Description
This wind-up chattering teeth toy is the old joke-shop favourite, ready to chatter on any tabletop. A pair of bright red gums holds two rows of big white teeth, and a small key on the side winds the mechanism. Give it a few turns, set it down and the jaws clatter open and shut. It is a compact piece, 6.5cm wide, 6.3cm long and 4cm high, so it sits easily in the palm of your hand and slips into a pocket for a well-timed surprise.
We think it belongs wherever a laugh is welcome. Leave it on a desk, a sideboard or a bookshelf and wind it up whenever the room needs a lift, or keep it close at hand for the moment someone least expects it. It carries the same cheerful spirit as the simple tricks people have played on each other for generations, with nothing to set up, just a twist of the key. It makes a small, good-humoured gift for anyone who loves a bit of old-fashioned fun, and it is the sort of thing that gets passed around and wound up again and again.
The body is made of plastic, and the wind-up mechanism inside combines plastic and metal parts, so the whole piece is light enough to carry about in a pocket. To keep it looking its best, wipe it over with a soft, slightly damp cloth and keep it away from water so the mechanism stays dry. Wind the key gently and let the jaws run before winding again, as you would with any wind-up toy. For gifting, it makes a fun extra tucked in alongside a card, and it looks just as good sitting on a shelf between jokes as it does mid-chatter, its red gums and white grin ready for the next laugh.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Main: plastic; mechanism: plastic & metal |
| Length |
6.3cm |
| Width |
6.5cm |
| Height |
4cm |
| Weight |
0.044KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big are the chattering teeth?
They measure 6.5cm wide, 6.3cm long and 4cm high, small enough to sit in the palm of your hand or slip into a pocket.
How do the chattering teeth work?
There is a small key on the side. Give it a few turns, set the teeth down and the jaws clatter open and shut.
What are the chattering teeth made of?
The body is plastic, and the wind-up mechanism combines plastic and metal parts, which keeps the whole piece light and easy to carry about.
What colour are the chattering teeth?
The gums are a bright red and the teeth are white, the traditional look of this much-loved joke-shop favourite.
How should I clean the chattering teeth?
Wipe them over with a soft, slightly damp cloth and keep them away from water so the wind-up mechanism inside stays dry.
Do the chattering teeth make a good gift?
We think they make a cheerful small gift for anyone who enjoys an old-fashioned joke, easy to wrap and fun to wind up straight away.