tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post118489267919461785..comments2024-02-05T21:11:17.274-07:00Comments on the gab blog: Legacy ToysJakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01290994546386816813noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-58086826329441700372008-12-08T13:41:00.000-07:002008-12-08T13:41:00.000-07:00I love your grandmas quote!I love your grandmas quote!Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17252526308393667516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-91061768749744208892008-12-07T14:02:00.000-07:002008-12-07T14:02:00.000-07:00Love this list and the idea of legacy toys. I am g...Love this list and the idea of legacy toys. I am going to have to add paper dolls and in particular the felt ones from Story Time Felts with the child's photo. We get new ones every year! Felt or flannel board stories should make the list, too :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-18144679573041813722008-12-03T10:48:00.000-07:002008-12-03T10:48:00.000-07:00I have to add the "eye clops" (it is a m...I have to add the "eye clops" (it is a magnifying eye that plugs into the tv) Your oldest boy (& your husband) would LOVE this. I got it for my boys last year for Christmas & this year there's an expansion kit (for $12) that my kids are getting. This thing has provided more fun than anything else this past year! It's been a fun family thing.Annemariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471107916699569263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-11081162752287623702008-12-02T14:53:00.000-07:002008-12-02T14:53:00.000-07:00Legos and any kind of art set.Legos and any kind of art set.calibosmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13182012796153568995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-72371117477360111842008-12-02T11:28:00.000-07:002008-12-02T11:28:00.000-07:00All four of my boys have legos, legos, and more le...All four of my boys have legos, legos, and more legos on their lists this year. We did get my oldest son a Ripstik after his cousin's was a huge hit at Grandma's this summer. I always love thinking toys and toys that make you get up and move! Miss-three-year-old-princess is asking for a princess tea set and is willing to give up all her other toys to get one. This could be a great way to clean out the toyroom... :)missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784768297915294889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-54789367691965730682008-12-02T09:58:00.000-07:002008-12-02T09:58:00.000-07:00I had to think about this for a couple of days.Bar...I had to think about this for a couple of days.<BR/><BR/>Barney videos. The VHS kind. Old Barney is good, new Barney is boring.<BR/><BR/>Real ceramic tea sets have been a hit with girls and boys.<BR/><BR/>There is a race track by Hot Wheels at Target that I've had my eye on. I know my niece and nephews really like it.<BR/><BR/>The best thing I ever bought my daughter was a tape/CD player so she can listen to books on tape from the library.<BR/><BR/>I'll be checking back to see if anyone else has more great ideas.Celia Faehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15575990742494026036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-75616620292029222492008-12-01T16:34:00.000-07:002008-12-01T16:34:00.000-07:00I think you got them all. Oh, except board games....I think you got them all. Oh, except board games...we play Sorry and Settlers and Uno and Cranium's Cariboo more than any other toy in this house.<BR/><BR/>ANd your whole trampoline paragraph was hilarious.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07155042286165966395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-6143730589635398852008-12-01T07:19:00.000-07:002008-12-01T07:19:00.000-07:00I'd say you pretty much covered it.We have an air ...I'd say you pretty much covered it.<BR/><BR/>We have an air hockey machine and the kids love it. Perfect for when friends are over.Rochellehthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10182955182478169632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-77145287353395207072008-12-01T02:52:00.000-07:002008-12-01T02:52:00.000-07:00You listed so many great ones...and I got some ide...You listed so many great ones...and I got some ideas for some, too. Thank you, my dear. I laughed at the comment about, "boys being able to make Jell-o dangerous". I hear ya, Sista'!<BR/><BR/>We like Lincoln Logs and I love their wooden smell. <BR/><BR/>I need to find something to make forts. I wan't giant, foam Lincoln logs for building, but I guess they would be a pain to store. My couch cushions are the main ingredient for forts and I get tired of looking for my cushions.Lauren in GAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06182008314143458272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-28064974510076320462008-11-30T22:08:00.000-07:002008-11-30T22:08:00.000-07:00I agree with trains, My son and daughters both pl...I agree with trains, My son and daughters both played with them and I will never get rid of them. Also classic books, I hope to someday read my kids favorites to my grandkids! And I can't forget about our "Lincoln Logs" and "Lite-Bright", fun for hours!Hazen5https://www.blogger.com/profile/17757751812203061892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-89705804088214897532008-11-30T21:12:00.000-07:002008-11-30T21:12:00.000-07:00For us, it's got to be Playmobiles. There are ton...For us, it's got to be Playmobiles. There are tons of sets to choose from, they aren't electronic, they exercise the imagination, they've been around forever, and they are fun for all ages. Even my 13 year old still plays (don't tell anyone). <BR/>The Magnetix are fun too.wenderfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08278818194043693252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-12630155881310196582008-11-30T20:26:00.000-07:002008-11-30T20:26:00.000-07:00Legos are still one of my almost 23 year old son's...Legos are still one of my almost 23 year old son's favorite! The kids behind us just got a trampoline, they love it and are on it all the time. Our yards are not as big as yours and I am awaiting an accidental "sail" over the fence into our thorny bouganvillia bush! My dad still has our 50+ year old "Radio Flyer" big red wagon, they don't make them quite as big any more, and that wagon would have made it across the Plains!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-44812572336823991632008-11-30T15:32:00.000-07:002008-11-30T15:32:00.000-07:00You've chosen the best ones. We bought a Thomas t...You've chosen the best ones. We bought a Thomas the Tank Engine table with my first boy. Little did I know I would have 4 of them so it was a great investment.Melissa-Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02982727507824172371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-61041087923224467472008-11-30T10:09:00.000-07:002008-11-30T10:09:00.000-07:00From my own childhood, I'd add a ping-pong table. ...From my own childhood, I'd add a ping-pong table. I'm a sucker for any train type toy.Travelin'Omahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18415472674768977723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-61503601051678285442008-11-30T09:30:00.000-07:002008-11-30T09:30:00.000-07:00We're going the skateboard and bow & arrow...We're going the skateboard and bow & arrow route this year. They have great bows with non-sharp arrows now that will provide HOURS of backyard fun. Ditto to everything else. We also get games that we can play as a family all Christmas break.Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05769700320834756050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-68295401935257427972008-11-29T22:42:00.000-07:002008-11-29T22:42:00.000-07:00I forgot to add puzzles. My kids love them and the...I forgot to add puzzles. My kids love them and they provide hours of brain using fun.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051723455376835952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-33141863027590608302008-11-29T22:02:00.000-07:002008-11-29T22:02:00.000-07:00Excellent suggestions. Our favorite toy is a baske...Excellent suggestions. Our favorite toy is a basketball hoop and ball. And two large dinosaur puppets that the kids still play with.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12790869919158751933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-50349520191943108402008-11-29T21:00:00.000-07:002008-11-29T21:00:00.000-07:00Wood blocks and marble works are things we've kept...Wood blocks and marble works are things we've kept.<BR/><BR/>Our swimming pool is a hit with all ages.dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01336225169297736488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-18767027970111022752008-11-29T19:08:00.000-07:002008-11-29T19:08:00.000-07:00Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head. They all play this tog...Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head. They all play this together & I keep buying expansion kits. They also don't break, make noise, etc. <BR/>I'm with you on EVERYTHING else!!Annemariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02471107916699569263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-8771531516404012382008-11-29T18:47:00.000-07:002008-11-29T18:47:00.000-07:00Wow, you already mentioned almost all of my kid's ...Wow, you already mentioned almost all of my kid's favorites. Another one is Quadrilla marble runs. My kids love this one - they play for hours. You can create all kinds of different tracks. We also like Snap circuits - for the older, more "engineer" minded.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-5843358297916995802008-11-29T17:50:00.000-07:002008-11-29T17:50:00.000-07:00Okay, I really like all of your suggestions and ca...Okay, I really like all of your suggestions and can't really think of anything to add--except maybe Fisher Price Little People sets. I agree about the doll house too.<BR/><BR/>We are going round and round about Santa bringing a trampoline. I think the fun and exercise outweighs the possible injury. I hope. I want to get A. an American Girl doll when she is a bit older, maybe 7 or 8.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841514486769130103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-81927630890325219022008-11-29T17:29:00.000-07:002008-11-29T17:29:00.000-07:00I think you need a good wagon, a good rocking hors...I think you need a good wagon, a good rocking horse, and a big ole' doll house.Caroline C. Binghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883064932707416161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-22878342466669485622008-11-29T17:20:00.000-07:002008-11-29T17:20:00.000-07:00Legos, yes.Wii, yes. Trampoline, yes.Haven't gotte...Legos, yes.<BR/>Wii, yes. <BR/>Trampoline, yes.<BR/>Haven't gotten into the American doll thing yet, but I think I should.<BR/>I also want to try the magnetix. I hear my kids talk about the other kids in the neighborhood that have them.<BR/><BR/>A favorite at our house for years has been the bouncy horse on springs thing. I know! Who would have thought? It takes up a lot of space, but I would never dare get rid of it.Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12657459550460985456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2094659862503879931.post-64588264718427915892008-11-29T17:15:00.000-07:002008-11-29T17:15:00.000-07:00I totally agree. I love Legos and the Wii. My kids...I totally agree. I love Legos and the Wii. My kids are getting more Legos and some more Wii games. Maren also has an American Girl doll because I really want her to have that for her daughter (hopefully?) someday. Our backyard is too small for a trampoline but I agree that is a great investment.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11051723455376835952noreply@blogger.com