tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post1498971022049517062..comments2024-02-11T05:49:56.398+11:00Comments on A Strong Belief in Wicker: The Toys of ParisLouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13187730620736345378noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-67617657794629766352012-07-18T07:02:47.974+10:002012-07-18T07:02:47.974+10:00I think one of the Smurf books is on the 1001 Chil...I think one of the Smurf books is on the 1001 Children's Books You Must Read list! <br /><br />The Little Prince action figure set is quite disconcerting.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-23313445091079647472012-07-16T04:35:26.992+10:002012-07-16T04:35:26.992+10:00Little Prince action figures? That's amazing!...Little Prince action figures? That's amazing! Photos are terrific! Love the dome.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843100240748270890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-4190672022042848312012-07-16T02:17:39.442+10:002012-07-16T02:17:39.442+10:00So much fun- thanks for sharing!So much fun- thanks for sharing!Debbie Rodgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630059470408161434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-5783335332643783702012-07-16T01:52:13.134+10:002012-07-16T01:52:13.134+10:00What fun to visit a Paris toystore in search of cl...What fun to visit a Paris toystore in search of classic French toys. Whenever we visited to get toys for the kids, we focused on toy soldiers, wooden castle blocks and sail boats. My kids did have a French computer game that had a cat in it. I can't remember the name of it now.Paulita https://www.blogger.com/profile/14237320966048538408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-35375683943916886292012-07-16T01:48:57.524+10:002012-07-16T01:48:57.524+10:00I'd love to see that dome in person!I'd love to see that dome in person!Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-65596718179872932102012-07-15T23:06:33.448+10:002012-07-15T23:06:33.448+10:00The dome is certainly magnificent, it's hard t...The dome is certainly magnificent, it's hard to keep from just staring upward- I'm sure it's an easy way to pick the tourists (well one of the easy ways). It could easily have been used in Hugo. <br /><br />Kathy- I'm not familiar with Mr Bib. Actually I just googled him, but I suspect you're right- well spotted. And heh, I learnt something from my own post. Gotta love that. I always thought he was just called the Michelin Man. <br /><br />Michelle- I'm glad to have brought back a nice memory for you. <br /><br />Rippleeffects- thanks so much. <br /><br />Alyce- I'm glad my son never went through a smurf stage too.<br /><br />Hannah- you bought one yes?Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187730620736345378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-12181029803040759012012-07-15T16:30:10.262+10:002012-07-15T16:30:10.262+10:00I think it was in Paris that I saw Twilight barbie...I think it was in Paris that I saw Twilight barbie/action (action? HAHAHA a likely story) dolls. *shudder* If only some cities were sacred!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495143040747871486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-64204254038422514022012-07-15T14:53:57.283+10:002012-07-15T14:53:57.283+10:00Interesting pictures...They tell a story or two!
...Interesting pictures...They tell a story or two!<br /><br />Here is my <a href="http://readbookswritepoetry.blogspot.in/2012/07/saturday-snapshot-july-14-2012.html" rel="nofollow">Saturday Snapshot</a> post!gautami tripathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-86313011843438776332012-07-15T09:17:44.454+10:002012-07-15T09:17:44.454+10:00That dome is glorious! I loved smurfs when I was a...That dome is glorious! I loved smurfs when I was a kid, but now I just find them to be annoying. :) I'm thankful that my kids aren't into them.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-50403913408105485452012-07-15T09:08:15.937+10:002012-07-15T09:08:15.937+10:00What a great visit. Thanks for sharing.What a great visit. Thanks for sharing.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171389134207433317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-3297601600713863222012-07-15T07:18:25.460+10:002012-07-15T07:18:25.460+10:00Huh, that is interesting to think about, that the ...Huh, that is interesting to think about, that the classic staples of childhood really aren't the same across all borders. Though I do recognize Elmer and the Little Prince!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-68323151545986184432012-07-15T07:14:44.066+10:002012-07-15T07:14:44.066+10:00Smurfs! I remember those. That dome is a beauty.Smurfs! I remember those. That dome is a beauty.Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17822229389189435951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-25710415626178986572012-07-15T06:45:22.076+10:002012-07-15T06:45:22.076+10:00Great post, and so nice to be reminded of the smur...Great post, and so nice to be reminded of the smurfs.Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148605530146058810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-54697091930783530742012-07-15T05:58:02.124+10:002012-07-15T05:58:02.124+10:00You have the most unique ideas for Paris in July p...You have the most unique ideas for Paris in July posts. First the birds, then Polly Pockets, now the toys. These are interesting photos... an insider's view. Thanks for giving us a glimpse into everyday France.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-83162083180439960432012-07-15T05:27:56.549+10:002012-07-15T05:27:56.549+10:00Smurftastic shots!
That first photo looks like som...Smurftastic shots!<br />That first photo looks like something from the set of the movie "Hugo".Ciprianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00254338542624853230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-10128826458232745172012-07-15T04:26:46.279+10:002012-07-15T04:26:46.279+10:00Very cool! I had no idea about the origins of Smu...Very cool! I had no idea about the origins of Smurfs. Not that I've thought about it too much (Smurfs were popular here when I had gotten old enough to not be too interested...). And I haven't seen the recent movie.<br /><br />Here's my <a href="http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2012/07/saturday-snapshot-before-things-got-dry.html" rel="nofollow">Snapshot</a>.Bev Hankinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127476456755776574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-91107647581350712502012-07-15T02:50:59.336+10:002012-07-15T02:50:59.336+10:00What a delightful post! Never realized Smurfs were...What a delightful post! Never realized Smurfs were so popular over there. The Nicolas reminded me of the French penpal I had when I was young, also named Nicolas, and he used to draw cartoons of himself looking exactly like that. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-57049917806511789882012-07-15T02:28:10.427+10:002012-07-15T02:28:10.427+10:00I spent ages in the toy department there - so fasc...I spent ages in the toy department there - so fascinating. I must go back this trip!skiourophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200877834536477400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-13227413293450854352012-07-15T01:34:08.107+10:002012-07-15T01:34:08.107+10:00I've been in, just to gaze at the amazing ceil...I've been in, just to gaze at the amazing ceiling, but I wish I'd gone to look at the toys!My Snapshot is at http://goo.gl/qCafmChristine Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814026435889782750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-73518837667645223342012-07-15T00:51:34.640+10:002012-07-15T00:51:34.640+10:00I've been to that store quite a few times, but...I've been to that store quite a few times, but tried not to spend too much time in the toy department. Is that Mr. Bib in the bin with the elephants?bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-17982282995705041152012-07-15T00:40:35.329+10:002012-07-15T00:40:35.329+10:00What a wonderfully colorful story...perfectly illu...What a wonderfully colorful story...perfectly illustrated.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Here's <a href="http://rainysnowday.wordpress.com/2012/07/13/weekend-potpourri-saturday-snapshot-july-14/" rel="nofollow">MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT POST </a>Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-69483748510417889192012-07-14T22:37:11.111+10:002012-07-14T22:37:11.111+10:00Wow! That dome is amazing!Wow! That dome is amazing!Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508430635744720721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-49186328283999579602012-07-14T20:35:27.277+10:002012-07-14T20:35:27.277+10:00Louise, these are great photos, I love the dome. T...Louise, these are great photos, I love the dome. The toys are different from what we tend to see here in the US.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6261834677579395686.post-47749174400677017252012-07-14T20:33:40.945+10:002012-07-14T20:33:40.945+10:00Cool! Smurfs always reminded me of Trolls that we ...Cool! Smurfs always reminded me of Trolls that we played with as kids ... that dome is magnificent!Susan Lindquisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039551683129884367noreply@blogger.com