Yardbirds and Junkyard Dogs & Cats have been handcrafted from scrap materials since 1991 by Richard Kolb in Louisville, Kentucky. The artist summarizes his work in one simple word— “Happiness”. It’s the perfect description, as his joy in making every unique ‘critter’ shines through!
Yardbirds and Junkyard critters are guaranteed to inspire conversation about the materials used… is that a garden tool, car part, farm implement, bicycle part? Or even part of a transmission or muffler…? All are created from materials that would otherwise be doomed to a landfill.
No matter the sum of its parts, every one of these creations has a personality all its own. Every Yardbird, Junkyard Dog, Cat or Critter is handmade, so dimensions may vary. As parts are subject to availability, pieces may vary from the images we show on our website.
Baby Nuts the Bad Boy Dog
This little bad dog would make a funny desk top decoration or table top item and is sure to get a laugh out of knowing dog owners. Made using scrap and reject metal including a small nut. See also Small Bad Boy Dog for a larger version.
Dimensions:
Length: 5.5 in.
Width: 3.5 in.
Height: 4 in.
Cheeks the Cat
Made from recycled metal, this little chubby-faced kitty waits patiently for a home.
Dimensions:
Length: 7 in.
Width: 8 in.
Height: 9 in.
Chubby Nut the Cat
Chubby Nut the Cat makes delightful use of a big scrap nut, washers, nails and marbles. Great small gift item!
Dimensions:
Length: 6.5 in.
Width: 4 in.
Height: 6 in.
Chubs the Cat
This teeny cat has a sun gear body and screws for legs.
Dimensions:
Length: 3 in.
Width: 3 in.
Height: 3 in.
Chubs the Happy Puppy
A happy little puppy with a sun gear body and screws for legs. Who doesn’t love puppies? Universal appeal make Chubs the perfect gift for any dog lover.
Dimensions:
Length: 3 in.
Width: 1.5 in.
Height: 3 in.
Chubs the Owl
Whooo loves you? Chubs the Owl, that’s who!
Dimensions:
Length: 2 in.
Width: 2.5 in.
Height: 3 in.
CK Bushing Bird
Made of scrap and reject metal. Body features a bushing reducer and a cabinet knob. Cabinet knob will vary in color and pattern.
Dimensions:
Length: 4 in.
Width: 4 in.
Height: 5.5 in.
CK Bushing Dog
Made of scrap and reject metal. Body features a bushing reducer and a cabinet knob. Cabinet knob will vary in color and pattern.
Dimensions:
Length: 6.5 in.
Width: 5 in.
Height: 6 in.
CK Bushing Pig
Made of scrap and reject metal. Body features a bushing reducer and a cabinet knob. Cabinet knob will vary in color and pattern.
Dimensions:
Length: 5 in.
Width: 3 in.
Height: 4 in.
CK Colorful Bird
Body is made of a colorful cabinet knob.
Dimensions:
Length: 4 in.
Width: 4.5 in.
Height: 5.5 in.
Lucky® Horseshoe Owl
This horseshoe is bringing the luck to the owl, and maybe you too!
Dimensions:
Length: 4.5 in.
Width: 6.5 in.
Height: 6 in.
CK Luv Bug
Have you been bitten by the love bug? Then get this great little guy to show it! Body is made from a bushing, and a heart cabinet knob. Marble eyes.
Dimensions:
Length: 4 in.
Width: 3.5 in.
Height: 5 in.
Mini Fluffy Cat
Made from recycled metal parts, including edger blades, lugnuts and nails.
Dimensions:
Length: 12 in.
Width: 9 in.
Height: 18 in.
Tiny Kitten
This little cat sculpture makes the perfect gift for cat lovers. Made from recycled metal parts with marble eyes.
Dimensions:
Length: 8.5 in.
Width: 6.5 in.
Height: 7 in.
Tiny Happy Puppy
Great things come in small packages. Great small gift item that will put a smile on anybody’s face. This happy puppy design is so popular, it appears across the board in many of our functional products as well. Materials used include a steel ball nose and marble eyes.
Dimensions:
Length: 6 in.
Width: 6 in.
Height: 7 in.