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Subject: 80'S toys...

Written By: tubaruba on 02/28/06 at 12:58 pm

Hi everyone, I'm new here and came in search of anyone who might be able to help me. I was wondering if any of you might remember a toy from the mid - late 80's that that I think might have been called a "bananarama" or something like that.. Anyhow, it was somewhat shaped like a banana, (or a half moon) it was yellow (or the particular one I played with was) and it had a place on each end for you to put your feet. (one on each end) I'm not sure what the real object of the toy was, ???  but you rocked back and forth while trying to keep your balance and you could spin around in circles on it. The toy was simple in design, but endlessly entertaining all the same.  ::)  Anyhow, if anyone made any sense out of what I just described,  :D or better yet, know what I'm talking about, that would be great. Can't wait to hear some of the responses. I'd really love to know what this thing was called that my friend and I had so much fun with. Thanks!!

I obviously couldn't find a picture of this thing seeing as I can't remember what it was called, so here's my attempt at a "recreation"  :P
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/k_jackson/80toy.jpg

Subject: Re: 80'S toys...

Written By: ultraviolet52 on 02/28/06 at 2:16 pm

It sounds vaguely familiar, but I don't recall a name for it.

Subject: Re: 80'S toys...

Written By: whistledog on 02/28/06 at 2:20 pm

I remember those, but I can't remember what they were called

Subject: Re: 80'S toys...

Written By: chel-bert on 02/28/06 at 5:45 pm


you rocked back and forth while trying to keep your balance and you could spin around in circles on it. The toy was simple in design, but endlessly entertaining all the same.  ::)  Anyhow, if anyone made any sense out of what I just described,  :D or better yet, know what I'm talking about, that would be great. Can't wait to hear some of the responses. I'd really love to know what this thing was called that my friend and I had so much fun with. Thanks!!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y94/k_jackson/80toy.jpg


I remember toys like that as a kid. I don't remember the name. It was probably something trendy like the Pogoball and such. I DID find a product that seems exactly like it though
The Duck Walker
http://www.wolverinesports.com/balance.html
Sorry  I couldn't find a better name :)

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