Ed,
Thanks for those links. The poem was poignant. Old toys/new toys - I don't think we ever really grow out of them. And I'm glad to hear you love 'em as well.
Andrew,
Wow. It's great that someone's making those interesting creatures. I saw a beautifully crafted wooden Noah's ark recently, with lots of animals, but it was well over £100; I wanted that too!
Cally,
Heehee - you've gotta be the biggest kid I know! Don't ever grow up (please)!!
Charlotte,
Real
live toys in your case!
Buzz is now fully operational; I'm just amazed at the technology. His 'giblets' remind me of Arnie in The Terminator! But what a bargain - only a couple of quid for such a complex plaything. (Lucky that my husband is technically minded enough to do the required 'surgery'.)