Toy Swords
Posted By admin on August 22, 2009
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JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD ANTIQUE KATANA TSUBA $250.00 |
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Vintage Antique Sword with Scabbard and 20 inch blade $39.99 |
The Changing face of toys by Rick Dahne
Toys today aren’t like they used to be. Sophisticated electronic games are now the norm and old style toys- anything that doesn’t shoot lasers, make a loud noise, or have a keyboard on it- have fallen out of style. Undeniably, the shift has pros and cons. Computer use is an important skill these days and introducing kids to it through games and toys is an easy way to prepare them for more the serious applications of the same technology. The growth in play as you learn games teaching basic arithmetic and literacy skills has also taken off, and the Wii and dance games are even addressing some of the concerns about having a whole generation sit on a couch and stare at a screen all day.
Many old fashioned toys are being replaced by modern equivalents. Meccano, once the toy of choice for budding engineers, has been replaced by problem solving games and puzzles, and even virtual pets are appearing. But one thing is missing. The tremendous creativity required to make something from nothing is vanishing. Why play pretend Knights of the Round Table with sticks for swords and a back yard for Camelot when you can play it on the computer inside, with stories and pictures all done for you?
One way of bringing a creative element back into kid’s play is with fancy dress costumes. It doesn’t have to be Halloween to play make believe (and develop the social and imaginative skills such games foster). Letting your kids choose a fancy dress costume now and again with have them playing at being pirates one month, royal guards or princesses or cowboys or Robin Hood the next.
Fancy dress costumes aren’t expensive, especially for kids, and you can let them build the pillow forts and park bench pirate ships they’ll need. It’ll get them outside, exercising their minds, making friends, and of course, having fun.
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LEGO SIR SANTIS MINIFIGURE WITH SWORD HELMET SHIELD VISOR AND BREASTPLATE RARE $7.99 |
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Skylanders Ghost Swords figure Pirate Seas – search Empire of Ice Whirlwind $2.25 |
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SKYLANDER Spyro’s Adventure Pirate Seas Terrafin, Pirate Ship, Treasure, Swords $20.00 |
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NEW Lego Minifig DK BROWN Sword Holder SCABBARD w/Strap $2.99 |
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Bible Quest action figure Goliath with helmet,spear, sword and shield $7.99 |
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Power Rangers Mighty Morphin White Small Ranger Figure w/sword !! $5.10 |
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Prince August Tin Toy Soldier Lead with sword mold number 30 in the series $9.99 |
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G I Joe loose Destro 25th mint complete with sword $11.00 |
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Lighted w Clanging Sounds Hasbro Toy Medevil Toy Sword $16.20 |
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Disney Hercules 12″ Articulated Doll Figure Mattel 1996 w/ Sword nice RARE $9.99 |
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Rubies 27″ Toy Medevil Toy Sword Costume Accessory $16.20 |
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LEGO SIR RASCUS MINIFIGURE WITH SWORD SHIELD HELMET AND VISOR RARE $7.99 |
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Lego Minifigures Lot 7 Monsters Swords Castle Knight Bad Guys Toys Minifig Mummy $23.99 |
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Mer Man Figure Complete 1981 He-Man MOTU Sword Armor L@@K!!! He Man BIN! Mattel $19.99 |
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Playmobil Figure ~ Pirate with barefeet and eyepatch ~ sword and hat ~ $7.95 |
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Playmobil Figure ~ Black Braided Beard Pirate with Hook Arm and Sword $7.95 |
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Disney Peter Pan toy dress up Sword bow n arrow knife lot $6.99 |
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SKYLANDERS SPYRO’S PIRATE SEAS ADVENTURE PACK FIGURES SHIP TERRAFIN GHOST SWORDS $26.00 |
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Lego lot 5 ninja minifigures ninjago katanas swords bones samurai minifigs $20.51 |
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GI Joe Lot OF Weapons SWORDS GUNS ACCESSORIES $15.50 |
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Kotobukiya Star Wars: Lightsaber Chopsticks Set: Yoda and Vader $22.99 A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! KOTOBUKIYA is delighted to announce an innovative and fun addition to their Star Wars line of products. Lightsabers merge with Japanese culture, and ‘Chop Sabers’ have emerged! Suitable for eating sushi or fending off the Sith, the Vader & Luke sets of lightsabers measure over 9″ long, with the blades cast in translucent material. The smaller ‘children’s size’ Yoda sa… |
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Pirate Sword Food Picks $2.95 Complete your Party with Pirate Tableware! Since no Pirate Party is complete until everything has that swashbucklin’ style, don’t forget the sword picks. 50 sword picks per package. Assorted colors. Made of plastic. Each sword is 3″ long. We have everything you need to let your guests feast like they’ve just found their own buried treasure! Complete any pirate party with our unique tableware and d… |
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GOGANDANTES ONIMUSHA 2: SAMURAI’S DESTINY McFarlane 6 inch Action Figure $10.49 ONIMUSHA 2: SAMURAI’S DESTINY Capcom’s original Onimusha adventure was one of the top-selling games of all time for PS2. Now the creative team behind the initial game has created a sequel to this classic Samurai adventure. Set 10 years in the future from the finale of the original, Onimusha 2 features a new hero and plenty of fresh sword-swingin’ adventures. The highly detailed action figures fro… |
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Hellboy Movie Figures Kroenen Action Figure $75.00 A Previews Exclusive! An exciting addition to the Hellboy comic-based line of action figures by Mezco Toyz. An awesome roto-vinyl 18″ tall figure comes complete with cloth coat, a removable, belt and gun. Window box packaging…. |
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Toy Swords & Kalashnikovs $10.63 … |
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The Sword in the Stone (Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection) [VHS] $4.69 Based upon T.H. White’s beloved novel, this Disney-fied version chronicles the tutoring of the Once and Future King, Arthur, as handled by the magician Merlin. Sword was a portent of things to come, with slapstick upbraiding storytelling, and cultural in-jokes substituting for wonder. But there’s much to enjoy here as Merlin shows Newt, the young Arthur, things that will help him become the ruler … |
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Power Rangers Wild Force – Lion Heart [VHS] $14.99 Power Rangers Wild Force – Lion Heart [VHS] (View amazon detail page) ASIN: B000068MFB |
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Record of Lodoss War – Chronicle of the Heroic Knight: Demon Sword [VHS] $3.95 Since the first chapters debuted as a direct-to-video release in 1990, this sprawling sword-and-sorcery epic has delighted fantasy fans with its ancient prophecies, lost kingdoms, enchanted swords, dragons, and wizards. The tangled story line borrows heavily from The Lord of the Rings, the Star Wars films, and numerous other fantasy works. Six mismatched characters find themselves thrown together … |
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Marine Drop Point Survival Knife $6.01 Each traditional Marine combat knife is equipped with a 7 1/4″ stainless steel blade with teeth like serrations. The rubberized handle allows for a superb grip with no worries of slipping. The military style impact resistance sheath is designed to hold the knife securely but, offers quick and easy access. The ultimate survival knife that doesn’t cost a fortune. Pair this knife with the Marine Tant… |
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The Original Hula Hoop $7.99 Hula Hoop is the original toy hoop! |
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Toypedo Original $19.95 If there were a pool toy hall of fame, the Swimways Toypedo Original would surely be in it. |
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Gourdo Doggone Fun – Large $11.95 From interactive play, to treat dispensing, to gum massaging, this durable toy does it all. |
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