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I recall a “construction” set I had as a boy in the mid- to late 80s, perhaps the very early 90s. Essentially you built up a building out of plastic I-beams, support columns, and foundation “feet,” then hung little panels here and there to simulate the walls and windows. Finally, you’d rig the bottom parts up with a pneumatic “thing” (that’s where my memory is foggy), and hit a plunger. Thus, you’d blow up the building–that was the whole point of the set. I can recall several different sets, all around the same theme. One of them might have been a radio tower or something–I can remember red and white transmission towers that you’d place on top. I can’t remember the name of this toy, and it’s driving me up the wall!
Follow up: It’s not an Erector Set–mine was all plastic and the point was to blow stuff up. And I’ve looked at inthe80s.com, but I didn’t see it there (unless I missed it).
I recall a “construction” set I had as a boy in the mid- to late 80s, perhaps the very early 90s. Essentially you built up a building out of plastic I-beams, support columns, and foundation “feet,” then hung little panels here and there to simulate the walls and windows. Finally, you’d rig the bottom parts up with a pneumatic “thing” (that’s where my memory is foggy), and hit a plunger. Thus, you’d blow up the building–that was the whole point of the set. I can recall several different sets, all around the same theme. One of them might have been a radio tower or something–I can remember red and white transmission towers that you’d place on top. I can’t remember the name of this toy, and it’s driving me up the wall!
Follow up: It’s not an Erector Set–mine was all plastic and the point was to blow stuff up. And I’ve looked at inthe80s.com, but I didn’t see it there (unless I missed it).
I am trying to find a toy (the little miss mermaid singing doll from the 90s who would sing like the little mermaid and had blond hair) and I can’t find a place to really find toys anywhere!!! Does anyone know any good sites that have decent toys from back then?
i’ve tried ebay like a million times and still no luck
I had these as a young girl, late 80s. They were velvet-like animals, small, could move arms, heads, legs, doll-like. They came with clothes you could put them in along with houses, and there were different animal families like bunnies, bears, etc. Does anyone know what I’m talking about?
Where can I get a guide (preferably online) to find out what 80s – early 90s toys are ‘collectable’?
In particular, I’m looking for price info on Barbies (also have some first edition little mermaid dolls, skipper size, not made by Mattel and the Anastasia doll from Burger King) and My Little Ponies. I also have some Barbie play sets, like the Surf n Shop, BBQ Party, and a few beach ones. For the ponies, I have Mama and Baby Shady, Baby Bonnet Dance Studio, and the Pony Castle (somewhat damaged). Half of the Barbies have original outfits (one right down to the shoes and the hair pick) and i think thats important to have. I also have outfits that came on barbies that I do not own, so maybe collectors would be interested in that so they could make the doll look like it did out of the box.