| Show FOR THE KIDS toys for christmas feature atomic sets reflect sciences arts toys for christmas 1950 will reproduce in detailed miniature every phase of peace loving americas arts industries and sciences although some toys are keyed to juvenile interest in atomic energy jet propulsion and miniatures of US U S army and navy equipment playthings designed to determine aptitudes and build careers in homemaking architecture fashion designs transportation agriculture ri and chemistry dominate the new toy showings cowboys will lead the toy gun rid holster production although the war headlines have inspire inspired e d an increase in play uniforms and n d nurse costume sales santas toy pack will equal the record manufacture A oki ev e V 1 the peaceful possibilities 0 of nuclear research are stressed in this new atomic energy lab set it includes a workable geiger cout counter iter a cloud chamber it that at makes visia visible ae the paths taken by alpha particles speeding at more than 12 miles m iles per second and a fl fluorescent no screen that shows at atomic om radioactive material disintegrating te g rating grating the set Is guaranteed harmless ers value of the past three years with greatly improved quality assuring parents peak play value lor for their money assistant santas are advised to shop early for specially wanted items as widespread shortages s hor are expected in many popular lines because there are more than children of toy age 40 40 per cent increase over prewar pre war years and manufacturers lace face shortages ut of many basic materials ter fals this estimate on 1950 prospects was given by arthur M raphael president of the toy manufacturers of the USA toy volume in 1950 is expected to equal the record sales of the past three years which have been around manufacturers value said mr raphael capital 4 i ta M 11 inflated plastic and rubber toys take the spotlight this year 11 here e r c a youngster punches an inflated clown who will always almis come back for more izing on the opportunity offered by the 40 per cent increase in the number of children of toy age as compared with prewar pre war levels manufacturers have utilized the latest research and manufacturing methods to produce more ingeniously varied designs the new showings of toys games books and hobby equipment will otter offer parents more for their money of increased play value tested age interest and better durability than ever before increases are noted in the number of toy designs design 3 adapted to children under live five a market which has increased 48 ap per er cent s since ince 1940 cowboy careers intrigue girls as well as boys this year ear several million cow cowgirls girls are reported to be enthusiastic wearers bearers ot of west ern regalia complete with laria lariats Is and two gun holsters ji juvenile venila firemen will git get a thrill from a new model ire fire engine with a four toot foot ladder extension A car set with a jack and wrench and removable wheels wheel and tires gives junior a chance to try his hand at repairs catering to ranch minded boys a new sidewalk bike features saddle bags and a rifle carrying case and holster in black leather with a smart white trim for the three to lo ive five year olds there are convertible four wheel bikes the extra wheels are removed after the th child teams learns to balance |
