I got the G.I. Joes, He-Man figures and other things, but I could never have what I really wanted... The girl toys.
I remember walking through the toy section of Wal-Mart, staring at the She-ra figures or the Barbie dolls. I would walk through the aisle really fast so no one would catch me. I thought if they did, I would be called a "sissy" for the rest of my life.
My biggest thrill was The Wish Book from J.C. Penny's or Sears (I can't remember). I would look at the dolls and not worry about anyone catching me.
It was pure bliss to have that freedom. I was able to stare at the pictures and imagine playing with the Crystal Castle, Jem or Barbie's dream house.I (sorta) moved on over the years. But, it would've been nice to have all the toys I really wanted.
I was the same way. I wanted all the toys! Why couldn't He-Man live in Barbie's dream castle? With Ken.
ReplyDeletegreat post. I aksed for the Six Million Dollar man doll just so I could get The Bionic Woman Doll. I asked for the Superman Doll just to balance out the gayness of really wanting the Wonder Woman doll.
ReplyDeleteThere was no way my dad was going to allow me to get the Charlies Angels dolls so I took my jamie summers doll, my sisters Marie Osmond Doll and one of her Barbies and Viola! Charleis angels season 4 at your service!
The wish book was a big thing for us too. I used to take it, digest it, then dog ear all the pages with my favorite things. The further along in life the tougher it got for my parents financially, so many of the dreams stayed dreams, but that was ok.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. When I was growing up I really did prefer playing with barbies but as the saying went, "Those are for giiiiiiiiirls!"
ReplyDeleteMy parents wouldn't even let me drink flavored water because, "Boys aren't supposed to drink what girls drink."
Great, I could have dehydrated to death because of all the homophobia.
My parents were well aware I wanted the Jem doll, they just never granted that wish for me. I will have a Jem doll one day.
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