A Toy from Scrap
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381925)
Rockingham, Australia
January 10, 2017 10:47pm CST
These has been a bit of chat on some posts about reusing various objects for new purposes, in particular creating mail 'boxes' from various items. I thought I'd share this 'toy' which is made up of all agricultural parts. The photos have been posted before in Bubblews but hopefully most of you haven't seen them or have forgotten about them.
Our friend made this 'whatsit' for our son and he had hours of fun on it. A plough disc is buried in the ground and holds the thing steady. A heavy spring connects the disc to a large piece of pipe which is the seat. Smaller pieces of pipe are welded on to form handlebars.
I think shortly after these were taken, he went straight over the handlebars but all was well and he was soon back on it.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
11 Jan 17
Looks like a see saw to me. And children prefer these kind of things to the real ones.
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@41CombedaleRoad (5966)
• Greece
11 Jan 17
Much more fun and greater exercise than computer games. Home made toys are always enjoyed because they are custom made by dad or a capable uncle.
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@JudyEv (381925)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Jan 17
It's not quite the same as the whole thing moves back and forth. Certainly our boys thought it was great fun.
@JudyEv (381925)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Jan 17
@41CombedaleRoad I think you are right. It is creative to make up something like this. Creativity in a larger format but still creative.
@diosabella (4789)
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11 Jan 17
My parents didn't buy us toys. Instead they bought us books. Most of my toys were hand me downs or made by me and my dad. 
We used old cans for cars and trucks. I had paper dolls too. And match boxes for blocks. 
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@JudyEv (381925)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Jan 17
@diosabella When we went shopping I never bought the boys a lolly at the checkout but I would often buy them a Little Golden Book. Did you have any of those?
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@diosabella (4789)
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11 Jan 17
@JudyEv So true! I really love the new toys and gizmos but I dont think its healthy for children who bury their noses with the latest mobile app than go outside and play. I still think that I'm lucky in my time.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
11 Jan 17
oh many ppl went over the bars of whatever those things are called! I know I have flown off one myself lol
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
12 Jan 17
@JudyEv prob, lol, well teaches you to hold on tighter
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@patgalca (18481)
• Orangeville, Ontario
11 Jan 17
We had those animal shaped things at our park when I was growing up. I remember playing on them. I wouldn't be surprised if they weren't there anymore. Parents have become so cautious about safety they probably insisted they be removed.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
11 Jan 17
Your friend is very skilled at making use of the waste material.The whatsit must have given your son a kick then.
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@averygirl72 (38849)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
What do you call that toy? Reminds me of those small rides in malls for kids. That's very creative
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@JudyEv (381925)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Jan 17
He would really rock that thing. I think he only ever fell off it once. Or more correctly, got chucked off it. :)
@teamfreak16 (43579)
• Denver, Colorado
11 Jan 17
I used to play on those in parks when I was a kid. They're fun.
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@JudyEv (381925)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Jan 17
I can personally vouch for the fact that adults were too heavy for it and it would just topple sideways. This was a great disappointment.
@Clairelouiser (683)
• United Kingdom
11 Jan 17
I love recycling, upcycling or whatever people call it now, I hate wasting anything so I try to make something useful out of something useless.
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