We received these responses about toys that are missed or bring back specific   
   memories:   
      
    "Hello.  You asked the question about a toy from our childhood that   
   brought back memories.  This is my story.  I grew up a tomboy, so I played   
   with trucks and sports equipment and toy guns.  I was in an antique store   
   about two months ago and saw a silver toy gun with white handle and the cowboy   
   holster to carry it.  I had forgotten the great times I had with something   
   just like it.  I bought it for my son.  Now I get to watch him play with it.   
   -Patrice J.  Richmond, VA "   
      
   "Amazing how an item from the past can spark a flame within the mind and make   
   one smile.  I am an advid collector and seller.  One item I would not part   
   with is a cast iron large door stop frog.  With old green paint circa: 1920,   
   the heavy frog was located behind the door in my parents summer home on   
   Shawnee Lake.  My grandfather formed a corporation and built Shawnee Lake and   
   the Summer Homes around the Lake.  I can remember vividly as a child talking   
   to the frog and saying you will always be with me.  In 1995 my parents sold   
   the summer home.  After Items in the home were gathered to be sold at auction,   
   I went there to say goodbye to the home and surroundings of a lake and   
   mountains too embed visual memories. Located in the corner behind the door was   
   the frog.  I gathered the frog and brought to my home.  I placed the frog in   
   my bathroom on top of a small cabinet.  I wanted the frog not on the floor as   
   a door stop but an honored place to look at everyday.  I smile and think of a   
   young child cherishing the frog for years which spurs visual memories of the   
   lake and my fortunate way of growing up.  This large cast iron door stop frog   
   sparks memories of an era so long ago.  Anonymous"   
      
   If you have an opinion, or a story, in reference to any of the above topic, or   
   any of our recent topics, we'd love to hear from you!  Please send it to:   
   Phil@BigNews.biz and maybe we will run it in an upcoming newsletter.   
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   A request for identification:   
      
   Hi, I bought this lovely glass vase at an estate sale and would love to learn   
   the name of the artist.  The piece is signed and date, but I can't decipher   
   the name.  Perhaps one of your followers may be able to help identify the   
   artist.  I've attached a couple photos, one of the signature and another of   
   the piece itself.  Though the photo of the vase doesn't do it justice.  Thanks   
   for any assistance you can provide.  Karyn H.  You can see photos of Karyn's   
   vase here: http://on.fb.me/1ciDABV   
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   Another request for identification:   
      
   Hello Phil, I was given this ceramic doll years about 40 years ago and am   
   wondering if you or any of the readers of your newsletter might know anything   
   about it?  The doll is 26" long.  I know the artsy shop it was purchased from   
   back then as I was a frequent purchaser of neat items there...  It was a shop   
   owned by two folks who traveled the world for several months every year,   
   collecting very interesting eastern culture items.  I purchased a few   
   boho-style lambs-wool coats there for instance. I was wondering if anyone   
   could tell me what this doll is worth now? Janis K.   
      
   You can see photos of Janis's doll here: http://on.fb.me/13z7KIx   
      
   Do you have an item in your collection that you need help identifying or just   
   would like to share with our readers?  Drop me an email with a photo attached   
   and we'll include it in our newsletter and on our Facebook page. Send them to   
   me at phil@Bignews.biz   
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   We have even more interesting items that need to be identified.  They will be   
   posted in our next newsletter and on facebook within the upcoming weeks.   
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