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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp
Life as a poor kid  |
I only got one single gift per year in my childhood and I thought that was normal because poverty. Needless to say, New Bright was all I ever asked for whenever I walked through Toy City with one choice of toy to have Santa bring me. Was probably there for at least an hour trying to pick.
I still have this:
And I still have this:
With a remote control that looked exactly like a TV remote. This is my favourite toy I got in my early years. The siren was so loud, I blew the speaker on day 1. I wish it wasn't on a leash but oh well. Takes 6 D cell batteries though.
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Originally Posted by welfare
My brother was pretty big into rc's when we were kids. He progressed to gas powered pretty quick. But I still remember the first one he brought home. The Tamiya Grasshopper.
https://youtu.be/oj7__ojFX-g |
Back when Westwood Mall was a.....mall, there was an RC / Hobby shop over there and the guy had a very nice electric train display with village, mountains, cars etc.
He also had a Vanessa's Lunch Box brand new in box and ready to be painted. I wanted that thing so bad and it was always there. Eventually it was gone and as much as I still want one, their prices are way beyond what I'm willing to spend.
Also: Random Christmas memory:
Marks and Spencer seasonal junk food like Stollen and Buttons