Toys
Air Devils Toy
Kids today, with their ubiquitous sophisticated remote-control helicopters, don't know how lucky they have it, over previous generations with their more primitive toys.
But why did we have so much fun?
Posted By: Paul - Sat Feb 02, 2013 -
Comments (3)
Category: Toys, Advertising, 1970s
Leggy Dolls
Somehow, Barbie doesn't seem so anatomically impossible anymore.
More info here.
More pics here.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Jan 25, 2013 -
Comments (2)
Category: Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues, Body Modifications, Freaks, Oddities, Quirks of Nature, Toys, 1970s
Hello Kitty Terrorist Equipment
This is Weird Universe and this story, in it's entirety, couldn't be more dead on if it were especially designed for us!I've left my comments in the extended section because I'd like you to view the clip before continuing. At the least, start at the 1min mark.
More in extended >>
Posted By: Expat47 - Sat Jan 19, 2013 -
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Category: Guns, Terrorism and Terrorists, Toys
Zulu Blowgun Free
Oh, just imagine the glorious lawsuit possibilities if this toy were offered today!
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jan 15, 2013 -
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Category: Death, Stereotypes and Cliches, Toys, Lawsuits, 1920s, Africa
Speciality Model Railroad Figures
I never realized that you could decorate your model railroad layout with a variety of unconventional people.
Check out the whole assortment here.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jan 07, 2013 -
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Category: Hobbies and DIY, Stereotypes and Cliches, Toys, Trains
Kong Suni, the Korean Farting Doll
Rub her belly and hear her fart!
Posted By: Alex - Thu Nov 29, 2012 -
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Category: Toys, Flatulence
Daddy Saddle
I can't imagine this toy by Kenner being too popular. I'm glad my kids didn't have one.
Ride 'em cowboy!!
Posted By: gdanea - Sat Sep 15, 2012 -
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Category: Toys
Ancient Minoan Culture Illustrated with Barbies
More here. (Scroll down.)
This incredible find courtesy of hardcore WU-vie Zoltan Ness.
Posted By: Paul - Sun Aug 26, 2012 -
Comments (7)
Category: History, Toys, Outsider Art, Foreign Customs, Reader Recommendation
Gender-Differentiated Toy Film Projectors
Guess which model is for boys, and which for girls....
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Aug 25, 2012 -
Comments (9)
Category: Movies, Toys, Gender, 1960s
The Brick Testament
The Bible as a series of Lego dioramas.
Home page.
Further info.
Thanks to pal Denny Lien.
Posted By: Paul - Fri Aug 17, 2012 -
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Category: Eccentrics, Education, Religion, Toys, Outsider Art
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