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This message was updated on 7/6/2005 3:10:12 PM by Azzabuv

 Toys you had when young
replied on: 7/6/2005 2:38:36 PM
These were not actually permanent toys (the best ones were, nearly).
Hand thrown Gliders.
The typical run-of-the-mill ones were bought from various local newsagents, or some sweet shops and made out of cardboard painted in the colours of various WWII fighters, friend and foe alike. We used to stick various sized lumps of plasticene on the nose in an effort to increase the range and speed. A true divebomber. Unfortunately, they had a tendency to crumble rapidly once they'd crashed into a few walls Etc.

For the more sophisticated type, we would buy balsawood models from the model shop halfway up Derby Road. The home-made ones came with the proper glue tube(s) Etc. or if we were awash with the golden shekles, we would actually plunge for a ready-built model.
These were far, far too valuable to use on the streets, instead, they would be flown on the then empty field at the side of the Park, where the Pensioners Home and the children's paddling pool is now situated. They brought quite a few months of enjoyment (including 'costly' replacements every few weeks or so.) But at the time, generally worth the time, effort and cost - "Arta theer, Brian?".
Azzabuv.
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