Having seen the changes in toys and things kids are playing these days, I’m always delighted when I spot toys that are from my time (and earlier). These toys are hardly found in toy shops already.
The Alphabet Transformers
Have you played with the Alphabet Transformers before?
These alphabets are not just useful educational toys where kids can use them to learn spelling, but they’re great for those who want a little action too! These learning toys can be transformed with a few twists and turns into small robot figures that’s great fun for kids. Imagination is all they need to get started!
Let’s fight!
There’s also the blower where you try to keep a small ball afloat. Remember that one? When you’re lucky, you’ll be able to find one of those in boxes of Tora chocolate snack boxes! Here’s a photo of this ball blower to help you recall those memories…
Can you recall blowing into one of those?
And there’s finally (for this post) the falling man!
When I was (a lot) younger, I liked to pick up the fallen man and watch it tumble down the ladder over and over again. Ohh! I can surely recall the little thrills when I watched the small man making those turns down the plastic ladder again!
To help those of you who’ve not seen this tumbling man behind, here’s a short clip I recorded with my tumbling man.
Do you have any of these retro toys too? I would love to hear from you! I’m going to carry on my hunt for the mosaic playgrounds and retro toys!
Tags: Retro Toys
11 Responses
cool post claudia, iirc, the alphabet transformers came packed as a free gift, most likely with cereals or something.
Posted on October 22nd, 2008 at 1:08 pm
@shaun thanks! ya I think so too! I’m always looking out for such toys! hope to find more of the more interesting ones. ^_^
Posted on October 22nd, 2008 at 3:58 pm
hey Claudia!
Thanks for bringing back the childhood memories of mine! I was just pondering the toys that I used to play and you have posted this article!
Many thanks!
btw, do you know where am I able to purchase these toys still? haha
Posted on October 23rd, 2008 at 3:03 am
@cris u can find the above toys at Toyrific. There’s one at the fifth floor of Hougang Mall. There should be other outlets too I think.
Posted on October 23rd, 2008 at 4:02 am
My sons used to play with these toys, they sure had so much fun!
Posted on October 25th, 2008 at 1:55 am
not Hann but Hann’s Mummy
wow. I almost forgot about these toys.
I have those alphabets transformers. wonder where they’ve gone to.
Posted on October 25th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
wah… i super love these toys. makes me feel like a kid once more.
Posted on October 29th, 2008 at 6:09 am
I remember I have that 2nd one when i was in kindergarten.
Posted on October 30th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
I have looked everywhere to buy the Alphabet Transformer Toys for my son, who is having trouble learning his letters. We actually found a ‘K’ once in a Doctor’s office and that is the only one I have. Does anyone know if I can buy them somewhere?
Posted on January 20th, 2010 at 10:34 am
I am listing a bunch on Ebay next week!
Posted on March 21st, 2011 at 8:09 am
Do u know where I can find those robot numbers?? My mom has some for her class room at school and my son loves them. I need to find these!
Posted on May 8th, 2012 at 3:54 am
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