Two Peter Hoots from Ostrobogulous Toys I have written a few posts about Kirstin Baybars and her delightful Ostrobogulous creations. Peter Hoot and the Ostrobogulous is that kind of particularly niche topic that means that when people search Google for inspiration, they may well come across me.
This has meant that visitors have got in touch directly to share their memories and photos of their Peter Hoots. You can see some of that engagement in the earlier pieces, see links below.
When Pam from the States got in touch, I was able to help her, through David Ward, source a replacement for her Peter Hoot that was lost when she was a child.
And quite recently a lady called Jane got in touch with me because she wanted to find her Peter a new home. I offered my help and, long story short, I ended up buying a second owl for myself.
Twit two
Peter Hoot 2 was brought to life relatively recently. It was an old kit from Kristin’s shop, but one that had never been sewn together. Back in 2018 I think, it was finally constructed and then sold to Jane.
This Peter is presented in brown and orange (they are my favourite colours) and he has a proper seventies look about him. He is larger in size (though technically a medium) than my original owl and that makes him a nice companion.
After buying him, I found a lovely photo of Kristin with her newly commissioned parliament of Peters. No. 2 is in the picture. Very cool!
It turns out that Sarah Harrop, who has the best collection of Ostrobogulous creations in the country (and helped me in my research for my earlier posts) actually took the photo.
Kristin passed away in late 2021 and so finding this photo of her with the Peters felt rather poignant. I never got to meet her in person, which I always thought was a shame.
And Aristo too
Since 2013 when I first wrote about Peter Hoot, I have also acquired an Aristo clown. This one is an original and he shows his age, but he sits on his throne in the lounge, and I think he looks terrific. I really fancied having one of these … it took me a long time to find one.
Related links:
07/02/20 Kristin Baybars and the Ostrobogulous
07/07/20 More on Ostrobogulous Toys
Meet Peter Hoot from the zoo of the Ostrobogulous 11/13 - you'll have to scroll down a little
https://www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/tributes-to-kristin-baybars-the-toymaker-with-a-shop-of-dreams
This has meant that visitors have got in touch directly to share their memories and photos of their Peter Hoots. You can see some of that engagement in the earlier pieces, see links below.
When Pam from the States got in touch, I was able to help her, through David Ward, source a replacement for her Peter Hoot that was lost when she was a child.
And quite recently a lady called Jane got in touch with me because she wanted to find her Peter a new home. I offered my help and, long story short, I ended up buying a second owl for myself.
Twit two
Peter Hoot 2 was brought to life relatively recently. It was an old kit from Kristin’s shop, but one that had never been sewn together. Back in 2018 I think, it was finally constructed and then sold to Jane.
This Peter is presented in brown and orange (they are my favourite colours) and he has a proper seventies look about him. He is larger in size (though technically a medium) than my original owl and that makes him a nice companion.
After buying him, I found a lovely photo of Kristin with her newly commissioned parliament of Peters. No. 2 is in the picture. Very cool!
It turns out that Sarah Harrop, who has the best collection of Ostrobogulous creations in the country (and helped me in my research for my earlier posts) actually took the photo.
Kristin passed away in late 2021 and so finding this photo of her with the Peters felt rather poignant. I never got to meet her in person, which I always thought was a shame.
And Aristo too
Since 2013 when I first wrote about Peter Hoot, I have also acquired an Aristo clown. This one is an original and he shows his age, but he sits on his throne in the lounge, and I think he looks terrific. I really fancied having one of these … it took me a long time to find one.
Related links:
07/02/20 Kristin Baybars and the Ostrobogulous
07/07/20 More on Ostrobogulous Toys
Meet Peter Hoot from the zoo of the Ostrobogulous 11/13 - you'll have to scroll down a little
https://www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/tributes-to-kristin-baybars-the-toymaker-with-a-shop-of-dreams
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