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Post by thelesserevil on Dec 11, 2008 4:34:23 GMT -5
#27 (tied)MarblesUmm..hmm, They're marbles, you think of a funny caption!A marble is a small spherical toy usually made from glass, clay, or agate. These balls vary in size. Most commonly, they are about ½ inch (1.25 cm) across, but they may range from less than ¼ inch (0.635 cm) to over 3 inches (7.75 cm), while some art glass marbles for display purposes are over 12 inches (30 cm) wide. Marbles can be used for a variety of children's games, and are often collected, both for nostalgia and for their aesthetic colors. ----------------------------------- #27 (tied)2-XLI am 2-XL please insert gerder cassette tape2-XL was an educational toy in the shape of a robot that was introduced in 1978. 2-XL was the brainchild of Dr. Michael J. Freeman, who felt that toys should be both fun and educational. The toy was interactive, playing various tracks from a magnetic audio tape depending on the user's actions. The toy was released in two different time periods. The 1978 release was produced by a toy company called Mego Corporation, and used 8-track tapes. It was brought back in 1992 by Tiger Electronics in a version that used cassette tapes rather than 8-Track.
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Post by thelesserevil on Dec 11, 2008 4:40:51 GMT -5
#26 (6 points)TamagotchiYour Tamagotchi pooped itself to death, cogratulations, you'd make a horrible pet ownerThe Tamagotchi is a handheld digital pet created in 1996 by Aki Maita and sold by Bandai. Over 10 million Tamagotchis have been sold as of 2005. More and more will be made in reference of this new technology. The Tamagotchi is housed in a small and simple egg-shaped computer. Three buttons (A, B, and C) allow the user to select and perform an activity, including: Feeding the Tamagotchi a piece of food or a snack. Playing games with the Tamagotchi. Cleaning up a Tamagotchi's waste. Checking its age, discipline, hunger, happiness and other statistics. There are five versions and it is very likely that more varieties of Tamagotchis will be made. Tamagotchis can also get prizes and "Gotchi Gold," the currency of Tamagotchis, on TamaTown.com.
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Post by andrew8798 on Dec 11, 2008 20:26:57 GMT -5
#27 (tied)MarblesUmm..hmm, They're marbles, you think of a funny caption!A marble is a small spherical toy usually made from glass, clay, or agate. These balls vary in size. Most commonly, they are about ½ inch (1.25 cm) across, but they may range from less than ¼ inch (0.635 cm) to over 3 inches (7.75 cm), while some art glass marbles for display purposes are over 12 inches (30 cm) wide. Marbles can be used for a variety of children's games, and are often collected, both for nostalgia and for their aesthetic colors. ----------------------------------- #27 (tied)2-XLI am 2-XL please insert gerder cassette tape2-XL was an educational toy in the shape of a robot that was introduced in 1978. 2-XL was the brainchild of Dr. Michael J. Freeman, who felt that toys should be both fun and educational. The toy was interactive, playing various tracks from a magnetic audio tape depending on the user's actions. The toy was released in two different time periods. The 1978 release was produced by a toy company called Mego Corporation, and used 8-track tapes. It was brought back in 1992 by Tiger Electronics in a version that used cassette tapes rather than 8-Track. I still got my 2-XL
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Post by thelesserevil on Dec 12, 2008 16:48:19 GMT -5
#26 (6 points)My Little PonyNow with Deadly Killer Butterfly attachmentMy Little Pony is a line of colorful toy ponies marketed primarily to young girls and produced by the toy manufacturer Hasbro. "My Little Pony" was first introduced in 1983, following the related My Pretty Pony toy, introduced in 1981. "My Little Pony" became immensely popular during the 80s, at one point even outselling Mattel's Barbie.[citation needed] The original toy line ran from 1983 to 1995 (1992 in the U.S.) and inspired animated specials, including an animated feature length movie and two animated television series. The brand was relaunched between 1997 and 2003 (1999 in the U.S.), and then fully relaunched globally in 2003. My Little Pony Celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2008. The series is currently running in the US on Kabillion On Demand.
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Post by thelesserevil on Dec 12, 2008 16:57:55 GMT -5
#26 (tied)Chutes & LaddersYeah, I can't think of a funny captionSnakes and ladders, or Chutes and ladders, is a classic children's board game. It is played between 2 or more players on a playing board with numbered grid squares. On certain squares on the grid are drawn a number of "ladders" connecting two squares together, and a number of "snakes" or "chutes" also connecting squares together. The size of the grid (most commonly 8×8, 10×10 or 12×12) varies from board to board, as does the exact arrangement of the chutes and the ladders: both of these may affect the duration of game play. As a result, the game can be represented as a state absorbing Markov chain. The game was sold as Snakes and ladders in England before Milton Bradley introduced the basic concept in the United States as Chutes and ladders, an "improved new version of ... England's famous indoor sport." [2] Its simplicity and the see-sawing nature of the contest make it popular with younger children, but the lack of any skill component in the game makes it less appealing for older players. ------------------------------------------ #26 (tie)BicyclesTaken it on any sweet jumps yet?The bicycle, bike, or cycle is a pedal-driven, human-powered vehicle with two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number about one billion worldwide. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions. They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for such uses as children's toys, adult fitness, military and police applications, courier services, and competitive sports. The basic shape and configuration of a typical bicycle has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885. Many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern materials and computer-aided design. These have allowed for a proliferation of specialized designs for particular types of cycling. The bicycle has had a considerable effect on human society, in both the cultural and industrial realms. In its early years, bicycle construction drew on pre-existing technologies; more recently, bicycle technology has, in turn, contributed both to old and new areas.
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Post by thelesserevil on Dec 12, 2008 17:01:55 GMT -5
#25 (7 points)Atari 2600This isnt a Wii mommyThe Atari 2600 is a video game console released in October 1977. It is credited with popularizing the use of microprocessor based hardware and cartridges containing game code, instead of having non-microprocessor dedicated hardware with all games built in. The first game console to use this format was the Fairchild Channel F. However, it was the Atari 2600 that made the plug-in concept popular among the game-playing public. Originally known as the Atari VCS—for Video Computer System—the machine's name was changed to "Atari 2600" (from the unit's Atari part number, CX2600) in 1982, after the release of the more advanced Atari 5200. The 2600 was typically bundled with two joystick controllers, a conjoined pair of paddle controllers, and a cartridge game—initially Combat[4] and subsequently Pac-Man. The Atari 2600 was wildly successful, and during the 1980s, "Atari" was a synonym for this model in mainstream media and, by extension, for video games in general, similar to "Nintendo" and "PlayStation" in the later 1980s and 1990s.
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Post by andrew8798 on Dec 14, 2008 2:08:15 GMT -5
#29Monopoly (3 points)I DONT WANT TO PLAY ANYMORE! *throws board*Monopoly is a board game published by Parker Brothers, a subsidiary of Hasbro. Players compete to acquire wealth through stylized economic activity involving the buying, renting, and trading of properties using play money, as players take turns moving across the board according to the roll of the dice. The object of the game is to own every piece of property and drive the other players into bankruptcy. The game is named after the economic concept of monopoly, the domination of a market by a single entity. Monopoly is the most commercially-successful board game in United States history, with 480 million players worldwide. According to Hasbro, since Charles Darrow patented the game in 1935, approximately 750 million people have played the game, making it "the most played (commercial) board game in the world. The 1999 Guinness Book of Records cited Hasbro's previous statistic of 500 million people having played Monopoly. Games Magazine has inducted Monopoly into its Hall of Fame. the game that takes you around 5 hours to finish
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Post by thelesserevil on Dec 15, 2008 17:07:32 GMT -5
#25 (tied)Play-DohMmm...Play-DohPlay-Doh is a soft modeling compound principally used by children, both at home and in school. The compound is composed of flour, water, and salt, among other ingredients. Initially a wallpaper cleaner developed in Cincinnati, Ohio by N. W. McVicker, the compound was reworked by his nephew Joseph McVicker in the mid-1950s, christened 'Play-Doh' and sold to Cincinnati-area schools as a modeling compound. When prominent department stores opened retail accounts in 1956, and Play-Doh television ads appeared on influential children's shows in 1957, the product became a hit in the United States. Since its introduction, Play-Doh has been manufactured in 50 different colors and has generated ancillary merchandise such as The Fun Factory and The Play-Doh Creativity Table. In 2003, the Toy Industry Association named Play-Doh to its Century of Toys List, and, in 2006, a perfumery released a fragrance inspired by Play-Doh's distinctive odor. Play-Doh is currently manufactured by Hasbro and is sold around the world.
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Post by thelesserevil on Dec 15, 2008 17:12:50 GMT -5
#24 (8 points)Beanie BabiesTry to sell me a counterfeit Beanie Baby again and I'll cut yaA Beanie Baby is a stuffed animal made by Ty Inc. Ty was founded by Ty Warner. who promoted the line in specialty stores and gift shops. The Ty company's famous special "posable lining" is under stuffed with plastic pellets (or "beans") rather than stuffing (see PVC and PE), giving Beanie Babies a flexible and cuddly feel. A Beanie Baby is essentially a fancy bean bag in the form of a stuffed animal. The original nine Beanie Babies launched in 1993 were Legs the Frog, Squealer the Pig, Spot the Dog, Flash the Dolphin, Splash the Whale, Chocolate the Moose, Patti the Platypus, Brownie the Bear (later renamed "Cubbie") and Punchers the Lobster (later renamed "Pinchers". The line became a phenomenon in the late 90s when Beanie Babies became both a fad and a collectible. Ty decided to stop making Beanies in 1999, however, consumer demand made Ty Warner change his mind. He continues to run Ty Inc. and design new Beanie Babies to this day. Teenie Beanies, an offshoot of the Beanie Babies line, were made by additional manufacturers for a few McDonalds Happy Meal promotions.
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Post by andrew8798 on Dec 17, 2008 0:30:26 GMT -5
It's hard to believe how much people were paying for them at one time
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Post by Gopher Mod on Dec 17, 2008 0:46:40 GMT -5
It's hard to believe how much people were paying for them at one time I remember at one time one of them going for about $5,000. After doing research, it's only going for half that price now at best.
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Post by Alucard on Dec 17, 2008 2:23:43 GMT -5
#30 (tied)Z-botsWall-E pictured in centerZbots (or Z-Bots) are small action figures that were made by Galoob and first released in 1992. Galoob released four series of Zbots from 1992 to 1994. Galoob also created a number of Zbot vehicles alongside the figures. The heroes were the ZBots (Designed to Defend!). The villains were the Voids (Made to Menace!). Each side has their own logo, usually imprinted on each robot's torso, although some do not have a visible logo. The Z-Bots' logo is a "Z", while the Voids' is a stylized "V". Originally, each Zbot design came in two different color sets, each listed as an individual character. Additionally, the Zbots often outnumbered the Voids two to one. Generally, the packages came with three of the figures each, with either two Voids and a Zbot, or two Zbots and a Void. These kicked many kinds of ass and I hope I still have mine somewhere.
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Post by thelesserevil on Dec 17, 2008 5:53:11 GMT -5
#24 (tied)G.I. Joe FiguresAnd buying is half the battle!G.I. Joe is a line of military-themed articulated "action figures" produced by the toy company Hasbro. The initial product offering represented four of the branches of the U.S. Armed Forces with the Action Soldier (Army), Action Sailor (Navy), Action Pilot (Air Force) and Action Marine (USMC). The term "G.I." incorrectly was thought to stand for "Government Issue" and became a generic term for US soldiers, especially ground forces. The development of G.I. Joe led to the coining of the term "action figure." The G.I. Joe trademark has been used by Hasbro to title two different toy lines. The original 12-inch line begun in 1964 centered around realistic soldier dolls. This line was known as Action Man in the United Kingdom, which evolved into a separate entity. In 1982, the line was relaunched in a 3 3/4-inch scale complete with vehicles, playsets, and a complex background story involving an ongoing struggle between the G.I. Joe Team and the evil Cobra Organization. This franchise has spawned numerous comics, cartoons and films.
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Post by BigBadZ on Dec 17, 2008 5:57:20 GMT -5
#26 (6 points)My Little PonyNow with Deadly Killer Butterfly attachmentMy Little Pony is a line of colorful toy ponies marketed primarily to young girls and produced by the toy manufacturer Hasbro. "My Little Pony" was first introduced in 1983, following the related My Pretty Pony toy, introduced in 1981. "My Little Pony" became immensely popular during the 80s, at one point even outselling Mattel's Barbie.[citation needed] The original toy line ran from 1983 to 1995 (1992 in the U.S.) and inspired animated specials, including an animated feature length movie and two animated television series. The brand was relaunched between 1997 and 2003 (1999 in the U.S.), and then fully relaunched globally in 2003. My Little Pony Celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2008. The series is currently running in the US on Kabillion On Demand. A girl I work got me one of these as a birthday present back in October and it sits beside my computer right now. And yes it's the EXACT same one
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Post by thelesserevil on Dec 17, 2008 5:59:25 GMT -5
#24 (tied)Model Cars/PlanesThe only toy that takes 5 months to build: Slot A into Slot B into Slot...Q?A model car is a miniature representation, or scale model, of an automobile or similar powered vehicle, generally reproducing the shapes of actually-produced vehicles. Other miniature ground-running vehicles, such as trucks, buses, etc. (but not railroad trains or tracked military vehicles) are usually included in the general category of model cars. The line between model and toy cars is not well-defined; some toys can be scaled and detailed well enough to be considered models also. Miniature cars which are poorly proportioned or lack significant detail are usually considered to be pure toys rather than models.
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Post by thelesserevil on Dec 17, 2008 6:06:42 GMT -5
#24 (tied)TrampolineTrambopoline!A trampoline is a gymnastic and recreational device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric stretched over a steel frame using many coiled springs to provide a rebounding force which propels the jumper high into the air. In a trampoline, the fabric is not elastic itself; the elasticity is provided by the springs which connect it to the frame.
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Post by thelesserevil on Dec 17, 2008 6:16:43 GMT -5
NO MORE TIES! #23 (9 points)TwisterTwister = Fun, Naked Twister = Fun?Twister is played on a large plastic mat that is spread on the floor or ground. That mat is like a game board. It has four rows of large colored circles on it with a different color in each row: red, yellow, blue, and green. A spinner is attached to a square board and serves as a die for the game. The spinner is divided into four labeled sections: right foot, left foot, right hand, and left hand. Each of those four sections is divided into the four colors (red, yellow, blue, and green). After spinning, the combination is called (example: right hand yellow) and players must move their matching hand or foot to a dot of the correct color. In a two-player game, no two people can have a hand or foot on the same circle—rules are different for more people. Due to the scarcity of colored circles, players will often be required to put themselves in unlikely or precarious positions, eventually causing someone to fall. A person is eliminated when they fall or when their elbow or knee touches the mat. There is no limit to how many can play at once, but more than four is a tight fit.
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Post by andrew8798 on Dec 17, 2008 20:06:01 GMT -5
#24 (tied)TrampolineTrambopoline!A trampoline is a gymnastic and recreational device consisting of a piece of taut, strong fabric stretched over a steel frame using many coiled springs to provide a rebounding force which propels the jumper high into the air. In a trampoline, the fabric is not elastic itself; the elasticity is provided by the springs which connect it to the frame. Always did want a trampoline as a kid but I never did get one
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Post by Mr. Emoticon Man, TF Fan on Dec 17, 2008 21:36:30 GMT -5
#30 (tied)Z-botsWall-E pictured in centerZbots (or Z-Bots) are small action figures that were made by Galoob and first released in 1992. Galoob released four series of Zbots from 1992 to 1994. Galoob also created a number of Zbot vehicles alongside the figures. The heroes were the ZBots (Designed to Defend!). The villains were the Voids (Made to Menace!). Each side has their own logo, usually imprinted on each robot's torso, although some do not have a visible logo. The Z-Bots' logo is a "Z", while the Voids' is a stylized "V". Originally, each Zbot design came in two different color sets, each listed as an individual character. Additionally, the Zbots often outnumbered the Voids two to one. Generally, the packages came with three of the figures each, with either two Voids and a Zbot, or two Zbots and a Void. These kicked many kinds of ass and I hope I still have mine somewhere. Yes they did. And I know I still have mine. And how in the name of Papa Smurf did GI Joe only come in 24th place?
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Post by andrew8798 on Dec 18, 2008 3:12:28 GMT -5
These kicked many kinds of ass and I hope I still have mine somewhere. Yes they did. And I know I still have mine. And how in the name of Papa Smurf did GI Joe only come in 24th place? I didn't vote for GI Joe because I never had the figures when I was a kid
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