#1 ViewMaster: The original Viewmaster came out in 1939 and evolved through the 50’s when the “stereoscopic sightseeing” evolved into more of a toy like the one you see here. It’s was the kind of thing that would really got your imagination going!
#2 Lock & Key Skates: I loved mine and once you got the hang of them, you could really move especially on the Bronx streets where I grew up. And how fun was it after you did? Enough that they made a song about it! Here’s how the first line went:
"I got a brand new pair of roller skates, You got a brand new key"....etc..
#3 Original Yahtzee: This classic, family-friendly dice game came out in the late 40’s, but didn’t see much action until 1956 when game developer Edwin Lowe began marketing it across the U.S. Milton Bradley purchased the game and rights to market it in 1973, which brought it in to modern times. I still play it today but on my laptop under the name of "Maxi Dice".
#4 Hula Hoop: Would you believe the Hula Hoop didn’t actually come out until 1958? Like most toys, this one went through different times in waves. It’s one of those things you can come back to again and again and still enjoy.
#5 Slinky: Genius! Slinkys were always cool, and a quintessential childhood toy and an icon of classic fun. With a theme song that sticks with you for life, Slinky has captivated kids with its ability to walk down stairs. Still being enjoyed today by kids and grownups alike.
Today my sister Louise and I go to the eye doctor for checkups (it's been 2 years for me) and Phyllis will drive us because of eye drops, have lunch out and then our weekly card game at my place. I'll leave you with this quote, "Childhood is the most beautiful of all life's seasons". Have a day of blessings dear friends.
I agree with the quote. It can be the best time of life.
ReplyDeleteI remember slinky, hula hoop and I had a viewer in heavy black metal. I loved it!
Never played Yahtzee and though I had skates I couldn't skate at all!
I was a good ice skating but on land I was just awful.
I didn't jump rope until 5th grade and I was invited to try double dutch for my first jump rope experience. I jumped in and it worked out well. Imagine that!
Thanks for the memories!
Hope the eye exam goes well.
Where is everyone? Blog land seems to have gone into hibernation.
PS, have noticed that your weather is warmer than we are here at the shore by a degree or so. That rarely happens.
DeleteOK off to have my pumpkin latte cheapo coffee from Home Goods (3.99)
I loved the View Master and I never could get the hula hoop to do right. I never could stand up on skates, even though I tried. I'm not a game player. I bought my grandkids a slinky.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the memories, Toni
Hi Toni, I had all those but my favorite was my Red Derby skate board! The house on the end of the block had a circular driveway and I loved going around the curve. I try to encourage my grands to play board games. Our favorite is Disney monopoly. I play Word with Friends(Scrabble) daily.
ReplyDeleteBig, big smiles...I sure know all those...are you enjoying the cooler weather, Toni? It has been really nice here in Hornell/Western NY. SMILES
ReplyDeleteView Master -check, Lock & Key Skates -check, Original Yahtzee -check, Hula Hoop -check, Slinky -check...yep, I did them all!
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