Favorite toys as a child ?
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...........For me it was my Dennis the Menace toys and G I Joe toys...................kim.......
Pulling a plastics toy car around with a string
or was it a button spinning on a looped thread/string :happy1:
or was it a button spinning on a looped thread/string :happy1:
72golddustermike
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hotwheels, transformers, and he-man.
67Dart273
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When I was pretty young, My Great Grandmother and her two boys had a homestead out on Lake Cocolalla, and when us and some of the boys from the other cousins and second cousins showed up for a big "get together" we used to play with the "guns." It never once occurred to ANYBODY that one of us kids would find, try to find, or maliciously attempt to actually LOAD one of 'em.
One that stands out was an old single shot "trap door" Army rifle, one a non--descript bolt action, and a couple of pistols. One was a break -action I think Smith.
Parents today would cringe. We killed thousands, maybe millions, of mobsters, injuns, Japs, Germans, and anyone else we could think of that "needed killin"
Lake Cocolalla, S of town, and a closeup of the much--rebuilt part of the original land. This was where my Mother's side of the family settled. When my Father's family came to the country from Beautiful downtown Burbank, they settled on a little place for a few years immediately N of this, also adjacent to the creek to the left. Some of the "outlaws" of the family lived there for years in a log house. I can still remember very young, about 4-6, going there and seeing them
When I was a teenager, the woman who became my "step Grandmother" owned a place on this lake further E along the shore. We used to boat and ski, fish, etc, on the lake.
But I'll NEVER forget that old "trap door" rifle/ carbine. Us kids would race to try and get "it" I sure wish to hell I had it now. But after "Gramma" died, one of "the boys" bought out the other, and kept the farm. He got married, lived a VERY few years, and died. His wife was completely unfriendly to the rest of the family, and none of the family "trinkets" ever made it anywhere at her hand.
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One that stands out was an old single shot "trap door" Army rifle, one a non--descript bolt action, and a couple of pistols. One was a break -action I think Smith.
Parents today would cringe. We killed thousands, maybe millions, of mobsters, injuns, Japs, Germans, and anyone else we could think of that "needed killin"
Lake Cocolalla, S of town, and a closeup of the much--rebuilt part of the original land. This was where my Mother's side of the family settled. When my Father's family came to the country from Beautiful downtown Burbank, they settled on a little place for a few years immediately N of this, also adjacent to the creek to the left. Some of the "outlaws" of the family lived there for years in a log house. I can still remember very young, about 4-6, going there and seeing them
When I was a teenager, the woman who became my "step Grandmother" owned a place on this lake further E along the shore. We used to boat and ski, fish, etc, on the lake.
But I'll NEVER forget that old "trap door" rifle/ carbine. Us kids would race to try and get "it" I sure wish to hell I had it now. But after "Gramma" died, one of "the boys" bought out the other, and kept the farm. He got married, lived a VERY few years, and died. His wife was completely unfriendly to the rest of the family, and none of the family "trinkets" ever made it anywhere at her hand.
Similar to this old girl:
plum crazy dart
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Parents today would cringe. We killed thousands, maybe millions, of mobsters, injuns, Japs, Germans, and anyone else we could think of that "needed killin"
LOL
Played a lot of army type games, used to "kill" all those also. But we were good kids and played with toy guns, knives and gernades. (lol) The weeds would grow taller than we were and we would have trails through them. We dug foxholes in the dirt mounds and would throw dirt bombs (chunks of dirt). Good clean gun fun and I didn't grow up to be a mass murderer. Who woulda thunk.:cheers:
pishta
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LEGOs, and a beat up old 6" Nerf ball that I played indoor volleyball with my Dad after he got home from work. I was always riding my bike and playing "over the line" or basketball, never had a video game...they didnt exist!
67Dart273
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OH HELL I damn near forgot about the alltime favorite family toy!!!!
After WWII, a person could buy all sorts of useful, semi--useful, and just plain useless junk "military surplus." Some of these ads were outright LIES
One such lie was the Crocker-Wheeler training top turret my Gramps bought, was supposed to have "motors and pumps." Right. Two motors, maybe three, all 28V DC
Nevertheless, this thing was set up in two different barn/ shops over the years, and before Dad sold it to some of the warbird collectors for 500 bucks in the late '80s, it was mounted on an old well cover in Dad's backyard "for the Grandkids."
We shot down COUNTLESS enemy aircraft with that thing!!!
(Photos not ours, just what I found on the www.)
The one in the top is missing the ammo recovery bags, which are visible in the bottom photo, attach to the vertical chute slightly to right of center. These had a mirror "heads up" gunsight which I managed to apply voltage to and get to work. Orange reticule and spot. In the bottom photo, on the top "green box" you can see one of the triggers on this side. The green box swiveled right/ left, and controlled azimuth. The identical left/ right handles rotated towards/ away from the gunner, controlling firing. There was a safety latch, triggers, and a radio PTT switch on them. Our turret was "new surplus" never been in an aircraft. It had one tag that said "when installed in aircraft type XXXXX (I forgot) ONLY ONE GUN will be installed, so either they were concerned with ammo use, or more likely, stress on the AC fuselage.
The silver tank(s) hanging down from the top area in the bottom photo were the ammo cans
These had a basic O2 regulator, a retractible night light, and a 24V rheostat suit heat control, a camera switch, dimmer for the gunsight, and the basic firing controls. As you can see, a small O2 tank mounted on under the seat, which was a "Harley" bike type seat with belts.
A shot of one mounted in an AT-11. The huge ventilated box contains very large resistors which control motor speed and movement, and must have a safe place to eject their heat.
Beech AT-11 with one of these turrets
After WWII, a person could buy all sorts of useful, semi--useful, and just plain useless junk "military surplus." Some of these ads were outright LIES
One such lie was the Crocker-Wheeler training top turret my Gramps bought, was supposed to have "motors and pumps." Right. Two motors, maybe three, all 28V DC
Nevertheless, this thing was set up in two different barn/ shops over the years, and before Dad sold it to some of the warbird collectors for 500 bucks in the late '80s, it was mounted on an old well cover in Dad's backyard "for the Grandkids."
We shot down COUNTLESS enemy aircraft with that thing!!!
(Photos not ours, just what I found on the www.)
The one in the top is missing the ammo recovery bags, which are visible in the bottom photo, attach to the vertical chute slightly to right of center. These had a mirror "heads up" gunsight which I managed to apply voltage to and get to work. Orange reticule and spot. In the bottom photo, on the top "green box" you can see one of the triggers on this side. The green box swiveled right/ left, and controlled azimuth. The identical left/ right handles rotated towards/ away from the gunner, controlling firing. There was a safety latch, triggers, and a radio PTT switch on them. Our turret was "new surplus" never been in an aircraft. It had one tag that said "when installed in aircraft type XXXXX (I forgot) ONLY ONE GUN will be installed, so either they were concerned with ammo use, or more likely, stress on the AC fuselage.
The silver tank(s) hanging down from the top area in the bottom photo were the ammo cans
These had a basic O2 regulator, a retractible night light, and a 24V rheostat suit heat control, a camera switch, dimmer for the gunsight, and the basic firing controls. As you can see, a small O2 tank mounted on under the seat, which was a "Harley" bike type seat with belts.
A shot of one mounted in an AT-11. The huge ventilated box contains very large resistors which control motor speed and movement, and must have a safe place to eject their heat.
Beech AT-11 with one of these turrets
clifftt
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Dick Tracy Copmobile, Erector Set, Tinker Toys (with real wood), Lincoln Logs. My favorite all time: Aurora H.O. Slot Car set.
Johnny Dart
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Big Wheel,
Rockim Sockim Robots
Electric Football
Air Hockey
Pinball
Slot Cars
Taco Minibike
Just to name a few.
Rockim Sockim Robots
Electric Football
Air Hockey
Pinball
Slot Cars
Taco Minibike
Just to name a few.
67Dart273
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I don't know, LOL, what did she look like?
I had a neighbor girl who I'd have loved to "play with" but she wouldn't give me the time of day. In later years, she was a serious addict of several of "the usual" drugs, so I guess karma's a *****.
I still have mine! And my farm toys. tmm
Frankie
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OH HELL I damn near forgot about the alltime favorite family toy!!!!
After WWII, a person could buy all sorts of useful, semi--useful, and just plain useless junk "military surplus." Some of these ads were outright LIES
One such lie was the Crocker-Wheeler training top turret my Gramps bought, was supposed to have "motors and pumps." Right. Two motors, maybe three, all 28V DC
Nevertheless, this thing was set up in two different barn/ shops over the years, and before Dad sold it to some of the warbird collectors for 500 bucks in the late '80s, it was mounted on an old well cover in Dad's backyard "for the Grandkids."
We shot down COUNTLESS enemy aircraft with that thing!!!
(Photos not ours, just what I found on the www.)
The one in the top is missing the ammo recovery bags, which are visible in the bottom photo, attach to the vertical chute slightly to right of center. These had a mirror "heads up" gunsight which I managed to apply voltage to and get to work. Orange reticule and spot. In the bottom photo, on the top "green box" you can see one of the triggers on this side. The green box swiveled right/ left, and controlled azimuth. The identical left/ right handles rotated towards/ away from the gunner, controlling firing. There was a safety latch, triggers, and a radio PTT switch on them. Our turret was "new surplus" never been in an aircraft. It had one tag that said "when installed in aircraft type XXXXX (I forgot) ONLY ONE GUN will be installed, so either they were concerned with ammo use, or more likely, stress on the AC fuselage.
The silver tank(s) hanging down from the top area in the bottom photo were the ammo cans
These had a basic O2 regulator, a retractible night light, and a 24V rheostat suit heat control, a camera switch, dimmer for the gunsight, and the basic firing controls. As you can see, a small O2 tank mounted on under the seat, which was a "Harley" bike type seat with belts.
A shot of one mounted in an AT-11. The huge ventilated box contains very large resistors which control motor speed and movement, and must have a safe place to eject their heat.
Beech AT-11 with one of these turrets
Can you imagine actually going to war in something like that? They truly were the "Greastest Generation".
pacuda59
pacuda59
Johnny Speed!
mailman2004
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When I was 9 my dad taught me how to drive our 1946 willies cj2a drove that around our property and the neighbors property for a couple years, then he brought home a 1985ish chevy celebrity wagon that he took half of the front end sheet metal off of to fix another, I put almost 1,000 miles on that in the back. I know those aren't "toys" so to speak but that is how I spent my childhood. Oh and my dad had one strict rule, you break it you fix it or your done with it!
Ihis question inspired all sorts of memories for me, loved ones lost, etc..
The one toy I remember enjoying the most was a dang car dash. How wierd is that ?
It was a battery powered plastic assembly about 3 feet wide to span across chair arms. It had steering wheel with horn, short windeshield with wipers, and more.
This was in the early 60s. The chair that I used was odd orange vinyl with wooden arms that slanted down and back. Period correct I suppose. My dash toy sit tilted and would slide to me. My grandpa tied his socks around the chair arms so I could keep the thing positioned where I wanted it.
Eventually the tiny belt inside that drove the wipers would repeatedly jump of.
Grandpa went into it and put that belt back on several times. He finally gave up and said "Dont run the wipers unless it's raining". Too funny since it never rains indoors. Anyway... that was the end of working wipers. I knew I could go in a fix it myself but I couldn't have a screwdriver. Too many younger children in the same house.
Found a pic of it..
http://www.timewarptoys.com/playm1.jpg
The one toy I remember enjoying the most was a dang car dash. How wierd is that ?
It was a battery powered plastic assembly about 3 feet wide to span across chair arms. It had steering wheel with horn, short windeshield with wipers, and more.
This was in the early 60s. The chair that I used was odd orange vinyl with wooden arms that slanted down and back. Period correct I suppose. My dash toy sit tilted and would slide to me. My grandpa tied his socks around the chair arms so I could keep the thing positioned where I wanted it.
Eventually the tiny belt inside that drove the wipers would repeatedly jump of.
Grandpa went into it and put that belt back on several times. He finally gave up and said "Dont run the wipers unless it's raining". Too funny since it never rains indoors. Anyway... that was the end of working wipers. I knew I could go in a fix it myself but I couldn't have a screwdriver. Too many younger children in the same house.
Found a pic of it..
http://www.timewarptoys.com/playm1.jpg
1968FormulaS340
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GI Joe, I still have mine.
AND A BIG X2 on the Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle!
I still have one in a tote somewhere. (note: Video is not me.)
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCTc0c6gP9A"]Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle The "Insane Jesus" Jump #9 - YouTube[/ame]
AND A BIG X2 on the Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle!
I still have one in a tote somewhere. (note: Video is not me.)
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCTc0c6gP9A"]Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle The "Insane Jesus" Jump #9 - YouTube[/ame]
Matchboxes and Hot Wheels from growing up and still have all of them. I also like my HO scale trains as well.
fanofpetty
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for me it was Aurora slot cars ( thunder jets and AFX )......I would spend hours racing them. I still have them, and have collected aprox. 300 of them. I loved electric trains as well. I still have those too. I'v been thinkin about finding a place in my shop to set up a small layout just so I can be a kid again....LOL!
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