Charlie and his friend Cammie had a great afternoon with the Mr.Potato Head set Laura got on Buy, Sell, Trade.
She washed all of the pieces.
The kids put them together and named them. Lots of characters with big personalities. Charlie (10) took the pics and added the text
And speaking of pieces, when I was a kid in the 50s that’s what you got with Mr Potato Head–(click for history). little plastic pieces to stick into a real potato.
Charlie’s photos reminded me of this blog post
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Ten years ago I went to an exhibit of toys from the ‘50s ‘60s and ‘70s at the Heinz History Center- downtown Pittsburgh
A sampling of the exhibit.
I went with the Retired Teachers after a luncheon at Lidia’s. Memories of childhood in America. Here are a few-Erector sets and Tinker Toys. Lincoln Logs. Slinky and Etch-a-Sketch, Pac Man and Star Wars. Barbie dolls and GI Joe. Mr. Potato Head and trolls. Spirograph and Cootie. Howdy Doody, Hopalong Cassidy and Roy Rogers. Maybe you’ll recognize one of your toys from your childhood.
I used to love these guys! xx
They have engaging personalities!
So many childhood memories.
Yes nostalgia amplified when seeing the collection.
I still have my Howdy Doody Spelling ?,Doll and my Toni doll with the kit. My Toni doll is a teen girl with bangs. I still have my Sweetie Pie Doll. They still sell her.
Awww, cherished treasures❤️
Toys have definitely changed over time! I love the fact that Charlie and his friend named each one.
Yes and I wondered how they came up with the names.
I was Howdy Doody for halloween one year and still have the outfit. But gcr won’t let me wear it anymore. dc
How about a picture?
Thanks, Ruth, for the trip down memory lane. JB
What a blast from the past! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for your visit and nice comment today. A bit nostalgic
Great job Charlie, love the names. Definitely a feel good post. Sorry Howdy, just giving you my best advice gcr
Excellent advice.