NOSTALGIA

[Mikado]

In 1930, the fourth Welland canal was being built, in this picture, you can see the parallel smaller channels of the older 1rst second and 3rd canals, heading North....for the fourth, they basically dug all the ground between the old channels to make a much wider canal. Centre you can see Bridge #13 (The bridge in my avatar), beside it is the older Alexandria Bridge (Which #13 replaced) , bottom right is Bridge #14 (AKA Lincoln st bridge) and bottom left, is the old fairgrounds and horse racing track.

[Mikado]

I happen to collect, among other things, toys (though, not necessarily old ones)....so, last night I searched the net for interesting classic toys for sale on the web, and I thought id share some of the best ones with you :)

To start with, here's one I think is really kind of creepy! :lol:

[Mikado]

Hmmm...I guess that was the cover art on the box, rather than a pic of the toy itself....but, Ill bet the actual toy is JUST as creepy! :lol:

[Mikado]

Heres some real oldies from the 19th Century

[LuLu Rogers]

http://theformofmoney.blogharbor.com/CocaColaPoster.jpg

[treky]

Lauren, I used to have that pic. on the side of a building on my model railroad (which a sudden move forced me to dismantle a few years ago:( :( )

[Mikado]

Another oldie toy :)

[Mikado]

Nice pic Lauren....its a shame women dont dress like that anymore! :heart:

[MonarC]

I can't believe I have never seen this thread before. My dad use to collect old toys similar to some you have here like the old tractors from the 30's those are pretty cool.:wave:

[Mikado]

Ive been doing this thread for 3 years or so ;) ..anyway.......more toys...

TRANSPORTATION :

A wonderful Packard "ride-em" Truck

An unknown Phaeton from the 20s

A motorcycle-delivery truck

[Mikado]

I can't believe I have never seen this thread before. My dad use to collect old toys similar to some you have here like the old tractors from the 30's those are pretty cool.:wave:
Actually Mon....you HAVE posted in this thread before....was a long time ago, though

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showpost.php?p=3707002&postcount=160

[MonarC]

Haha.. oh yeah. Oh an you can call me Ardis. ;)



Here is one of my favorite classic toys.

http://history.memphis.edu/mcrouse/images/jack_in_the_box_animated.gif

http://www.whitefishtoys.com/products/images/jester_box.jpg

[Mikado]

Beautifully colourful!!! :)

[Mikado]

Another Clown toy..........why are old clown toys always so creepy? :lol:

[Mikado]

And don't forget those wonderful iron mechanical banks :)

[MonarC]

:lol: Yeah those old clowns are creepy.


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1174/1314620016_42be018678.jpg?v=0

[Mikado]

:lol: Yeah those old clowns are creepy.


http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1174/1314620016_42be018678.jpg?v=0
:eek2: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MonarC]

Think that's scary?

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/3788102/2/istockphoto_3788102-antique-clown.jpg


:eek:

[Mikado]

:lol: Yeah those old clowns are creepy.

You aint seen nothing yet....get a load of this SCAAAAAAAAAAAARY plushie "baby Doll" :eek:

[MonarC]

Im scared!!

http://www.emofaces.com/en/emoticons/s/scared-emoticon-hiding-behind-couch.gif

[Mikado]

:lol:

[MonarC]

Time for some monkey business.
http://www.toyboxtreasures.com/images/Dancing_Merry_Chimp_1.jpg

[Mikado]

hehe THIS is one of the classic toys I was going to post.....we think alike :D :clap

[MonarC]

Yep!

http://www.ohdeedoh.com/uimages/ohdeedoh/2007-12-05-chatter%20telephone.jpg

[Mikado]

Yep!
OK....NOW THIS IS GETTING SPOOKY! :lol:
(I was going to post this tomorrow, but, you ruined the surprise :lol: );)

[Mikado]

My spoiled cousin had all 4 of these! ^^^^ :lol:

[MonarC]

Wow! That is too weird. :lol:

http://thetoylocator.com/slinky-classic-toy.jpg

[Mikado]

A couple more scary baby dolls, a primitive pinball game.....and a Batman squirtgun toy that is just SO wrong on SO many levels! :lol:

[MonarC]

:brent

[Mikado]

2 character toys and 3 art deco toys (the wedge shaped thing is a peddle car!)

[MonarC]

What is it about those antique dolls that is sooooo creepy. :eek:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/359219613_64bb8922c4.jpg?v=0