Flip Flap

Juniper Foo | Aug 25, 2004

Collectors of Japanese toy maker Tomy's Hidamari No Tami ("sunny people") solar-powered noddies will probably flip over the Flip Flap. Looking like a pair of green bunny ears, this potted plant requires no maintenance or batteries as it "flaps" under the power of a light source. While we are not sure if the Flip Flap has hidden "stress-relieving properties" like its Hidamari cousin, we're certain it will make an interesting conversation piece. In fact, Tomy anticipates that people will want to have more than one Flip Flap. The manufacturer has thus, savvily, packaged each pot in an attractive transparent receptacle that allows yet more Flip Flaps to be stacked pyramid-style. Be warned. If that doesn't whet your urge to start collecting, the medley of six irresistible colors will.

Price: S$29.90 (US$17.49)
Availability: Now
Device: Solar-powered desktop accessory
Basic specs: Solar panel, on/off switch, choice of six colors; transparent acrylic casing

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