A.P.C. has a new website which is quite straightforward and nice. The color-coded products page plays out like one long gradient of hues. There's also a "Special Projects" section that is worth a look showing brand collaborations with Vans, Porselli, etc.. *[Reminds me a bit of this.]
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August 2011
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15 August 2011
ZOO (1969)
"Ten delightfully whimsical animals, cut from solid wood blocks, invite many kinds of play. They stand alone, and may be lined up to form a circus parade 3 feet long. They may be stacked in many amusing ways, or may be built skyward, one balancing on the other (not easy to do). And they may be crayoned, painted or decorated, if desired. They are a versatile menagerie!" *[An Ebay find with a custom, stencilled drawstring bag for storage.]
09 August 2011
A-B-C
This box of vintage Creative Playthings letters arrived today. A complete set of 80 orange wooden letters: 2" high, 3 of each letter with an extra A and E, all in the original box. They were bought in 1977 for the seller's own daughter -- over 30 years old. I'm excited to use these with my son. *[Another interest of mine lately are vintage Brio trains.]
01 August 2011
SCIENCE!
All from MUJI Online: [1] Cardboard Binoculars: Great for little ones or travel; [2] Wooden Solar System: Colourful solar system on rotating arms. Jupiter ("Kanji" meaning 'wooden star') is left unpainted; [3] Human Puzzle: Play Doctor and pop the organs and bones back into the body shape to complete the puzzle. *[In stores in September.]
