Toys, toys and more toys!

Back in the day, being the only child for 10 years. I was kind of a spoiled child growing up. Every time I ask something from my parents, I almost always get what I want with an extreme amount of begging and convincing. My Dad who is a "techie" himself, always get sent to Japan for work during the 70's and 80's. As we all know Japan is the technology capital of the world even in those times. Every time he comes back he always bring me new toys, but I can't even read the instruction manuals because it's in Japanese. I try to figure it out by myself most of the time, At a very young age (maybe 3-4 years old) I already have a fully functional Remote Control Car. He does not bring me cheap RC's that only goes on reverse to turn the car around, he buys me the good stuff. I guess he likes the technology behind those toys, and I'm sure he loves seeing me tinkering with it too. I use to have a robot claw that you can control and grab stuff. I had an RC Trailer Truck, Datsun Fairlady, and a couple of Buggies. A collection of Matchbox cars, that my neighbor in Pasay use to steal. A bunch of Lego's that I use to design stuff with. But I think the best toy I've ever had is the die cast Voltes V! They gave this amazing toy to me I think Christmas of 77' or 78', I don't remember. But I remember opening 5 gifts on that day, and it formally introduced me to Steve, Mark, Big Bert, Little John, and Jamie. If only I knew how much it's gonna cost today, I could have kept it in pristine condition. I saw a complete set in ebay and it's selling for 1,000 to 1,200 dollars! Now I know why my Dad bought a display case with lock for my all my toys. I think we're the only house in Manila that displays toys instead of encyclopedia and trophies. Up to now I think my Dad still keeps my old toys, one of these days I will see him with my own boy and talk about toys the whole day. We didn't have that much money before, but my Dad and Mom still manage to provide me with my addiction to toys. I blame my Dad for this because up to now I am still addicted to Toys particularly Remote Control Cars. Now I buy Radio Controlled Cars, which you need to assemble yourself. There is a lot of technology that goes on this adult toys nowadays. It's like having a tiny car, it has all basic mechanical tuning of a real car. I still have a few toy collections and I can't wait to share this with my boy.