LEGO

I chose this image of a Lego block because of it's simplicity of shapes and colors. The basic characteristics of the design is widely known and recognized, there is really no need for a noticeable logo because we immediately know what it is. Also, it will retain its identity when being illustrated in different colors and size proportions.

Toy Illustration

Hot Wheels- Ever since I could walk I've been collecting them. I like how they can make the car to the T, sometimes the designs are a little whacky but they are always cool to look at. Hot wheels are a great toy for children of all ages and yes even adults. They've become a real collectors item as well

I wonder how much money this man has made for Milton Bradley over the years?
I chose him because he is the perfect tool that can be used on posters, boxes, even on television. He is simply drawn with basic colors. Placement hardly matters since he says Monopoly wherever you see him.

1973 Evel Knievel Toy

This was a toy that has burned a wheelie in my memory, thanks to two older brothers.
It was a wind up motorcycle with famous stuntman action figure Evel Knievel and ramp included. This toy was known to gain speeds of up to 2 miles per hour and jump over volumes of books and other random objects! I like the composition and the font of the poster that conveys the extreme action.

Toy illustration

This was of the funniest toy I owned. You had to build it, add the electronics, and take it out to race. It was the greatest. The ones today are pre-built and that was half the fun.

Toys from another era. I love the nostalgic quality of the soldiers lined up, the bright colors and simple highlights that give them a sense of volume. They hearken back to a time when play required more spontaneity and imagination.

Mr. Potato Head

Mr. Potato Head has been a part of the average childhood for decades. He is a lovable character that encourages creativity in children and is just darn cool. He has become so known that he is even seen in children's movies such as Toy Story. With his big break to the big screen, it is hard to imagine that he ever be forgotten.

Nintendo GAME BOY/LEGO

I've chosen the Game Boy was because It was an old system that was made for on the go, and also needed 4 AA batteries to operate the system/And also i chosen the LEGO cause i was thinking of entwining both the Game boy and Legos in one making a Lego Game Boy.

Marbles

I am always delighted by the different array of colors that are exposed within a small glass ball. The colors are always in swerves or waves connecting from one point to the other. Marbles are delicate and fragile and are always noticed, especially under a table of light.

Teddy Bear!!!

Teddy Bears are classic and this illustration is as well. It gives the bear character by making it seem well worn, as if dragged from car to house to playground and back again. With reconstructive stitch marks it creates a nostalgic feeling for the viewer.

i like this image because of the color usage to the images and it look almost realistic :). the shadowing is also a good touch to give you depth and a shape of the image. good use of shadowing and color to indicate the image of the transformer

Lego People

The positioning of the Lego people is really working because it makes them seem three-dimensional. I like the way he has placed them with direction from one another, giving each piece a sense of movement. He has a good use of contrast, the colors chosen really make the legos pop out from the background color.

Erector Set!

The Erector Set hits a very nostalgic note with me so it was an easy choice among the available options on the Strong Museum site. The image of the instruction booklet to the left has great composition. I love how the jet zooming to the right really leads your eye across the picture plane and directs you to the city in the background. I also love the play on scale between the robot and the human forms.