With idle hands (no, not idol hands) at home, I’ve been once again perusing eBay, this time for DVDs that I want to fill in my collection with. In searching for Inspector Gadget DVDs (the original television series, not the ordinary Disney film, its presumably unwatchable sequel, or the disgraceful new television series), I came across this ultra cool toy which I am very proud to announce I held in my possession when I was younger.
Amongst my underwater Batman figurine, and my oft-worn Joker suit (must dig out that photo, I was on fire), this toy saw a lot of attention. As you can see, the toy was full of suprises, including crime stopping hammer, parachute umbrella, spring legs, shooting arms, extendible head and helicopter hat. Very cool.
Of course, nowdays such a toy would probably be banned from sale due to “choking hazards”. Forget the stolen generation, what about the stolen childhood?
My all time favourite toy when I was a kid was this battery operated robot that did nothing more then roll across a hard surface (only) on caterpiller tracks.
Kevin – The only hazzard Gadget posed was upon himself. Where would he be without the entirely resourceful Penny and her anti-Scooby, Brain?