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Original 1980s Tomy Kongman Game Boxed/Complete

Jon Nix — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 22:42:41 +0000

It's a game of high skill and daring. The perilous path to Kongman's kingdom isn't easy. The "No-Go" bridge, the magnetic crane, the captive balloon and the incredible magic wall have to be conquered. Have you got what it takes to reach the top?

A dexterity game by Tomy dating from 1982, Kongman is similar to the more commonly available Screwball Scramble but it isbattery operated and is based on a vertical board with various obstacles to navigate with the ball bearing around. A timer can be used to add additional excitement to the game or it can be run in a free mode without time limit. The obstacles are numbered with score points, and the player reaching the highest score with the metal ball within the given time wins.

This one is in fully working condition - it has been thoroughly tested! ;) - and unlike many it includes the spinning Kongman card section and holder from the top of the board. The card is slightly worn but is in better condition than most. This is the first edition of the game and it comes with one ball bearing for game play. The outer box has some wear and tear but is generally good. The plastics of the game are all present and correct and the battery compartment is clean and corrosion-free. For a toy which is nearly 40 years old potentially, it's all in good shape.

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Play School Patterns book by Joy Gammon – kitsch and nostalgic!

Jon Nix — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 21:10:38 +0000

A piece of childhood nostlagia masquerading as a craft book for sewing and knitting, we present to you "Play School Patterns" by Joy Gammon, published in 1983. You might very well see this as a handy guide to toys and clothes to knit and sew, but it's much more. It's also quite kitsch and very worthy for the photographs and naivety contained inside which are certain to raise a smile, as well as possibly re-ignite some memories.

This particular book is in excellent condition - almost as new - which is remarkable given how old it is. It is filled with great photos throughout. We have tried not to spoil things by taking too many photos ourselves, but you'll forgive us (we hope!) for revealing "Hamble's track suit" -- knitted no less!

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Vintage Colourful Framed Camberwick Green / Trumpton Postcards (Pair)

Jon Nix — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 11:56:12 +0000

Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble, Grubb.

Iconic words to those people of a certain age. And these iconic postcards will be enjoyed by those very same people and beyond, with their colourful stills from the BBC's Camberwick Green television program and complementary coloured framing. The postcards date from 1969 and were sent and franked in 1970. We love these and think they are charmingly nostalgic items which will appeal to young and old alike.

The glossy red frames are modern and repurposed. They allow for both standing and wall hanging, and measure 15.5cm x 20.5cm x 3.5cm (6in x 8in x 1½ in approx.)

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