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She became a national hero in Brazil for having saved the life of a threeyear-old boy that was being mauled by two vicious pit bulls. She was very badly hurt after fending off the beasts, but survived. This product is homage to Katita’s courage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kikkerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42919107362968,"sku":"005-C5-WIND-UP-KATITA","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0200\/7616\/files\/katita.png?v=1702667593"},{"product_id":"pintacuda-wind-up-critter-by-kikkerland","title":"Pintacuda Wind Up Critter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarlo Maria Pintacuda was a legendary Italian race car driver and the inspiration for this wind-up that bares his name. This wind up has legs at different heights, which allows the Pintacuda to hop about and appear to take flight. The propeller key can be wound with just one finger, and you can slightly change Pintacuda’s behavior by bending the wire legs gently near the body or the knees. This is a feisty one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kikkerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67677010526360,"sku":"005-C5-PINTACUDA","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0200\/7616\/files\/pintacuda-wind-up3.png?v=1791581415"},{"product_id":"awika-wind-up-critter","title":"Awika! Wind Up Critter","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor some reason we’re not aware of, Awika seems to always be in a big hurry. Awika was born when Bonga and Sparklz got together. It has the characteristics of both parents; the tenacious pace of Bonga, and it “does the Sparklz” as well. Awika also has glowing parts, like its uncle Svrocket. Awika is a very good climber; test it with different small objects on your desk to challenge it up and down barriers. You can also let it climb over your hand, an open book, or, whatever else is on your desk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kikkerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846448545944,"sku":"005-C5-WIND-UP-AWIKA","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0200\/7616\/files\/awika-1.png?v=1702667593"},{"product_id":"sparklz-wind-up-critter","title":"Sparklz Wind Up Critter","description":"\u003cp\u003eSparklz thinks it is one of those Greek gods of lightning, but it’s still working on the thunder and rain. Meanwhile, Sparklz just wobbles around aimlessly with its little rudder, looking for a meaning in life. A straight descendent of the Japanese Critters from Mxyplyzyk, Sparklz actually hates fire; it loves nature and water, dense forests, and the creatures that live in it. Just to be on the safe side, Sparklz should be kept away from flammable liquids, or vapors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kikkerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846527975576,"sku":"005-C5-WIND-UP-SPARKLZ","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0200\/7616\/files\/Sparklz-2.png?v=1702667593"},{"product_id":"pea-wind-up-critter","title":"Pea Wind Up Critter","description":"\u003cp\u003ePea is a tiny new member of our Wind Up Critter family. Although Pea is rather compact, it behaves in a superlative manner, performing acts and maneuvers never previously observed in our winding universe. Pea not only overcomes small obstacles, but also, when it finds tough barriers, it often rolls over and lands on its feet to cruise away in a new direction. Another interesting feature is that Pea can be gently rolled like dice on a table, and it frequently tumbles back onto its feet to begin a new adventure. Although Pea marches like a tough guy, it is small and delicate; therefore it should be treated gently.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kikkerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846579552408,"sku":"005-C5-WIND-UP-PEA","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0200\/7616\/files\/pea-wind-up-critter.png?v=1793375507"},{"product_id":"critter-wind-up-toy","title":"Critter Wind Up Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eCritter was conceived by chance, at the studio of a motion display company called Hankscraft Motors in New York City. He is the model of creativity and ingenuity, and the forefather the Critter wind-up family. Fun fact: The first four thousand Critters were made by hand using a vintage Japanese gearbox from the 1950’s found at a surplus store in New York City. When wound up, Critter and his spindly legs will bandy about with a life of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kikkerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846661701784,"sku":"005-C5-WIND-UP-CRITTER","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0200\/7616\/files\/critter.png?v=1702667593"},{"product_id":"spinney-wind-up-critter","title":"Spinney Wind Up Critter","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpinney was created in deepest New Jersey, in the basement of a turn of the century Arts and Crafts house. Essentially, Spinney is Critter’s baby; it has a bigger key, bigger booties, and very short legs. The big surprise was, by reducing the size of the legs, and giving Spinney a bit more weight on top it behaved more like a kid, more energetically, while Critter, by comparison has a more adult attitude when we put them in action side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kikkerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67846676906136,"sku":"005-C5-WIND-UP-SPINNEY","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0200\/7616\/files\/spinny.png?v=1702667593"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0200\/7616\/collections\/kikkerland-wind-up-creatures.jpg?v=1793377899","url":"https:\/\/www.artofplay.com\/collections\/kikkerland-wind-up-critters-mechanical-toys.oembed","provider":"Art of Play","version":"1.0","type":"link"}