Back To Basics Toys Review & Giveaway

*This giveaway is now closed.*
It tickles me to see the toys that I played with as a child are available today. When I see them I become nostalgic and memories come rushing back to me. Not just good memories, but great memories, when I did not have a care in the world. Everything seemed much simpler then, even the toys. I long for Princess P to have those great memories and what a better way to start than with a classic toy from Back To Basics Toys.
Back To Basics Toys was founded in 1988 by parents that wanted their children to enjoy the same quality of play that they remembered and cherished. They felt they had their plates full balancing "real jobs" and children, but their family and friends finally convinced them to start a catalog company from the basement of their home. The catalog was a success and a business plan was hatched. Over the years Back To Basics Toys has continued to bring back classic toys that disappeared from store shelves long ago.

"Our goal is to continue to offer alternatives to the increasing number of toys that are inherently violent, poorly made, or based upon pop culture television shows. We remain committed to being a unique source for classic toys, open-ended toys, and products with quality craftsmanship and value."


When I saw the Chatter Telephone from Fisher Price on the Back To Basics Toys website I shouted with enthusiasm "I had one of those!" Immediately remembering the good times I had with it, I knew Princess P would love the Chatter Telephone as well. Luckily, the nice people at Back To Basics Toys sent us one to review. When it arrived I could not wait to get it out of the box and see if it really resembled the one I had as a child. From the rotary dial to the eyes that roll up and down, it was exactly the same. The only things that I could find that wasn't the same is the pull-along cord is a bit shorter and the wheels are made a bit different. Princess P loves the Chatter Telephone Back To Basics Toys sent her. She sits and talks on it all day. She also likes to push it around on the floor and listen to it "chatter".

Can you tell which one was made in 1985?

To put it to the ultimate test I went down to my grandmothers basement and found the one I had played with all those years ago. Armed with the new Chatter Telephone in one hand and the old one in the other I held them out for my family to see if the could spot which one was which. With the exception of a little dirt, scratches and some missing paint no one could believe that one was new and one was made in 1985. C did notice that one the sides of the new one it has a big F P with Fisher Price under it. One the old one it just has Fisher Price spelled out. This could be the way it was made in 1961 though. It is just so hard to believe that my mom had one, I had one and now my daughter has one!

There are so many wonderful gift ideas for this holiday season at Back To Basics Toys. From baby toys to remote control cars, you can find something for everyone on your list. Just looking at some of the toys brings back so many memories for me and I bet it would you too!

Giveaway Giveaway

One lucky reader will win their choice of either a Bamboo Racer or Bamboo Airplane from Back To Basics Toys!

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Giveaway will end on November 22nd at 11:59pm ET. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed. The winner will have 48 hours to contact me or a new winner will be chosen. Giveaway open to US residents. No P.O. Boxes.

A big thank you to Back To Basics Toys for this review and giveaway opportunity!



This review is based strictly my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the product listed above. Back To Basics Toys provided the Chatter Telephone and I provided my honest opinion. No other type compensation was received for this review.