by HeadGnome | Feb 7, 2022 | Dungeons & Dragons, General, Magical Abilities
When a Gnome spots another human or even an animal they consider to be unwanted, the gnome’s location is quickly hidden by their cap. The large mushroom-like clouds that can usually only be seen from above serve as perfect camouflage for those who stand still...
by HeadGnome | Feb 7, 2022 | TV
The UK TV show, The Great Pottery Throw Down, recently had a particularly exciting week…it was gnome themed! The episode was awash with classic gnome puns and great clay gnome designs. The contestants on there are very talented and put their own personal spins...
by HeadGnome | Feb 7, 2022 | General, History
The garden gnome, as we know it, originated in Germany. Gnomes are thought to have first be seen in the United Kingdom after Sir Charles Isham had been on a trip to Germany and brought 21 terra-cotta figures back. These figures were known as Gartenzwerg in Germany...
by HeadGnome | Feb 5, 2022 | Tom Clark
You might be wondering who Tom Clark is. Chances are, you have never heard of him. A quick Google search will only show you how common the name is. The Clark in question is Dr. Thomas Fetzer Clark who was a theology professor at Davidson College. But...
by HeadGnome | Feb 2, 2022 | Tom Clark
As you can see in our Tom Clark gnomes price guide article, they generally sell for between $20 and $60 but there are more rare ones which can sell in the hundreds of dollars. If you have a Tom Clark gnome then it is worth keeping an eye on the price over the years as...
by HeadGnome | Jan 24, 2022 | General, History, Mythology
Gnomes have rather an interesting origin story. Gnome-like figures were originally seen in Germany in the 1800s and these terracotta gnome figures were taken from there to the United Kingdom in the mid-1800s by Sir Charles Isham who used them in his garden. Word of...
by HeadGnome | Jan 23, 2022 | General, Gonks, History, Scandinavian Gnomes
The creature that looks so much like Santa was not originally a Christmas icon. Gonks are inspired by gnomes and hobgoblins found in Scandinavian mythology, who would make their home near farms where they could find food for future generations among livestock or other...
by HeadGnome | Jan 22, 2022 | Movies, News
There is a new Wallace & Gromit movie in the works and apparently it will feature a ‘smart gnome’! The new movie will be a BBC special and will be released around Christmas 2024 in which the smart gnome will develop a mind of its own. It is then up to...
by HeadGnome | Jan 19, 2022 | Jokes, World of Warcraft
Gnomes are a big part of World of Warcraft (WoW) so we have put together some of the best gnome WoW jokes from around the internet below: Gnome Female “I apologize profusely for any inconvenience my murderous rampage may have caused.””I’ve...
by HeadGnome | Jan 14, 2022 | Gnomes to Buy, Gonks, Gonks to Buy, Things to Buy, Valentines Day
Gonks are popular throughout the year but particularly around Valentine’s Day as they are cute and a way to show that special person in your life how you feel about them. Due to that, we have put together the best ones that you can buy on the internet below:...
