Posts Tagged toys
LEGO Blastoff
Posted by Danielle in Collectibles on July 1, 2010
As if 1,204 pieces of pure LEGO space goodness weren’t enough reason to immediately run out and buy the LEGO Shuttle Adventure set, AVAILABLE NOW… they’re also giving away an exclusive, space-LEGO-y magnet to go with:
Also, there’s free shipping. [more excited about the magnet] Space LEGOs, you are the same age as me. Yes, this greatly increases my desire for the magnet. I admit it.
Show and Tell
Posted by Danielle in Children's Items on February 5, 2010
So I saw this rereleased 1965 Astronaut Barbie over at Out of the Cradle last month. She’s pretty chic, very Sixties. Nice hair.
But I have to show you MY Astronaut Barbie because, well, I think she’s just SO MUCH BETTER:
Astronaut Barbie -- We girls can do anything! (1985)
Oh yeah… NINETEEN EIGHTY-FIVE, BABY!
I love my Astronaut Barbie — she has awesome puffy sleeves (“straight out of Dynasty!”, says my best friend), a hot pink mini-skirt for dates after a long day of exploring space, an enormous fishbowl helmet, and amazing knee-high hot pink boots! (And an amusing “personal computer” with windup scrolling screen.)
Moon Marbles
Posted by Danielle in Children's Items, Collectibles on January 14, 2010
A friend directed me to the Moon Marble Company, where they create a terrific “Universe” set:
The Universe Mib Box holds 48 of the 5/8 inch diameter marbles. This box contains 12 styles of marbles from the Vacor Factory in Guadalahara, MX including; Stardust, Comet, Meteor, Asteroid, Milkyway, Galaxy, Jupiter, Neptune, Earth, Mars, Venus, and Sun.
Definitely worth a look-see!
Space Station Chick-fil-A
Posted by Danielle in Children's Items, Collectibles on December 12, 2008
I found this via Out of the Cradle (also reviewed at collectSPACE) and totally, completely want the set of toys. Darnit. This makes me miss Chick-fil-A, A LOT. Plus, the toys are adorable!
Wooden Shuttle Puzzle
Posted by Danielle in Children's Items on September 15, 2008
In this age of plastic and… more plastic? I just love wooden things. This puzzle is child-safe, non-toxic, hand-crafted and lovely to look at.
LEGO Space
Posted by Danielle in Children's Items, Collectibles on July 15, 2008
I loved the Space series of LEGOs. Pictured above is the set I lusted after and never got — the Monorail Transport System. [le sigh] I did, however, own the Cosmic Laser Launcher, pictured below! I still own all of my LEGO Space sets; they helped me dream big when I was still little, and I look forward to passing them on! Link = the most awesomest LEGO Space resource OF ALL TIME. (Yes, I’m nerding out here.)
Lunar Landing Pod Tin Toy Art Print
Posted by Danielle in Art & Architecture on July 7, 2008
New art in an old style, via Etsy:
John W. Golden’s rendition of Golden Age Sci-fi Rocket Tin Toy box art. This is a reproduction of a digital image created by John W. Golden.
“I didn’t want to reproduce actual artwork or use an actual tin toy robot as the basis, because I wanted the freedom to interpret this my way. The series has been a lot of fun, because I had to come up with a fictional toy company, fictional robots, etc.”
Image is 8″x 12″, unmatted, and is reproduced on Enhanced Matte Paper using Archival inks.
LEGO Model of 2001's Discovery
Posted by Danielle in Crafts & Hobby Projects on March 17, 2008
This is one of the most fantastic LEGO models I’ve seen. The Discovery is featured in the films 2001: A Space Odyssey and 2010: The Year We Make Contact, and this model is rendered in meticulous LEGO detail. A real visual treat!
1969 DIY Space Puppets
Posted by Danielle in Children's Items on March 10, 2008
Vintage 1969 instructions for making space puppets — large-size scans for printing. Make your own Mandy Martians and Andy Astronauts, entertain your friends!
Radio Flyer Retro Rocket
Posted by Danielle in Children's Items on October 29, 2007
Radio Flyer has a superb Retro Rocket toy that I dearly wish I’d had as a child. (Or, alternately, had a child to buy it for.)
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My name is Danielle Signor, and I am a space cadet.
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