Imagine coming across a beloved childhood toy that is still being made, or is being made again, exactly like the original. That happened to my husband recently when he came across the Snoopy and His Sopwith Camel Airplane model kit.
As a child, he loved his model airplane and has happy memories of "flying" Snoopy and his Sopwith Camel around his home. It was a pretty cool snap-together model that even a child could make, and he did. Once it was made, the little propeller would turn with the help of a battery. Unfortunately, he has no idea what happened to his plane. His family moved often during his childhood. Many of his possessions were either lost or discarded for him.
When he showed me the kit on Amazon, I promptly ordered it for him.
Little did I know that Snoopy, with the help of my husband, would literally
be flying around my head in his Sopwith Camel plane when I went to bed on
Valentine's Day. Oh, and as with the original, the battery operated
propeller does turn giving the model the appearance of flying.
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Snoopy Searching for the Red Baron! |
Snoopy and His Sopwith Camel
Atlantis Toy & Hobby Plastic Model Kit
- 38 colored molded plastic parts
- Battery operated engine with spinning propeller - battery not included
- Snoopy
- Dog House Display Stand
- Decals
- Instructions
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Placing Snoopy in the Pilot Seat |
Oh what fun to recapture a memory in the form of a favorite toy. Especially delightful to discover that this favorite childhood toy is still available. Well done!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! It must have been great to recreate a childhood toy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful find! Your husband’s decision to paint Snoopy’s eyes and brows black was excellent. I can see what a big difference that must have made. Wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteI just love the Peanuts, Charlie Brown is my fave cartoons (and Bugs Bunny) of all time. I love this snoopy model plane. What a wonderful gift this makes as well.
ReplyDeleteI don't think we ever outgrow our most favorite childhood toy (if we had one). I'm still looking for a replacement bear that got lost for one of my sons. Glad you could make this happen for your special guy!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! You're such a good spouse Cynthia; glad hubby is happy with his new old toy.
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