I got on a mailing list of several magazines/ catalogues lately. And, while most of them I dump in the recycle right away, one actually caught my eye. This is the best toy catalogue I have seen, "Back to Basics Toys." It has some of the latest and greatest toys, crafts & furniture etc, but the best part is the classic toys. Everything you remember from when we were kids like Tinker Toys and Lincoln Logs are for sale in this catalogue. The list is endless- remember the Snoopy Snow cone maker? Or the original Slinky Dog (not just the newer one from Toy Story) and my personal favorite from the entire thing...
The Chatter Telephone. Berk played with this, and a ton of toys that were his Noni's or Rusty's, at the cabin recently and loved it so much I really think I want to get him a new one to play with at home. And yes, Fisher Price sells an updated version, but this one reminds me of being a kid. How sad, by the way, that I had to explain to my 14 yr old brother in law how to use a rotary phone -kids these days... I tell ya. So I thought I would pass along these two toys sites
Really, I know sometimes it is hard to find that 'great' gift to take to a birthday party. The last one Braden was invited to, the kid got 10 different Spiderman toys, seriously. So, why not reintroduce the old to the new kids in town? I have such strong memories of playing Lincoln Logs and Tinker Toys at my Grandpa's house growing up. And just a few years ago, on our way to Utah, we stopped at this rundown gas station where I found a Hoppy & chalk. (For those who don't know, I will try not to think less of you for it) A hoppy taw is what you use to play hopscotch, it's the thing you throw. My brothers and sister all had such a good time drawing the hopscotch and playing -just like when we were kids. So when I got this in the mail, I starting thinking and the more I thought about it the more I knew I had to tell all the bloggers out there about it. What were some of your favorite toys or games when you were a kid?
Play Things Past is another great toy store for classics. If anyone finds the original Little People, like we had growing up (Alison- your Mom's collection rocks- keeping everything is good sometimes, right?) let me know. I would love to have the farm that Moo'd when you opened the door, and the dog that was black & white...memories.
The Chatter Telephone. Berk played with this, and a ton of toys that were his Noni's or Rusty's, at the cabin recently and loved it so much I really think I want to get him a new one to play with at home. And yes, Fisher Price sells an updated version, but this one reminds me of being a kid. How sad, by the way, that I had to explain to my 14 yr old brother in law how to use a rotary phone -kids these days... I tell ya. So I thought I would pass along these two toys sites
Play Things Past is another great toy store for classics. If anyone finds the original Little People, like we had growing up (Alison- your Mom's collection rocks- keeping everything is good sometimes, right?) let me know. I would love to have the farm that Moo'd when you opened the door, and the dog that was black & white...memories.
Speaking of all things old, Happy Anniversary to my parents- 41 years! thanks for being such great examples to all of us!
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okay so I thought they were called "hoppy taws" not just a hobby. I'm guessing the name came form the "hop" in hopsctoch and taws is probably slang for "toss".
As far as classic toys go, I would probably flip out if I saw an original Barbie doll head--the ones that you put curlers in their hair and the really nasty blue eyeshadow on. That would be awesome.
my 2 cents,
Robyn
p.s. Mom and Dad in case you guys ever read this HAPPPY ANNIVERSARY..41 years now right?
I love you, thanks for all you do for us kids!
I love the pick up sticks! I don't really remember having a lot of these toys although they look familiar. I remember playing GI Joes with my brothers and the occasional barbie. Oh! Cabbage Patch Kids, I loved those.
Caryn-- Great info!!! The classic toys are the best. I am at my moms and Peyton is playing with all my "old" school toys and LOVING them. She plays with toys better at Grandmas then at home with her cool "NEW" toys.
My grandpa still has the phone. I loved that thing. It is cute cause now all of my cousins and my kids play with them when we are over there.
Caryn, I love that you have older siblings too so you remember playing with all the old toys. My mom loves all things that are from the past and it wouldn't be fitting if she had the new Fisher Price "Little People". It is so fun to see the old toys! Thanks for the websites and it is such a good idea to reintroduce the good ol' toys to kids!
I absolutly HATE the toys now-a-days! Up at our cousins cabin their parents saved all of the kids old toys. They were a hit with the kids! They don't make thing like they used to and that makes me so sad!
Such a cool catalog! I love that kind of stuff and even bought my daughter the old Fisher Price band set -- the one where all the instruments fit inside the drum -- for Christmas last year off eBay. Thanks for sharing!
And thanks for the kind words for my cousin. I sent your information along to her.
Hey, thanks for this post, LOVED it! I totally got on the website and requested a catalog. So thanks!
It was so fun meeting you tonight! =)
Caryn this is a way fun post. I am a sucker for toys for my kids and my kids LOVE so many of the things I played with as a kids too (minus pink princess Barbie dolls). Thanks for the info ;) You are the best!
How fun! I'll have to check it out.
It was fun visiting with you last night. We'll have to keep in touch, I'll let you know how my appointment goes with Dr. Moffitt.
Haleigh
sounds like some great toys. ill have to check the website out. thanks.
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