Toys From Childhood

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by stollydriver, Sep 8, 2021.

  1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.
  1. Dave49

    Dave49 Elite Member

    Dec 30, 2019
    1,280
    800
    SW Scotland
    • Funny Funny x 4
    • Like Like x 1
    • Love You Love You x 1
  2. Cyborgbot

    Cyborgbot Guest

    That’s so me…
     
  3. Dave49

    Dave49 Elite Member

    Dec 30, 2019
    1,280
    800
    SW Scotland
    It did seem apposite. (The pants zipper bit, not the super genius bit, of course.)
     
    • Funny Funny x 2
  4. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
    Subscriber

    Dec 3, 2018
    21,606
    1,000
    Tucson Arizona
    Toys from childhood........

    Screen Shot 2021-09-09 at 3.12.56 PM.png

    Screen Shot 2021-09-09 at 3.14.48 PM.png

    Screen Shot 2021-09-09 at 3.11.25 PM.png
     
    • Like Like x 2
    • Funny Funny x 2
    • Agree Agree x 1
  5. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
    Subscriber

    Dec 3, 2018
    21,606
    1,000
    Tucson Arizona
    #45 Sandi T, Sep 9, 2021
    Last edited: Sep 10, 2021
    I grew up on a farm in Minnesota, Bikerman. These were some of the most readily available (and yes, inexpensive) "toys". But I did also have some of the usual toys of the times including an Etch-A-Sketch that @stollydriver posted,. I loved reading books and playing board games like Clue and Monopoly and Operation but I don't specifically remember a lot of the actual "toys" that I had. Maybe I was too busy playing outdoors with my rocks, sticks, and cardboard boxes. :) And riding my pony. :)
     
    • Funny Funny x 1
  6. Pegscraper

    Pegscraper Elite Member

    Jun 12, 2020
    2,935
    800
    Yorkshire
    Anyone remember the battery powered toy robots that were all the rage in the 60's & 70's? I had a couple but they weren't very reliable, had them repaired a few times by my Uncle who ran a TV repair shop at the time. They would 'walk' a few paces with flashing eyes and sound effects, then two doors would open on the chest revealing two ray guns to blast anything/anyone to oblivion. The perfect educational toy. I used to playout robotic "attacks" on my younger Sister's first Barbie doll. Poor Barbie always ended up naked.
     
    • Funny Funny x 2
    • Agree Agree x 1
  7. Pegscraper

    Pegscraper Elite Member

    Jun 12, 2020
    2,935
    800
    Yorkshire
    Phwoooarrr!! Gabrielle Drake became one of my other "interests" when I was 16.
     
  8. Golgotha

    Golgotha Guest

    #48 Golgotha, Sep 10, 2021
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 10, 2021
    Rifles. That would arm my entire block for an afternoon of playing "Army."

    *ever*
     
    • Funny Funny x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
  9. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

    Apr 25, 2015
    2,034
    800
    north wales
    Screenshot_20210910-070743_Google.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 2
  10. Cyborgbot

    Cyborgbot Guest

    E70AB401-1771-483A-9548-6995BDE5E666.gif
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Funny Funny x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
  11. johne

    johne Standing on the shoulders of dwarves.

    Jan 16, 2020
    1,674
    643
    Where the Wolds meet the sea
    I miss my hoop and stick. :(
     
    • Funny Funny x 3
  12. Rooster

    Rooster Grumpy Member
    Subscriber

    Sep 14, 2015
    1,639
    800
    Droitwich, Worcestershire
    I had one of these when I was a kid. I wish I had it now they sell for over £400.

    DB32611F-AC74-4EE3-8DF2-31B0B69AC6B9.jpeg
     
    • Like Like x 3
  13. Pegscraper

    Pegscraper Elite Member

    Jun 12, 2020
    2,935
    800
    Yorkshire
    My friend with all the model cars also had one of these and numerous other drool worthy toys (jammy little bastard). He also had one of the first Space Hoppers when they came out and a Raleigh Chopper. I had a cheap plastic machine gun replica with a rat-tat-tat sound effect and large plastic bayonet, totally out gunned by a Johnny Seven!
     
    • Funny Funny x 5
    • Like Like x 1
  14. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

    Apr 25, 2015
    2,034
    800
    north wales
    Another favorite.... Screenshot_20210910-160114_Google.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 3
  15. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

    Apr 25, 2015
    2,034
    800
    north wales
    Had one of these - came home from school one day and my mum had given it to the kid next door. Fetch a fortune now... Screenshot_20210910-160522_Google.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 4
  16. Pegscraper

    Pegscraper Elite Member

    Jun 12, 2020
    2,935
    800
    Yorkshire
    Yes, I had one too, plus a large scale, bump and go, battery powered model with flashing machine guns, along with ejector seat and rear bullet proof screen. You're right about values. If you have a mint example still in the box they fetch hundreds. Unfortunately I actually played with all mine so the boxes were the first thing in the bin!
     
    • Agree Agree x 2
  17. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

    Apr 25, 2015
    2,034
    800
    north wales
    Do you mean this... Screenshot_20210910-184845_Google.jpg
     
    • Like Like x 3
  18. rufo11

    rufo11 Senior Member

    Mar 4, 2019
    666
    193
    Montevideo, URUGUAY
    It has taken me a bit to mature yet ...

    DSCN2916.JPG

    DSCN2922.JPG

    DSCN6228.JPG
     
    • Like Like x 5
  19. rufo11

    rufo11 Senior Member

    Mar 4, 2019
    666
    193
    Montevideo, URUGUAY
  20. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

    Apr 25, 2015
    2,034
    800
    north wales
    • Like Like x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
Loading...
Similar Threads - Toys Childhood
  1. Wire-Wheels
    Replies:
    8
    Views:
    642
  2. Pedro1340
    Replies:
    20
    Views:
    2,216
  3. David Cooper
    Replies:
    56
    Views:
    4,725
  4. Jez1050S
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,097
  5. TriBriBon
    Replies:
    14
    Views:
    3,404

Share This Page