensive in scope, this book features all types of map from navigation and surveys to astronomical maps, satellite and digital maps, as well as works of art inspired by cartography Unique curated sequence presents maps in thought-provoking juxtapositions for lively, stimulating reading Features some of the most influential mapmakers and institutions in history, including Gerardus Mercator, Abraham Ortelius, Phyllis Pearson, Heinrich Berann, Bill Rankin, Ordnance Survey and Google Earth Easy-to-use format, with large reproductions, authoritative texts and key caption information, it is the perfect introduction to the subject Also features a comprehensive illustrated timeline of the history of cartography, biographies of leading cartographers and a glossary of cartographic terms

Up, Down & Other Opposites with Ellsworth Kelly

£7.95

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A groundbreaking set of visual opposites for the toddler set, featuring the popular art of Ellsworth Kelly Ellsworth Kelly's paintings and sculptures take centre stage in this creative visual presentation of opposites. The pairings range from together/apart to vertical/horizontal, from full/empty to front/back, providing readers with both expected and unexpected visual vocabulary Images include Ellsworth's most famous works, as well as some lesser-known pieces, providing a stunning representation of colours and dimensions Playfully written and created in partnership with the Ellsworth Kelly Foundation

Miffy Night Light

£70.00

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The Miffy Night Light is a little friend for your precious little one Comes with a rechargeable and dimmable LED bulb, so you can take it with you on holiday, or a sleepover, or place it in an area away far from a plug point Has several brightness settings and is made from silicone that is soft to touch and play with Go big and go home with the Miffy Extra Large lamp

Blockitecture Brutalism building blocks

£27.50

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Blockitecture is a set of wooden blocks designed to look like houses, in this case Brutalist architecture The Brutalism set is inspired by the massive utopian forms and material palette of the Brutalist architects, who used raw concrete as their material of choice Pile and nest hexagonal blocks to create towers, cities and dwellings to create a world you wish to see Set contains 10 tower pieces:  6 towers, 2 skyways, and 2 platforms Suitable for ages 6+ Designed by James Paulius

Tom Pigeon Islanders 1 Print

£70.00

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The Islanders is a collection of three screen-prints that take their inspiration from Mediterranean islands and architecture, exploring the shapes made by light, shadow, texture and colour to create a series of abstract views Islanders 1 is an open-edition, signed, three-colour, B2 screen print on lightly textured 170 gsm Munken Design Crisp White paper Screen prints are hand-pulled using waterbased inks in a Glasgow print workshop tucked away under a railway arch Sold unframed Fits standard size frames Made in UK

Casagami house

£7.50

Type White Kraft

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White

Kraft

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The Casagami house is a little nightlight made in France that is powered by sunlight A new concept of sustainable development for children and adults to build Easy to build with, solar-LED adhesive module, pre-cut and pre-folded cardboard and mounting instruction sheet The product is sustainable, made from recycled cardboard and is powered by green energy The house when assembled looks good upon a table or a windowsill with the light from the solar panel lasting 20 hours Available in two simple ranges: white and kraft

Do It Yourself

£19.95

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50 of the world’s most exciting designers and visionary artists have devised simple objects that anyone can make at home Each easy-to-make project can be made with basic tools and everyday items Every project includes hand-drawn step-by-step illustrations and colour photographs to ensure success Also provides photographic lists of tools and materials, plus details of the cost and time needed to complete  With a biography for each designer, the text also reveals the inspiration behind the design

Conductive Paint Pen

£10.00

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Bare Conductive were shortlisted in Designs of the Year 2014 Electric Paint Pens are a great prototyping tool for makers of all ages and levels of expertise Can be used as both a liquid wire and a conductive adhesive Nontoxic, solvent free and water soluble Once applied the paint dries quickly at room temperature, and can be removed with soap and water Works with: Electrical components, prototyping materials, PCBs, microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, MaKey MaKey, LilyPad, FLORA), e-textiles, and conductive thread Check out this blog post about Christmas projects using conductive paint