Childhood Toys for Christmas

One Hundred Eighty Eighth Post: Childhood Toys for Christmas

Well it is the time for buying and wrapping gifts, putting up the tree and decorations, and preparing all the holiday things. But gifts don’t have to cost money to be valuable as we all know. Little things like baking cookies and sending a card capture the true spirit of the holidays.

But where do you turn if you need small gifts for some children? You turn to the attic or shed. A stash of a few generations old toys might be what you need to do the trick. That is if you kept your old toys. I know that a lot of kids want the newest toys and the electronics, but sometimes good all fashion toys will strike interest and gives you a chance to share some of your childhood memories.

At one time I had over 30 “Masters of the Universe” figures. If I had them today they would be worth a fortune. However I did keep some, but not many, of my old toys. No “Masters of the Universe” were saved though.

But speaking of Masters of the Universe, they have a new DVD set coming out and a Christmas special. It is good to see interest in the older, American cartoons. Often the plot is better than today’s anime cartoons.

I have also seen artist take new interest on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. On www.kubertsworld.com/Forums, MAXX, one of the forum members, has been drawing He-Man. His site (which I don’t think has He-Man, but is an interesting attempt to start a fan comic) is http://www.wassernixchen.de/Icons/1024/english/1.html

In upcoming post I will share some memories of the He-Man shows. But until then... May the Creative Force and Holiday Spirit be with You