The Secret Stories Behind Your Favorite Toys


	The Secret Stories Behind Your Favorite Toys

BartendingBear

2-6-2008 6:35 PM

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BartendingBear says:

Pretty much Boomer's favorites.

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2-6-2008 6:54 PM

kkcapricorn

Ahhh, the memories they bring back.

2-7-2008 12:53 AM

mickfinn

Great clip BB !!

Anyone who doesn't know, you can get Etch A Sketch online
http://www.etchy.org/

2-7-2008 3:03 AM

tabsey

We called the constructor kit "Mechano". Definitely a favourite. Almost as good as my chemistry set and only lost interest when my first cricket bat arrived.

2-8-2008 12:46 AM

skwirlinator

I haven't played with a slinky since I did so while tripping on LSD25

2-8-2008 11:06 AM

bignosemousie

My daughter has Lincoln Logs, playdough, a slinky, and a Mr. Potato Head. The toys are still fun!

2-9-2008 1:20 PM

neochonetes

Cool stuff!

I really appreciate this story, NOT! HeeHee! Now that stupid slinky ad song is repeating itself in my mind...you know the one: "It's slinky, It's slinky, Everyone....."

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