Kikkerland Awika! Windup

by Kikkerland

Product Features

• Sparks and climbs over small objects
• Stainless steel with plastic feet
• Collect all members of the critter family
• Colors are assorted, we pick color based on availability
• Measures 4 x 2 x 4-inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 2 inches ; 1.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001BJCYEE
• Item model number: 1508
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,501 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #29 in Home & Garden > Home Décor > Home Décor Accents > Collectible Figurines

Product Description

For some reason of which we're not aware, Awika seems to always be in a big hurry. Awika was born when Bonga and Sparklz got together. She has the characteristics of both parents; the tenacious pace of Bonga, and she "does the Sparklz" as well. Awika also has glowing parts, like her uncle Svrocket. Awika is a very good climber; test her with different small objects on your desk to challenge her up and down obstacles. You can also let her climb over your hand, an open book, or, whatever else is on your desk. Enjoy! Colors are assorted, we pick color based on availability. Made of stainless steel with plastic feet.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Funny wind-up toy, January 14, 2007

By 

Stephanie Lamphere "mom and web geek" (Birmingham, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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I found this via the Kikkerland site a few years ago, and finally got one for my 5-yr-old daughter this Christmas. She loves it - it's silly, and it cracks her up (would not recommend it for a younger kid, though, because of the winding - you don't want to overwind, or wind backwards!). It was smaller than expected, and it does get gummed up from time to time (pet hair, etc.), but overall this is a cool little doo-dad. I'd love to have the whole set, if they were less expensive. Maybe one for every gift-giving occasion. See the Kikkerland site for very funny video demos (set to music).

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, engineering education, metal parts and GREAT GIFT, August 2, 2008

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lawyerwhocooks "lawyerwhocooks" (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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Awika is my husband's favorite Kikkerland toy, and it's easy to see why. Awika has a huge wind up gear, he can crawl over lots of stuff, and his rear end shoots sparks as his little rubber feet race along the ground! Very cool, and so different from today's concept of "toys." Oh, and they're not just for adults - please see my note on kids using these (below).

These little gear box wind-up toys are soooo much fun (you can watch all of the action take place - the toy has an "open" build). My son and I found these toys by Kikkerland while on vacation, and I decided to purchase them from Amazon. Cosmojetz is the most active of all the Kikkerland gearbox toys, but Awika may be the most exciting to watch because it has so many feet, walks over most things, and shoots very small sparks out its rear!

Don't set any of these toys near the end of a table or desk, or they may fall off and break. All of the keys and feet differ between the Kikkerland gear box toys, so you never know what you'll get. Almost entirely metal parts, these toys will last forever if you/your child do not abuse them (e.g., drop, smash, etc.)

I bought a "Cranky" for my own desk and the Cosmojetz and the Awika for my 8 y.o. son, and they've been a big success! I only recommend these toys for responsible children who do not beat up or abuse their toys. These are not Mattel or Playskool toys, but are they cool and fun? Yep, way more unusual and cool than your average toy. Recommended!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great toy for all ages, December 15, 2007

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Elizabeth Jordon - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

I have purchased Awika, along with an assortment of the other wind-up toys from this line on several occassions, and I find myself looking for opportunities to give one of these fun toys to someone new. They are cleverly built and funny to watch -- especially when you get more than one of them going at a time! One year, I gave them to all of my coworkers (a bunch of computer geeks), and they were a big hit. The next year, I wrapped up a bunch for my family and they each got to pick from the pile. Oddly enough, each person seemed to pick a toy that somehow matched his/her personality!
Also, if you're into "green" gift-giving, I believe at least of portion of the proceeds from the purchase of one of Chico Bicalho's designs goes toward conservation of the rain forests in South America.