Doug Olson, Author at Pandatopia

Cute Panda Night Sleeping Lamp

August 16, 2019 by Doug Olson / Leave a Comment

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Here we have a cute panda desk or night light. This light would be great in a child’s bedroom or anywhere in the house. The light plugs into the wall and is turned off using the switch on the panda’s stomach.

The light stands about 12″ tall and is made of sturdy PVC plastic. The panda’s head twists off to reveal a replaceable light bulb.

When turned on the panda’s head lights up providing a nice amount of low ambient light to the area. My wife keeps it on her desk next to her computer.

This panda with it’s over-sized head is a great addition to any panda lover’s home or office. Another possible use would be in the family room to provide ambient light to contrast the television and reduce eye strain.

To purchase this item or get more information, please check it out here at Amazon.com.

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WoolBuddy Panda

August 4, 2019 by Doug Olson / Leave a Comment

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Another cute panda that we discovered at the Emerald City Comic-Con was a wool panda made by WoolBuddy.

This cute and distinctive panda stands only about 3″ high and would make a great addition to any panda lover’s collection.

The kit for creating this panda is available Amazon.

The WoolBuddy company create a variety of needle felted woolen characters. They sell completed toys as well as section of needle felting kits that you can do yourself. For more information check out their site at WoolBuddy.

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Takenoko Panda Figurine

August 3, 2019 by Doug Olson / Leave a Comment

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This colorful panda statue stands 5.5 inches tall and is made from sturdy plastic. The figurine is inspired by the family board game Takenoko where players farm plots of land and cultivate bamboo gardens.

This figurine would make a great gift for the panda lover or player of the Takenoko game. People who collect models and figures would also appreciate the detail that went into this beautiful item.

The colors are very vibrant and the paint detail is precise and nicely shaded. This item can sometimes be found at game stores and collectible shops.

To purchase this item or get more information, please check it out here at Amazon.com.

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Panda Straws

August 2, 2019 by Doug Olson / Leave a Comment

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These wonderful reusable panda straws add fun to any drink! Sip your drink in style with these study plastic straws featuring a panda hanging on a bamboo tree.

These straws make great gifts for children and adults alike. The straws are washable and can be used over and over.

We use these straws to add extra fun to soda drinks and even cocktails such as mai tais. They are sold in a package containing two straws.

To purchase this item or get more information, please check it out here at Amazon.com.

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Nanoblock Giant Panda

August 1, 2019 by Doug Olson / Leave a Comment

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This cute panda building block kit by Kawada consists of 170 small pieces that assemble into a panda bear chomping on a bamboo leaf. Instructions are included for assembling the bear.

This item is a great gift for a child that loves both pandas and building lego-style sets. Please note that there are many small pieces so it is not recommended for young children.

Please be aware that the assembled panda is fairly small. The finished size is about 2″ tall. The instructions are not as step-by-step detailed as lego sets so children may require a little help getting panda together.

To purchase this item or get more information, please check it out here at Amazon.com.

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Punching Panda Plushie

July 28, 2019 by Doug Olson / Leave a Comment

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We discovered The Punching Pandas booth at the Emerald City Comic-Con last year. They sell a great panda plushie that is wearing boxing gloves in a variety of sizes. You can check out the official Punching Pandas web site here.

The panda stands 10″ tall and has a wonderful stoic design. The workmanship and build quality is top notch. The panda stands up right on his two feet which is nice for displaying it with your panda collection.

To purchase this item or get more information, please check it out here at Amazon.com.

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Solar-Powered Swinging Panda

July 18, 2019 by Doug Olson / Leave a Comment

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Here we have a solar powered panda who swings back and forth from a bamboo branch. This cute carefree panda spends his days watching live go by from the peaceful vantage of his bamboo tree.

This is the sort of item that you can set on your kitchen window or bathroom counter and get pleasure from seeing every day. This item will make a great gift for anyone who loves pandas!

The panda is actually hanging from the bamboo tree. He freely swings back and forth by the power generated by the solar cell in the base of the figure. I’m guessing that there is a magnet in panda’s butt and another in the base of the figure that powers his endless swinging.

To purchase this item or get more information, please check it out here at Amazon.com.

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Ceramic Chillin’ Panda Savings Bank

July 7, 2019 by Doug Olson / Leave a Comment

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This adorable panda piggy bank makes a great gift for child or an adult who like to collect panda figures. The item is about 4.5″ x 3″ and sits in a casual leaning back position.

We bought the item because it was a cute panda and nicely made ceramic figure. The quality of workmanship and finish is well done. It makes a nice figure to sent on your desk or collectible shelf.

This panda would be a great gift for a child who likes pandas to help teach them about saving money.

To purchase this item or get more information, please check it out here at Amazon.com.

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Solar Powered Kungfu Panda

June 30, 2019 by Doug Olson / Leave a Comment

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This solar powered panda stands on one leg and rocks back and forth. This cute item is powered by the solar cell in the base of the figure.

The great little toy stands about 5″ tall and is made from plastic. This would be a great gift for a child or adult who loves pandas!

To purchase this item or get more information, please check it out here at Amazon.com.

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Panda Phone Holder

June 18, 2019 by Doug Olson / Leave a Comment

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This helpful panda holds your phone in an upright position so it can be easily seen on your desk or nightstand.

The panda is weighted to improve stability and keep it in place with even larger cell phones. The bottom portion of it feels like a bean bag.

We use this guy at home on our desk, however I have heard of people using it in their car. I suspect it is best suited for use stationary locations like a desk or table.

Another feature is that the bottom side of this panda can be used as a screen cleaner. This could be a handy feature when your phone screen gets dirty.

To purchase this item or get more information, please check it out here at Amazon.com.

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