December 15, 2011
by Ken Kanaka
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I seem to be on a strange Moai kick this week. I actually wanted to blog about this yesterday, but this Plush Easter Island Moai suddenly dropped out of the Amazon.com system where I saw it. Fortunately, I was able to find it a Myriah’s Polynesian Bazaar, another online store with a good reputation.
This plush Moai stands 11.5 inches tall and is 5.5 inches wide. The words, “Rapa Nui” are embroidered on the back.
$8
Buy Plush Easter Island Moai at Myriah’s Polynesian Bazaar
December 14, 2011
by Ken Kanaka
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No one knows for sure how the giant stone tiki heads, called Moai, were constructed on Easter Island, but they probably weren’t nearly as easy to make as these Ohio Arts Easter Island Nanoblocks.
These Japanese super-small blocks come with detailed color instructions and measure 2.5 inches x 3.125 inches x 3.125 inches and are recommended for ages 8-14.
$15.99
Buy Ohio Arts Easter Island Nanoblocks
December 13, 2011
by Ken Kanaka
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Christmas is right around the corner, so if you’ve ever thought of “going Hawaiian” with your Christmas decorations, time is running out.
Fortunately, there are a number of retailers from Hawaii on Amazon.com with Christmas decor from the islands, like this Hawaiian Christmas Stocking from Buns of Maui, which measures 15.5 inches by 6 inches. The store carries a variety of ornaments, stockings, cards and bags with the island spirit. Mele Kalikimaka!
$6.99 and up.
Shop for Hawaiian Christmas Decorations
December 12, 2011
by Ken Kanaka
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Etsy seller Taboo Island has a nice collection of handmade tiki Christmas ornaments.
Marcel Moai (right) stands 2.75 inches tall; Mystic Skull (left) is 2 inches tall (including fez). Designed by Squid, each is cast in plaster and hand-painted in multiple colors.
Moai Tiki (not shown) is 3 inches tall and designed by Thor. He is also cast in plaster and hand-painted in available in multiple colors.
$7 each
Buy Tiki Christmas ornaments at etsy.com
December 9, 2011
by Ken Kanaka
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Since 2004, Texas A&M University’s Corpus Christi campus’ mascot was Izzy the Islander, who wore a tiki mask and grass skirt. But how much longer will he last?
Back in 2010, it was reported that Izzy was going to be replaced by a yet to be named character wearing a school t-shirt, blue board shorts, and flip flops, but Izzy still seems to be active today.
Does anybody know the story?
Read Texas A&M-Corpus Christi mascot will get a new look at Caller.com | Mahalo, Mark!
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December 7, 2011
by Ken Kanaka
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South-Florida based artist Erika Taguchi-Newton has a fascinating and beautiful series of paintings featuring a hula girl/squid hybrid done in acrylics. Shown here is “huladollsquidgirllovestiki.” There are currently four paintings in the series.
Special wood-mounted versions have been available in her etsy store from time-to-time, but 8 inch by 10 inch prints are consistently offered at her bigcartel shop.
$15-$20
See huladollsquid art at BigCartel.com | See mounted prints at etsy | Mahalo, Superpunch!
She also has a piece in the Small Stuff group show at the Bear and Bird Gallery in South Florida, running through January 14.
December 5, 2011
by Ken Kanaka
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Does Disney’s Polynesian Resort have a date with a wrecking ball in its future? According to a report filed in October on Tikiman‘s website devoted to the beloved Walt Disney World resort, the unthinkable may happen in 2013.
According to rumors, the need to replace the aging Great Ceremonial House, combined with the desire to add Disney Vacation Club rooms, the need to make the resort ADA-compliant, and a possible eventual collapse of the volcano pool may make it more cost-effective to completely demolish the resort and rebuild a new Polynesian Resort using the more-current layout of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, or more directly, the company’s Hawaiian property, Aulani.
The Polynesian has been added on to and renovated several times since it opened in the 1971 as Disney’s Polynesian Village. It’s a beautiful resort, but it’s hard for even its most devoted fans not to agree that it feels old in comparison to newer hotels, like the Animal Kingdom Lodge and Wilderness Lodge. If done correctly, a brand-new Polynesian could easily become the finest hotel on the monorail line.
Read Change is in the wind at Tikimanpages.com | Mahalo, Tikiman!
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