What Did You Own As A Kid You Wished You Still Possessed

[Gulfecho]

Circa 1971... For me it was a Vertibird. Does anyone remember this magnificent helicopter? It was the only toy myself and my brother could play with together as he had Muscular Dystrophy. The controls were easy to manipulate so he could hover and land. I recently purchased an old version off of Ebay for $320. Best money I ever spent as it brings back found memories. These were built of many springs and moving parts. It works as well as a Smith and Wesson. A sowing machine. Glad to have it back!

 

[Rat458]

My Erector set made of all steel.Circa 1970.

 

[muddocktor]

Some of the Fantastic Four comics in pristine condition that I bought as a kid.

 

[ACP230]

J.C. Higgins single-speed, fat-tired bike.

I don't know what I'd do with it but I would like to
have it despite that.

 

[Road Rat]

Absolutely NOTHING...I was raised in the early 1940's and we were dirt poor.....I know, there was a war on - and everything was rationed!!

Anything I got was a necessity - not a want-a-be!!

I like today much better!

 

[427mach1]

I had a Rupp TT500 minibike that I would love to have back. I got it when I was in the 4th grade and ended up selling it several years later to a second cousin....

 

[GaryS]

A full head of hair.

 

[the ringo kid]

A few things: 1) All of my valuable comic books I had which were stolen from me. If I had them now? id never have money worries again for any spending habits I have. 2) MY DADS BOXED SET OF hand-painted CAST IRON- toy soldiers. 3) My snot-covered (sleeves) Daniel Boone buckskin leather jacket-hand-me-down.

 

[Tom S.]

Energy and youth.

 

[Tom S.]

A full head of hair.

I'd give that more likes if I could. Seriously, I started losing my hair when I was 17! It was like it just couldn't wait to leave.

 

[GaryS]

As much as I loved my maternal grandfather, the only thing he left me was a bald head. Mine.

I'd give that more likes if I could. Seriously, I started losing my hair when I was 17! It was like it just couldn't wait to leave.

 

[cmort666]

A few books that have gotten lost over the years, like my copy of German Submarines, Vol. 1 (Navies of the Second World War) that I lost on a school bus during a class trip.

They don't make books like that anymore.

 

[CATI1835]

1964 1/2 Mustang convertible. It was red and I sorely regret selling it...

 

[Rat458]

I had a Rupp TT500 minibike that I would love to have back. I got it when I was in the 4th grade and ended up selling it several years later to a second cousin....

Didn't know they made those.
We had Rupp snowmobiles in NY in the 70's.
They were fairly popular.

Dennis

 

[chief38]

A Fanner 50, my Grandfathers WW 1 Binoculars that I traded away foolishly, a Brooklyn Dodgers Tee shirt, and a baseball signed by Roy Campanella.

 

[Snapping Twig]

A coin collection from my Grandmother going back to the early 1800's including a Lindbergh coin from his historic flight.

An unethical and immoral adult in a position of authority talked me out of it for candy money.

I hope he met with misfortune.

 

[bullmack]

My Mickey Mantle and various other period baseball cards. Just the cards I put in my bicycle spokes would be valuable.

 

[les.b]

A few books that have gotten lost over the years, like my copy of German Submarines, Vol. 1 (Navies of the Second World War) that I lost on a school bus during a class trip.

They don't make books like that anymore.

That's an easy one. Just looked on Abebooks. Just type in what you did in this post, they have that exact edition starting at less than $4.00 plus shipping. Lots of selection for condition, some with free shipping. I have dealt with Abebooks for years, and they are great. Actually a bunch of independent bookstores all over the world, and Abebooks processes your order, and the individual store ships it to you. I have never been disappointed. Ordered one recently that shipped from England, and it was here in a week! I would give you a link, but don't want to break a forum rule.

Best Regards, Les

 

[Rustyt1953]

 

[cmort666]

That's an easy one. Just looked on Abebooks. Just type in what you did in this post, they have that exact edition starting at less than $4.00 plus shipping. Lots of selection for condition, some with free shipping. I have dealt with Abebooks for years, and they are great. Actually a bunch of independent bookstores all over the world, and Abebooks processes your order, and the individual store ships it to you. I have never been disappointed. Ordered one recently that shipped from England, and it was here in a week! I would give you a link, but don't want to break a forum rule.

Best Regards, Les

Thanks.

It took me quite a while to figure out the title. I thought it was a Doubleday book, but it's actually Macdonald.

 

[DavidWJ]

A 1960s white Tonka firetruck with rollup hose and working water pump.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Once I had a Rooster named Booster.
This may not the right thread to bring him up.

 

[vytoland]

my tom mix rocking horse and all the ball cards from the 40's n 50's that my mother threw out as junk.....

 

[Doug627]

My innocence.

 

[zzzippper]

There was a line of toy soldiers called Warriors of the World. They had soldiers from all over the world with names and bios. They were hard painted plastic and were larger than the green and gray junk. I never knew if they were real people. But they were real to me. I can't find them anywhere. Not even on ebay.

 

[Stevens]

All the pocket and sheath knives I have lost, It is a bunch and some good ones in there too!
Steve W

 

[RobertJ.]

My first rifle, an 1891 Argentine Mauser in 7.65x53mm. I killed my first two deer with it when I was 12. Sadly, it's long gone.

 

[italiansport]

The loss of the sense of freedom and safety we had back them. I could go out anytime of the day or night without worry and my parents didn't even bother locking the door. Unfortunately my grandchildren will probably never experience this.
Jim

 

[GUNs and JEEPS]

Lots of good memories re-lived reading this thread....only thing I could add....a Schwinn Fastback Stingray...Bonus for the Apple cart edition....

 

[les.b]

Thanks.

It took me quite a while to figure out the title. I thought it was a Doubleday book, but it's actually Macdonald.

Apparently you are right both times. Abebooks has both Volumes, 1 and 2, and the book was published by both Macdonald and Doubleday. Double day seems to have been first in 1965, and the Macdonald that they have listed in 1968. Could be an American and British publishing house??

Best Regards, Les