Fisher-Price (one of the biggest toy companies in the world) created the “Play Family” in the 1960’s. They consisted of 5 wooden painted figures. In 1985, they became the “Little People”. Today, with the development of technology, the Little People wooden parts have been replaced by electronic circuitry. Fisher-Price has also developed other popular toys such as “Power Wheels”, “Barney”, and “Dora the Explorer”.

In 1923, the “Hassenfeld Brothers”, company was born. The name was shortened to “Hasbro” in 1968. From Hasbro came the famous “GI Joe” action figures in 1984, as well as the “Transformers” action figures. Boys loved the Transformers toys because they had never seen toys that actually transformed into another toy. Today Transformers toys are more popular then ever because of the two successful movies. Hasbro also produced the “Star Wars” action figures in the 80’s. Star Wars toys have only grown in popularity and are the highest selling action figures of all time.

Tyco is the third largest toy company in the United States. In the 80’s it produced the famous LEGO wood and plastic blocks. In 1995 Tyco became the exclusive provide of Sesame Street toys.

Whether we are young or old, toys will always have a place in our life. They represent the innocent child in us that will never go away.

So what are the toys that never get old? In my experience these are the toys I would suggest for both girls and boys.
First is an easel. The hours of fun that kids get from creating masterpieces lasts from as soon as they can dip their fingers into paints until well after they are beginning to take art classes. As a parent, I still like to paint using the easel sometimes.

Second is block puzzles. In the beginning kids chew on the blocks, then stack them, and then later discover the ways to put them together to create the scene. Afterwards, they get joy from making funny disjointed pictures. My block puzzles lasted from age 9 months until 10 years old for fun.

Third is a parachute and some bean bags or bouncy balls. When kids are young, you can make it work for them. Blowing bubbles or bouncing balls and letting them crawl through the billows on top. Then you can make it fly like a tent and let them run under, and when they are older they can do it themselves and try to balance the balls or bean bags on it by themselves. They can also be used to make forts.

Each of the four models of G.I. Joe represented a branch of the US military. There was a soldier, a pilot, a sailor and a marine. GI Joe represented a pride in the men who served in the Armed Forces of The United States of America.

G.I. is an abbreviation of the term Government Issue. For years, US soldiers have been referred to as G.I.s. The first figures were 12 inches in height but over the years other collections have been released in which the figures were 3 ¾ inches high. An African American G.I. Joe was released in 1965 and sold in selected areas of the country. Later lines have also included figures representing the armed forces of other countries, such as Australia and Great Britain. There was also a female model: GI Jane, for the girls. Many countries around the world have their own version of G.I. Joe. The British model goes by the name of Action Man.

G.I. Joe was a huge hit with boys of all ages, not just in the 1960s, but all the way up to the present day. These popular action figures are still available in stores and online. Kids have enjoyed collecting the various models of GI Joe, as well as the extensive collection of accessories that are available for him, such as: uniforms, communications equipment, boats, backpacks and guns.

A quick trip down memory lane is sufficient to list the popular classic wooden toys.

The most popular classic wooden toy is an icon. Every kid, at some point of time or the other, has wanted to become a soldier. Every kid knew that the best part of being a soldier was that you could ride horses. That is the reason why every kid loved the wooden horse. All he or she needed was an imaginary sword and he or she was a heroic general saving the world. This toy was and still is the most popular classic wooden toy.

Although men do not admit it, they too loved playing with dolls. They loved the whole setup- the wooden dolls, the wooden doll houses, the wooden doll furniture, the wooden kitchen sets, the wooden puppet theater, the wooden carts etc. All children, whether male or female, love playing with dolls. Some grow out of them but nobody forgets them. Wooden dolls are another example of classic wooden toys.

Another popular classic wooden toy is the wooden train on the wooden tracks. You may have memories of fighting with you father and your elder siblings to play with this toy. You never grow out of this classic toy. Boys will always love to play with the wooden trains on its wooden tracks.

Every toy contributes to the development of the children. However, one classic wooden toy that is indispensable for the development of the children is the wooden building block. Wooden blocks introduce the children to the new world where their imagination and their creativity are not fettered by the chains of reality.

The classic wooden toys are very simple and very functional. There are no rules to be remembered and no method to be followed. All that is needed is imagination and the toys help you on the way.

Kids have played with these classic toys for centuries now and yet have not become tired of them. The classic toys have remained true to the basic rule that all toys must comply with. Toys are mere objects. It is the imagination of the children that converts them into objects of entertainment and amusement. They are means to an end, the end being the amusement and the development of the children.

Maybe you remember the first Nintendo Entertainment System that came out in the 1980’s and the at-the-time cutting-edge games like Super Mario Brothers and Zelda. Maybe your early childhood consisted of playing chutes and ladders, playing with tinker toys or an etch-a-sketch — whatever the case may be — many of these classic toys and games are tied to cherished memories of long ago.

Bringing back those memories from long ago

As we get older, we sometimes forget things from our past. Experiences, fun times, games we used to play, friends that we once had, lovers that we have lost — all of these memories are tucked away, somewhere in our minds, just waiting to be released. Just like hearing a song that played during your prom reminds you of that night and the times that you had; playing a game, or picking up a favorite toy from your yesteryear’s, can help to bring back memories that were all but forgotten.

Even when we do not realize it, with every passing second, our lives move on. While it is not possible to go back and revisit those carefree days of our youth, we certainly have the ability to conjure up some of those old memories and feelings. Picking up some classic toys, or games, that we enjoyed in our lives of long-ago can certainly help to remind us of those times that would otherwise be buried and forgotten in our minds.

Bring back the memories of your childhood, or your youth, with classic toys and games. Grab the games out of the closet or basement, pick them up at a consignment store or purchase them online — nothing lasts forever, but a little bit of nostalgia and reminiscing can bring you back to the feeling of your carefree days again.

Keep memories alive by storing your children’s possessions in sturdy wooden toy boxes. Not only do these wooden compartments provide safe storage for your children’s precious belongings, but they also keep clutter off the bed and bedroom floor. These boxes also free some space in your kids’ closets, making it easier for you to arrange their clothes and shoes. They also keep toys and other items in good condition, perfect for keeping things to be passed on to younger members of the family.

Wooden boxes make excellent kids bedroom furniture. These storage bins come in different colors and designs to match a room’s color scheme and cater to children’s varying preferences. If your children like fairies and princesses, there are fairytale-inspired designs that will surely make their room look like a real kingdom. If your tiny tots like cars and sports, you will definitely find a wide range of boxes that will delight future racecar drivers and young sports lovers. Let your kids’ imaginations run wild with a wooden box that looks like a pirate’s treasure chest, or one that will remind them of a circus, zoo or farm. With a multitude of designs, toy boxes provide endless possibilities for your children’s imagination, creativity and enjoyment!

Wooden boxes come in different sizes to match the amount of storage space your children need. Most storage bins have large interiors and see-through compartments that let you and your children easily put away and locate toys. Some have detachable dividers that come in handy when similar things have to be kept in the same place. Dividers are also useful for storing small parts that will be difficult for your children to find in bigger storage boxes.