Anita Bensoussane wrote:Golliwogs may be out of favour in books, on marmalade jars and in big high street stores, but they appear to be making a come-back. A few years ago there didn't seem to be any gollies anywhere, but over the last six years or so I've seen them for sale in markets, seaside kiosks, gift shops and small toyshops.
That's good to know - I was actually under the impression that they were banned for some reason!! I haven't seen any in shops for years but will keep an eye out now.Viv of Ginger Pop wrote:Our enamel badge maker has had problems this year, so the Ginger Pop golly brooch 2010 is on hold at the moment. However Goliiwogg dolls are doing very well, and this week I've found a new craft maker who is doing a range just for us
I bought a shopping-type bag from a charity shop a few weeks ago because it had a picture of Robertson's Golden Shred Golly. The first three people I met said immediately, "That's racist!" Two of them were joking!