The nostalgia thread or "Do you remember?" or All things old.

[Elgin Clock]

The obscure old tv thread got me going on a nostalgic timewarp so, I created this thread to talk about everyting and anything from your past.

Ok, here's the rules.

Post a little something about something that you remember from back in the day. It could be a favorite toy, like jack in the box, or tv show like thundercats, or even a song that you haven't heard in a while but you used to enjoy when you were in a simpler time.
It could even be a memory of something you used to enjoy doing when you were a kid, like climbing my apple tree when I was younger.

I'm expecting this thread to vary signifigantly in the content as it reflects people of many ages.

Just post something that you used to enjoy before the stress of robotics and more importantly (gasp), "the real world", got it's grip on you!

I'll start off.

Does anyone remember that toy car called the "animal"? It had tiger claws that came out of it's tires when it got stuck or it was trying to go aover an obstacle, more often than not at my house, a pile of books. It was the coolest thing, and I don't see it around anymore. They should put that back on the market.

[evulish]

Originally posted by Elgin Clock
Does anyone remember that toy car called the "animal"? It had tiger claws that came out of it's tires when it got stuck or it was trying to go aover an obstacle, more often than not at my house, a pile of books. It was the coolest thing, and I don't see it around anymore. They should put that back on the market.

Haha. I had one of those...well, actually, I still have it I was going to find it and take a picture of it, but it is most likely lodged away in my basement. It was wicked...but insanely loud.

Anybody remember Crash Test Dummies? Maybe they still make them. I used to have the big crash arena thing...the crash car, the motorcyle, and about 5 guys. Actually, I still have those, too

[Joe Matt]

Ah yes, the Crash Test Dummies. The only Public Service Annoucement to become part of a marketing blitz. Test Track reminds me of those good ole days.

Anyone remeber Fun House on TV and the computer game?

[Kiwi_queen]

anyone remember when every show on Nickelodeon was good? like "Round House" and "Clarissa Explains it All" and "Hey Dude".
also...remember the G.I. Joe cartoon series? that was the best.

[Brandon Martus]

Originally posted by Kiwi_queen

also...remember the G.I. Joe cartoon series? that was the best.

http://www.yojoe.com/
THE best GI Joe site, ever!

[Ian W.]

Kiloblaster and Jill of the Jungle. Old School computer games, ran them on my dad's $3000 486, from the command prompt and all, as a 4 or 5 year old. Now those were some good computer games...

[Joe Matt]

Lemmings is the best old school computer game. I remember playing that at computer camp and getting so far and having a notebook full of passwords to the next level.

[evulish]

Originally posted by Ian W.
Kiloblaster and Jill of the Jungle. Old School computer games, ran them on my dad's $3000 486, from the command prompt and all, as a 4 or 5 year old. Now those were some good computer games...

Wow. 486's are old-school? Bah. *pets commodore 64* Man...when I got that pack of games meant for the big Sega arcade systems, I was so happy. I had a teenage mutant ninja turtle game...I loved it

[Kiwi_queen]

Who here remembers Duck Hunt?

[Wetzel]

Old?

What about Dave?

shrug...
/me goes back to webcast


Wetzel

[Elgin Clock]

Originally posted by JosephM
Anyone remeber Fun House on TV and the computer game?

Dude, FUn House!! lol My dad used to make fun of the announcer when he announced the prizes "Gitano and Gitano Jeans." lol Remember the obstacle, "The Pressure Cooker"?

Another thing I recall from my past is what was a tradition when I went to one of my friends house every week. Do you remebr the genesis video game "Shaq Fu"? That was an awesome game, and the only fighting game I actually once knew all the secret codes for for special moves.

Also, Does anyone remember Lazer Tag??? I had the Gun and the vest, my cousin had the Helmet with the sensor on top and I think a gun too.
Yay to lazer tag!!!

Thank Goodness for places like laser quest on the Berlin Turnpike now to keep me in the game.

[EddieMcD]

...the days when robots were tether-operated...

Now in all fairness, I personally can't say I remember that, so my earliest FIRST memory would have to be when robot-tipping (or "flipping") was legal.

I remember when Sonic the Hedgehog and Mario had competing cartoons. How about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Classic cartoonage (if that's even a word).

[Kiwi_queen]

What about the Double Dare game? It was so cool! It came with plastic cup things you had to put on your head and you had to try to catch balls in them and stuff. What a crazy game!

[Katie Reynolds]

Originally posted by Kiwi_queen
anyone remember when every show on Nickelodeon was good? like "Round House" and "Clarissa Explains it All" and "Hey Dude".

Classic Nicklodeon. I also liked Rocko's Modern Life (as far as cartoons on the station!) Now they have stupid shows like Spongebob Squarepants.

How 'bout Gloworm? Anyone ever have one of those? I still have mine, in my room somewhere.

- Katie

::braces self for the wrath of oncoming Spongbob fans::

[Kiwi_queen]

Originally posted by Katie Reynolds
Classic Nicklodeon. I also liked Rocko's Modern Life (as far as cartoons on the station!) Now they have stupid shows like Spongebob Squarepants.

How 'bout Gloworm? Anyone ever have one of those? I still have mine, in my room somewhere.

- Katie

::braces self for the wrath of oncoming Spongbob fans::

first of all...don't worry 'bout those Spongebob Fans..I'll protect you, my fellow female robo-fan! And second of all... I still have my glowworm mirror...the glowworm actually glows in the dark! and I think I have the hairbrush somewhere too..just gotta find it.