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Boomer Fad Toys

10 toys that will take you back to childhood

from: AARP, September 6, 2011

It's a Draw

Etch-a-Sketch hit stores during the peak of the baby boom and has been an icon of that generation every since. Marketed as a drawing tool, Etch-a-Sketch took a simple plotter and turned it into a toy. Although, most users cannot create a masterpiece on an Etch-a-Sketch, many have unlocked the mystery of drawing more than just a simple box. Each year, art schools and enthusiasts hold contests that feature detailed and elaborate drawings.
— Photo by James Worrell

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