Find: Sindy’s Loo
The local charity shop has come up trumps, once again. I was conflicted on this purchase as to my reasonings for acquiring it. It is a classic toy item, stemming…
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Technic-of-the-Past, Memories That Last!
The title sounded poetic, so I hyphenated it. This post is all about the old Technic and how it changed the way I played with sets. In the 80s, I…
Find: 3D View Master (1950s)
This is a real gem. I have a later View Master in my collection, that has a speaker built into it. This one, is a beauty from th 1950s. It…
Find: Unknown Battle Crawlers
I got these from a friend that sells for a local charity, and they reminded me of Zoids from the 80s. These are cell powered, rather than wind-up, and seem…
Posted inTechnology Thoughts
Renewable and Ready
In the 80s, I was hot on the idea of recycling tin cans. The systems that are now in place for paper weren't there. One thing that was apparent, was…
Posted inTechnology Thoughts
Why the 80s Were the True Period of Change!
In the 00s, we were given new technologies at a pace that had never been seen before. Mobile networks were enhanced, the Internet brought us YouTube and new entertainments were…