Description
These two toy slugs arrive tucked inside a box made to look like an oversized matchbox, ready to slide open and surprise someone. One slug is a bright lime green and the other is black, and both are made from TPR, a thermoplastic rubber with a soft, squidgy feel in the hand. Each has a bumpy, textured back, a ridged frill running along its sides and two rounded stalks at the head, so at first glance they look convincingly like the real thing. The box is printed in green, red and gold with the words 'Box of Slugs' across the top, 'Super Slimy' on two red banners and an illustration of a slug among leaves. It measures 11cm long, 4cm wide and 2cm high, and weighs 22g.
We think they make a fine little present for anyone with a soft spot for the garden's slower creatures, or for someone who enjoys a harmless joke. Leave one on a desk, peeping out of a pocket or perched on the rim of a plant pot, and wait for the double take. They are good for idle hands too, with a squishy body that is satisfying to turn over between your fingers. Between outings, the box keeps the pair together on a shelf or in a drawer, and at 22g it slips easily into a bag.
The box has a sliding inner tray, just as a real matchbox does, so the slugs can be put away neatly after play and brought out for the next surprise. To keep them looking their best, wipe them with a damp cloth and let them dry before they go back in the box; a soft rubber surface can pick up dust and fluff, so storing them boxed helps. For a playful present, there is little need for fancy wrapping: the matchbox design already looks the part, and the two slimy characters inside do the rest.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
TPR |
| Length |
11cm |
| Width |
4cm |
| Height |
2cm |
| Weight |
0.022KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
What are the toy slugs made of?
Both slugs are made from TPR, a thermoplastic rubber that gives them a soft, squidgy feel and lets their bumpy, textured backs look convincingly lifelike.
How big is the box of slugs?
It measures 11cm long, 4cm wide and 2cm high, and weighs 22g, so it is small and light enough to slip into a pocket or bag.
What colours are the slugs?
You get two slugs: one in a bright lime green and one in black. Both have textured backs, ridged frills along their sides and two rounded stalks at the head.
What does the box look like?
The box is styled like an oversized matchbox with a sliding inner tray. It is printed with 'Box of Slugs', 'Super Slimy' and an illustration of a slug among leaves.
How should I clean the slugs?
Wipe them with a damp cloth and let them dry before putting them back in the box. Keeping them boxed helps stop the soft rubber picking up dust and fluff.