Look Ma No Thumbs
by Kym Backland
Title
Look Ma No Thumbs
Artist
Kym Backland
Medium
Photograph
Description
This old and creepy Chimp was once the most beloved toy of John. He once had a plastic banana, and full hands, thumbs included. Now he lives his days out in the garage.
Mr. Bim marks the name of a vintage toy for children. Total production consists of three sizes of Mr. Bim. The most common Mr. Bim measures 15 inches in length. The stuffed monkey marks one of a popular line of toys sold throughout the 1950's and early 1960's by Columbia toy company. Other popular collector toys constituting the Mr. Bim line include a plush poodle as well as a Mr. Bim hand
puppet. Although most consider Mr. Bim a toy monkey, his appearance more closely resembles that of a chimpanzee. Individuals may confuse the Mr. Bim toy with other popular stuffed monkey toys of the time. Mr. Zippy marks another stuffed monkey toy similar in appearance to Mr. Bim. The production of Mr. Zippy stems from a monkey character on the Howdy-Doody show - a popular show of the time. However, all Zippy monkey toys carry markings of Zip or Zippy on the outer vest of the toy. Zippy differs from Mr. Bim in several noticeable ways. Mr. Bim production toys always carry a banana in the right hand of the toy. Mr. Zippy monkey toy productions lack this banana. In addition, both of these monkey toys carry yellow vests tied by red suspenders. However, the Mr. Bim red suspenders carry a much less noticeable red tie than Mr. Zippy. Mr. Bim holds many features unique for 1950's toys. Mr. Bim original toys feature half-closed eyes. In addition, Mr. Bim features vinyl constructed face, banana and shoes. The toy holds other unique features which mark Mr. Bim as a highly interactive toy for the time period. Mr. Bim the toy monkey may hang off of solid furniture or shelves. The left of Mr. Bim remains free of obstruction. The free hand of the toy allows for special positioning to grasp and hang off of such flat surfaces.
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July 30th, 2012
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Kym Backland
BOB AND NADINE, Thank you for the feature today! I appreciate you giving my photo LOOK MA NO THUMBS a good spot in your fairly new group ALL NOSTALGIA... I can't wait to see all the "OLD" or NOSTALGIC stuff people take or paint images of! Have a great week Bob!
Kym Backland
BARBARA, Happy Monday to you my friend! Happy Monday to you! Ding, Ding Ding, It's a double feature.. Thank you for the feature today! I appreciate you giving my photo LOOK MA NO THUMBS a good spot in your emotive group MOUSE.. thanks again Barbara!
Barbara St Jean
Congratulations your image has been FEATURED in MOUSE!! Have a great weekend! Cheers, Barbara
Christy Usilton
So cute, Kym! VF
Kym Backland replied:
Christy, Thanks, Cute? I guess so, kind of creepy, but he was so loved.. thanks for your vote and notes today! Have a great weekend!
Kym Backland
ELLEN, Happy Monday to you! Ding, Ding Ding, It's a triple feature.. Thank you for the feature today! I appreciate you giving my photo LOOK MA NO THUMBS a good spot in your new group STILL LIFE..
Kym Backland
CAROLE, Thank you for the feature today! I appreciate you giving my photo LOOK MA NO THUMBS a good spot in your new group ANYTHING OLD... I can't wait to see all the "OLD" stuff people take or paint images of~
Patricia Strand
Awww, love this!!
Kym Backland replied:
Patricia, Thank you so much! I know the poor old thing sort of looks like a character in a horror movie like "Chucky" or something.. haha.. But, it was so loved for years! Thanks for stopping by!
Kym Backland
Nadine and Bob, Thank you for the feature of my photo LOOK MA NO THUMBS in your group USA ARTIST NEWS DAILY 1
Kym Backland
Denis, You have a new profile picture again... anyways Thank you for the feature of my wierd old stuffed monkey photo LOOK MA NO THUMBS in your group ALL ART! Most appreciated!
Kym Backland
Jose, Thank you for the feature of my scary old stuff animal photo LOOK MA NO THUMBS in your group STOP TIME WITH ART.. It really looks like I did stop time! I appreciate your time and effort for the group Jose!
Madeline Ellis
The title, Kym, is a hoot. I can't help loving something that makes you smile and at the same time creeps me out. vote!
Kym Backland replied:
Madeline, Thank you for appreciating the "PUN" that I put on the title. I'm glad I could make you smile! And...yes...He is creepy now! Also, thanks for your vote!
Kym Backland
Thanks Krista for featuring my photo LOOK MA NO THUMBS in your group COLLECTORS TREASURES! I appreciate it. I also appreciate that you think "Chongo, the Creepy Chimp" is still a collected treasure! haha...
Odd Jeppesen
The people you meet! Cool shot.
Kym Backland replied:
Odd, thanks for stopping by and looking at my friend's creepy Monkey... I mean CHIMP
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