Equipment Store Reviews

Reviews for Shops in
Singapore

The following reviews are independently written by people who have visited or purchased from the shops listed. They are provided for informational and review purposes only and should not be seen as either endorsements for or discouragements against using these vendors by myself or the Lion's Cave Website. If you are interested in purchasing Lion Dance equipment it is your responsibility to check into the details for yourself. I hope you find the following information helpful, but remember that everybody's opinion is different and product quality can vary depending on a number of different factors--so what one person experienced may or may not be true of the store now.

	Comparisons

Lee Kun Store

Rob Leong, Tue, 23 Apr 1996 22:42:24 -0400
I purchased the heads from him back in 1989-1990. At that time, I met him by going with one of my buddies from Singapore to look around Chinatown for a Lion Head maker. We asked a couple of people in Chinatown whether they knew anyone who made them, and we were directed to the Lee Kun Store. There was an elderly man outside the small shop, painting eyeballs for Lions. We got along pretty well, and I ended up ordering several Lions from him. I may have had a different experience than you, since my friends in Singapore arranged all the shipping details. All the Lee Kun Store needed to do was to make the heads and we arranged for pickup. Before you call, it's my understanding that this guy is now out of business, as my friend checked recently, and found that the shop was no longer there.

Tong Kong Laundry

Rob Leong, Tue, 23 Apr 1996 22:42:24 -0400
Overall, Alice's heads are OK. Not as well made as the Lee Kun Store, and she cut corners on details and painting in comparison, not to mention some poor choices in decorative material. If you decide to work with her, I would mention that you heard from me about her, and are willing to do business, but that I was disappointed with the quality of the silver cloth she used for the pants and body of the Lion. I would recommend that you have a contact in Singapore who can help you look after the details as the Lions are created. In our case, the material is really thin, and although attractive, it is too frail for use in Lion Dance. It needed backing material. If you want details, feel free to call me. I don't think that they purposely tried to make the Lions flimsy, but a check on the strength of materials before production would be wise, given my 20/20 hindsight. Otherwise, the Lions are striking and we like them a lot, and I think that the poor material choice may be a one-time problem, caused by my asking for an unusual color.

If you've been to or purchased equipment from a store in this area and would like to write a review, email it to me and I'll include it here the next time I update the page.

	Lee Kun Store
Rob Leong, Tue, 23 Apr 1996 22:42:24 -0400 I purchased the heads from him back in 1989-1990. At that time, I met him by going with one of my buddies from Singapore to look around Chinatown for a Lion Head maker. We asked a couple of people in Chinatown whether they knew anyone who made them, and we were directed to the Lee Kun Store. There was an elderly man outside the small shop, painting eyeballs for Lions. We got along pretty well, and I ended up ordering several Lions from him. I may have had a different experience than you, since my friends in Singapore arranged all the shipping details. All the Lee Kun Store needed to do was to make the heads and we arranged for pickup. Before you call, it's my understanding that this guy is now out of business, as my friend checked recently, and found that the shop was no longer there.

	Tong Kong Laundry
Rob Leong, Tue, 23 Apr 1996 22:42:24 -0400 Overall, Alice's heads are OK. Not as well made as the Lee Kun Store, and she cut corners on details and painting in comparison, not to mention some poor choices in decorative material. If you decide to work with her, I would mention that you heard from me about her, and are willing to do business, but that I was disappointed with the quality of the silver cloth she used for the pants and body of the Lion. I would recommend that you have a contact in Singapore who can help you look after the details as the Lions are created. In our case, the material is really thin, and although attractive, it is too frail for use in Lion Dance. It needed backing material. If you want details, feel free to call me. I don't think that they purposely tried to make the Lions flimsy, but a check on the strength of materials before production would be wise, given my 20/20 hindsight. Otherwise, the Lions are striking and we like them a lot, and I think that the poor material choice may be a one-time problem, caused by my asking for an unusual color.