Grandpa Gene's American Folk Toys
 
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Broomstick Horse $25--- Let the imagination go wild. Cross the open prairie, chase the outlaw, carry the mail, or just "head'em up and mov'em out". The horse is 33 inches high, from the top of the head to the end of the stick.

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Waddle the Duck $25--- Waddles the Duck is a push toy that is a favorite among the
younger set.The wheels have the web feet attached and are off set causing the duck
to sway back and forth as it moves along.

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Climbing Bear $12--- A favorite of old and young alike. Hold both strings under the bear's paws and pull down on them alternately and you will cause the bear to climb up the ropes. Loosen the tension on the strings and the bear slides back to the bottom.




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Buzz Saw $5--- Begin by holding both ends of the string and spinning the disc in a circular motion until the string is tightly wound. Pull the string in an outward motion causing the disc to spin. When the spinning disc causes the string to rewind, pull the string out again. Each time you pull, the disc will go faster and faster, producing the sound of a buzz saw.

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Small Wood Truck- $8   This small wood truck is made from yellow pine and finished with a non-toxic clear finish. A favorite among the younger set.




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Do Nothing Machine $12---Turn the crank and watch the pistons moving back and forth, up and down, but accomplishing nothing except laughter. It is said that a gasoline engine was once designed around the Do Nothing Machine.




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Will of the Wisp $14---Kids and adults alike love to watch and listen to the strange little Will of the Wisp's rhythmic movements down the incline of the toy.




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Airplane- $10    A small solid wood model of an early bi-plane made of solid colorado pine and finished with a non-toxic finish. Carry the mail, put on an airshow, or dust the crops. Imagination is king.




 

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Shoot the Moon $20--- Place the steel ball at the back of the two brass rods. As you spread the rails apart, the ball rolls forward and appears to defy gravity. By keeping the rails at just the right distance apart as the ball rolls forward, you can drop the ball in the five slot and "Shoot the Moon".