Poised on the precipice of the autumnal equinox as we are, it’s time to launch our annual look at new goodies for the upcoming holidays. First up, a very appropriate collectible for the season of long shadows and scary yarns.
High Thread Count…
Super Impulse (SI) are noted for their marvelous miniature representations of toys past and present. This season they’ve revived a collector’s item from 2012. The Zumbies. These tiny button-eyed and twine-haired yarn wrapped dolls are certainly creepy but undeniably cute as well.
Crewel Intentions?…
If you’re expecting the diminutive dollies to pop out your granny’s sewing basket and skewer your noggin with a knitting needle, think again. Zumbies have returned from the afterlife to offer you positive vibes based on their own life lessons and less than heroic demises.
As Super Impulse President Alan Dorfman notes “Zumbies are all about good juju from second chances.”
Sew Alive…
SI’s Zumbies are approximately 3 inches tall. Each comes packaged with a collector card that delineates the tale of their luckless life and dubious death. For instance childless cat lady Unmatched Madeline spent a lifetime helping friends find their perfect partner but passed on before her school days crush of 75 years ago finally reached out. She returns with a load of lucky true love juju for you.
Like many classic novelty items, they all have a ball-link chain attached. So you’ll the opportunity to keep them close by when a little kiss of kismet could come in handy. Hang ‘em on your book bag on test day or pop ‘em in your purse or jacket pocket for that next blind date or job interview.
Spin Room…
The six different Zumbies in Series 1 each offer a unique lucky expertise. Here’s the breakdown based on Super Impulse’s press release.
Unsatisfied Sally will help you see the true beauty in yourself and others!
Untalented Talia will make sure your talents take you all the way to the top!
Unmatched Madeline will help you meet your match!
Unqualified Quincy will ensure that you will never be the victim of your own success!
Unfortunate Fred will make his losses your gain!
Unnoticed Norman will give you a magnetic personality that will get the attention of anyone you wish!
BTW, Zumbies are not blind bagged, so grabbing all six for your collection should be a cinch.
SkeletonPete Says…
When the Zumbies arrived for review, my first impulse was to begin building a miniature graveyard scene to photograph them in. I ultimately felt that was a bit clichéd and went rummaging through the home basement “archives” for inspiration.
Lucky JuJu was on my side when I discovered my Mother’s 1970’s era crafting container. It was filled with knitting and crocheting supplies. I even turned up a burlap pillow with a perfectly appropriate autumn corn field motif that she and I designed together.
