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It was a cool gift at first, but after watching the train go around the oval track about 100 times I put it up and never played with it again.

 

 

 

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Clearly that was before you went herbal. 

 

If you set it up now and let her rip, you'd be transfixed for at least 1,000 revolutions. 

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Never argue with idiots. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.

The original Gameboy, the brick one that came with Tetris. Thing still worked like new years later. I'd try to find it now but I'm pretty sure my parents threw it out when they moved. 

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That I remember getting, A sega genesis with mortal kombat and sonic 2.

 

Also got a Mr Bucket, I used to like the commercial as a kid, hearing it now though...it seems filled with innuendo, or maybe I just have a tainted mind. 

 

[media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oZa38GVD4w[/media]

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Later gifts included:

 

- Speak&Spell

- scores of Matchbox and HotWheels

 - Cliff Hangers

 - Hippity-Hop

 

 - random selections from:

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Later gifts included:


- Speak&Spell

- scores of Matchbox and HotWheels

- Cliff Hangers

- Hippity-Hop


- random selections from:

It was a REALLY big deal when the wishbook arrived in the mail.

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I'm trying to make myself more informed and less opinionated.

Stop saying whatever stupid thing you're talking about and pay attention to all the interesting things I have to say!

I should start drinking less beer.

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I should start drinking less beer.

I've never had that brand. Any good?

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I'm trying to make myself more informed and less opinionated.

Stop saying whatever stupid thing you're talking about and pay attention to all the interesting things I have to say!

Some early ones that I remember but too far removed to remember when.


* Vroom Racer

* Tonka Trucks

* Erector Set

* GI Joe

* HO Scale cars

* Hot Wheels

* Etch-a-Sketch

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I've never had that brand. Any good?

 

They do say that less is more... 

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Anyone remember the first year your wives present was stolen from the trunk of your car?  I sure do....she would have loved that roomba.

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I think the 1st present I remember getting was a remote control (on a cord not RC) Tractor Trailer truck that my cousin Lori promptly broke. Still have the damn thing at my parents house

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Wants to join the "cereal box" dating service. I've dated enough flakes and nuts...all I want is the prize now.

 

It was a wonderful day in my household!

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“It is the job of thinking people not to be on the side of the executioners.”
― Albert Camus

Original Nintendo. I was 5 and very very happy boy. Remember playing Mario a gazillion times.

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I don't remember if this was the first because it was a long time ago but it's probably one of the first.

 

http://pinterest.com/pin/387661480398437855/

 

 

edit: I don't know how to get it to paste the picture. Help!

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edit: I don't know how to get it to paste the picture. Help!

Here ya go, Chief...

 

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I am totally dating myself with this one...but yeah, I was 6 or 7.

 

 Kids today would think this was something back in the Flinstones era.

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I survived the Gus Bradley Error.

My childhood is flashing before my eyes in this thread.

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I survived the Gus Bradley Error.

My childhood is flashing before my eyes in this thread.

 

Good stuff ain't it?  :thumbsup:

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More of the slightly later stuff….

 

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