Spot-on recreation of Vanellope von Schweetz
My daughter dressed as Vanellope, and these clips brought it home. There are some pros and cons to note.<br /><br />The plastic candies are made very well. No visible seams, no plastic flash, no bubbles inside the transparent plastics. And the licorice clip was particularly impressive. It appears to have been twisted and looped by hand, then coated. (There was a bubble in the coating, not noticeable when worn.)<br /><br />Little features were appreciated as well. Some candies shade from one color to another, or have faint glitter suspended inside. The gummy bear colors were excellent, the peppermint striping was perfect.<br /><br />Other traits are not so great. The small candies are attached to bobby pins and appear able to separate over time. Looks like they're glued on, or perhaps the pin is laid across a mold. Regardless, the attachment was strong enough for a day,  but considering cost I'd like these to be more durable. (The attachment between candy and pin is very clean, just looks thin.)<br /><br />Aside from that, bobby pins in general are irritating to separate for a bald man with broad fingertips, and the candies make it that much more difficult. Hardly a complaint about these cosplay pins specifically, but I'd appreciate a refreshed design with a different choice of clip or even just larger bobby pins.<br /><br />In any event, these garner a full five stars. The candy quality is excellent, and the only flaws stem from necessary compromises in design. My kids will be wearing these until they fall apart.
Rating: 5 stars