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ACROBAT/FLIP TOY
I'm trying to determine what a particular type of toy is called - I have a small (3" high) glow in the dark skeleton that when you press the bottom, it will bend over, wave an arm, bob it's head, etc. - there are little elastic strings that hold it together that makes it also move. I am trying to do an internet search to find more toys like this, but I can't figure out what words to use for the search. Thank you.

ACTION FIGURE - FIGHTING TIGERS
The fighting tigers army figures from appox 1965-1969 these were rubber figures with cloth uniforms that came on and off and they also had a tank that they could all ride on,the figures were appox 6in in height,please any infromation you can supply will be appreacited thanks.

ANTIQUE TOYS
I have a old train set dated around 1954 it is the Gilbert American Flyer 3/16 scale.I also have a toy bird made out metal, on the box is writing in Germen. I was looking for a site to go to for collecters or values of what I have.

BABY BUGGY - MINIATURE TIN
I have a miniature tin baby buggy with wood wheels. The overall length including the handle is 5 1/4", height at the bonnet is 4 1/2". The bonnet is painted blue with cut outs on each side and attached to the pink painted bed by "ears" which fit through holes in the bed sides. The bed is riveted to the one piece curved bottom which acts as a base for the handle and the rolling wood wheels. This piece is not Ohio Art, the tin is a heavier gauge, the overall workmanship appears to be early Twentieth Century. No marks of any kind. I have searched for a similar piece for several months to no avail. Any ideas?

BATTERY POWERED TOY - WHIRLYBIRD (NOT A HELICOPTER)?
During the 1960's a toy was sold called the Whirly (wirly?) Bird. It looked like a dodo, moved on round feet and I think it squawked. Do you know the name of the manufacturer of this item? Have you run across any?

BAZOOKA COMPRESSED AIR "POP" GUN
I am looking to find a toy I had in the late 1960's. It was a "Pop" gun on a massive scale that looked like a Bazooka and was VERY loud. It was made of black plastic with a red charging handle on top, and was about 4 feet long. I believe it was made by Mattel and called "Sonic Boom." Any ideas? Thanks, Drew

BERCHET SAND AND WATER TABLE
The vinyl cover for my Berchet sand and water table has torn and I need to know if I can buy a replacement.

BERENSTEIN BEARS TREEHOUSE
I have been searching for a Berenstein Bears treehouse like the one I used to play with in the 1990's. I would really appreciate any help locating one now. My daughter loves the Berenstein Bears and I remember having so much fun playing with that treehouse. thanks for the help.

BIRD TOY
I've seen a toy but can't find it. It is a bird that is on a long stick and looks like it's actually flying. Do you know what it's called or where I could find it? Amy

BOARD GAME - HEY TAXI! - 1970'S
I have been trying to locate a board game I had as a little girl in the 1970's. It was called "Hey Taxi" and it came with 4 plastic taxi cab playing pieces. I can remember 3 of the 4 colors ( yellow, orange & purple). The battery operated box was located in the center of the game board. When turned on, the cabs would "shuffle" around the board. I would love to own this game again, but I can't find any information saying that it even existed. I would appreciate any help from you, so I know I'm not crazy. Thank you, Laura

BUDDY L & WEN MAC - TEXACO FIRE PUMPER TRUCKS - LOOKING FOR THE ACCESSORIES.
This 1960’s era toy has survived in pretty good shape, but the ladders, hoses, front bumper, water cannon, etc. have all been lost. Is anyone making replacements for these to bring this great toy back to completion?

BUDDY L LST
I have a Buddy L LST toy that is part mostly metal with some plastic parts that I was told was made in the 1970's. It appears to have never been played with. Is it safe for my kids to play with? Also does it have enough value that I shouldn't let them play with it even if it is safe? Thanks for the help!

BUNGEE BALLS
Bungee Balls with elastic net around the foam ball and then the cord. Where can I found them? I bought them years ago for my boys and we would like to find more.

CAR - 1959
I am looking for the name of a toy car I had as a child. It had a wheel in the front center with suction cups on it. To opperate it you plled a string to wind it, on a smooth wall it would then climb the wall.

CHILD ROCKER - WORCESTER CO
Do you know the original name of this cute child's rocker. All plastic, rolling eyes and number 9 in a shield on the side. the bottom reads Worcester toy co. Worchester Mass.1973. I would like to get another one. What should I expect to pay for one in as good or better condition. Thank you.Brenda

CLASSIC WORM TOY FOR BABIES
Hi, When my daughter was born in 1986 we bought her a really cute worm toy that I'd like to find again. I think it was made by Fisher Price, and I thought it was called "Wiggle Worm" but I can't be sure about either. It was about 8-10 inches long, each body segment(4 or 5) was a different color and the head squeaked when you squeezed it. It was made of soft fabric and was a very simple design. It was similar to, and probably the inspiration for the beanie baby "inch the worm" and a current toy by Gund called "Tinkle, Crinkle, Rattle & Squeak ".

, . Can you help me with the name of this toy and tell me if it still available anywhere?

CLICK CLACKERS
when i was a kid i use to have this toy i called the click clackers which i heard their really called the kerbangers its made with a ring,a string and two glass balls on the end, the object of the game is to try to see how long you can clack the balls together, ive been telling my kids about this toy since they were little and now their all grown up and i like to get them one everytime i go in an antique shop or flea market ill look for it, so can you help me dr troy.

CONSTRUCTION TOY - CONSTRUCTX
I grew up with a toy called Constructx (SP?). I was couerious if you had heard of them where to find them or even the manufacture. They were a building toy.

CONSTRUCTION TOY - ERECTOR SET - MOTORIZED BATTLE BRIGADE
I recently purchased this set made by the IDEAL Toy Co. in 1987. There are some parts missing. Is there another company that makes replacement parts for this item?

CREATING A TOY
Question 1: What is a toy? Question 2:Identify an attractive feature in a toy Question 3:What is the nature and function of a toy? Question 4:What is a toy's scientific principle?

DISNEY TALKING PAY PHONE
I have been searching for a red Disney toy payphone made by Mattel sometime in the mid-1960's to mid- 1970's. It is a red plastic payphone that you would mount on the wall and had Disney characters in the coinslots and played messages by inserting small record disks. Searching for over 4 years for this item. No luck on ebay. Please help! Thank you Dr. Toy!

DOLL - ACTION GIRL
I used to own an Action Girl in the 1970’s. It was the same as an Action Man but had long hair, had moveable joints and was female. I cannot find any reference anywhere to this doll. Why has it been withdrawn and Action man still exists. I would very much appreciate if you can find out any information about Action Girl as I think she deserves recognition and is an important part of doll history that not many people know about.

DOLL - BARBIE DOLLHOUSE
What was the name and possibly looking to buy a barbie dollhouse that had three sories, folded up and the flap that folded down from the bedroom upstairs was a covered patio for the kitchen. Also had a swing hanging from there i think . I saw almost identical house exterior colorsv & furniture on a jamie barbie dollhouse on ebay made by mattel exclusively for sears. Parents did buy alot of catalog items back then from penneys ,sears and mont.wards.would have been from about 1969-1976. Was born in 1966 and not sure what year i got it. Seems around same time the airplane came out.

DOLL - COOCH COO DOLL
I would like to buy a cooch coo doll is there any chance of this?

DOLL - HARD PLASTIC ACTIVITY MICKEY DOLL
When I was younger about 3 or 4 I had a mickey doll he had a hard plastic head, I think it had plastic hands but it had a soft body. On the body part it had a zipper, laces to learn to tie shoes and buttons to unbutton and so on. I remember it was red and blue with parts of yellow here and there. When I had the doll it was in the early ninties and I carried him everywhere with me. I had gone on a trip to see my grandmother and I decided to leave him home because I didn't want to lose him unfortunately while on that trip our house had a fire in it and everything was lost including the mickey doll. This doll has been on my mind all growing up because I carried him everywhere and now that I have a daughter of my own I would like her to have one. can you please help me? if you could find what year he was from and who made him I would be grateful. Arnell

DOLL - IDEAL - DADDY'S GIRL
Where can I obtain Instructional information on restringing or tightening the ankle joints of the Ideal "Daddy's Girl" 42 inch Doll (vintage 1960)? General restringing information for this multi-articulated doll would be helpful.The doll is segmented at the waist and ankles in addition to the usual head, arms and leg joints.

DOLL - JOSIE
I am trying to idenify a doll,Josie,from around 1950.All i have left is a white rabbit coat with hat,all lined in pink satin with a tag~white rayon and blue lettering "Josie". Can you please help? Thank you

DOLL - MUSICAL - BRAHAMS LULLABY
I am not sure if this is how I go about asking you a question but, I had a doll when I was younger that I am trying to find the name of. The doll had a music box that played Brahams Lullaby, you wound the round knob on the back. As she played her head turned a little bit. She had a rod from her box up to her head.She was about 14" tall, she had red and white striped PJ's. She was made for many years. Probably about 40 or so years ago. I hope you are able to help me find her again.

DOLL - PLAYMATE - ALLEY
I'm looking for information on a doll named alley manufactored by playmate

DOLL - REPAIR / APPRAISAL
My mother in law gave my daughter 3 24" dolls today - 2 are bride dolls with beautiful gowns and headpaces. The Betty the beautiful bride doll is dated "my first doll - 1956". She is damaged, her 'skin' split at the neck and something is wrong with her eyes. The other 2 dolls seem to be in good shape. We don't know wether to repair them or if they are valuable. 2 are in originalpackaging, although the boxes aren't in great shape. Is there somewhere reliable to have them valued or to have them repaired? Only one needs repaired I think. Thank you.

DOLL - SEKIGUCHI BICENTENNIAL 1976
Please help me. I got a doll in 1976. She was appx. 16" with black hair and big black eyes. You could put her thumb in her mouth. She looks to me like a sekiguchi doll. I saw a similar one on ebay and it was listed as sekiguchi love-love. She had a cloth body, and plastic face with lots of dark freckles. SHe wore a red, white and blue dress and bonnet with black vinyl lace up boots. She reminded me of the bicentennial dolls that came out in 1976. Could you please tell me who made her and where I could find one? Thank you so very much!

DOLL - TALKING - 1980'S
My daughters grew up in the 1980's, and used to laugh about a commercial which featured a talking baby doll that said (among other things), "Gongee Peebee Bombee" which meant "I love my mommy so much!" My youngest daughter adopted the phrase and it became a code for the 2 of us. I have fond memories of a little 4-year-old girl wrapping her arms around my waist, grinning up at me, and saying "Gongee Peebee Bombee!" We still sign birthday cards, notes, etc. with the phrase. Does anyone know the name of the doll and where I can purchase one?

DOLL - TODDLER-SIZED
In the early 1990's, my friend had a large doll (about the size of a young toddler). When you picked her up. she was very nice to hold- well weighted. She had a plastic or vinyl type head and a soft body, but all of it was very realistic looking. Hers had blonde hair and a stylish, detailed outfit. I remember seeing other dolls of this line at specialty gift shops and even at some higher end card stores, usually sitting around child-sized furniture. They were quite expensive, although attainable to a kid who saved her allowance long enough. There were boys and girls of all colours and complexions, but I think there were more girl dolls than boy dolls and more caucasian dolls than multicultural dolls. Do you know if these are still on the market? Do you know who made/ makes them, or any other information on them? Thanks so much!

DOLL - TRANSFORMING DOLL AND ATTACHMENT
Ok, I have tried everywhere, and I am looking for this toy and I have no clue what it is called. It was a plastic little girl that had a jewel on her tummy. She opened up and you could fold her head, arms and legs in and close her. She would probly fit in the palm of your hand. Next: She came with a bigger plastic toy that would be something like a brush (that she would snap onto when she was clammed up) that became a little jeep that she could ride in. Please tell me that you can help me!

DOLL - WOODEN WALKER DOLL
I have a walker doll but I think she is made out of wood. She is 21" tall. I was wondering if you knew of a web sight that may be able to identify her. Or if you may have a clue.

DRAWING TOY
Hey Doc, Can you help me? I rememder a toy that allowed you to draw pictures of characters, specially the 'Peanuts'gang that had plastic stencils that had parts of the character, like Charlie Brown's strips on his shirt.it would have been in the mid-1960's.strike any cords?

E. S. LOWE GAMES
When my father-in-law passed away he had a couple of old games in the closet. Lowe's Chuck-A-Luck, and Roulette. I want as much information about these games, and the company as I can get. The roulette wheel has a how to booklet dated 1941, but the chuck-a-luck has no info booklet, so I do not know a date for it, but it is probably just as old. Also if anyon could give me a price on them that would be great. Thanks. I want to know a price for my own curiosity the games are not for sale.

EXERSAUCER
i have an older model evenflo exersaucer - the traditional yellow one with green bottom. it han't got many toys on it, but I know that they used to market toys that clip to the rim. do you know where i can find some? the newer exersaucers are WAY to involved - don't allow for as much variety or to be used with the child's other toys, and would like to keep using this simple one as my daughter loves it.

FISHER PRICE - 8 PIECE INSTRUMENT
During the late 1980's-early 1990's I remember having an eight piece instrument set (I believe it was 8) in which each piece came from a different instrument. For example, there was the slide thing from the trombone, a mouthpiece, a kazoo, etc. You could put it together however you wanted. It came in a blue case and I believe the front of it said Fisher Price. I cannot for the life of me remember what it was called (if I ever knew) and I cannot find any trace of it online. I hope you can help. Thank you so much!

FLYING TOY - STYROFOAM - MID-1960'S
Hope you can help. I'm trying to find details on a toy I had in the mid 1960's. It was a styrofoam Jet, and it attached via a cord to a central pillar that was weighted down with a big plastic donut that you filled with water. A corded power supply ran to a hand control, and by powering the Jet you could make it fly round and round the pillar. I very much would like to know the name/manufacturer, and hopefully with that information I can find a picture that I need of this toy for a scrap book. Any help would be very much appreciated.

FOOTBALL - CAP TOYS
Where can i find "the black bomb" nerf like footbal by cap toys? Thank you

FUZZ BALL WITH EYES
It was a white fuzz ball toy with eyes- that purred when you touched it. Had it when I was about 7-10yrs can not remember the name-can not sleep until I know what it was called so I can get a hold of it. Thank you-Janelle

GAME
In the 1990's I had a game that made a variety of sounds, ex. toilet flushing, door bell, donkey, voice that says "Lets get out of Here". Object of game was to match the sounds. The name of the game I think was Henry, but I can't find anywhere (including eBay) that it is still sold or whether it is still made. Do you know whether this game is still being sold? Where can i buy it?

GAME - BATTLESHIP
I work in an elementary school and one parent donated ther game electronic battleship without the directions. do you have them?

GAME - ELECTONIC TIGER HIDE AND SEEK
My mom saw a toy on Regis and Kelly a couple weeks ago. It was an electronic tiger that you hide and it beeps until the child finds it. I couldn't find the info through the show website. Any idea?

GAME - ELECTRONIC BOARD GAME
In the 1980's there was an electronic board game similar to Clue that had a hand held electronic component that gave you clues of where to go next on the board and buttons to push if you think you've captured the crook. You would hear footsteps if he got away, etc.do you know the name of this game?

GAME - MEMORY BOARD GAME
I used to play a memory game in the 1970's. It was round and there were numerous tabs to close the windows. Then you would spin a large round wheel or disc attached to the board game to change positions of the pictures. You would then open the "windows" one at a time and try to make matches. I do not know if it came out in the 1970's or before this, but I have never seen it again. I would really like to know the name of this game.

GAME - STRATEGO, ELECTRONIC
I am looking for an electronic stratego game by Milton Bradley, circa early 1980's. I have found a few on ebay, but they are all missing parts. Is there anywhere to get replacement parts? I am in need of the BOMB PEGS. Thanks, Kecia

GAME - WAYNE GRETZKY 99 OVERTIME HOCKEY
I own a Wayne Gretzky 99 overtime hockey game. The game and replacement teams and accessory packs were produced in the eraly to mid 1990's by three differnt companies: Buddy L, Playtoy Industries, and Kevin Sports Toy. None of these comapies seem to still exist. I would like to buy teams and a acessory pack for my game, I'd like to know who has the merchandise if indeed these companies folded. The only place I have found the items is ebay and the products there are either used and damaged, incomplete, or jacked up inflated prices. Please help! Thanks

GIRAFFE TOY
When I was little my aunt had a Giraffe Toy that I loved to play with. It had a solid body that was flat on the sides and about an inch or two thick with a Giraffe body on the sides. You had a head for the Giraffe that you sat on the neck and you had little round pegs that you put in the top at the back of the toy and they would go through the body and push the head up making the neck strech out. I have never seen it anywhere. Do you know what this is, and if I can find one?

GOOGLES PLATAPUSS
I have a large collection of The Googles Platapus's from The Heritage Collection. 1988. Im not really sure what the proper name for all these are, but I was wondering how much they are worth? I also have a racoon, pig and cow all from the same collection.

HELICOPTER - PULL STRING
in the late 1950's I had several flying toy helicopters made in germany. They were red plastic with white 3 bladed rotors. It had a yellow plastic handle with a pull string. They flew quite well and could cover up to 1950 yards as I remember. Anyone know where I can find one, or the name of the manufacturer?

HIDE AND SEEK TOY
On regis and kelly last week they had a game where you hide this tiger and use a plastic stick with lights to find where the tiger was hidden. It had red lights to indicate when you got close to it. what is the name of the toy and where do I find it?

HISTORY OF TOYS
Can you please give me the history of pre-toys and how they change the life of people overtime.

KIPPER THE DOG
My little boy is into Kipper the dog and I am trying to find items of any kind on Kipper byside from ToysRUs. Can you help me find some other stores where I can find them,I live in Houston , Texas. Thx.Mary

KITCHEN SET - ANIMAL SHAPED
I am looking for the kitchen set I had as a child (late 1970's early 1980's). There were 3 pieces and each piece was shaped like an animal. I know the refrigerator was a penguin, but I cant remember the other pieces. (perhaps an alligator stove) Can you help me??

LADYBUG PULL TOY
I'm looking for a plastic ladybug pull toy i had in the mid 1970's. There must have been a colored ball under the shell, because when you pulled the bug, its spots changed colors.

LANCELOT LINK MONKEY TOY/DOLL - RARE?
I have a Lancelot Link monkey doll/toy. Its about 8" tall and dressed just like Lancelot Link was dressed in his trenchcoat and hat. I've had him for about 6 years and have asked tons of toy dealers and checked all over the internet for information about him and I am unable to find anything about him. I've never seen another and I can't understand why I have the only one. I can supply a picture. Do you know anything about him?

LIL' BUDDYS PLAYSETS - BUDDY L BRAND TOYS
I am having difficulty finding any Lil' Buddys toys (Buddy L brand). I have been able to find several of the small playsets at our local Hasting video store. The store said that it is not something they can order. I have tried the Buddy L website and the list of stores they give for purchasing these toys. None of the stores listed carry any of the playsets. I cannnot find the toys anywhere. I am looking for some of the larger playsets including a fire truck, farm set and construction set. (these are not the vintage toys-they are plastic vehicles for toddlers) I have emailed Buddy L toys twice and have not had any response. Any help would be greatly apprecitated.

LITTLE TIKES TWIST N TOSS
Hi, I need directions to the Little Tikes toy/game Twist N Toss. It is not a board game; it is a stand up toy that has balls in it. The game turns on, the bowl spins and I guess the balls come flying out. Someone gave this to me, but I have never played it before, or seen it played. I very much hope you can help me.

LOUIS MARX - VALUE - AUTO CENTER
I have a Westgate Auto center Style # 3491 from Louis Marx and company Inc. Was wondering what it might be worth.

LOUIS MARX - VALUE - G-MAN CAR
Could you tell me the approximate value of a Louis Marx G-Man tin wind-up car?

MANUFACTURERS - PLASTIC TOYS
How do i find good maunfacturer of plastic toys? Thanks, chris.

MATTEL - MODERN FURNITURE - 1958
I'm a new collector of 1958 Mattell Modern furniture. It was for an 8"doll and beautifully made of wood and fabric. It was made in Japan. Are there store catalogues that sold this line of furniture? How long was this made? Where can I find out more about this furniture and how many types of furniture were made? Thank you, Nancy

MATTEL - TOY SOLDIER MOLDS
I emailed you about a month ago concerning some toy metal molds from Mattel to make plastic soldiers. Have you had a chance to research this

MATTEL - VINTAGE TOY
My sister had an old Mattel toy from 1969. It was a pink figure with a round head, whose hands came out of the top of its head! The figure could stand on its legs, or flip upside down and do a hand stand. It rode around in a blue and orange car with hot pink wheels. The car had a creature's face on the front. It's mouth was open, tongue sticking out, and it had a horn for a nose! I recently came across one, and it's on the desk in front of me. Both pieces read, "MATTEL INC., 1969, HONG KONG". Can anyone tell me the name of the series? I seem to remember it's something like, "Topsy Turvies", but to date I haven't found anything on them. Thanks a bunch! - Patrick

OREO COOKIE TOY
I am looking for a toy, which looks like orio cookies, which u can split. on one side it will be hollow shape (circle , square, triangle, rectangle, etc) and the other side will be 3D of the shape. so kids get to match the shape and form the cookie. Could u please tell me what is the exact name of the toy and where it will be available. I saw it with son's speech pathologists this morning and i forgot to ask the name of it and today is her last day and she is on maternity leave. please help.

PEG ART
Do you know of a white board with coloured pegs, several colours, shapes- circle, square and triangles. You put them into the board and make pictures. I played with this when I was younger.say 1970's. Would like to know if I can still find it and what it is called.

PENGUIN IN HELICOPTER - 1980's
Hi, I'm looking for a plastic toy I had as a child, probably from the late 1980's. I have only vague memories of it but I think it was a light blue, very chubby helicopter and inside it was a cute little penguin. The rotor blades were possibly yellow and the penguin, which was removable, might have been of a more rubbery kind. Thank you.

PINKY THE ELEPHANT
Looking for a toy I owned in the late 1960's. It was a plastic pink elephant with wheels that you could sit on and scoot along with. It had the dressing of an Indian elephant, I think the wheels where red - not sure.

PLASTIC BALL
Around the early 1970's I received a see-through hard plastic ball about the size of a volleyball or smaller. Inside the ball were about 8 or 9 small plastic cups whuch were numbered on the bottom of each cup. Inside the large see-through ball, the cups were attached to the inside so that the top of each cup faced in towards the center of the large see-through ball. Along with these cups was a black ball about the size of a marble. Cup number 1 had an opening cut into the side of it so you could start the game by just rolling the marble-sized ball into the first cup. The object was to then fling or jump the marble-sized ball from one cup to another in numerical order. Any idea what the name of this toy was and who manufactured it? Where might I get one today?

PLAYGROUND KIDS BY ERTL
Other than ebay, where can these late 1980's to early 1990's Playground Kids dolls and accessories by Ertl (& TCFC?) be attained? Thnaks loads!

PLAYSKOOL - BLANKIE GIRAFFE OR LAMB
I would love to find a Blankie animal like the one I had in the early 1980’s. It has satin hooves and a flannel/woven blanket material as its "fur".

PLAYSKOOL- MY FIRST PET
I have been looking everywhere for a discontinued playskool my first pet. I purchased two different kinds in 1998 or 1999. One was a yellow bunny and one was a black and white puppy. We are looking to replace the puppy. To be specific, it is a white puppy with black and white legs and black velour and white satin ears. It also has a black spot over one eye and a red ribbon where a collar would go. Can anyone please tell me where to purchase a new one???? This stuffed toy has TREMENDOUS sentimental value!!!!!!

PLUSH TOY - 1970's
Looking for a toy that was a flat piece of plush fabric with eyes, that rolled with the "petting" movement of your hand down its back. Dated from the early seventies. I think it would be an excellent texture toy for the unit of my husband's nursing home, the residents do love to pet things. any suggetions?

PLUSH TOY - BABY BUNNY
Somewhere between 1977 and 1979 I received a "purple baby bunny" for Easter. It had a plush body, but the hands and face were like a doll. You could stick the thumb into its mouth. It was probably about 6-8" and had a little tuft of brown hair sticking out the "hood" of its little bunny suit. It was like a baby in a bunny bunting. Up until 1994 I still had this bunny, however, I lost it in a house fire and would desparately like to find another. Please tell me if you know what the baby bunny was called and if there could possibly be a replacement.

PLUSH TOY - BABY GUND - MOOING COW
In 1995 purchased a Baby Gund white cow that had a sound box that moo'd. Trying to find another one as the current one is old. About 10 to 12 inches.

PLUSH TOY - BABY GUND - MUSICAL PULLTOY CATERPILLAR
I'm looking to replace a beloved plush baby gund caterpillar that plays "inchworm"(the old Danny Kaye classic song). Originally purchased in 1997. It has a yellow head with light blue antenna; then body segments of apple green, then yellow, then apple green. The pull mechanism is white plastic. My 7 year old is heartbroken that this sleep buddy no longer plays the tune! Many thanks!

PLUSH TOY - BLUE MOUSE
From 1991 to 2000 i had a cuddly toy blue mouse . Sadly he got left on the train and i never saw him again . I am desperately trying to find another one . He was baby blue and white with a tuft of hair, blue tail , white mouth , black eyes and nose , blue head , white ears . He looked a bit like a baby blue Mickey Mouse . He had no label identifying who he was made by .

PLUSH TOY - CARTER'S BLUE ELEPHANT
My 15 month old son has an attachment to this toy (like a lovey to him.) Last year WalMart carried it, I believe under Carters Child of Mine or Carters Best Friends. It is pale blue, stuffed, and the tail has a knot in it which he constantly chews on. We have two of them, but after almost a year, they are getting really ragged. I can't find them anywhere.I even tried ebay and Carters website. Can you please help me? He won't sleep without one of these elephants.

PLUSH TOY - CARTER'S TYKES
I'm looking for a Carter's Tykes bean toy. The Style number is 94953 and the PA# is 4726(kr). I believe this toy was manufactured in 1999 to 2003. Any help you can provide would be great! The one I am looking for is a light green bear.

PLUSH TOY - DANCING TEDDY BEAR
I am looking for a "life size" teddy bear that had straps on it's hands and feet so a child can "dance" with it.Mine was black with maybe some lighter brown in the ears and around nose.Does anyone know what I am talking about. I had mine in the mid-1980's.

PLUSH TOY - FLIP-MOUTH DOGS
what is the name of those stuffed dogs that you could filp the lips and eyebrows up and down to make it angry or sad? I'm not sure what it was called or if it was a variety of pound puppy. I'm trying to find one for my girlfriend because she had a flashback and remembered wanting one. thanks for your time :)

PLUSH TOY - LAMB
Trying to find a pink & blue plaid plush lamb made in the late 1980's. Fisher Price?

PLUSH TOY - MUSICAL STUFFED ELEPHANT
I was born in 1972 and was given a yellow stuffed elephant with pink polka dotted ears and a pink polka dotted ribbon around his neck. You wound him up and he played "You are my sunshine." I think he was in a sitting position. He was misplaced years ago, do you know where I might be able to find one?

PLUSH TOY - PINK LAMB
I am trying to find a replacement stuffed lamb for my 18 month old daughter. We received this pink lamb as a baby gift. The lamb is stuffed with beans I believe and has a ribbon around the neck. The tag on the lamb says it is by Mouse in the House however I have had no luck finding this company. We believe an aunt purchased this gift in Arizona in September 2003 and the store is no longer in business. Can you help?

PLUSH TOY - RABBIT
I am looking for what I think is a Hallmark stuffed rabbit. He was white with pink gingam lined ears, blue felt eyes, a pink nose and tongue, and a pink heart. I recieved for my third (?) birthday around 1972. "Bunny Bunny" has been with me ever since, until a house fire left nothing but his cute little rear end and tail. I am hoping to find another for a full body transplant for his butt.

PLUSH TOY - RACCOON - 1982 - MOVIE: THE TOY
I would really like to find a stuffed raccoon that I was given back in the 1980's. I saw the exact same raccoon in the credits/trailer of the movie "The Toy" w/ Richard Pryor. The current one is old and raggedy. He sits upright and it about 12-14"? tall and is a nice big huggable size for a child. I would like to track down another one. Could you find out who put that stuffed animal so I may start the search for a replacement. A part of me wants to say it was Russ, Dakin or Applause. Thank you so much for any info you can offer.

PLUSH TOY - TEDDY BEAR
In the late 1970's early 1980's there was a brown teddy bear that was made and it had a Red bow around it's neck. It also had a black stiched mouth. Do you know who made it or what it was named? I'm trying to find it, but i am not having any luck. -Erica

PLUSH TOY - TEDDY BEAR
I was giving a Chosun Internatinal Inc. Teddy bear with travel case and outfits reg. # OH12441 PA-1082(KR), MA-0537 made in China for my grandson from an older person. I would like to know anything about this, i was told it was old an a colletable thanks

PLUSH TOY - TIGER
I have a plush tiger that I got in 1976 that is named Benjy. I am unsure of the company that made this toy but I am trying to locate another one. He stands approximately 10" tall like a person not laying down like a tiger. He has black oval shaped eyes, a pink tounge, white chest & stomach, & is a cute looking tiger not a realistic looking tiger. I can send a picture of him if that would help.

PLUSH TOY - YELLOW ELEPHANT
I am looking for a yellow elephant made/sold by Hallmark with a 1988 tag on it. It also had a blue mouse, and a pink pig. They were made of jersey.

POCKET SNAILS - LETTER ADVENTURE
I just had to say thank you for listing the Pocket Snails - Letter Adventure DVD on your site. My daughter, who will be two years old in a couple of weeks, simply adores it! It arrived in the mail only yesterday, and she has watched it countless times already. By the end of the day, she even started singing along to the Alphabet Song; something she has never done before. I guess her father and I are just missing that special "something" that Gordon, Dale, and Buttons seem to possess in spades! It's a joy watching her have so much fun learning. Thank you for the recommendation, and I look forward to trying other products on your list.

PUPPET - MEANIE MONKEY - 1985
I am looking for a monkey puppet that was available around 1985-1986 named Meanie Monkey. I was informed shortly after our purchase of it and subsequent theft that it had been discontinued. "Meanie" was a very basic hand puppet with two "arms", no mouth opening, and straight-line mouth. He was brown with a beige face. I'm not sure of the manufacturer - it might have been Dakin or Russ. Any information on this monkey is appreciated. A mom

PUZZLE GAME - GRIDLOCK BY GABRIEL
Anyone know where to find one of these?

QWERTY
This is a real shot in the dark but there is a toy im looking for. Heres the story: It was in the mid to late 1980's and my mum and nan took me shopping to ASDA (if you're American you'd call it wall mart) at Swanley in Kent. While we were there my mum b

R/C BATTERIES
Trying to find a nikko 9.6 volt batt and charger, any suggestions where to look?

RIDE-ON TOY - 1978 - 1980's
can you help me find a toy i had as a young child? it was a pink sneaker ride-on toy with with laces and wheels. who made it? thanks for any help.

RIDE-ON TOY - JUNIOR TOY - 1965 MUSTANG
When was this pedal car made and by whom? It has all the features of the original AMF pedal car maufactured during the middle and late 1960's. Is the Junior Toy a reproduction?

RIDE-ON TOY - LIGHTNING SCOOTER SLED
Recently I purchased an antique sled. The name of the sled is Lightning Scooter (in red print) Can you tell me how old the Lightning Scooter sled is, and approimately how much it's worth. I can provide pictures if needed. I never seen one like this before nor did any of my friends. This is a gem of a find I was told. Especially for what I paid.

RIDE-ON TOY - PEDAL TRACTOR
I have an old AMF "Go Trac" pedal tractor. I need parts and decals ?

RIDE-ON TOY - ROCKING HORSE
Do you think that toy makers, children's music performers and the like have lost thier sense of creativity? I work with Children and have a masters degree in counseling. I also have a new Children's CD and Website that taps into that lost creativity... check out Penny and the PineCone people at www.pineconepeople.com. Let me know what you think.

RIDE-ON TOY - TODAY'S KIDS TALKING - RIDING HORSE
I am looking for a replacement black bungee spring for this horse. I cannot contact this company because I believe it no longer exists. Do you have any idea of how I can find this part?

ROBOT
Hi. I am looking for a toy I had when I was a kid, so that would be between 1988 and 1995. It was a metal robot, built from 2 small planes. The legs were a neongreen plane, and if you flipped over the top of it, it became a pair of legs. The top part was a purple plane. If you turned the excaustpipes of it, those became the arms, also the head was in here. Any idea what toy this is? I have no idea what company made these, or if this is a toy from a line. Please help.

ROCKING TRAIN 1973
What is the name of the red and yellow toddlers rocking train with big rolling eyes? Copy right; Worcester toy co. Worcester, Mass. 1973. it's about 14" tall x 9" wide x 19" long. I can send a picture if you would like

SCOOBY DOO
how do u make the different types of scooby doos

SHAPE SORTER: LOOKS LIKE OLD FASHIONED MILK BOTTLE
I would like to know where (or if) I can find a shape sorter that my mom tells me was my favorite toy as a young child. She says it was clear and shaped like an old fashioned milk bottle. Do you know who made this, and if I can find it anywhere?

SNAP CIRCUIT JR. INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
I have a snap circuit jr. but have lost the instruction booklet. where can I get one?

SPIROGRAPH
were spirograph discs or templates ever made out of metal? perhaps aluminum or tin?

STRING TOYS
I remember a toy that you used to set up with like a string. and that some vehicle would attach to. the strings came in two colors one for good and one for evil. i also know that this was in the late 1980's or very early 1990's. i am wondering the name of these toys.

TONKA JEEP - 1962
Hey Doc, I recently purchased two 1962 Tonka Jeep surreys, from two diffrent dealers on e Bay. Both were sold as being in original condition. Not restored or repainted. One of the jeeps is painted( pink )under the hood & the other one is not painted under the hood ( bare metal ). Also can you explain why there is a diffrence in the shape of the plastic around the holes that contain the canopy support rods. They are completely diffrent in design. The holes that I speak of are the holes the metal canopy support rods go into located in the under side of the canopy. Thank you. In peace, Joe

TOP BOYS TOYS
Over the last ten years, what have been the leading brands for boys toys and what were the driving items for those brands?

TOTS TOYS - BINGO THE BRONCO
My father has a wooden "walking" horse that he received in the mid 1940's when he was a little boy. The tag on it says, "Tots Toys" with a patent number, and the horse's name is: Bingo the Bronco. I wondered if the manufacturer of the toy is still in business? Also, do you have any recommendations to a reliable company that could restore Bingo? Thank you for your time. –Suzan

TRAIN - PEG BOARDS
In 1971 I was given a battery operated (I think) toy train set that had a board that was seperated into squares that had a smooth track carved into it. Placing the peices together would connect that track. The boards had peg holes all over it that something (houses) could be placed into. I remember that there were manually operated switching bars that would direct the train at certain junctions. That all I can remember.

TRENDMASTER CHAMELEON
I have an electronic, remote control, singing/dancing gray/green, chameleon who doesn't work so well anymore. I need information on how to repair it or purchase another one. My daughter named it "Fandango" because that's one of the words it says. Any clues?

TRUCK, RACE CAR, BUS
I am looking for a metal race car about 8 in long to be decorated with a decal of the Jimmy Dean logo. I am also looking for a metal delivery square truck about 5-8 inches long to be decorated with a decal of the Hillshire Farms logo. I am also looking for a 5-7 inch long metal transporter bus to be decorated with a decal of an ATC logo.

TRUVUE VIEW FINDER
I have a truvue view finder with 22 slides. All printed in the usa. At the tru - vue company in beaverton,oregon. They start in 1953 with cinderella.f - 1, american indians.c - 2, jack and the beanstalk.f - 3, mickey mouse in "mickey's birthday party".d - 1, don

VIDEO GAME SYSTEM
What new game system will come out next. Like PS2 And X Box.

VOICE RECORDING TOY
Do you know of any toy that I can record my voice on so my nephew who lives far away from me will recognize my voice? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE help me!

VORTEX POWER BAT
Is the vortex power bat still made and available? It was a 1999 vacation toy winner. I can't find it anywhere. I've checked online toys stores. They list it as out of stock.

WAGON
During the late 1950's, early 6o's when I was a child, our neighbor, who was elderly, had a Hibbard Cruiser wagon she carried laundy in. My family bought it when she died. I can't find any information about this type of wagon. Do you know anything about this brand of wagon? Thank you. Jennifer

WAGON RECOMMENDATION - GRAVEL ROADS
I would like to know which wagon(s) you would recommend for using on a gravel road? We live out in the country (quiet roads) and my 2-year old likes to go for walks. I would like to get a good wagon for these roads so I won't have to carry her when she tires out. Thanks!

WATER TOY - SPRINKLER
I have a question about a water toy hooked up to a hose.it was a clown that would rise up when the water turned on.it was around mid 1980's i think. I have been racking my brain trying to find it.or at least a photo to show my wife.she thinks im out of my mind and there is no such toy.Please help me win this battle! thanks

WESTERN TOWN WITH FIGURES
in mid 1970's i saw a western town with figures payset that came with set of four plastic buildings that snap together, bank, town hall, saloon and store with 10 western figuers each about 2" tall. also ther was a western fort laramie and a medieval castle made by the same company i have pictures if you like i can send them to you if you can tell me who made them. they were in a canada christmas Eaton's 1975 catalog.

WIND UP TOY - MOON STROLLER
I recently purchased a wind up toy at an auction. The toy was in its original box and it stated that it was a "moon stroller", the toy is in mint condition and the box is in good shape also, just a little old looking. I am curious to what the value of the toy might be, it looks to be from at the earliest late 1970’s, maybe early 1980’s. If you could find an estimated value of the toy, it would be muchly appreciated.

YOYO BALL
my son received a YoYo Ball as a gift he is 4 years old when he was playing with the yoyo the string must have gotten slack in it and when it rewound the string went to the side of the inside ball and the spring tension rewound string tight against shaft how can I fix this problem thanks KG

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