kelel01 1 #1 March 1, 2006 I only ask, because I was watching "I Love 1973" on VH1, and they were talking about Shrinky Dinks. I LOVED SHRINKY DINKS. But what the fuck did they do? You colored on them, then baked them and they shrank. WTF?! As one of the comedians said, "What could be more fun than playing with a plastic disk?". What toy did you love that you now find stupendously stupid? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #2 March 1, 2006 The pogo ball... my brother stabbed it with a knife when I was 11 though... Ive wanted one again ever since... it was so stupid yet could provide so much fun...Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #3 March 1, 2006 Shrinky dinks kicked ass! What about ... what was it... spirograph or something like that? You spun these disks around and made weird drawings. I just got a Slinky for Valentine's Day. I thought it was cool then and even cooler now."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #4 March 1, 2006 Major Matt Mason. Much more adapable to parachutes that GI Joe.Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #5 March 1, 2006 Spirographs are another excellent example. Pogo balls sucked butt, too. They were damn near impossible, but you couldn't stop tryig to jump on them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mayberry 0 #6 March 1, 2006 Remember those 2 hard plastic balls (about the size of tennis balls) on a string that you "clacked" together? What were those called? We always just called them "Clackers" Anyone? DonDon Here's to friends! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcneill79 0 #7 March 1, 2006 QuoteRemember those 2 hard plastic balls (about the size of tennis balls) on a string that you "clacked" together? What were those called? We always just called them "Clackers" Anyone? LOL I was in the toy section of Walmart recently and found them... damn they really suck now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #8 March 1, 2006 QuoteThe pogo ball... Was this another name for a hippidy hop. The big bouncy ball with a handle you bounced your but around on? That was one of my favorites. OOOOh the SitN-Spin kicked ass also.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #9 March 1, 2006 no , heres a pogo ball http://www.inthe80s.com/toys/pogoball.shtmlSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #10 March 1, 2006 Now I'm looking at all the toys on that site. I love their sample of Shrinky Dinks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookie120 0 #11 March 1, 2006 Oh yeah, my mom got rid of mine after the second sprain ankle. Great fun though. Those things kicked ass.If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcneill79 0 #12 March 1, 2006 Oooh I used to love Skip-It... damn I was a dork. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #13 March 1, 2006 OHHHH I remember getting a stupid A-Team game cause I had all those brothers and my baby sister was to young to play with me. I generally got things that would entertain the masses and usually piss me off....Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #14 March 1, 2006 My Sit-N-Spin was pretty cool at the time. So were Lawn Darts. then the Safety Nazi's got involved...."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #15 March 1, 2006 QuoteMy Sit-N-Spin We have a sit and spin, its better though cause it plays musicSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mayberry 0 #16 March 1, 2006 Ha!! I found them on that website! Click-Clacks. DonDon Here's to friends! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #17 March 1, 2006 QuoteHa!! I found them on that website! Click-Clacks. Don $81!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (and that's with 3+ days left to bid) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #18 March 1, 2006 QuoteQuoteMy Sit-N-Spin We have a sit and spin, its better though cause it plays music Music?!?! Kids are so spoiled.... When I was a kid, all we had were some pots and pans and the cat food to play with... and we liked it! If I was really lucky I got a wooden spoon, too."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #19 March 1, 2006 Quoteall we had were some pots and pans and the cat food to play with... and we liked it! If I was really lucky I got a wooden spoon, too Those are still popular toys of today.... ohhhh and the remote control, car keys and a box....Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #20 March 1, 2006 COME ON!........... Not one of you people had a damn. Big Wheel ?? or am i that f***ing old?I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #21 March 1, 2006 Whats a Big Wheel?Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlkskycam 0 #22 March 1, 2006 QuoteRemember those 2 hard plastic balls (about the size of tennis balls) on a string that you "clacked" together? What were those called? We always just called them "Clackers" Anyone? Don No joke - I believe they were called "Knockers" and we loved to play with 'em. They were kinda like num-chucks (spelling?) in practice in that there was always someone who thought they were getting real good with 'em and would be working 'em back and forth at a high stacatto and the concentration would lapse a little and CLAKKK!!! Nice shot to the skull. Always funny when it happened to someone else. But, for real, we called 'em Knockers...and we played with 'em... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #23 March 1, 2006 Rock-em Sock-em Robots!! I bought a Complete Mint Set a few years ago off ebay and have them in a Display Case in my Office along with my Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle. Now I just need a Stretch Armstrong and Steve Austin (6 Million dollar Man) with Bionics to complete the collection!! Etcha-Sketch and Spiropgraph were other Favorites. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mayberry 0 #24 March 1, 2006 This is a Big Wheel. Yep, I had one! Don Here's to friends! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #25 March 1, 2006 YES I had one... it was pink and purple... I dont remember riding it though, it had the removable seat that could be moved to three slots right?Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
