Big Headed Radko Santa

Look what I ordered this week...

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He's a Radko "Sleepytime Santa" salt and pepper set,
from the retired 2006 "Home for the Holidays" line.
 The cool thing about this set is
Radko's inspiration came from a 1959 design
by Holt-Howard

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The Holt-Howard set is magnetic,

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see the little magnet on Santa's sack?

He has a magnet on his elbow as well.

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Radko's is not magnetic, plus he didn't 

keep the sack.  

He opted for stacked presents,

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which adds a lot more color and interest
with all the detailed gift wrap.

That idea came from another 

Holt-Howard magnetic

salt and pepper set

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Santa sitting on gift wrapped presents.

This time he is awake 

and handing out gifts.

The gift wrap has a bit of detail, 

but still not a lot of color.

See the little magnet on Santa's bottom?

Still a cool design.

I can see why Radko chose this design

to recreate.

Whether vintage...

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or brand new

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This big headed Santa
sure packs on the charm.

Radko didn't stop with just a salt and 

pepper shaker,
he designed a cookie jar too

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with even a bigger head!

Then there's the "Sweets Platter",

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It's just a massive head!

They're both very delightful...very 60's retro,

But I'm just going for the salt and pepper set.

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I can hardly wait till this little guy is napping

in my Christmas hutch.

The END!

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Thanks for visiting!

Happy Hunting!

UPDATE:

I was right!  He looks right at home

snoozing away on my shelf

Shhhhhhhh!  Do not disturb Santa,

he's got a busy night ahead of him.
Merry Christmas!