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Title: Rare Ka-Ka Tree
Post by: Amalric on 10 March 2010, 10:52:28 PM

Gents,
Below is a tree I just picked up in the seasonal section of Walgreens for $1.50.
It was a heavy resin rock base, plastic trunk and fabric leaves. The base comes flocked.
I think it will work just fine as a yet another example of unknown jungle flora.

(http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/766/dscf1011d.jpg)
(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/4562/dscf1009xi.jpg)
It stands about 8" tall.
Good hunting.

Tom

Title: Re: Rare Ka-Ka Tree
Post by: warrenss2 on 11 March 2010, 01:11:52 AM

Ka-ka????

I think that reminds me of a joke I heard!

Title: Re: Rare Ka-Ka Tree
Post by: marko.oja on 11 March 2010, 08:08:35 AM

Next thing you're going to tell us is that there are several different versions of that one, all for the same price, right?

Why, oh why can't we get anything like that over here...  >:(

Title: Re: Rare Ka-Ka Tree
Post by: Geudens on 11 March 2010, 03:31:31 PM

Kaka in flemish is a 4 letter word (to describe a brownish substance found in dipers to little children...)  lol

Title: Re: Rare Ka-Ka Tree
Post by: ushistoryprof on 11 March 2010, 05:35:56 PM

I like it! Great work.

Title: Re: Rare Ka-Ka Tree
Post by: Doomhippie on 11 March 2010, 06:05:14 PM

Quote from: Geudens on 11 March 2010, 03:31:31 PM

Kaka in flemish is a 4 letter word (to describe a brownish substance found in dipers to little children...)  lol

Got the same word in German...

Nice tree, ka-ka or not... :D

Title: Re: Rare Ka-Ka Tree
Post by: Dewbakuk on 11 March 2010, 06:08:17 PM

Change the foliage and that's a superb tree for many settings.

Quote from: marko.oja on 11 March 2010, 08:08:35 AM

Next thing you're going to tell us is that there are several different versions of that one, all for the same price, right?

Why, oh why can't we get anything like that over here...  >:(

Indeed.

Title: Re: Rare Ka-Ka Tree
Post by: Plynkes on 11 March 2010, 06:09:53 PM

Quote from: Geudens on 11 March 2010, 03:31:31 PM

Kaka in flemish is a 4 letter word (to describe a brownish substance found in dipers to little children...)  lol

Then I sincerely hope this chap never has the misfortune to sign for Anderlecht!  :)

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/Plynkes/18700_kaka.jpg)
Kaká.


Love the tree, not so sure about the leaves. At the very least they need repainting, possibly replacing with something else altogether.  ???

Title: Re: Rare Ka-Ka Tree
Post by: Photographer on 11 March 2010, 11:38:16 PM

What game do you have in mind for the tree? Which team will the tree be
on?

Title: Re: Rare Ka-Ka Tree
Post by: d phipps on 16 March 2010, 01:51:31 PM

I really like the shape of the trunk. It would look right at home in some jungle or swamp. Will it detache easily from the rock?

I do agree with Dewbakuk, it would be even better with some different foliage. May have to visit our local Walgreens today.   :D

Title: Re: Rare Ka-Ka Tree
Post by: Amalric on 18 March 2010, 01:42:09 AM

Quote from: d phipps on 16 March 2010, 01:51:31 PM

I really like the shape of the trunk. It would look right at home in some jungle or swamp. Will it detache easily from the rock?

I do agree with Dewbakuk, it would be even better with some different foliage. May have to visit our local Walgreens today.   :D

I havnt tried to remove the trunk, but as it is plastic and the base seens to be resin, it should come off one way or the other. Good luck at your Walgreens, I've searched in vain at every Walgreens in my area for more of these trees. :-[

Title: Re: Rare Ka-Ka Tree
Post by: marianas_gamer on 18 March 2010, 08:10:25 PM

I have quite a number of trees by this company.  I bought them from a failed store that was selling them for 1/2 off.  They produce a variety of "bonsai" in various containers.  This is the first one of this type and base that I have seen.  They are just hot glued in place.  So just grasp the trunk at the base and pull firmly and they usually come off quite well.
LB