Ask Dr. Toy - September 2009

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1960 - 1963 Hard plastic walk on toy: I remember having 2 of them, one red, one dark blue. I beleive they were called "walkie"I remember having 2 of them, one a solid deep red, one deep blue. The were about 15 inches long, kid-shoulder apart length, one molded plastic bar piece, with ridges on the top of the ends for your feet. Your shifted your body weight as you stood on it and walked. I was proficient...haha....andcould whell around on one foot.....have NEVER heard anyone speak of this toy.....since....I want one..again. at 54. Need to see a photo....thanks....; Reply
1960's Gund Chimpanzee/monkey: My husband still has his Gund Chimpanzee/Monkey from the mid 1960's. Its black with plastic face, ears, and hands. His tags says "Gund creation- cotton stuffed". One the back it states that its made of new material and the address of the gund manufacting fac in Brooklyn. Can you tell me anything about this little guy? He's probably 15 inches long and furry head and arms, black cotton fabric torso and legs. Thanks so much! Joyce; Reply
1963 Matel V - RROOM plastic Red car #3: What is this vehicle worth if everything is in tact.; Reply
1970s Camping Playset - camping stove with sounds and pie that can be pumped up by the stove: Does anyone know what this playset was called or who made it. This information would help me locate a replacement. It was a plastic camping stove with a skillet, eggs, bacon and a pie. It made sizzle sounds when you "fried" the food and the pie inflated when the pretend propane tank was pumped. Mine was damaged in a flood and I would like to replace it.; Reply
1980's halloween costume: Do you know the name of the halloween costume they made the the early to mid 1980's that was an inflatable and you wore it on your head and was supposed to be some kind of alien?; Reply
1980's Pink Doll and also 1980's toybox?: Looking for a baby doll I had in the 80's. She had a pink felt outfit on and made of beans and her butt was hard and had a open hatch to her butt. I called her a butt baby but dont have her anymore and want to know how I can find one. Also I had a toy box that was plastic it was green on the bottom and round and had as the lid a plastic house on the top. Any ideas on either of these. Looking for them so I can buy them from someone. Mom threw away childhood toys.; Reply
1980s Race cars and track: In the early 80s there was a toy that had several race cars, battery powered (not remote) that you could change out the tread of the tires for track or dirt or carpet. they had a track that was available and the cars would race inside of it the trace has "walls " so the cars would stay in the track each car had "bumper wheels" on each corner to help them glide along the track. Do you recall any such toy?; Reply
1990's Barbie Dream House: I am aware of this house being in production in the 1970's, but as a child in the late 80's/early 90's, I recieved a Barbie A-Frame Dream House for Christmas. It was brand new, and a updated from the 70's model. However, when I search for it online to purchase, i only find the 70's version. When did they make the updated A-Frame house?; Reply
1991 MATTEL INC.,INDIA,Hot Wheels,hummer: what is the value of a 1991 MATTEL INC.,INDIA,Hot Wheels,hummer?; Reply
50'S BUILDING PUZZLE: I am looking for a puzzle made out of a pressboard-type material, there were only about 7 or 8 big pieces, side walls, 2 roof pieces maybe, it was a building that you connect together. It may have been a garage or something like that. A side piece was approx 7x9 inches or so, big flat pieces notched to fit together. You take it apart and put it together over and over. Thanks for any help you can provide!; Reply
80's car damage/flip: It was an 80's Matchbox/Hot Wheels like toy, if you rammed it into something, it would damage (just 1 particular part on the car). Then you could flip the damaged part over & it would be back to normal. Please get back to me, it's driving me crazy. Thanks.; Reply
90s Toy Horse: In the mid 90s, there were a collection of horses that had long flowing hair and came with glitter gel pens that you could decorate the horse with and let it dry, and then wash it off again whenever. I'm trying to remember the name of them. I think it had either dazzle or glamour in the name. I remember one was silver with white spots on its back and long white hair. Another was turquoise. They looked like real horses as opposed to My Little Ponies. Any idea? Thanks so much!; Reply
action figure?: does anyone know whtthe plastic figure riding a motercyce with "lone wolf" on backof jacket is called from the 70s; Reply
active game: in the 60's, i was given a game, plastic man: feet, head, a plastic rod to place round and square discs on to set up the man. you removed the rod, and placed his head on top of discs'. you then took the hammer and tried to hit out the discs'. to win was to knock out all the discs, get the head to the feet. of course, if you didnt knock the discs correctly the man would fall down and you had to start again. thank you.; Reply
Aerial RC toy?: i had this toy that used to run on a like yellow nylon cord that hun from varrious things like the wall shelves and it was RC it coudl go around the track lower this winch and pick things up but i can not find any info about it wat so ever; Reply
Aircraft Carrier: I had and aircraft carrier in the mid 70's that launched foam airplanes. By searching I believe it was made by Mattel and it was modeled after the USS Independence; Reply
Animated Lowrider Dachshund Christmas Toy: Item may have been on the shelves of WalMart two or three Christmas seasons ago. It's battery operated and when switched on, will play the "Lowrider" song made popular by War and moves its body up and down. It's approximatedly 20 inches long, 8 inches high, and wears either a santa hat or a hankerchief like a motorcyclist would wear on his head. Also sports a black jacket, again like a motorcyclist would wear. I've seen an acquaintance with one and would like to get a couple for myself. Thank you ahead of time for your help.; Reply
basketball game - kids: I have the Fisher-Price ESPN Shot Block model#H-4685 they don't makre it anymore I see but it's the entire net-thing and all that holds it on the backboard the balls manual and the lower part of the net that's part of the hoop. Please help $ too. Thank you so much again Tammy; Reply
batmobile: Looking for a toy batmobile car from late 60's.... It was guided by a tube, I think orange in color that went through a guide under the car... Any ideas who made this?; Reply
Batmobiles: Cleaning out toys, found 2 batmobiles from after mid-1990s. Both rigid plastic, one is black with red and yellow accents, fold down front and rear wings, tip to tip about 20" long. The other is a chartreuse / yellow with blue accents, large flaring rear wings, about 17" tip to tip. Need to know what weapons belong to each so I can match; would like to know who and when issued; would love a link to photo. Many thanks Jan; Reply
Battat Horse: Is there a place to get replacement parts for the Battat horse ? I need a bridle; Reply
battery operated novelty toy: looking for discontinued battery operated toy of fat lady doing situps. Saw originally in toy store in Oahu Hawaii at International Market Place. Price was approx 19.99usd and made in China.; Reply
Black Boy Doll - 1940's: I was given a beautiful doll as a child in the late 1940's which has since been lost. He had real human hair, soft and curly, and was dressed in blue jeans, flannel shirt, and leather belt. As I recall, his eyes opened and closed. It was unusual to see a black doll then and particularly for a white child to receive one. Have you ever seen a doll as I have described, do you know if they can be found today and where, and what can you tell me about this type of doll? Thanks so much for your help! Tharon.; Reply
BLUE ELEPHANT - STUFFED PINK AND YELLOW EARS, RAINBOW STOMACH: I am trying to locate more of a stuffed animal toy I have. I got it In 2007 out of a Restaurant. His tag says ALL NEW MATERIAL SYNTHETIC FIBERS then it says REG NO.PA-9016(CN). He is a blue elephant who has a rainbow stomach that looks kind of knitted he has a green trunk, the bottom of one of his feet is yellow and the other is pink, the same goes for the inside of its ears. On its face it has a yellow spiral on each check. I would greatly greatly appreciate it if you could find out where to get it, what its name is, who makes it, or anything else. Thanks so much in advance! http://img188.imageshack.us/gal.php?g=taylorswiftconinued2036.jpg; Reply
blue pepsi flyer wagon and 57 chevy pull string cars: I am looking to find out what these items are worth?; Reply
Bugs Bunny In The Box 1962: I would like to know how much would a 1962 bugs bunny in the box would be worth its in great condition and is metal; Reply
Camp stove: Do you know the name of a camping play set from the 1970s that was a toy camping stove with accessories? Who made it? It came with rubber eggs and bacon, a skillet, and a pie. The "propane tank" on the stove inflated the pie. The stove made sizzle sounds when the eggs and bacon were cooking.; Reply
Card Game: By Brandon Toy and Game Co. LA Ca. ....Copyright 1939 A.C. Brandon..... Card game called Jack Pot. All cards and intructions in a gold box. What is the value? And actually how old is it really.; Reply
Child Guidance Push Button Sesame Street: I am trying to repair this toy. Do you know where I can get a diagram of how the insides are supposed to fit together? Thank you.; Reply
Clown Doll: I had a favorite toy as a child in the mid-late 60's, his name was Patootie the Clown by Mattel. A neighbors dog got ahold of him. Do you have ANY idea where I can locate one of these clowns? It DOES NOT have to be in mint condition, just an EXTREMELY sentimental doll that I would LOVE to be able to hols again.; Reply
Clown doll by Mattel: I had a clown named Patootie when I was a small child, do you have any idea of where I can locate one of these clowns?; Reply
Discovery Toys Stack and Pop Balls: Where do I begin to look for the Discovery Toy Stack and Pop from the late 1980's. It is a stick that looks like a plunger, and has "balls" separated in half that can be stacked in different ways and pop off the stick. Children with autism respond quite well to this toy in therapy and mine is finally dying.; Reply
Doll: I am trying to find out more about a doll I had in the late 1970's or 1980's. She was approximately 12" tall with blonde hair and pigtails with hard pink plastic bows on the pigtails. She wore a one piece outfit that was pink with green(i think) accents. You mashed her stomach and she would make a sound like "whoopee" and her pigtails would go up and down. Can you tell me more about this doll?; Reply
Doll - 1990s: Hi. I'm looking for a doll that i had in the early-mid 90's. She was plastic and about 2 or 3 inches tall. She had pink hair and a pink outfit painted on. She came in something that looked like a snow globe. You could take the top of it off to reveal the doll on a stand. I remember her also having a tiny plastic crown, i think it had an ice cream cone on it but i cant be sure. I'm sorry i do not know what company made her but i have been searching for the name of this doll for the past few years with no luck. I hope i gave an adequate description. Please help me find this mystery doll. Thanks!; Reply
doll - raggedy ann/andy: what is the story behind these dolls?; Reply
DOLL - SHIRLEY TEMPLE: 1960's DOLLS What is the value of Shirley Temple (no original clothes), Chatty Cathy (no original clothes, does not talk), Mattie Mattel (fair to good condition, does not talk), Pebbles with original gown and blanket in good condition, Bam Bam original clothes with club in good condition from the mid to late 1960's? Thank you. Susan Picou Please answer to my email account if possible because my computer won't open your "reply" on your site for some reason. Thank you so much.; Reply
Doll house: I am trying to find a Polly Puff Playset from Remco; Reply
Doll with removable eyes and lips: I had a small cloth doll either from 1976 or 1977 that had bendable arms, a cloth face with removable (velcro) felt eyes and lips. I am trying to get an image and name of this doll. Do you have any ideas?; Reply
Electric Nerf - Gun Knock Off: There was a Nerf-type gun marketed in the early 90's that had an electric motor so you could shoot soft nerf-type balls without any pumping. It took D batteries and was some brand other than nerf. The ad campaign was quite pervasive and they tricked me into asking for this toy for Christmas in the early 90s. In short, the gun itself was terrible. It sounded like a vacumn cleaner, had very little power and sucked down batteries like crazy. I can't remember the name of the gun or the manufacturer at all and it is driving me crazy! Any ideas?; Reply
electronic bowling game: I have an Electronic Bowling Game Series 300 made by Louis Marx & Co, Inc. It was purchased sometime in the early 1980's and is in perfect working condition with the original box and directions. I was wondering what it's value is in today's market. It originally cost around $100.00.; Reply
Fisher Price Lamb 1999: What was the name of the Fisher Price electronic toy that is shaped like a lamb? It plays "Mary had a little lamb" and also has numbers 1-5 and colors r-o-y-g-b that teaches you what they are when the button is pushed?; Reply
flashlight toy 70's: In the mid to late 70's I had a flashlight toy with a crank on it. It came with transparent plastic wafers in different colors that fit on the front of the flashlight. You put them on the front of the flashlight and turn the crank to make it light the way in different colors. Any idea what this was? thanks; Reply
flying letter flying bathtub flying witch: In the late 1960's i used to play with some foam airplanes that were purchased in a drug store for about a dime. They were flat bodied, a metal clip on the nose for weight and had such names as the flying letter, the flying bathtub, the flying witch and so on. I have looked and looked on the internet for these and can find nothing even remotely close. Can you tell me who made it and what the name of these were and where i can buy these. Thanks.; Reply
fold n go: I am looking for an old toy we use to play with in the 80's. It was an airport playset that came in a sitcase type style box that you opened and added 2 peices to make the track. please help me find it. thanks toni; Reply
GAME - BOARD - CHESS: Where can i find one 3.5 inch white resin lewis chess piece ?; Reply
Game - Outdoor: What is the name of the dodgeball game that had a black foam dice that was used as the dodge ball? On the dice there were different colored sides and each player was a different color and had corresponding wristbands. Each player had about 3 or 4 of their colored wristbands but if they were hit they had to give their wristband to the person who hit them. I played this game in the late 80's early 90's. Thank you!; Reply
Hedstrom Wind Dancer spring horse replacement parts: I am trying to find a replacement base for this horse because ours is broken. Any ideas where I can find one?; Reply
Hot wheels/ matchbox car manual race track mid to late 70's: Do you know who manufactured the race track that had, in the turn, a plexiglass cover over the hand crank that propelled the cars around a track that I think was white with orange and blue striping? I had one of these when I was young and was looking for one for my son. I haven't been able to find it anywhere. I would appreciate any help you may offer in my search. Thanks Sean.; Reply
HOUSE - MGA: i have a toy say mga 2004 on bottom is a house with kaladescope looking windows popcorn machine and stuff do you know what its called; Reply
How can we buy another Sky Dancer pretty light toy?: WE like the sky dancer toys and would like to buy some more.Where can we find them to buy. Garin and Nana; Reply
hula hoop: i have a hula hoop since i was 5 years old (1969)is it worth anything; Reply
Inflatables..not an animal or a doll but a ???: Somewhere between 1957 and 1962, I had an inflatable "thing" called a Winky Blinky. It was vinyl, I'd assume, black, had lenticular winking eyes and a yellow or red vinyl "fringe" of "hair" plus the same color scheme "skirt" - reminded me of a hula skirt. The body sort of faced sideways so that its arms could hug your arm. I don't recall feet. I swear that I had one but no one else has ever heard of it. Help?; Reply
KAR - KIT - TOY FOUNDERS INC - VALUE: I have the same Kar-Kit two cars, and need a value too. Thanks; Reply
Kids meal toys: What was the kids meal toy that was a mini stereo and you collected cartridges that each played one kids song? There's something at Walmart, but it's all popular teen music like Hannah Montana (uggg) and each cartridge cost like ten bucks (double ugggg). Since this was a cheap kids meal toy it played open source music like "Wheels on the bus."; Reply
King Kong doll: i have a stuffed king kong doll about 30 inches high, jet black fur with brown stomach, mouth wide open and teeth showing, i picked this guy up at the goodwill and cant find any info on him...the tag says, king kong carousel by guy 1986, universal studios...i cant even find the company online nor can i find a single pic of him, i was just wondering if you might have heard or seen this giant plush before and how much it is worth, again the year is 1986, carousel by guy, king kong universal studios. if you can help me id appreciate it..thanks; Reply
knickerbocker pouting cat: I've seen many pouting teddy bears, but this is a cat, same vintage-late 50's? I wondered if there is any kind of reference that will show when this doll was made.; Reply
Knitting kit betty's begin to knit: I recently bout a knitting kit at a thrift shop that was a how to on a cute little knitted horse. It was by QUINCRAFTS corporation. The number on it is #17002. It had all the contents except the directions. Is there any way I can get those directions? I love the little horse. I volunteer at a local junior high. We knit things for charity. Thanks for any help you can offer. Donna; Reply
knitting tool: when a child mid 70's early 80's there was a comercial on t.v. maybe made by ronco, not sure but you could purchase a knitting tool that made dasies oe some form of flower out of yarn & the finished flower just "popped off". you could connect several to make a blanket. they advertisd these comercials alot in this time frame especially at Christmas time. your help is greatly appreciated.; Reply
Ladybug push toy: I had a ladybug push toy in the very early 1970s. It had a hard plastic red outer shell with holes for spots, and when you pushed the toy the layer underneath with multicolored spots would spin around. You could see the spots through the holes in the red shell. I'm guessing it was no more than 6-8 inches. Do you know the name and company for the toy? I'd love to find one again.; Reply
late 70s - early 80s bathtub toy: I found this question from a previous poster from a couple years ago. But, I was shocked that I am now looking for the exact same thing. There was a hose that when you pulled a lever, it sucked bath water up, then you spray it - I especially remember there being a water wheel that you could make move by aiming the squirter at it. Any chance you know what we're referring to? BATHTUB TOY - FISHER PRICE- I had a bath tub toy in the late 70's very early 80's that had many different activities to do. The toy had suction cups on the back of it and I believe it was made by Fisher Price. I have been looking on EBay for one but I'm not sure what exact product name I should be looking for. Can you help me? I can not remember what all the toy did, I DO remember being upset when MOM threw it away. THANKS!; Reply
Light Bulb Heated Toy Oven - Silver and Black Cast Iron Appearance: I had a toy oven between 1970 and 1973 that was a replica of chrome trimmed cast iron stove. It had a front opening door and was light bulb heated. I've not been able to find a make or model remotely resembling it. Any suggestions?; Reply
Little Tikes Honey pot Toy box from the late 1970's: I am looking for a picture of the box. It had a short hair blonde toddler standing next to it (me) I lost my posters and want to find a picture of the box.Where can I find this?; Reply
Marble game: Hi there I am looking for a toy my gandmother used to have. The toy was a clear rectangular box that was segmented inside and you had several white plastic marbles that you had to do different things to get them to drop down to the next level such as spin a wheel. I was wondering what it was called and if you know of anywhere to get one. Thank you, Q.; Reply
Medieval alliance instructions: We purchased the game 'Medieval alliance'. However upon opening the game we were unable to find any instructions for it. Does your site (or another) have the instructions available?; Reply
Metal balls on string that went back and forth: What is the name of the toy that had about 8 metal balls in a row suspended by a string?; Reply
Mickey Mouse soft toy: how old is it?; Reply
Micro Machine Playsets: Have any idea where I can get replacement parts for Playsets; Reply
Miniature Plastic Dolls: I purchased a box of "My Fair Lady" - 12 Styles of dress, Collect them all! miniature plastic dolls (about 3 inches high) on ebay several years ago. They are all in different dresses with little hats that look like flowers. They were made in Hong Kong and the item no. on box is JH109. There is no indication of who the maker was on the box or dolls. I cannot find anything about them on the internet. I was wondering if you give me any information about them and what their value is worth. Thank you.; Reply
monster puppet: during the early to mid 90's, i was given a furry monster puppet that was cute and little scary looking too. he was a ball of fur with legs, arms, horns, claws, etc. your hand made his lips and mouth open and close and his limbs were bendable. i have searched everything but can't find it, i came across your site and hope you can help. i'm now a teacher and this would be a hit with my students and a great teaching tool! thanks and i hope you can find my monster puppet pal, i miss him dearly.; Reply
motorcycle launcher: I had a female motorcycle launcher toy, like the evil knievel one,do you know it's name?; Reply
NBA Tabletop Basketball Game: I have a 1960s NBA Basketball (tabletop) game. It is made up of a metal platform (about 2.5'X 1') it has little circles on it with NBA players on it. There are 2 moveable plastic figures that have a lever on the back of each of them and you can shoot a little styrofoam ball that has a blue and red magnet on either side and will stick to the metal platform after you shoot to tell which player shoots next. On either end is a removeable metal backboard with a basket on it that clips onto the metal platform. I am wondering what this is called and how much it is worth. Thanks, Mark; Reply
Novelty: What made Russ Berrie jigglers oily? Did they coat the rubber after manufacture?; Reply
old steiff baby teddy: Hi. I have a old steiff teddy "Teddy Baby" no ear pin, has a open mouth repairs to paws, does have a voice, beige mohair some missing on chest. size is 28 x 16cm. What would you say value is? Many Thanks; Reply
old toy dog with wheels: I have an old dog toy from worcester toy comp it looks like goofy and its made for little kids to sit on and the handles and wheels are red. I would like to get the age and value .Im losing my house and I have to sell it thanks; Reply
Original cabbage patch doll 1978,1982: It is red headed no clothes or birth certificate, in good condition, signed and the tag says 1978,1982, what is an estimate of what this is worth?; Reply
patter pillow: Can you tell me what phrases the Mattel Pink Pussycat Patter Pillow from 1969 said? Thanks, Donna; Reply
Plush animal with wired around arms and legs that wrapped around our legs from the 60's - with a name like Huggies or Snuggles or something like that: I thinks this was called a Huggies or a Snuggies or something-do you know; Reply
plush riding horse: i have a horse similar to Furreal friends'Butterscotch and Little Tikes'Giddyup 'n Go w/out the voices and mechanical movements; but you can ride it; it's made by Fine Toy Co. Ltd- Seoul Korea; can't find it anywhere; it's missing the handlebars that goes thru it's neck. Also the original price. Thank You Tammy.; Reply
PLUSH TOY - BUNNY: Rushton Star Creations Bunny Rabbit w/ Tag. I found this virtually untouched and still in the box. Not knowing any better, I threw the box away. She stands on her own, about 15" tall (ears make her taller) wearing an easter outfit and bonnet, and has a rubber face, rubber hands and rubber shoes for feet. She has two tags, one connected by a string. It shows all the other animals with their pics and their names. This must be rare, cuz I can't find any evidence of her anywhere! How old is she and how much is she worth?; Reply
PLUSH TOY - CAT: I have in my possesion a really beautiful vintage? age unknown fully poseable cat seems to be made of white mohairwith black markings....these apear to be printed onto the fabric...the ears are of black mohair with pink velour? lining the pads are pink velour? front paws having one claw each rear two! there is a pink vertically sewn nose at the end of a dainty protruding snout...black sewn mouth and red felt protruding tongue...the cats whickers are or seam to be made from cat gut....the cat has its original ribbon which was pink but has faded to an apricot colour the cats tale is also poseable and has a larger flatened longer mohair tip....the cat has a rather 'foxy' look to its facial features .She does not have jointed limbs or neck stands 12inches tall from toe to tip of ears which ae pointed and triangular sitting 1.5inches apart on top of head..The cat appears and feels as though stuffed with sawdust and has a metal frame inside to make it poseable the head is solidly stuffed and non poseable.the overall condition is excellent with little wear she is dirty and but intact with no obvious signs of balding. I love this little cat and would like to know as much as possible about her...I have looked everywhere on the net and in libraries to try to find out anything but not having anything like a label or tag has made the search nigh on impossible.can you shed any light?? thank you so much warm reagrds,Suzie.; Reply
PLUSH TOY - CURIOUS GEORGE: HELLO-I WONDERED IF YOU COULD GIVE ME INFO ON A CURIOUS GEORGE STUFFED ANIMAL THAT I HAVE. I HAVE HAD IT SINCE EARLY 1960'S - HE IS 18" TALL & HAS A PULL STRING THAT SAYS 8 DIFFERENT THINGS - I DON'T KNOW IF IT CAME WITH CLOTHES. DO YOU KNOW WHO IT WAS MANUFACTURED BY & HOW VALUABLE IT IS - I HAVE ONLY SEEN 1 OTHER LIKE HIM. THANKYOU IN ADVANCE; Reply
PLUSH TOY - DONKEY - STEIFF: I'm looking for a large (approx. 36" long) reclining donkey made by Steiff in the 70s or 80s. It's very realistic and very soft and cuddly. Any ideas?; Reply
Plush Toy - Holly Moose: I have a Holly Moose, made by Commonwealth Toy and Novelty Company in 1987. This is something very precious to me from my childhood. One of her eyes is broken in half and I am pretty sure when she was new she had a sweater on, but after years and years and many moves, it has been lost. Is there a way to fix or replace her eye and would there be a place I could find a sweater or even a picture of what the original looked like? Thank you!; Reply
Plush Toy - Plastic Stomach Locked With A Key: Looking for childhood toy. Sometime in the mid-90s to early 2000s, me and my sister each got this plush toy that had a platic stomach where you can store small items. Mine was a purple dog with white floppy ears, and hers was a pink bear, if I remember correctly. The plastic stomach was oval with some carvings on it and was a little iridescent , and a hole in the middle so that you can lock it with the key that came with it. Inside, the lining of the stomach was satiny. They sat upright on their hind legs, and was no taller than 12 inches. We probably bought it at K-Mart. Don't know if it had a commercial, or we just decided to buy it after we saw it in the store. I don't remember much else, but it was probably promoted as a friend that can protect your secrets, or like a locket stuffed toy.; Reply
PLUSH TOY - TEDDY BEAR: 1949/1950 rubber nose teddy bear. Like the one "Radar" had on Mash. I had one when I was 4 years old.; Reply
Pretzel Jetzel - would like to buy: Ryan posted a mail that he owned an original Pretzel Jetzel, and said he would be open to selling it. I'd like to find out the price for which he is asking.; Reply
pull the tie on the old guy: The face has hand painted eyes looking to the left and handpainted eyebrows as ...... You pull a German-looking man's tie, he spits at you, then begins to laugh, ...... Bougth this toy tire at yard sale kids love it where can I buy more, .... And it squirt out water from it's shell. from the 80's. the manufacturer made different types of these faces. i was wondering what the name of this product was so i can try to find a place to purchase them. thank you; Reply
Puppy go round toy - dalmation: Hi...I am looking for a toy that my sister-in-law was keeping for her son that my kids accidentally broke. It was called "puppy go round" I think. It is a dalmation mama who turns to pick up her little puppies by a magnet on her nose...then turns and drops them onto a slid where they slip down back into their original slot! She bought it in Vegas about 13 years ago and I am trying to find it for her.; Reply
Puzzle Toy: Late 1970's (I remember mine from 1978-1979). It is a bright green puzzle box that requires keys to open different areas. They keys were blue, pink, yellow, orange and red I believe. I have been scouring Ebay but do not know what this toy is called or who makes it. The box was not much bigger than a shoe box but more square than rectangle.; Reply
raccoon family lives in purple shoe: hello, i recently stumbled upon a toy that my sister and i use to play with when we were small (in the early 90's). it is a playset of a small plastic raccoon family that live in a purple shoe. One of the small raccoons has on a teal sweater that has a yellow c on it. the only place i found it online was ebay and the caption said that it was part of the littlest pet shop which i know to be incorrect since i had this too when i was small. it is also said that it was called the furry family and was made in 1993 by takara/playmate. (not sure if that is true or not)After doing several hours of research I could not find anything relating to this "furry family" playset. would really appreciate it if you could help me! molly; Reply
Replacement parts for Micro Machine Tool Box Playset: Won item on eBay, the Micro Machine Tool box Super City, it needs the red or yellow bridge for it. Also need some lamp posts for another set. Know when I could get help for this? Thanks; Reply
RIDE ON TOY: When I was a younger I had a children's riding toy. It was a little yellow blob, with red yarn for hair, it had eyes, & 4 wheels. I think it was a Lil' Tykes toy. Probally made somewhere around the early 1990's. It was my favorite toy! I'm having a daughter &I'd love t find her one of these toys, but I don't know what on earth they were! Haha. If you could help me, I'd really appreciate it. Thank you!; Reply
ride on toy: we have been showing probebly the best child parent grandparent toy gift there has ever been and we are not getting enough responce what is wrong? please veiw www.mykneerider.com . Thanks Mike.; Reply
Ride On Toy: I have a ride on toy. A stuffed bear that is on a metal frame with wheels that I have had since i was a small child that I believe came from FAO Swarz? Any information about that item?; Reply
sara nella: where can i find the sara nella doll? i am looking to purchase one and cannot find any information on this doll... please help!; Reply
SIFO United States Puzzle: I am missing three states out my vintage SIFO United States Map puzzle, which belonged to my mom when she was a girl in the 40s. How could I get ahold of New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island? This was the BEST puzzle for learning the states (and capitols) of our country --- and I love the idea of my kids being able to do the same, particularly using the same historical puzzle. Any help or advice would be appreciated! --- Michelle; Reply
Snoopy Hang Glider: I was wondering if there is a snoopy Hang Glider still around? I received it for a christmas gift in the late 70's early 80's. Snoopy was attached to a roughly 10 inch triangular red glider. It came with a ramp that looked like a mountain. You ran snoopy down the spring loaded ramp, it would lock in and then you would it the button to send snoopy hang glider flying.; Reply
Snoopy toy 1958 - 1966: I have 2 of the snoopy toys one is wearing a tennis outfit the other is wearing skates. They stand about 15-20cm tall, they are made of hard plastic & are made in Korea.I have looked on e-bay and can't find anything similar, I would like to know what they are worth, if anything ? Thanks; Reply
square body arms and legs: late 70's early 80's there were action figures that i had a few of and saw a bunch i wanted as a kid. the only place i ever saw them were mom and pop 5&dime stores. the arms legs and torso were square and blocky hard plastic but the feet hands and head were softer rubber. they were about half the hight of an adventure people figure. They came with accessory that we would conceded choking dangers now (was then i remember almost choking on the helmet once) . For example the Army man version had a helmet, rifle back pack and binoculars to hang around his neck. i remember the back pack had shoulder peaces that just rested on the figure. I know there was and army man a fire man a police man and i think a doctor. i seem to remember there were some vehicles too. they were around before the small GI JOEs or StarWars figures, I know i had adventure people i played with with them but the figures were much smaller then adventure people.; Reply
Stuffed animal: As a child I had a J Fred Muggs stuffed toy. I would love to find one or see a picture.; Reply
Stuffed blue mouse doll 1978: I am trying to track down a stuffed blue mouse i received in 1978. It was about a foot tall, and the ears had wire in them that kept them straight. The eye lashes were felt. The arms and legs were short as well. No more than an inch long. Any help is appreciated, as i have many memories of that toy.; Reply
Stuffed Elephant help!: I have a small stuffed elephant passed from my mother,who was a collector, and she thought it might be Steiff? No markings on it, it does have glass eyes, a slit on top, and it squeaks when you press the bottom? Any information is greatly appreciated or where I might find info!; Reply
stuffed mouse/rat - 1930's: I have a stuffed mouse/rat approximately 8 inches tall wearing a striped nightshirt and nightcap. It is made out of gray felt with cotton(?) batting stuffing and a wire wrapped with felt for the tail. The hands have individual fingers with a wire in the index finger but the back feet are just 'L' shaped 'boots'. I got it from my mother in 1966 and she got it from her own mother as a child. My mother believed it was an early 'Mickey' mouse from the 1930's but all the research I've found show "Mickey's" have always looked very much like they do today and this one looks very similar to the 'sleepy bear' mascot of a major motel chain only it's definitely a mouse or rat instead of a bear. Any idea what background it might have other than a 75 year old stuffed animal?; Reply
stuffed toy: does any know what the stuffed -i think moster that when you squeeze belly its eyes spin i am trying to dind one; Reply
terrycloth dog stuffed animal: this very soft stuffed animal was purchased at Marshall Fields about 35 years ago. His eyes and noses were sewn on. Can you help me find them?; Reply
the name of the game with 3 sticks: PLEASE tell me the name of the game that one person plays by them self with 3 sticks? Two sticks you hold and are a little grippy. The third you balance and bounce with the ones you are holding? The third also has "fringe" on both ends; Reply
Tiny Tears: I have an original 1966 tiny tears doll minus her clothes. What would be her current value?; Reply
TOY - BLUE MONSTER: I would like to know if you could tell me the name of a blue monster with purple hair big teeth green nose sliver hands heres a video of the monster in question Image it shows it at 5:28 and then on thanks for the help; Reply
Toy Car: Ok I have a toy car that is united feature from 1965. It is white with red race stripe right down the middle and is is pretty near mint condition. Also it has woodstock in the drivers seat. I have not been able to find a picture of this thing anywhere on line. Please help with this. If need be I can send you a picture of it but for now I'll just send this as you may know what I am referring to already. Thanks for your help.; Reply
toy forts: in 1977_78 there was a fort that came with cowboys that you could take the guns out of the hoilsters put them in their hands the hats,scarfs,botom parts were all interchangeable the indians had tomahawks,knives,hair and bonnets that were interchangeable too.the tops were soft plastic the bottoms hard.could you tell me who ? made these figures and the fort. thanks.; Reply
toy plastic horse: Back in the late 80s early 90s I had a black(all black including the hair which was brushable) plastic toy horse, it had red eyes that could glow. I thought it could possibly be part of the she-ra or he-man series but no luck; Reply
Toy Tire: In the early 70's I had a rubber tire toy. It used a wind up launcher like the evel knievel toys later used. The tire/wheel would come off of the launcer when you stopped turning the crank. The tire would bounce a few feet high when it hit roots or sidewalks. Do you have a name or any history for it?; Reply
train: Early 70s we had a train like a subway style ran in a trasparent tube or could run on top of tube. Would like to know name of toy. Maybe called express bullet train. Thank you; Reply
ugly faced doll: Hi I'm looking for a doll orniment but can't think what they were called. It was very popular in the 90's. They were very ugly looking aged as a toddler or a child with a brown ugly troll looking face. The hand, feet and face were porcelain while the rest of there body was stuffed under the joining clothes. The clothes were very dull looking and looked like rags. Thanks for your help and hope to here back from you soon. Danielle x; Reply
Unknown doll: I have a doll that my mom bought for my older sister when she was a little girl back in the 80s . the tag is worn out but i can tell that it's old. she has, on the back of her neck, u.d. co. inc made in china. she has a vinyl body and legs, hard plastic head and hands, brown hair which looked like it was cut at one time by it's previous owner. she has brown eyes that are not painted on but look realistic, as if she is looking at you where ever you are in a room. sorry i can't be of much help, but i was wondering. Thank you.; Reply
vintage 4 foot metal coaster wagon trademark is a picture of ajack rabbit: can you tell me anything about this; Reply
Vintage Bend Leg Barbie: I ordered some vintage Barbies from a seller on eBay. They are all bendable leg dolls. They were packed directly in the styrofoam peanuts, which "melted" onto the legs of the dolls. Is this a common problem? Do you know how to get the marks left?; Reply
vintage childrens book: 1950 copywrite.snow-white and the seven dwarfs. illustrated by sharon stearns. it is a big red feather pop-up surprise book.was wondering the worth.; Reply
Vintage Hot Wheels Cars...: In the (Approx) early to mid 1980's, Hot Wheels had a type of car that when you played with the Cars & "smashed" or "hit" them into anything (other cars, etc...) the cars side doors &/or Hood, or what ever part of the car was supposed to be in a car accident, that section flipped over to make it look like it was in an accident, and then you could just slide/flip that section back and the car would look like it was in perfect condition again... These may not have been hot wheels, but they were little like the hot wheels cars. I am a 30 yr old woman now, and I never had any of my own cars to play with as a child, but when I would go play by my cousins house, he always had those cars and now, I would like to try to find some for my own son who is now 5 yrs old...Please, ANYONE that might remember what these were called or anything else...Please let me know!!! I was probably anywhere between the ages of 4-8 yrs old when I first saw these, so that would be between the years of 1982 to 1996, approx. Thanks,Katie; Reply
Vintage toy 1950's: I'm looking for a design toy. It was a black plastic grid about 10" x 10". Each grid square was about 1" square. There were plastic triangle pieces that snapped into the grid. The triangles came in primary colors. They also had a raised angle from the corner so that when the triangles filled a square the resulting square was raised a bit. I do not know what this was called but it sure was a lot of fun. I may have gotten it in 1957. IK hope someone has the answer. Sally; Reply
War toy Crawl Track of Crack: I the late 1950s or early 1960s there was a toy called a crawl track or crawl crack. Made out of a corrigated cardboard tube that you could get inside and crawl like a track in a tank . can't find one. please any info would help.; Reply
Wee Wheeler Tricycle: I bought a Wee Wheeler metal tricycle at a garage sale. I would like to know how I would go about finding the value or if you have any idea how much it may be worth.; Reply
Whamo Superball: Did Superball ever have tightly wound copper wire in its core? I read they were pure rubber, but in its evolution did the makers ever use copper wire for maximum bounce?; Reply
Winnie the pooh wind up plush toy: In the early 1960's I was given a Winnie the pooh doll with a music box in it which played "Winnie the pooh." From much love and washing...the music box came out and my mom just sewed it up. I want one with the box to go along with my original toy. I think it came from Sears and Roebucks. Thanks for your time.; Reply

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