I didn't have a Barbie. I think my mother thought she was a bimbo. Instead, she bought me one of Barbie's less sexy friends, I don't remember her name, but she was brunette. She lasted until about the day after Xmas. Death by Borzoi. It was ugly.

My favorite toy was my Hippity-hop, which was like one of those big Pilates balls, but with a horse head and handles. That was fun to bop around on in my cowboy hat. I also LOVED my Romper-stompers, which were yellow plastic upside down cups that you would strap to your shoes, making you tall and loud. In retrospect, they were totally dangerous.

Oh, and Silly Putty and Slinkys were always fun.