From Travelocity's Roaming Gnome commercial to Paris Hilton's famous People magazine gnome photo to the movie Amelie's wayward gnome, traveling the countryside is the hottest trend in gnome culture. Gnome Away from Home celebrates this latest craze with a mini traveling gnome figurine and a booklet of gnome travel tips, travel lore, and gnome history. The perfect quirky gift, Gnome Away from Home is a fun and hilarious tribute to the "roaming gnome" phenomenon and is sure to answer all your burning gnome questions!
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52 of 54 people found the following review helpful
When I had to cancel an overseas trip with a friend, I provided her with this helpful gnome to accompany her in my absence. Fortunately he comes with his own passport, so getting through customs was a breeze. He is made of sturdy stuff, so he did not break in her backpack, and was always available for photo-ops, looking his best. He did get her in trouble in front of a sacred monument when she tried to photograph him, but its hardly fair to blame it on him. He always let her choose the hotel and restaurant and never complained about having to sleep with her old shoes. Really, he's far better than a lot of people I've traveled with. I don't think she'll choose him over me next time (his conversational skills are limited, and the fact he can't drive meant she had to stay sober most of the time) but if you need an amiable travel companion, this is your guy!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Sam Hale
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I ordered this after getting the wee gnome first. This one looked a bit more traditional, and I wanted a decent travel gnome to bring with me adventuring. Imagine my suprise today to find that the gnome inside, doesn't look like the gnome I keep seeing in pictures.
He's skinner, his hat is taller, his skin is grey, and his face is skinnier. Is this a second generation miniature gnome? Have they changed designs? They must have. Even still, he's cute. His hat is taller than the wee gnomes, but overall, he's slender in comparison. Just be aware of that when buying him.
The booklet itself is cool, and is done in full color. It looks quite nice, and has some good humor in it. His outfit is indeed the same color as the one you see in the pictures. I just wish his skin was properly flesh colored instead of grey.
He's skinner, his hat is taller, his skin is grey, and his face is skinnier. Is this a second generation miniature gnome? Have they changed designs? They must have. Even still, he's cute. His hat is taller than the wee gnomes, but overall, he's slender in comparison. Just be aware of that when buying him.
The booklet itself is cool, and is done in full color. It looks quite nice, and has some good humor in it. His outfit is indeed the same color as the one you see in the pictures. I just wish his skin was properly flesh colored instead of grey.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Digit1453
Really cute product, I bought this as a birthday present for a friend who loves Amelie and is traveling to France. Quirky and funny.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great as a toy
My 4 year old loves miniature toys/dolls. She loves gnomes and this one was great. Heavy enough weight to stand easily. It fits right in with her kingdom!
Published 5 days ago by Jj Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars
gnome away from home
Have been taking my gnome about three years.Last nite my gnome went missing after lunch. Had all the employers searching for him. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ohesther
3.0 out of 5 stars
Home for a gnome
I love gnomes and have a few. I this one was cute with his little passport. However I thought the painted eyes on the one I received are poorly done.
Published 3 months ago by Sarah1954
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cute
I purchased this for my 3-year-old who asked for a gnome for Christmas. Cedric the Gnome now rides in the car with us. He is a slightly weird color, but my son doesn't care.
Published 3 months ago by Gnome fan's mom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
This is my second traveling gnome. My first one had been EVERYWHERE until someone was jealous, and stole him from me!
My second one will never leave my side. Read more
My second one will never leave my side. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cindy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gnome Away from Home
I ordered this for a coworkers who loves gnomes. She likes this one very much, so well, I ordered her 2 other miniature gnomes.
Published 4 months ago by Kayce
3.0 out of 5 stars
my gnome looks different
my gnome looks slightly different from the one pictured. he has a sharper nose, and beadier eyes... its okay hes still gnomey enough for my uses!
Published 5 months ago by K. Chon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Startled
Arrived on time. Safe packing. Startled look on gnomes face. Cute idea. Would recommend. Hope I do not lose on a trip.
Published 5 months ago by John
5.0 out of 5 stars
No Problems
I got it when it was promised without any issues. This guy has been fun to travel with and take fun pictures with.
Published 7 months ago by gordita76
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cute Graduation Gift
This made a cute graduation gift for my sister. Contrary to other reviews, the paint colors were fine. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Caitlin Kelly
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