Reviewing iPhone Cases Tiki Style ...

It's been a while since Tiki Talk (on of my favourite Tiki Blogs) drew my attention to a rubber iPhone case for the third generation model.

But having upgraded to the 4G version I'm looking for a new case to replace my rather nondescript black one, the reception is remarkably good here on The Secret Island. I was disappointed that the makers of the case above don't have a 4G update and so it was onto the internet to find the best of the rest and I thought I would share...

#3. Tiki Amakua skin from Skinit.com


This one comes in at $14.99 and is a front and back skin. Not a bad look but offering minimal (none!) protection against drops but will keep those scratches at bay!

#2. Magma iPhone 4 Slider Case from Cafepress.

The Magma Tiki iPhone 4 with this back cover, two-piece case. It features a removable bottom (with a soft grip for easy handling) that slides off for quick docking. A hard plastic design protects from scratches.

• Fits iPhone 4g
• Hard-shell two-piece protective case
• Sliding case, with removable bottom for docking
• Felt-lined inside
• Easy access to all controls
• Apple® and iPhone® are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries

They also have the Eclipse... both available for $25. Cheap when you consider the price of a replacement!

#1. Tribal iPhone 4 case by Grove.

Okay, okay so it's not strictly speaking a Tiki but my choice case is hard to resist. Part of its artist series (Jonny Wan, UK) this skull design has all the trademarks of a quality tattoo etched into bamboo. Each case is created from a piece of bamboo with a scary amount of accuracy. The back is a mere 0.075" while the whole thing weighs .6oz!

You might not even notice its there ... even your wallet will feel lighter! But I guess at $89 and taking into account the style and workmanship you certainly get what you pay for!

Tiki Totems ...

Life here on the island is fairly busy, there's the hunting and gathering to do, the two hungry mouths of the savages to feed and the Wahine to keep happy... not to mention sharing some Tiki goodness with you on Mia Huna Moku.

What better way to relax at the end of the day than to while away a few minutes (... easily becomes hours!) messing with some iPhone apps. I've already got Tiki+ from Beachbum Berry but I thought I would see what other tap-able Tiki time wasters might be out there!

Thats when I came across Tiki Totems which allows you to work against gravity in order to protect a Tiki idol that is treasured by the gods.

The game is simple enough, all you have to do is tap the grey blocks in the right order to get the Tiki to safely drop. If you don’t tap the bricks in just the right order, the Tiki falls to the ground and breaks, angering the gods. So unless you want to be running from a river a lava, you better learn quickly!

There are 80 different levels, of which I've completed a handful, so it will definitely keep you occupied for a while because as you'd expect the levels get more difficult. The graphics are colorful and fun, and I must admit that it's fun to wake the gods and erupt the volcano every once in a while!

Give it a try. Tiki Totems Premium is currently free!