tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post8288503734034345652..comments2014-01-17T14:44:03.624-05:00Comments on Coltin1948: Toys R Gus?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-44142877857431198222010-10-28T16:05:29.602-04:002010-10-28T16:05:29.602-04:00Loved the recounting..I have a nine year old too,w...Loved the recounting..I have a nine year old too,who loves toys.but I am trying to get him into reading books.aynzanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05236466022503116920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-44687939910330015432010-10-14T19:57:15.279-04:002010-10-14T19:57:15.279-04:00I just turned 15 about 2 weeks ago, and I thorough...I just turned 15 about 2 weeks ago, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. In some way, you met a level of truth in imagination than I could have thought of myself. I always used to play with these army guys, with punch out weapons when I was around his age. They weren't mine though, they we're "ours" some of them were actually my older brother Michaels, some were my younger brother Blake's and some were mine. At the point that we all had some, we didn't care any more.<br /><br />At around 9-10 which was a couple years later, we still had these toys, I can still find a couple of them in storage boxes and my brothers yet to be cleaned out toy bin. It's true, I never thew them away. The more that I used toys, not just any but even these ones in particular, my imagination DID evolve.<br /><br />I make my own video games in my free time currently working on a game called Octopia, and even video games have never become such a part of my imagination and development as playing with small toys did.<br /><br />Thank you for your post, you're a great story teller.<br /><br />My video games development blog if anyone is interested: http://Octofusion.Blogspot.com/<br />Thanks!Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08162877713663429888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-16945162882084117532010-01-22T12:46:55.994-05:002010-01-22T12:46:55.994-05:00This is a great post. There is something to be sa...This is a great post. There is something to be said about childhood imagination and the value of that. Nice job.PCDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10401186542532061871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-87182641450530169502010-01-09T20:14:14.384-05:002010-01-09T20:14:14.384-05:00What a wonderful post. My son is 13 and little toy...What a wonderful post. My son is 13 and little toy soldiers have always been his favorite toys (right along with Matchbox cars). He still has them in a tub in his room and every now and then when he has a friend stay over and they tire of PS3 and all the other high tech things I will go up there and the room will be covered with intricately placed armies of toy soldiers....love it!!Lately Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178351707027936085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-27890117513892921692009-12-06T06:47:06.581-05:002009-12-06T06:47:06.581-05:00Hey Coltin, your fans are WAITING for a new post, ...Hey Coltin, your fans are WAITING for a new post, ya know....hint, hint!!!<br /><br />MsBurbB.J. Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07327228353707623497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-21300995047383600672009-12-04T17:38:33.725-05:002009-12-04T17:38:33.725-05:00This is powerful, and it makes me appreciate your ...This is powerful, and it makes me appreciate your writing and your story-telling prowess. As well as the fact that it has now been five weeks since this post, friend. I am returning the favor. Your world - which includes me - anxiously awaits your next post. Meanwhile, I will revert to my ping-pong ball diversions....EFHExpat From Hellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807779856067886443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-8696794481143933472009-11-24T07:29:42.967-05:002009-11-24T07:29:42.967-05:00A lovely post and a lovely blog. And this from a ...A lovely post and a lovely blog. And this from a man with your career history. I learn something new every day ;)<br /><br />Keep it upBenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01373266701029640305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-62037348843203125582009-11-13T11:08:04.949-05:002009-11-13T11:08:04.949-05:00Great post. I hope that boy remembers you when he ...Great post. I hope that boy remembers you when he is older and mentors a boy of his own and appreciates what you taught him.<br /><br />do you have children, if I might ask.Vodka Logichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13870805969416858519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-39516281142106097322009-11-11T21:21:33.501-05:002009-11-11T21:21:33.501-05:00Bruce, your writing draws me in from the very firs...Bruce, your writing draws me in from the very first line...fantastic post, as per usual.<br /><br />Can't wait for the next one. :)Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152803362923785129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-76116151812950838902009-11-11T17:58:32.557-05:002009-11-11T17:58:32.557-05:00nice! I don't think I'm 'old'...L...nice! I don't think I'm 'old'...LOL I'm not even 30 yet, BUT I remember a woolsworth! (It could be because I grew up in Mississippi and we were slow to get things and get rid of things...LOL that Woolsworth may have been the last one in existance! LOL) ANYWAY- yeah, imagination is the BEST 'toy' and 'tool'. I'm so glad that I did grow up in the country! We had the best games and props from nature. LOL we played baseball with sticks and pantyhose that was wadded up. ANYTHING was the base, as long as it was placed in a circular pattern like the regular bases would be placed! It wasn't that we couldn't afford things, my parents were/are very gainfully employed... it's just that they kinda forced us (my sister and I...and all my cousins) to use our imaginations to find the fun and beauty in life... NOT what the manufactuerers want us to believe (i.e the latest toy and game...).. Good post!Ms. Sylaneoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465075096670002963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-85828910784909027622009-11-09T13:54:36.141-05:002009-11-09T13:54:36.141-05:00I loved reading this piece, and all of the comment...I loved reading this piece, and all of the comments left by other readers. Isn't it funny how many of us love our cardboard boxes. I definitely think it must be some kind of hard wiring. Personally, I lived in cardboard boxes ... when I wasn't jumping out of trees that is. These days I am often mesmerized watching my 4 year old niece pretend to make coffee and eggs for every one, using a tea spoon and an old gravy granules tin. The noise of banging the spoon off the inside of the tin is essential to a good cup apparently =0)<br /><br />Great stuff Mr. Bruce.<br /><br />XbAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005680293815988109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-55405228075665095932009-11-07T21:58:29.081-05:002009-11-07T21:58:29.081-05:00The little green men took me back. I loved 'em...The little green men took me back. I loved 'em!<br />I am still amazed at how long in minutes, hours and days, (years even) my imagination was my "favorite toy", supplememted only by the random items I had at my disposal or on the floor of our garage. From GI Joes, (not the new ones with the cool theme song and cartoons, but the taller ones with the "Kung Fu grip" and wooly facial hair) were enough to hold me an my buddies captivated for hours. We meticulously set them up as if we were a stop animation pro making an episode of Robot Chicken (Adult Swim). Yes we used the little green army men and my son loves them now. I loved the guy lying on his belly, rifle drawn, rear legs sprawled as if shimmying under barbed wire...The same with playing "army/war" as kids (armed only with a length of rope, and an occasional bottle rocket.) I lament that todays imaginations and toys are in dire need of 4-6 AA batteries and need an occasional charging. Perhaps that energy could bet beter used to jump start imaginary play! Thanks for allowing me to go back for a moment...Tony Andershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600976425950346255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-57226549502293886522009-11-07T21:52:57.952-05:002009-11-07T21:52:57.952-05:00Great post! I've become a follower to boot!Great post! I've become a follower to boot!S1nnermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13098423236767279764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-78199513444706854662009-11-07T21:41:44.345-05:002009-11-07T21:41:44.345-05:00You might want to amble on over to B3, Bruce, as y...You might want to amble on over to B3, Bruce, as you inspired me!!! (tee hee)<br /><br />MsBurbB.J. Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07327228353707623497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-60498251492933807782009-11-06T18:03:41.643-05:002009-11-06T18:03:41.643-05:00Excellent story! Great telling, presentation, and ...Excellent story! Great telling, presentation, and messages to be gleaned.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17135019137721232800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-83691689117105376062009-11-06T11:17:08.579-05:002009-11-06T11:17:08.579-05:00that being the longest post ive red in remembered ...that being the longest post ive red in remembered memory. (forgetting my comment)<br />um<br />4 inch soliers?!!? wow man I wish i had those.<br />the best lessons a child remembers, are taught, they are learned. Im glad to see you showed gus how, not to play with toys but to learn how life works best.<br />Sometimes I wunder in a world ruled by these all knowing leaders, what would happen if ..<br />NVM<br />Great story :D<br />thanks for making me read bruce;PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-44731505191957731992009-11-04T19:52:44.992-05:002009-11-04T19:52:44.992-05:00I look at your site not as a blog, but as a book f...I look at your site not as a blog, but as a book filled with wonderful stories. <br /><br />ps. don't tell anyone, I have toy soldiers down in the chest in the living room. honest truth. :)Innocent Owner Of Mad Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10768102376768991842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-81877394259651193372009-11-04T09:18:57.399-05:002009-11-04T09:18:57.399-05:00That is such a wonderful post. I quite enjoyed it...That is such a wonderful post. I quite enjoyed it. I always love seeing a new post from you. You have such a way with words.<br /><br />I remember all the bags of army men that we would get when my brother and I were kids. We would each build our own bases in our bedroom and then play war against each other. We could do that for hours.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14832710800680256206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-35729311372418103012009-11-03T14:25:36.373-05:002009-11-03T14:25:36.373-05:00Wow, Bruce! Great story, so very well told. So muc...Wow, Bruce! Great story, so very well told. So much of this resonates with me, as you might imagine. Woolworth's (Grant's, Kresge's, etc.) and the toy soldiers and making up your own games, and... well, I could go on, but you get the point, I think. I loved this. Thanks for giving me so much wonderful mind candy in one sitting!Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-42638929803587272822009-11-03T14:18:26.961-05:002009-11-03T14:18:26.961-05:00I didn't leave a comment until now becaue I ha...I didn't leave a comment until now becaue I have been thinking about it and I was, frankly, a little torn by it. Yes, I agree we created much waste and greed in our culture and lost sight of simple pleasures and the power of imagination. However, the economic boom has it's beneficial side as well. Do I really want to go back to the good old days? I'm not sure if the whatever good will outweight the bad if we do. We may have to pay $2000 a year for Internet connection, and polio may be the number one cause of death for infants. Worse yet, I won't be able to blog! See what you have done? You made me think! :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05246393318938411419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-74582576223164576262009-11-03T13:29:10.026-05:002009-11-03T13:29:10.026-05:00Wonderful story Bruce. I may be a bit younger, but...Wonderful story Bruce. I may be a bit younger, but I had those Army men too. A huge plastic bucket full. And yes, time after time my step-brother and I would return to playing with those toys. Hours would go by without us realizing it. Can't wait till I can buy some for my little prince.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688546442746669587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-44198506494582019792009-11-03T11:44:03.531-05:002009-11-03T11:44:03.531-05:00Very nice post, Bruce.
I fondly remember the '...Very nice post, Bruce.<br /><br />I fondly remember the 'toy soldiers' of my youth. I appreciate you reminding me not only that the best play is creative, but also that creativity sometimes comes from play.Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04972014921625123242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-13711517123403166372009-11-03T07:51:39.769-05:002009-11-03T07:51:39.769-05:00I really enjoyed this post - it made me picture hi...I really enjoyed this post - it made me picture him laying all the soldiers out. <br />Kate xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05940810066436848209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-24067202452832169192009-11-02T00:32:55.152-05:002009-11-02T00:32:55.152-05:00Yes, great post. I know that when I have kids, I&...Yes, great post. I know that when I have kids, I'm going to want them to be able to entertain themselves with nothing more than a toy soldier or a bouncing ball. It's how I grew up as well and I don't see why anything should change. I know, I'm kind of naive that way.tennysoneehemingwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999047427848122510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7834636674346020262.post-10599222149523139002009-11-01T19:43:34.292-05:002009-11-01T19:43:34.292-05:00You probably did not notice my absence on the blog...You probably did not notice my absence on the blogs and the fact you are following my blog http://armando-onalittlepieceofamerica.blogspot.com/ is highly appreciated never less as plainolebob said... Mr. Bruce, I always wait for your next post, I am never disappointed eider, and this post is no exception. I also want to say thanks for also reading my blog and follow it, however I was on the hospital taking care of my wife which she is fine now. I will appreciated if you stop by and read my lattes postings which I hope you will find interesting. <br /><br />Sincerely yours:<br />Armando.<br /><br />P.S: I also have been enjoying a lot your blog and your post that make my spirit rise up and have hope and good sense of humor and allow my self to grow and be grateful of choosing to follow you on the first place. God bless and hugsthe salt and pepper of lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04537789241485470505noreply@blogger.com