Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Retro Week: Random Toys of the 80s

I just got back from a weekend in Toronto, so it's time for another retro week post!
Does anyone remember what these toys were called?
They have articulated arms that move up and down
when a button on their base is pressed.
Thanks to an anonymous commenter we have an answer: He's a Hub-Bub! 



This doll belonged to my sister. I believe she's a
My Little Pony accessory called Megan. ETA: Apparnetly
she's actually Molly - Megan was a larger doll. Thanks
to Treesa for the tip! 
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A plush ET.
Because no retro week post would be the same
without an ET of some sort!

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16 comments:

  1. Big ToneApril 11, 2017 at 5:03 PM

    No idea on that first figure.It looks like something out of a children's story book.

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    1. jSarieApril 11, 2017 at 7:48 PM

      It does, doesn't it? I remember that they came on bases (and some with buildings), and that there were a variety of animals, but for the life of me I can't think what they were actually called...

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    2. Barb the Evil GeniusApril 12, 2017 at 10:18 AM

      They aren't Richard Scarry animals, are they? They don't exactly look like his illustrations, but they keep giving me that vibe.

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  2. TreesaApril 12, 2017 at 5:12 AM

    The doll in the pink dress is from the My Little Pony line, but it's Molly not Megan. Molly was Megan's little sister in the My Little Pony universe.
    Signed, Treesa

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    1. jSarieApril 12, 2017 at 9:04 AM

      Thanks for the tip! I'm glad I was at least close with my guess. :)

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  3. FantasywoodsApril 13, 2017 at 6:12 AM

    Besides ET, I didn't know the other 2 toys hahaha
    Great finds!

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  4. DollsDolourApril 15, 2017 at 11:40 AM

    Nice founds, recognized the doll from my sister's daughter's (when she was a child) collection. The other two I do not know about!

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    1. jSarieApril 19, 2017 at 7:27 AM

      It's funny how some toys fade into obscurity, isn't it?

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  5. SharonApril 15, 2017 at 11:49 AM

    I don't recognise either of the first two little figures but of course know ET, he looks like he's been well cuddled in his time :) I wonder if he ever "phoned home"!!!
    x

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    1. jSarieApril 19, 2017 at 7:28 AM

      Heh, his elbows have little creases in them, so I'm betting he was made to phone home a few times! ;)

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  6. D7anaMay 9, 2017 at 11:45 AM

    The fox is cute. How many blue-eyed foxes do you see? Not many, me ;-)

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  7. Disneydh77June 19, 2019 at 7:35 AM

    Did you ever figure out what the cat fox was? I’ve been trying to remember these toys!

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    1. jSarieJune 30, 2019 at 7:25 AM

      I haven't! But I'm still hoping to figure it out one of these days...

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  8. UnknownJuly 22, 2019 at 2:48 PM

    Yes first figure is Richard Scarry toy! From around 1975ish

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