My Obsession With Toys...
I suppose the best place to begin is with the Micronauts , introduced to the American toy market in 1976. They were marketed as " The Interchangeable World of the Micronauts ." I fell in love with them the very first time I saw one. It was a clear Time Traveler figure that a friend had brought to school. It's all I could think about. I became obsessed with obtaining one. My Mamo(Great Grandmother) didn't disappoint. The next time I stayed with her she bought me one!!! I had my own clear, yellow Time Traveler toy figure that didn't leave my hand that night. Heck, he even sat on the edge of my plate as I ate. I was hooked. Needless to say, I began feverishly engrossed in my quest to obtain as many Micronauts toy figures , vehicles, etc. that I could. Thankfully, the basic figures were not expensive and I could buy one quite often with my allowance. The basic figures were one thing but the vehicles and play sets were quite another. My measly allowance and o...
