As I embark on my journey/mission of hunting down presents for the kids I can’t help but reminisce about some of the simpler toys I enjoyed growing up. These were generally toys that didn’t require purchasing a life long investment in AA batteries. The first toy that really comes to mind was Stretch Armstrong, the blond-haired muscular guy in his speedo put out by Kenner where you could pull his arms and legs to extreme lengths. Hours of fun until the limbs started leaking goo. Then there were the Matchbox/Hot Wheels cars. I remember the Tonka trucks, the real ones built with metal. Erector sets, Lincoln logs (the wood ones). There was the Rubik’s Cube, Pick-Up Stix, Barrel of Monkeys. How about the G.I. Joe Action figure? There were the simple toys that were big hits like the Slinky, the Hula Hoop, the original Frisbee which goes to show that great toys don’t need to be hooked up to your TV. I remember those little green plastic army men providing hours of fun on the battlefield. Obviously there are plenty of other nostalgic toys I failed to mention. What were some of your favorite toys?
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