I still like toys. I do.
Sometimes, I will buy a toy or a game if I think it will bring me joy in some way.
You see, as we grow older, we often look back at our childhood with nostalgia. We see those times in the past and remember the simple joys of playing with our favorite toys. For many of us, those toys weren’t just objects—they were companions, storytellers, and sometimes even protectors. They were part of a world where our imaginations ran wild. When I was a kid, and playing in one of my own little worlds, the hours seemed to disappear in an instant.
So today, when I look back at those moments. The memory of those toys often brings back feelings of happiness in me. Sometimes longing.
But don’t you know it? Some of our favorite childhood toys still stand out, even years later. Do you ever think of the comforting little presence of your old teddy bear? It little body probably had gone soft years of hugging. Or what about the old train set? And the noise it used to make when you got it to work. Like that little click-clack sound. Many of us had that one toy we cherished above all others. That one thing. Our favorite thing.
Well. I know I had some favorite toys. For some people (not me), it might have been the iconic Barbie Doll with her endless outfits and accessories. Or some sort of special little doll, that someone bought for you.
For others, it might have been LEGO sets. Just at the reach of those hands were grand castles, spaceships, and bustling cities. I loved LEGOs, too, but most of my buildings were square. Hot Wheels cars were another staple for many children. I had Hot Wheels too. I loved building hills and loops. But my favorite thing was probably all my GI Joe figures. My sister Julie and I played for endless hours with our GI Joes.
There are so many other things that we all loved, from the Etch A Sketch to the Slinky. The Easy-Bake Oven to the Lite Brite.
Each of these toys was much more than just an object. They represent moments of joy, discovery, and imagination. The memories attached to them are priceless—a part of our personal history that continues to shape us even as we grow older.
Of course, most of these toys are gone from our physical lives now. But. Perhaps. If we ever come across an old toy, it might remind us of our own cherished moments and the magic of childhood.
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“Play is the highest form of research.” — Albert Einstein
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“Toys are not really as innocent as they look. Toys and games are preludes to serious ideas.” — Charles Eames
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“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” — Plato
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The toys of the toys of the toys
