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Post by Craig Herbertson on Dec 17, 2010 12:08:58 GMT
I think they might want the Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab which was built around 1951 It taught the kids how to get the most out of uranium. This expensive science kit contained four lots of uranium for your nephew to dabble with. To ensure that these weren't duds, you could use a Geiger counter included to measure the radioactivity and order more uranium (if he hadn't gone green yet) using a coupon. Just to rub the point home, a book entitled 'Prospecting for Uranium' was included in case Jimmy was lucky enough to discover any uranium deposits in the garden  Other specials for the Niece are included in this link uk.specials.lifestyle.yahoo.com/christmas/article/features/the-most-dangerous-toys-ever-made.html |
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Post by David A. Riley on Dec 17, 2010 12:34:31 GMT
That's an unbelievable present, Craig. I could just imagine that being put out for display in toy shops today. Wow! Do you think that's where Mr Burns started out? ![]() |
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Post by Craig Herbertson on Dec 17, 2010 13:01:27 GMT
That's an unbelievable present, Craig. I could just imagine that being put out for display in toy shops today. Wow! Do you think that's where Mr Burns started out? ![]()  This one is definitely a close second. The darts were big, heavy and had sharp metal tips and the game was to throw them up in the air above your head. . Can you believe they probably caused about 6,100 injuries and the deaths of two children. Makes today's lego look a bit skimpy on the adventure side.  Hurrah here's daddy with the lawn darts. How many of us survived last Christmas? Come on don't hold back... |
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Post by lemming13 on Dec 17, 2010 14:19:36 GMT
Awesome. My favourite was the helicopter toy my brother had. I think it was called the Velocinator, or something. It was tethered to a base and flew round in a circle. Simple, safe, except the rotor blades were unprotected and when our annoying neighbour's kid decided to get a closer look - well, we never liked old Scarface anyway.
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Post by Craig Herbertson on Dec 17, 2010 14:45:07 GMT
Some rate 'Snacktime Cabbage Patch Doll' as number four in the wicked uncle Ernie present list  Apparently designed with with no mechanism to turn off the munching this was discontinued after thirtyfive fingers and ponytails fell victim. Just look at that ugly little fellow. Makes me feel almost human. Maybe we should approach some of those shifty toy manufacturers for story ideas. |
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This one is definitely a close second. The darts were big, heavy and had sharp metal tips and the game was to throw them up in the air above your head. . Can you believe they probably caused about 6,100 injuries and the deaths of two children. Makes today's lego look a bit skimpy on the adventure side.