Show us your plastic dinosaur

[BLT]

1 hour ago, caldigger said:

Not familiar with that one. 

 

Just now, Bobby Rico said:

I don’t know this song

Lol, really? I assumed it was a well known song for children back then.  

[BLT]

I did a google search and found the song. It is on an album by Art Barduhn called Our Dinosaur Friends (The Early Years). Oddly enough, the pterodactyl song is the only one I remembered singing in kindergarten, yet I instantly recognized all of the songs when I started listening to them today. There is also a song about woolly mammoths which I recognized. I suppose it was this album which ignited my interest in dinosaurs at such a young age. Now, I will have to find a copy of the album for my grandson to enjoy.  

[siteseer]

22 hours ago, siteseer said:

 

Yes, it pays to shop around if you're looking for old issues of National Geographic (or any magazine).  Some used bookstores are practically giving them away.  I found one of those 1950's Life magazines with prehistoric mammals on the cover for $4 at a flea market.  It's a little beat-up but in good shape for its age and fragility.

 

 

Here's a view of the Life issue I have from 1959 (found a photo on the web of a copy in better shape):

 

 

[siteseer]

46 minutes ago, BLT said:

I did a google search and found the song. It is on an album by Art Barduhn called Our Dinosaur Friends (The Early Years). Oddly enough, the pterodactyl song is the only one I remembered singing in kindergarten, yet I instantly recognized all of the songs when I started listening to them today. There is also a song about woolly mammoths which I recognized. I suppose it was this album which ignited my interest in dinosaurs at such a young age. Now, I will have to find a copy of the album for my grandson to enjoy.  

 

Hi BLT,

 

I don't remember that song (found it on youtube) nor Art Barduhn but then I was in kindergarten when we were still going to the moon.

 

Maybe six years ago, I was flipping through channels looking for something my youngest niece could watch (she was about 4 at the time) and stopped on "Dinosaur Train" on PBS just as the show was starting with the theme going.  She started singing along and knew all the words.  I applauded when the song ended and asked her how she knew it.  Her brother used to watch the show and she is quick to pick up on songs.

 

I think it was 15-20 years ago that Ron Schmidtling recorded "Dino Sounds," a collection of sings for kids about various prehistoric animals.  He sold the CD at Tucson and performed (singing, playing guitar) at museums.

 

Jess

[BLT]

48 minutes ago, siteseer said:

Maybe six years ago, I was flipping through channels looking for something my youngest niece could watch (she was about 4 at the time) and stopped on "Dinosaur Train" on PBS just as the show was starting with the theme going.  She started singing along and knew all the words.

I hadn’t heard of “Dinosaur Train” until now. I just watched a clip online. It looks like a really cute show for children. It does have a rather catchy theme song.

[Nimravis]

[Nimravis]

1 minute ago, BLT said:

I hadn’t heard of “Dinosaur Train” until now. I just watched a clip online. It looks like a really cute show for children. It does have a rather catchy theme song.

My grandson loved to watch that show when he was young, but now at 5 years old, he would rather watch spider videos, he is fascinated with them.

[BLT]

2 minutes ago, Nimravis said:

My grandson loved to watch that show when he was young, but now at 5 years old, he would rather watch spider videos, he is fascinated with them.

Future arachnologist, perhaps?

 

I had hoped my middle son would become an entomologist, based on his childhood fascination with insects. That didn’t happen. Lol 

[BLT]

24 minutes ago, Nimravis said:

Cute! I can relate to the omnomnomnivore! 

[Bobby Rico]

Hi all

Mrs R picked up a nice vintage sticker book for me and a fossil set of four genuine fossil specimens form 1965 also includes a copy of the National Audubon Society book Prehistoric Life which they came with. 29 sticker sheets unused to complete the book and the letter of introduction. A very nice set with cool and inspiring Illustrations too.

 

 @britishcanuk I think your like this.

 

Have a good weekend all. Bobby 

 

Sticker book

 

 

Stickers

 

 

And of course there is this Bobby - dazzler  .

[britishcanuk]

14 hours ago, Bobby Rico said:

Hi all

Mrs R picked up a nice vintage sticker book for me and a fossil set of four genuine fossil specimens form 1965 also includes a copy of the National Audubon Society book Prehistoric Life which they came with. 29 sticker sheets unused to complete the book and the letter of introduction. A very nice set with cool and inspiring Illustrations too.

 

 @britishcanuk I think your like this.

 

Have a good weekend all. Bobby 

 

Sticker book

 

 

Stickers

 

 

And of course there is this Bobby - dazzler  .

Thanks for tagging me in this post Bobby, very, very nice! The fossil card looks to be in incredibly good shape, nice find!

[Bobby Rico]

26 minutes ago, britishcanuk said:

Thanks for tagging me in this post Bobby, very, very nice! The fossil card looks to be in incredibly good shape, nice find!

I remember you saying  you had a card when you was a youngster. Yes it all in good condition. Very fun item. Cheers Bobby 

[caldigger]

They obviously had some good times back then.  Look at those smiling faces!

I think the Mosasuar just told the turtle a funny joke.

[Bobby Rico]

9 hours ago, caldigger said:

They obviously had some good times back then.  Look at those smiling faces!

I think the Mosasuar just told the turtle a funny joke.

Your right the whole book is a testament “to the good old days.” 

Theses mammals below  are laughing at the Dimetrodons been called Fin-backs. 

[Nimravis]

What is a cool shirt without shorts?  Lol

 

[Nimravis]

[Tidgy's Dad]

On 4/27/2019 at 10:44 AM, Bobby Rico said:

Hi all

Mrs R picked up a nice vintage sticker book for me and a fossil set of four genuine fossil specimens form 1965 also includes a copy of the National Audubon Society book Prehistoric Life which they came with. 29 sticker sheets unused to complete the book and the letter of introduction. A very nice set with cool and inspiring Illustrations too.

 

Blimey! 

They've used more glue on these fossils than I do for a mosasaur jaw.

Nice acquisition, Bobby. 

[Tidgy's Dad]

On 4/28/2019 at 2:44 AM, caldigger said:

They obviously had some good times back then.  Look at those smiling faces!

I think the Mosasuar just told the turtle a funny joke.

Nice way of looking at it. 

I showed this to Tidgy and she was terrified. 

She's still under the bed. 

[Tidgy's Dad]

10 hours ago, Nimravis said:

What is a cool shirt without shorts?  Lol

 

Help! 

I think I've gone blind! 

[Bobby Rico]

Just now, Tidgy's Dad said:

Blimey! 

They've used more glue on htese fossils than i do for a mosasaur jaw.

Nice acquisition, Bobby. 

Ha ha but it has lasted 56 years not sure about many of the mosasaurs jaw we see. Thanks mate it is a nice piece of  memorabilia,  really great graphic work in the book. Cheers Bobby 

[Peat Burns]

On 4/27/2019 at 5:44 AM, Bobby Rico said:

Bobby - dazzler  .

[BLT]

I recently discovered this friendly dinosaur near my neighborhood. 

[Bobby Rico]

26 minutes ago, BLT said:

friendly dinosaur

I would love that in my garden. Very nice thank you. 

[Nimravis]

1 hour ago, BLT said:

I recently discovered this friendly dinosaur near my neighborhood. 

We need a picture of you near it.

[BLT]

6 minutes ago, Nimravis said:

We need a picture of you near it.

I couldn’t talk my husband into playing (mini golf) today, but he will one of these days. I’m sure I will take a picture next to it then. Lol