Woodsy,
Here are pix of some of the vintage dimestore toys I’ve collected over the past several years. I remember vividly being allowed to buy one such toy if I was a “good boy” during a trip to the doctor or dentist or some relatives. Usually, I’d get a car or a truck, but sometimes, I’d get a magic trick or a puzzle or a toy musical instrument. This would be early 1960s. And even back then, I would obsess on the cool graphics on the headers!
Rob C
USA
Ah, the sublime Squirt Cigar. I bet you were a popular kid. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHa! This was a later acquisition! I did go through several of the ever-popular “Joy Buzzers” tho. SFZ
DeleteLovely relics of a simpler epoch Zigg. Pocket money magic all. I used to love little plastic musical instruments like the trumpet. Sublime.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I had a toy trumpet and a toy guitar, before I got “real” ones as a teen!
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