When I was still a child, I was not picky, and my parents trained me not to ask for anything if we didn’t have enough money to buy them. At least they tell me we have no money, but I soon realized that this reason is for me to understand the priorities of those that aren’t.

Despite this, I still had preferences concerning toys as a kid. I remember staring tearfully at the toys of my siblings, saying that they are not even half the price and durability of my must-have toys. Yeah, I have not demanded toys from my parents before, but here are the toys I asked for that were bought and given to me on Christmas or my birthday.

1. Slinky

This must-have toy was one that I envied with my playmates. I remember breaking someone’s Slinky to get revenge because I was not given one. Finally, when I was six years old, I was given a Tupperware brand one, and I played it until I lost it because of overplaying! http://www.poof-slinky.com/

2. Yo-yo

Wikipedia says Yo-yo, and the word “yo-yo” came from the Philippines, but this was not the reason I took an interest and developed a love for yo-yo. I liked it because you can also use it like a nunchaku, and it looks like a Churck Norris rip-off. Mah! The important thing is this yo-yo was a must-have for me years ago.

3. Lego

This has been my favorite toy until now, even though I do not have any of it. Kids have a vast imagination, and I think I have one too. LEGO would later make me realize I was not fit enough to be a carpenter. ;( http://www.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx

4. Power Rangers Character Toys

I have a set of these toys from years ago, plus their zords. These words form the bigger one with a sword in one hand. Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers left a great legacy on my childhood, and I will never forget how I needed them as a kid to play with.

5. Beyblade

I remember this toy very well. I just had to have it. In our class, I was the first to bring the Beyblade and the last to play it before classes ended. What a mess!haha

6. Play-Doh

This one is something that I adored up to my early teenage years. I remembered buying a set from a department store resembling the above image. I had played it until my first year in high school. This toy has several benefits for children, too! http://www.hasbro.com/playdoh/

7. Crush Gear

The Crush Gear was a toy that a Japanese Anime referenced with the title Crush Gear Turbo (激闘! クラッシュギアTURBO Gekitō! Kurasshugia Tābo) that became a hit here in the Philippines about eight years ago. The game that utilizes the toy has the same idea as the Beyblade. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crush_Gear_Turbo

8. Brick Game

Tetris is a game of gifts that, perhaps, is one of the greatest things the Soviet Union had to offer the world. They come in handy mobile-like gadgets that let you play other “brick games,” including snake and car racing. http://www.tetris.com/

9. Family Computer

The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), commonly known as the “Family Computer,” was the PlayStation from the 80s until the late 90s. I had to have several “tapes” before, and I begged to buy more of them. Unfortunately, I only had three tapes, including Super Mario Bros. http://web.archive.org/web/20071020045136/http://www.nintendo.com/systemsclassic?type=nes

10. Aluminum Foil

Hey, we’re talking about must-have toys when I was a kid. My mom tells me a story about a day when I discovered that when you play with aluminum foil, it sounds like you can use it to form things unimaginable. We were scheduled for a photo shoot that day, and they needed to take the foil. They told me I cried all day and stopped when they gave me another piece. That’s an actual must-have toy!

I tried to be humorous and serious while writing this post, but I still am an amateur blogger, so please forgive me for any flaws. 😉