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High Tech Two Cans & A String

111009-tincans.jpg Although it can never replace the kid tested, mother approved method of talking to a friend via tin cans across a string, this updated version has an aesthetically pleasing feel to it. More details after the jump!

 
 

Nothing tickles our fancy more than seeing designers give a nod to their youth by updating, or utilizing memorable/iconic things from their childhood. In this case designer Duncan Wilson has given the traditional tin cans a boost with these oh so pretty white versions. You simply pull their string to activate, squeeze to talk and then listen--sort of like a modern day walkie-talkie.

Although we doubt we'll see them in production soon, we'd still like to get our hands on one so we can say, "Can you hear me now?"

Do you have a childhood classic you'd like to see remade into a more stylish and updated version. Leave your thoughts in the comments below!

(via: zedomax)
(Image: Duncan Wilson)

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inspiration, inspiration, white, tin can, designer, walkie talkie, string

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Comments (2)

Wait, I don't get it...is it a walkie-talkie set?

posted by ||| laura frantz ||| on November 10th 2009 at 5:07pm
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Hmm, it's kind of cute, but I don't really see the point. Why not do it the traditional way?

posted by LinnyBee on November 11th 2009 at 11:18am
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