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Chinese checkers probably do not come from the Far East, despite their name. On the other hand, Chinese checkers are a variant of the game Halma, a game created in England at the end of the 19th century by the American George Howard Monks, who invented a game called Halma, a name derived from the ancient Greek meaning "jump" but also an ancient pentathlon event. This first version of the game is played on the grids of a 16x16 square board. The version we know today was adapted under the name Stern-Halma (Halma: star) and patented in 1892 by the German company Ravensburger. This version of the game is played on a star-shaped game board. However, it can be seen that there is a rather similar version on a star-shaped board in Asia... When the game was first marketed in the United States by the company J.Pressman & Co. under the name "Hop Ching", the expression "Chinese Checkers" was used for the first time. However, this game in its initial square form is still called "Halma" in many countries... Gift idea for playing with the family, a very nice wooden board game gift. Original gift idea for a birthday, or for the end of the year celebrations.

May 4 seems to many people to be a day that is completely identical to May 3 or 5, with no special features and no known holidays or anniversaries. Nevertheless, May 4th is the day of the Star Wars holiday and is often the occasion for the introduction of new characters that are added and take their place in the Star Wars saga. This holiday is the source of events that are reinforced by festivals and fan-generated concentrations. Some theme parks such as Disney, which bought the Star Wars licence and Lucasfilms in 2013, and other companies, which do not always have direct links with Star Wars, take the opportunity to communicate, celebrate and reinforce May 4th as Star Wars Day. It is an opportunity for Disney to introduce new characters. However, there are many objects that are part of the Star Wars world that do not always receive as much publicity when they are released, such as the Star Wars mug, which nevertheless deserves praise. For it is undoubtedly one of the most used and frequently seen everyday objects that immediately refers to the Star Wars universe. However, you can also keep this mug in your Star Wars collection without ever using it in your daily life. This Star Wars mug is the essential gift for fans (young and old) of the saga that can be offered as a birthday gift or as a cute gift for Mother's Day or as a special gift for Dad.

Star Wars is a film that has been a classic of its kind for many, many years. The subject of the film, for film-weaned citizens, is an intergalactic epic that the whole world knows from having seen it or simply heard about it. Star Wars is a futuristic war between good and evil. But an umbrella is a very down-to-earth accessory, used for a very long time, in China (since the 1st century), to protect oneself from the rain or the sun. The umbrella is made up of a canvas (fabric that covers the frame), the plate (top part of the umbrella), the ground flap (top of the umbrella), it is the part at the top that protects the umbrella when it is hit on the ground. In short, the umbrella is an object that is sometimes used too often in our countries. Of course, there are cheap umbrellas (very often of poor quality) but some umbrellas can be quite expensive. Canvas decorations are the most unexpected and infinite or very dark and plain. The Star Wars umbrella is exceptional, especially for fans, they should have it in their collection of Star Wars related items. It is a useful gift idea for children or teenagers. An original gift for a birthday or a small party.

Protect the First Order! The Elite Praetorian Guard makes sure the great leader is protected. The guards are equipped with red armour and hunt down the rebels with bravery. Star-Wars fans. The elite Praetorian Guards were the guards of Supreme Leader Snoke, serving the First Order during the conflict against the Resistance. They wore red armour and robes reminiscent of the royal guards of Galactic Emperor Sheev Palpatine. Description The name of the elite Praetorian Guards dates back to the time of the 14th Emperor of the Empire of Atrisia. The Guard consisted of eight sentries divided into four pairs, each wielding unique weapons. Each pair of guards wielded a different weapon: two guards, including the First Guard, wielded the electro-bisento, two others, including the Third Guard, wielded the Bilari electro-chain whip, two others, including the Fifth Guard, wielded the vibro-Arbir and the last two wielded the Vibro-Voulge. They were also trained in several martial arts such as the Bakuuni Hand, Teräs Kasii, Echani and techniques from Nar Kanij. Story The elite Praetorian Guards confront Kylo Ren and Rey after Snoke's death. Serving Supreme Leader Snoke during the conflict between the First Order and the Resistance, the elite Praetorian Guards were often found in Snoke's throne room on the Supremacy. They usually stood behind him and were ready to intervene. Shortly after the Battle of D'Qar, when Kylo Ren went before Snoke and tried to stand up to him, the guards drew their weapons but then decided to put them away after seeing Snoke use Sith lightning on his apprentice. A little later, when Kylo Ren brought Rey to his Master, they again got into a fighting stance when Rey tried to resist Snoke by grabbing Kylo Ren's lightsaber. Finally, they prepared to fight Rey and Ren to avenge Snoke's death, which they had been unable to prevent. A violent duel ensued, during which they demonstrated their considerable combat power. Despite their fierce resistance, all eight Guards were killed by their opponents. The elite Praetorian Guards first appeared in the 2017 film Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. Their name was taken from LEGO set leaks on 13 July 2017. The name was confirmed in an interview with Rian Johnson for Entertainment Weekly, in which the director said he was inspired directly by the Roman Praetorian Guard.

The puzzles, an original wooden game gift, are from Greece. The first puzzle game dates back to the third century. This gift idea for teenagers, young people, mothers or men is an unusual gift that can be played alone or in groups. But what is a puzzle? It's a game that starts from a situation that is usually random and disordered and ends in a well-defined order, following predetermined rules. There are different types of puzzles, geometric games (i.e. mathematical games), logogram games, numerical games, card games, so the best-known puzzle is undoubtedly success, etc... But the best-known puzzles are the Puzzle and the Rubik's Cube... The first puzzles were called "Stomachion", a square game divided into 14 parts, which had to be put together in a predetermined order and could be combined in many different shapes. Puzzles were very popular at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Professor Hoffmann published a book with the title: "Puzzles old and new." It described 40 puzzles with all the secret mechanical details. This puzzle book has become a reference for this exciting type of game. Wood is undoubtedly the most suitable material for puzzles, despite the fact that it is easy to work with, such as plastic.

History of the cup We know the story of the pottery kiln from an ancient Chinese poem, the "Shuihuzhuan" (poem about the origin of objects). It reads as follows... There was once a man named Zhou Bo, who had a son named Lu Buwei, who had a daughter named Jiang Wei. Jiang Wei was the first person to make porcelain ware, which she then presented to her father, who liked it so much that he gave her this land, where she built a kiln and started making pots for sale, with her father's blessing (he needed the money, after all!). She sold them very well and soon became rich; however, she wanted to give something back to her parents for their generosity, so she asked her father if he would accept these two cups, which she said were the best ever made. One day Lu Buwei decided to build a kiln so that his sister, Jiang Wei, could make pots. He went into the forest to collect clay and saw beautiful pieces of glazed porcelain lying in the ground among the roots of the trees! He took them home, and the next morning he called his son, Lu Buwei, and told him to take these pieces of porcelain to make pots, and then took him to see the kiln where they had been collected.

Dominoes can be played almost anywhere, whether they are made of wood or plastic. In the past, dominoes were made of bone or even ivory. So there are many different kinds of dominoes with countless variations, some of which are very amusing.

A domino is made up of simple blocks that can be combined and assembled in many ways from very simple to very complex. It is a game that requires and demands a lot of skill and strategy. There are Chinese, English and European dominoes....

Archaeologists have reportedly found dominoes in ancient Egypt and among the Arabs, but the origin of the domino is attributed to China around the 12th century. Dominoes first appeared in Europe in Italy in the 18th century and from that time onwards they spread throughout Europe.

Dominoes became the most played game in living rooms, pubs and families, becoming one of the most popular games. Dominoes are played by 2 or 4 people with 28 blocks. Each block is divided in two on the top side and has numbers (but not always), sometimes the same, but often different, but always unique.

The principle of the game is to take turns following a pattern with your blocks, block by block, trying to match the identical face of your block to the identical face of the competitor's block. When a player cannot place a domino, he picks a piece and passes his turn.

The winner is the one who has placed all his dominoes.

This giant domino is a classic game gift, an original gift idea for a birthday or an unusual gift for the holidays.

This film statuette trophy is out of this world. Generally speaking, trophies take the form of a cup, an original sculpture, a work of design art or any other object presented as a work of art, which has the appearance of a piece of PVC, marble or wood, most often engraved, but very rarely a gold-plated human representation! You'll agree that this statuette adds value. This statuette resembles the Oscars, which have been held in Los Angeles since 1929 to honour the best American and foreign films. So if you're a film lover, this statuette really is the perfect decoration. It's attractive and glamorous to decorate your home, and perfect if you're organising an evening with a seventh-art theme. Of course, we also sell other film-related gadgets, some of which you'll find on our Gifts-custopolis.com sales site. This Oscar-reminiscent gadget can also be used as a reward for a child's good results at school or elsewhere. However, this statuette can also be used as a gift for a competition between friends about cinema, or as a birthday present, or why not as a small gift for a film lover at a party. You're sure to find plenty of other opportunities to give this statuette, which is emblematic of the cinema,.gifts you'll find on Gifts-custopolis.com

Do you know the board games: Pachisi (Indian), Patolli (Mesoamerican), Ludo and the little horses? You win! They have an apron (playing surface) in the shape of a cross. However, all these games have a filiation that goes back very far in the history of civilisations, although they are called differently. Some have similar rules like the Korean game: "Yunnori", of Chinese origin, but the game board is different. And these board games were eventually called Ludo in Great Britain and "petits chevaux" in France. They were introduced in the United States and France around 1936. However, the rules and the number of squares where the little horses move to pass and go around may not be the same depending on the size of the game and the dressing of the small horse games or Ludo. However, even if the rules of the small horses or even if the boards are different, the fun of the game is still there. Nowadays, the variations of Ludo pawns are very important; pirates, small animal, Lego etc. When I was little, I used to go to my grandparents' house very often and the game of little horses was one of the first board games I played with my grandfather. The Ludo "Islands of the pirates" is a good birthday present for the little ones who often like pirate stories and cartoons.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Chewbacca was the co-driver and best friend of smuggler Han Solo aboard the Millennium Falcon. This Star Wars character, this legendary Wookie warrior was part of the core of the rebels who rose up against the Empire. Originally from the planet Kashyyyk, he is affectionately nicknamed Chewie by his friends. Did you know that for the Chewbacca character, George Lucas was inspired by his own Indiana dog, an Alaskan Long-haired Malamute? Chewie, this ball of hair over 2 m long is recognizable among a thousand with its incomparable cries and hilarious Wookie hugs. But above all, Chewie also has a big heart. In the whole universe, there are few people as loyal and faithful as Chewbacca. Treat yourself to this legendary and very sympathetic character from the Star Wars saga. This cuddly toy will become your most loyal friend as he is Han Solo's faithful friend. Who hasn't dreamt of receiving Chewbacca? A nice gift for all Star Wars fans. For cuddling or collecting. If you are looking for a nice Star Wars gift, give the friendliest Wookie in the galaxy as a present. Indeed, Chewbacca is one of the favourite characters of the Star Wars saga. It will be ideal as a birthday or Christmas gift for a child, a teenager or an adult, because the Star Wars saga appeals to children and their parents alike. A great gift for loyal Star Wars fans. Chewbacca is sure to be one of your favourite cuddly toys.

Long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away, Finn was taken from his parents as a child for the sole purpose of serving the First Order. Finn became a Stormtrooper and was given the number FN-2187. He is nicknamed 8 - 7 by his comrades and is considered one of the best Stormtroopers. However, Finn deserted the First Order with the help of a prisoner, Poe Dameron, a talented pilot. They join the Resistance. Poe asks him his name. He answers that he has only one number. Poe calls him Finn. Then they meet Rey, a wreck plunderer. They become friends with Chewbacca and Han Solo and fight together. Finn is a fictional character from the Star Wars universe. He is played by John Boyega in the three films of the third trilogy: The Awakening of the Force, The Last Jedi and The Ascension of Skywalker where we discover that Finn is sensitive to the Force. An important and very sympathetic character to complete your collection of Star Wars characters. A nice gift for a fan of the saga, young or old. If you too like Finn, order him for display or to play with. A birthday gift for science fiction fans. A gift for a collector of objects and toys from the Star Wars saga, a monument of the cinema, unforgettable and timeless.

Do you have an overflowing imagination and you love to make diverse and varied necklaces, bracelets with anything and everything? With this Vivien bead box you can identify everything and anything with beautiful, colourful and differently shaped pieces that have already been put together to make it easier for you, pieces that you might not have thought of or that are too difficult to make yourself. A necklace can, of course, be single-coloured or multi-coloured, or alternate colours and shapes, or be arranged as you wish. Create fun jewellery and accessories with beads in the shape of fish, frog heads, bears... These beads of different shapes and colours are gathered in a beautiful wooden box so that you can make very nice jewellery like necklaces that your friends will envy you every time you wear them. What could be nicer than this box of Vivien beads to offer as a gift to friends, children and DIY enthusiasts. A nice and creative gift to give for different occasions such as a child's or young person's birthday, Christmas or St. Nicholas' Day. A pretty box that you can take with you everywhere to have fun for a long time alone or with relatives or friends.