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Funky Sock Monkeys: They're Not Just Black, White and Red

Lugging a sock monkey around may be the only thing greater than monkeying around yourself, so it's no wonder these simple toys have remained a childhood must have for decades.

Lugging a sock monkey around may be the only thing greater than monkeying around yourself, so it's no wonder these simple toys have remained a childhood must have for decades. We saw the toy box classic get goofy with Cece Bell's whimsical Sock Monkey Boogie Woogie, but there are a whole bundle of modern evolutions out there. They're funky, they're spunky, and they're ready to play.

This Spock Monkey ($40) is silly enough to grab a tot's interest and punny enough to please a Trekkie parent. Not ready for monkeys in space? Check out some of the other loony sock primates below.

Reviews

Love Me . . . Love My Sock Monkey

In addition to all the fun (New Year's) and not so fun (broken windows) things going in January so far, North and I had plenty of company!

In addition to all the fun (New Year's) and not so fun (broken windows) things going in January so far, North and I had plenty of company! Among our guests were an old college roommate and her boyfriend. Because they live all the way in Hong Kong, I had never met their super cute pooch, Lola, but I knew that I still had to buy the lass an pawsitivitely perfect pressie. After all, they recently rescued this dog who was abandoned in a shelter when she was too old to breed anymore, and I thought she deserved something sweet to snuggle. I hit up my favorite pet shop, George, and the minute I laid eyes on this toy, it immediately brought me back to the old days when my friend had a similar sock monkey sitting on her desk. What an ideal gift – and look how it's already so well-loved!

See where to buy sock pals online (and on sale!) along with an extra cute sock puppy sweater that's great for a layered look when you read more