Showing posts with label toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toys. Show all posts
2.14.2013
2.13.2013
The Magic of Plastic
In an ideal world, kids would play with those lovely wooden toys that come in a range of colors straight out of a Gauguin painting, but somehow they tend to run towards the primary-colors plastic toys that make you want to say Ughhh.
I learned to appreciate them more after I read a recent article in Fortune on the invention process. That playlab sure sounds interesting.
Did you know Fisher-Price's been around since 1930? Quite impressive.
Here's their all-time classic:
Here's my modern take of the plastic toy:
What's your favorite plastic toy?
WOW Tip: Find some nice and affordable plastic toys in yard sales, online classifieds or thrift stores. Their vintage feel gives them a cool vibe and lets you spend hours of quality bonding with your kiddos.
Have fun!
I learned to appreciate them more after I read a recent article in Fortune on the invention process. That playlab sure sounds interesting.
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Here's their all-time classic:
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| The Chatter Phone |
Here's my modern take of the plastic toy:
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| The Bilibo |
WOW Tip: Find some nice and affordable plastic toys in yard sales, online classifieds or thrift stores. Their vintage feel gives them a cool vibe and lets you spend hours of quality bonding with your kiddos.
Have fun!