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SorrySorry
Buy new: $21.53
My grandmother had the old edition with the wooden pieces, always made sleep-overs fun.
Chutes and LaddersChutes and Ladders
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When we were really feeling crazy we went up the chutes and down the ladders. (Hey what'd ya want, we were kids)
BattleshipBattleship
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Nothing says fun like naval warfare.
HangmanHangman
Buy new: $16.01
Nothing says fun like capital punishment.
Hungry Hungry HipposHungry Hungry Hippos
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Not much strategy needed, just bang away at a lever. I think this may have been my favorite game. There's a metaphor in there for mass-consumerism and gluttony, but hey who cares? It was FUN!!!!!
Big Wheel 16 Inch Tricycle - MADE in USA - In StockBig Wheel 16 Inch Tricycle - MADE in USA - In Stock
Buy new: $89.99
Ah the big wheel-I'll take this over an Escalade any day.
The Farmer SaysThe Farmer Says
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Maybe all education should be done this way...Moo.
Playskool Spidey & Friends Sit 'N SpinPlayskool Spidey & Friends Sit 'N Spin
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Oh the hours and hours of nausious fun.
Garfield at Large: His First Book (Davis, Jim. Garfield Classics.)Garfield at Large: His First Book (Davis, Jim. Garfield Classics.) by Jim Davis
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I loved Garfield, had tones of merch, this is where that wonderful addiction started.
Garfield and Friends, Volume OneGarfield and Friends, Volume One
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The true voice of Garfield. The one you will always here when you read the comics.
Leo the Lop (reissue) (Serendipity Books)Leo the Lop (reissue) (Serendipity Books) by Stephen Cosgrove
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I had a bunch of the Serendipity books, but the four Leo the Lop stories will always be my favorites.
A Little Golden Book: The Poky Little PuppyA Little Golden Book: The Poky Little Puppy
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A classic
The Mystery of Chimney Rock (Choose Your Own Adventure)The Mystery of Chimney Rock (Choose Your Own Adventure) by Edward Packard
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My favorite of the many Choose Your Own Adventure books, low tech interactive media at it's finest.
The Curse of the Blue Figurine (Johnny Dixon)The Curse of the Blue Figurine (Johnny Dixon) by John Bellairs
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My first John Bellairs book. These used to scare the poo out of me when I was about 10.
Challenge of the Super Friends, Volumes 1-2 (DC Comics Classic Collection)Challenge of the Super Friends, Volumes 1-2 (DC Comics Classic Collection)
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One of my favorites of all the Saturday morning classics.
Dungeons & Dragons - The Complete Animated SeriesDungeons & Dragons - The Complete Animated Series
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This one was my favorite.
The Transformers - The Movie (20th Anniversary Special Edition)The Transformers - The Movie (20th Anniversary Special Edition)
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Rounding out the Top Three of my Saturday morning panteon.
Transformers Universe Classic Series - SideswipeTransformers Universe Classic Series - Sideswipe
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Don't forget the toys that went with the cartoon.
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends Vol. 1 - The Origin of the Spider-Friends [VHS]Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends Vol. 1 - The Origin of the Spider-Friends [VHS]
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Spidey with Firestar and Iceman. Maybe not the best production of all time but still great. They should really be available on DVD. What the heck was the dogs name?
Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Vol. 1 - Seasons 1-3Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Vol. 1 - Seasons 1-3
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Just try to get that theme song out of your head.
TaleSpin, Volume 1TaleSpin, Volume 1
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Another great one from Disney's 1980 batch of classics.
The Yogi Bear Show - The Complete SeriesThe Yogi Bear Show - The Complete Series
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If Tom and Jerry had never been made this would be my favorite of the classic cartoons. Looks more...like a sycamore...to me.
Tom and Jerry's Greatest ChasesTom and Jerry's Greatest Chases
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The best of the best, no words needed and just a hint of political incorrectness. (Okay maybe a little more then a hint, but I still think it's wrong that they've edited them.)
Sesame Street - TV Episode Fun Pack, Vol. 1Sesame Street - TV Episode Fun Pack, Vol. 1
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What can you even say...Jim Henson was a genius, and how many of us can count to twelve without thinking about a funky pinball machine?
The Muppet Show - Season One (Special Edition)The Muppet Show - Season One (Special Edition)
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Kermit's night job. Anytime you can get Alice Cooper and puppets on the same stage, something good is going to happen.
Land of the Lost - The Complete First SeasonLand of the Lost - The Complete First Season
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Back before Jurassic Park this looked pretty good to us and the Sleestak have to be some of the best bad guys of all time.
Batman - The Movie (Special Edition)Batman - The Movie (Special Edition)
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They can make Batman darker and more nuanced, but he will NEVER be more fun.
Doctor Who: Horror of Fang Rock (Story 92)Doctor Who: Horror of Fang Rock (Story 92)
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Dr.Who got me hooked on sci-fi back when I was young enough to be scared by it.
Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope (1977 & 2004 Versions, 2-Disc Widescreen Edition)Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope (1977 & 2004 Versions, 2-Disc Widescreen Edition)
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What four year old didn't have their life change when this came out.
Star Wars - The Saga Collection - Basic Figure - Boba FettStar Wars - The Saga Collection - Basic Figure - Boba Fett
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Star Wars figures the kings of all merch. Still got mine tucked away in a closet. Boba Fett was my favorite and I still remember losing it at the beach. (my therapist says I'm almost past it.)
Pete's Dragon (Disney Gold Classic Collection)Pete's Dragon (Disney Gold Classic Collection)
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The first movie I ever saw in the theater.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Full Screen Edition)Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Full Screen Edition)
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Always got shown on Thanksgiving-still can't watch it without pumkin pie.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (Remastered Deluxe Edition)It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (Remastered Deluxe Edition)
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I still get a little freaked out when Snoopy rises up out of the pumkin patch.
The Ghost And Mr. ChickenThe Ghost And Mr. Chicken
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Can't forget this Halloween classic.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow [VHS]The Legend of Sleepy Hollow [VHS]
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Low budget but perhaps the best vesion of the story. This needs to be put out on DVD.
A Charlie Brown Christmas (Remastered Deluxe Edition)A Charlie Brown Christmas (Remastered Deluxe Edition)
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What would Christmas be without Chuck and that sad little tree.
Santa Claus Is Comin to TownSanta Claus Is Comin to Town
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Still my favorite of the classic Christmas specials.
Adventure (Atari 2600)Adventure (Atari 2600)
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My favorite game for the king of all Christmas presents.
Activision Presents Pitfall! (Pitfall Harry's Jungle Adventure) (Atari 2600)Activision Presents Pitfall! (Pitfall Harry's Jungle Adventure) (Atari 2600)
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One of the best. I only made it the full 20 minutes once.