Hello everyone. I am @kanisupi, a caster for the SNS called Warpcast.
Warpcast has channels with various themes. On the /food channel, people from all over the world post about food, and on the /screens channel, people talk about movies.
Among these many channels, I would like to introduce a channel called /Retrotoys that features information about old toys. Let's take a look at an example post.
https://warpcast.com/tatertots/0x72f0acb2
Hahaha, Waterfuls! It is a toy that floats a ring with water flow and hangs it on a hook. Huh, is Waterfuls made in Japan?! I didn't know that even though I'm Japanese.
Oh yeah, @tatertots, who did this casting, is the host of Retrotoys. Co-founder is @limbouniverse.
So let me quote the rules of this Retrotoys Channel.
『This is a channel dedicated to all things retro toys! You can cast art tributing toys, original advertisments, pictures of your collections and memories about your favourite toylines of the past! The game of nostalgia is a fun one, let’s play it together!』
In other words, let's talk about old toys. Everyone has had the experience of playing with toys when they were a child.
Of course, it doesn't have to be a product. If you play by sliding down a grassy slope on a cardboard sled, you can say that the cardboard sled is your retrotoy. Let's cast it proudly as a retrotoys!
Let's classify what kind of toys are actually cast.
â‘ Toy figures
https://warpcast.com/tatertots/0x016b61ee
This is a Beavis and Butthead figure. It's so nostalgic.
I played a lot of Beavis and Butthead PlayStation games. If you synchronize it with the TV remote control, they will talk. What a fun toy!
https://warpcast.com/limbouniverse/0x22bbe915
The first memorable retro toy post was Turtles!
In addition, various figures such as Star Wars, E.T., Marvel Heroes, Barbie, etc. have been cast.
②Board game
https://warpcast.com/tatertots/0xc6586e8f
This is a board game called Life that originated in England. Board games that everyone can play together, such as Monopoly, are also popular. There is also a channel dedicated to board games called /tabletop, so if you are interested in board games that are popular these days, you might want to cast there. This channel is looking for retro board games.
③Toy poster/leaflet
https://warpcast.com/tatertots/0xf465230d
The advertising design is carefully designed to make the toys look attractive. Such toy advertisements and leaflets are being cast.
④Video Game🎮
https://warpcast.com/chamaland/0x12de24e4
Oh,how nostalgic. Isn't that Crash Bandicoot? Video games are also toys in a broad sense. What is your favorite game? Everyone will respond to this question.
https://warpcast.com/singlezer0/0xd7b00c7b
I can't stand Golden Ax.
In addition, various posts such as water guns, skateboards, board soccer games, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and glowing pistols are gathered on Retro Toy.
How to enjoy Retro Toy Channel
First, follow the channel.
By pressing the follow button, you have become a member of Retrotoys. Congratulations! welcome! The only qualification to participate is that you like old toys!
Browse everyone's cast!
Read about the cast of Retrotoys. It is recommended to use the Recent tab rather than the Main tab because you can read all casts.
Let's reply and like!
Below the cast, there are replies, recasts, and ♡ (Like) reactions. If you like the cast, please leave a reaction. The host @tatertots is a very kind guy, so there is a high probability of getting a reply. First, let's reply to his cast.
Post your favorite retrotoys!
Want to share some toy trivia yourself? If you want to participate, try Casting.
There's no need to write that long, so feel free to cast.
It's Retrotoys Channel's Q&A!
Q. When posting on Retrotoys Channel, is English the best language?
A. Warpcast has an excellent translation function, so there is no problem with posting in multiple languages, but it would be best to use English if possible.
Q. Is it necessary to write the year in which the toy was produced and its official name?
A. There is no particular need. But it might be a good idea to write it down.
Q.Are power badges important in retrotoys?
A. You don't need a power badge! I want a power badge!
Q.Which generation of toys are eligible for "retro toy"?
A. This is a very difficult question, but there is no definition. If it's a toy you played with when you were a kid, it's a retro toy.
lastly
I really sympathized with this reply from the host.
『Let's please!! That was the main idea, we wanted to see nostalgic toys from all continents and covering all sorts of ages. Toys represent much more than we think, and are incredibly important to a kid's development. I think it's important to stay in contact with that inner child that most buries inside :)』
When I was searching through my toy box to post on the Retro Toy Channel, I was certainly getting in touch with my inner child.
I want people all over the world to experience this feeling, so I wrote this article in hopes of promoting retro toys even a little.
I would be happy if you became a follower of /retrotoys. If you liked this article, please feel free to share the recast. See you on retrotoys Channel!
at the very end
I typed it in Japanese and translated it directly using Google Translate, so please forgive me if the English is weird.
Thank you for reading!
Gracias!