While a universal object from childhood, these pipe cleaners certainly don't look like the thin white ones we grew up with in the 50's. This updated version has been reborn as a super extra plush instrument of creation. Kids can let their imaginations run wild, or follow the directions on the back of each package to create the project pictured on the front. Each pack contains a total of 36 extra plush pipe cleaners; 3 different colors in each pack and 4 different sizes (3mm, 6mm, 9mm and 10mm) per color. The name of the package identifies the project instructions provided: Canary (yellows) Chameleon (greens), Dart Frog (blues), Dragon (purples), Flamingo (pinks) and Maple Leaf (oranges and reds). They sell for $5.95 a pack. Buy the complete set -- which includes one of each of the 6 styles -- for $29.75 and save $5.95; it's like getting one pack for free! Ages 8+