The 5 best toys of all time

[Terry B]

None of them are astro related but all are good.
Is there a better list?
http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/01/the-5-best-toys-of-all-time/all/1

[danielsun]

I can't believe the simple good old balloon didn't get in the top 5! I remember as a kid I would play with a balloon for hours and my kids are the same.
The box is a good one though, especially a big one that you could get inside.:2thumbs:

[brian nordstrom]

;) Bubble wrap .:thumbsup: comes with most scopes .
good for children and adults , equally .
Brian.

[ballaratdragons]

Fasntastic answers!

Number 1 is absolutely correct :thumbsup:

I thought number 1 might have been a Yo-Yo or a Box :lol:
Dirt (or Mud) as Number 5 never even came to mind, but yep, they are probably correct :)

[Terry B]

I liked "dirt" as a toy as well. Mud pies must be up there for all kids as the best way to play and annoy mum at the same time.:lol:

[TrevorW]

My selection based on ageing yr1 to 18

blocks
play dough
lego
mechano
plastic models
chemistry rocketry
astronomy
girls
girls
girls
...........

[Terry B]

True, but I'm not sure the girls would like to be called "toys" :P

[RobF]

"Snow not included" :lol:

[Ric]

I'll have to agree with all 5 choices and as a kid they all went well with Matchbox cars.

[strongmanmike]

I recon dirt would get a lot of competiton from water :question:

...and matches :evil: :whistle:

[Ric]

I hope your not encouraging the young ones on this forum Mike. :D