Back on the 25th December 1968 many of us will have unwrapped a cool Project SWORD Annual, especially in the UK. But what if Tarheel had brought out their own version for American Swordies? One basic change might have been to the front and back covers. Using the box art of the Tarheel SWORD fleet, here's my particularly poor attempt at the front one.
I'm sure someone can do a much better job than me!
PS. I've just thought, I'm unsure if my Mum and Dad wrapped my annuals at Xmas. I think they were left au natural. Like Selection Boxes. They were never wrapped. In fact now I think about it none of my Parent's prezzies were wrapped for my Brothers and me. They were neatly arranged on armchairs for my older sibs. Mine filled a sofa! [spoilt brat I hear you mutter!] Only those we got from Aunts, Uncles et al required unwrapping! Was this common practice?
Pressies from parents were always wrapped in our family. Annuals never were ... and were always an extra surprise. They wouldn't be with the wrapped gifts, but given separately later in the day. Mum would say, "Father Christmas left you something extra ..." or something like that. (smiles and sighs softly). Mostly we knew what toys we were getting, but the annuals were always a surprise, and all the more welcome for it, I think, looking back.
ReplyDeleteNowadays, cos most of are now all growed-up, it is assumed we all stink and need fancy soaps and etc., instead of Barbie dolls, spaceships and the like. (I pity guys most - was there ever a duller, less thought-out gift than socks, boxer shorts (or whatever guys wear these days), and aftershave? It's criminal!)
But I still find the most excitement from the unexpected little gifts, like when I was given the Barbie Astronaut keyring last year. It makes completely sense to let people know what you really want ... but still, it is those unexpected pressies that can really make it.
Anyone else find that to be the case?