Un jouet en papier

Titled "La" Paper Toy, you can already surmise that it is made of paper. There are no electronic parts, nor is it run off of solar energy. In this day and age, it is not surprising to say that most popular toys are made of plastic and run on some type of battery or electrical power. Although I am typically a fan of such popular toys and/or gadgets such as the PlayStation Portable, the DS, IPODs, or even the ever loved Lego set, I came across this image and I couldn't resist sharing it with you today.

The toy itself is simplistic in design. More or less, it is a spherical object with two protruding limbs of similar size attached to it. Although the two appendages are capable of movement, the variety in which it can do so is severely limited. What reason then, do I hold this toy in such high esteem? First would be the color. The fluorescent lime green of this fanciful toy catches the eye immediately. The fact that it has a set of its own eyes of a complimentary olive green simply adds to its appealing nature. By giving this toy eyes, the designer has enabled the object the ability to express emotion. This is further enhanced by the jauntily open mouth, displaying a tongue poised in a fit of elation. Having rendered such a delightful expression on the toy incites a similar reaction in its viewer, which at this exact moment, is myself. In returning to the aspect of color, the red tones of the tongue contrast extremely well with the lime green of the toy and help to enhance its seemingly amiable nature. This happy, spherical creature alone would earn my interest, but add to that its moving appendages and you now bear witness to a toy of amazing design.

"La" Paper Toy is colored wonderfully, has a unique but charming form, provides a limited but attention-grabbing motion, and stimulates an air of happiness. One viewing such an object can do nothing but enjoy the creation of this whimsical toy.