While a popular ballet might have first popularized this everyday object, Wanders' version is a charming take. Marcello the Strongman is one of the five limited-edition designs created for the Circus Collection. The characterization makes the object quite the performance. After placing the nut between his feet on the base, the weights above his head can be turned to crack open and snack. Photo 3 of 10 in Alessi and Marcel Wanders Let The Circus Run Wild In Their Latest Collaboration

Alessi and Marcel Wanders Let The Circus Run Wild In Their Latest Collaboration

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While a popular ballet might have first popularized this everyday object, Wanders' version is a charming take. Marcello the Strongman is one of the several limited-edition designs created for the Circus Collection. The characterization makes the object quite the performance. After placing the nut between his feet on the base, the weights above his head can be turned to crack open and snack.