I loved plastic tools when I was a small kid. Hammers, screwdrivers, pliers and spanners. I'm pretty it was a set like this Busy Boy pack that I had. My Mum used to tell me that I actually drew pictures of hand tools on the staircase wallpaper, much to her horror!
I suppose the next stage of development was plastic meccano; you know, big bolts and wrenches. Then came some junior tools like small hacksaws and a wooden toolbox. Alas, it stopped there as I have no practical skills whatsoever now!
Did you like plastic tools as a kid readers?
They made me the sheet metal worker that i am today!
ReplyDeleteThey made me the Joiner that I am today! Thank goodness no one thought of doing a junior office worker set!
ReplyDeleteNice post!
ReplyDeleteI had a couple of those plastic tool sets growing up, graduating to a set of real little wooden and steel tools when I was a bit older. I remember the wooden ones being of very good quality....the kit had a lovely little drill and plane.
I played with them a lot and I grew up pretty handy in the old DIY department, fitting kitchens and making custom units for a few years.
I also got a set of chocolate tools one Christmas. I can still remember them sitting on the chair arm in their little wood effect cardboard box as I watched "Jack The Giant Killer" (1962 version of course). Quite a vivid memory in fact and needless to say, they didn't last as long as my other sets!
Happy days!
"They made me the Joiner that I am today! Thank goodness no one thought of doing a junior office worker set!"
ReplyDeleteYou had me laughing there Scoop! Heaven's forbid!
Blimey Ed, I so remember those chocolate tools! The one I remember the most is a saw wrapped in silvery and purplish foil. The chocolate was slightly powdery, like baking choccy, but I loved it. The screwdriver and monkey wrench have just popped in my head too! I wonder of they are still around?
ReplyDeleteNot seen the 1962 Jack The Giant Killer either! I shall check You Tube!
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