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Play soapbox cart from Jesper K. Thomsen / Normann Copenhagen

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Soapbox cart

Inspired by the classic go-kart made as a child, the Play Soapbox Cart by Normann Copenhagen is breed apart from any cart most of us cobbled together in our youth.

The Soapbox cart is part of the Play series, which also includes furniture for kids, and was designed to stimulate a child's imagination and be full of fun. The cart is handmade by a local carpenter in Denmark, and is made of varnished beech. 

Quality costs of course, and at £2150 you may be tempted to attempt your own version first. The Play cart if available online from Bodie and Fou.
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People Tree pedal power t-shirt

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People Tree

Start the kids off on the right track with this organic cotton t-shirt that manages both a retro look and ecologically sound message.

Produced by fair trade specialists People Tree, the 1970s stylised message of 'pedal power' is just as relevant today. The top comes in either pale yellow or turquoise and is sized for children between the ages of three to ten.

Even more right on is the price of £12.

It's available from the People Tree website

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Graziela Preiser’s children’s designs

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Grazielacrop

 

Graziela Preiser’s bright and fun designs for children were deservedly popular in 1970s Germany, where they were reproduced on bed linen, clothing and crockery. Today’s kids can now also benefit as Graziela’s daughter has begun re-issuing the designs, starting with ‘1,2,3’ pictured here. The most stylish nurseries can have it as a cot bumper or a duvet set, or it’s available as a wall organizer. Prices start at £32.

Graziela’s archive of work can be viewed on her website with the opportunity to vote for which pattern should be re-released next.

Find out more on the website By Graziela

 

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Emu arm puppet returns

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Emu

Sadly, Rod Hull has long departed, but we still have Emu, returning here as a large or small puppet.

What can you say, except this is an official replica of the original 1970s (and 80s) Emu (more professional in many ways), giving you license to attack friends and family at will. Because as we  all know, it isn't you, it's the Emu. And of course, you can manipulate that sift beak into various expressions, just for added effect.

Who knows…it could be a whole new career for you in light entertainment – and all for just £14.95.

Find out more at the Firebox website

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1970s Pony by Eeero Aarnio

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Pony

Over on Switched On Set, we've just featured the latest version of the Eero Aarnio Puppy. Which got me thinking that we've never featured the inspiration behind it – the Pony by Eeero Aarnio, designed back in 1973.

The Pony was (and still is) part toy and part child's seat, with a moulded foam body, feet and ears, all connected by a tube frame and upholstered with stretch fabric. And as well as being something for your kids to climb all over, it's a bona fide design classic you can show off to your family and friends.

Still in production today, you can pick up the Pony by Eeero Aarnio for a not inconsiderable £2,795.

Find out more at the Design Shop UK website

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Marimekko Children’s Bedding

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Booboobedding

This children’s bedding combines two great things, namely Marimekko design and retro vehicles.

It goes by the cutesy name of Boo Boo and features an assortment of trucks, vans and decidedly retro-looking cars. The design is available on a single duvet and pillowcases, both made from 100% cotton.

The duvet cover costs £52 and pillowcase just under £10 from Abode Living.