Description
This little box of slimy creepy crawlies holds two sticky characters, a spider and a centipede, each with a bright red body and glossy black legs. Both are made from thermoplastic polyurethane, a soft plastic often called TPU, and they sit inside a slide-out box that opens like an oversized matchbox. The sleeve is printed with an illustrated spider and centipede among leaves, with Slimy Creepy Crawlies across the top and Sticky and Slimy on red ribbons, in green, red and gold, with a red honeycomb panel along the side. The set measures 13.5cm long, 9.8cm wide and 3.7cm high and weighs just 43g, so it slips easily into a pocket or a gift bag.
The fun is in the stick. Each creature will cling to almost any smooth surface and then lift away easily, so the spider can lurk on a window or a mirror and the centipede can creep along a glass tabletop until someone spots them. They suit anyone who loves bugs and beasties, or anyone who enjoys a playful prank on friends and family. Tuck them into a desk drawer or a lunch box for a squeal of surprise.
Both creatures are finely detailed: the centipede has a ridged, segmented body with rows of jointed legs, and the spider has a textured, hairy-looking body set on long, jointed legs. When playtime is over, they slide back into their box, which keeps the pair together between pranks. If they pick up dust or fluff, a gentle wipe with a damp cloth is good general practice for soft plastic. Small, light and fun to open, this is an easy gift to wrap, and we think the illustrated box is half the charm.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) |
| Length |
13.5cm |
| Width |
9.8cm |
| Height |
3.7cm |
| Weight |
0.043KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
Which creepy crawlies come in the box?
There are two: a spider and a centipede. Each has a red body and black legs, and they come packed together in an illustrated slide-out box.
What surfaces do they stick to?
They will stick to almost any smooth surface, such as a window or a mirror, and they lift away easily when you want them back.
What are the spider and centipede made of?
Both creatures are made from thermoplastic polyurethane, often shortened to TPU, which gives them their soft, slimy and sticky character.
How big is the set?
The set measures 13.5cm long, 9.8cm wide and 3.7cm high and weighs just 43g, so it is easy to wrap or pop in a pocket.
How should I keep them clean?
A gentle wipe with a damp cloth is good general practice for soft plastic. Let them dry, then slide them back into their box.
Do they make a good gift?
We think so. The illustrated slide-out box is fun to give and to open, and they suit anyone who loves bugs or a playful prank.