We have two of these here. I believe hubby found them in situ when he moved in. I certainly hope so (he went to public school, he should be more cultured than to have bought them).

That doesn't, of course, explain why the frick he kept them. I keep intending to slip them into the wheelie bin. They're not, obviously, on display.

Either from ads like these or from Boots, if memory serves.

Ew! Those are creepy.

Ah, my nan probably got hers from Boots, in that case. A miserable small boy gazed out from hers. Even as a child, I scoffed inwardly at her lack of taste.

They kind of look like those Blythe dolls!

Also just wanted to say again how much I enjoy this site and that I'm often sending people over here via Google reader. Well done and keep up the good work!

Many thanks, it's really very rewarding when people enjoy my sarcasm! The Guardian have picked up on Gypsy Creams now as well! http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/jun/26/internet-gypsy-creams-r...

Yay! Well deserved! I love this site, always fascinating....

Thanks! *blush*

Oh my, I'd have had nightmares if we had these in the house when I was a kid! Don't they remind anyone of Chucky, a bit...?