Unboxing My Generation!

[@myfunnyval1]

Hello Tim, As a blind child, I found colourful toys a little boring, but give me something that moved, clockwork as opposed to battery and I'd be quiet for ages. I remember two such toys, both around 1960. The first was a railway in the shape of a figure eight. It came with a clockwork engine, and one carriage. It shunted the carriage a distance, then left it, and eventually picked it up again. The other was my favourite. A platform with a key in the middle. Two cars placed on a track on the outside. When wound up, a car was pulled through a tunnel, ran down a hill independently, and whilst that was happening, the other car was picked up. I've looked for that toy for a very long time, but can't find it anywhere. Many thanks for all your videos, which I find fascinating.

[@tqft]

I think Tim should release a 'Tim Box' for us all to purchase. A selection of his own personally chosen favourites.

[@whylekat]

They do that every year with the Christmas pack. 🎄

[@Ability-King-KK]

@@whylekat I would hope they're recreations, 'cause I wouldn't want Tim to actually give up pieces of his collection.

[@Mitchell2311]

@@whylekat wait they do

[@grubber]

That’s a great idea

[@famousbowl9926]

@@Ability-King-KK turn your freegin brain on. How would that be a good business strategy? If course is new stuff lol

[@mediocrebreakfast8024]

When Grand illusions uploads, it’s not only a great day. It’s a great minute!

[@Anudorini-Talah]

1:52 What i would tell my younger self about the tempo of engaging a proper career. If time travel was a thing.

[@kjyhh]

also those were great years.

[@hasithagayalambattaya8929]

Tim: Toys from my age... That Japanese dog toy from 50s: voice activated, still operates!

[@Mate397]

A sign of quality right there.

[@Anudorini-Talah]

1:52 What i would tell my younger self about the tempo of engaging a proper career. If time travel was a thing.

[@hasithagayalambattaya8929]

@@Mate397 their products really stand the test of time!😂

[@crains8087]

And it is still cute, too

[@melin1969]

wish i had kept my toy car collection from when i was a child be worth a fortune now

[@sophierobinson2738]

We always called "tumbling blocks" "Jacob's Ladder". If you were visiting the Great Smoky Mountains you could find all sorts of wonderful toys, many of them made by the mountain folks.

[@jawwer00]

He also referred to it as a Jacob's ladder in the dragon themed video, so he's aware of the name

[@lucas23453]

Odd that its called Jacobs Ladder. That's what those two antennae with the lightning arcing across them you see in every Frankenstein movie are called.

[@mamuteddymad]

This was a trip down memory lane of all of Tim's iconic toys we have seen before! Just Amazing! 😊✨✨

[@anamiramin3613]

The moment he put the eye hat on his head, i lost maself 🤣 Really appreciate Tim bcoz keeping the toys carefully that the dog still working when it's basically older than ma age

[@airforce9872]

I wish I could see the world the same way that Tim does, to him, everything is a "wonderful" or "remarkable" idea, even when it it quite simple.

[@bradrankin844]

I love this channel! You really do make me smile! I love seeing someone that is an older gentleman that still has a big giant Zeal for life!! Keep up your great work on your Channel👌👍👍👍👍

[@Wearefree83]

Always a joy watching this sweet old man showing us his lovely toys !

[@ricthomas9788]

Age is relative.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Tim's toys from the '50s to the present really shows his dedication for toy collecting...he had a wonderful childhood.

[@kjyhh]

A man showing his childhood is so warm, thank you so much.

[@JaceDanielFilms]

can someone make a remix of Tim barking at the walking dog toy?

[@JaceDanielFilms]

@Richy J Movies awesome! Link it here when you're done!

[@Anudorini-Talah]

1:52 What i would tell my younger self about the tempo of engaging a proper career. If time travel was a thing.

[@pluviosity]

Tim must be the best child ever, safely keeping those toys clean and intact for six decades! My toys won't even last a year. Although then again, they don't make toys like it used to, it seems like the quality is purposely getting worse.

[@lunalgaleo1991]

It probably is. That's true for EVERYTHING. It's how companies make money.

[@woadblue]

I don't know but I assume when mass produced plastics came about is when the quality began to degrade.

[@celesefernal2490]

Does Tim have a PO Box? It’ll allow us to send him some of the interesting things we find for him to show the world.

[@tOSdude]

He took out the one with eyes and all I could think about was the edit where it screams.

[@glyph2011]

Haven’t visited the channel for a month or so as notifications are on the Fritz. Now I’m here , it’s still the best channel on KZbin. Always leaves me with a huge smile on my face.

[@mittensfastpaw]

He has such a rich toy history that I hope it one day makes it to a museum. So it can be remembered hopefully a very very very long time.

[@iaw7406]

I would definitely visit a Tim Rowett Museum

[@Reppo80085]

Goodness me! good ol days boomer steampunk electronic toy, that dog still working fine all these decades.. electronics today quality won't last more than 6 years.

[@ncpunk46]

This guy lived through WW2, the Cuban Missile Crisis, The British Invasion (60’s Pop Music one not Revolutionary War), The Cold War, COVID-19, Kennedy assasination, Princess Diana’s death, Hiroshima, MLK assasination, Lennon’s assasination, The Time where Pluto was a planet, The Moon Landing, 911, and now has a KZbin Channel. Protect this man at all costs.

[@shawon265]

3:18 We all knew he's gonna put it on his head.

[@DivaDiamondDavenportMahogany]

This is a man, an old man, at the top of his majesty, entertaining millions of kids and grown kids as well. I feel like having myself one of the toys he showcased in his many videos.

[@koolgart]

I genuinely love when Tim uploads a new video!

[@No-uc6fg]

The vase hat with eyes. That one is always good.

[@pigwarts]

I was so damn excited when Tim pulled out the giant 'snakes in a can' trick. Always a treat.

[@danforbes3573]

I saw this bit on the Goethe Institute live stream at the time. Great to see an extended version!

[@vinvigo2097]

Tim says in this video that his favorite toy is just his latest toy. This is how you never truly age. Thank you, Tim.

[@arthur3545]

It’s been a long time since I actually had fun watching a video. Thank you Tim!

[@TranquillShot]

Oh man I can't help but chuckle. How do they keep coming!

[@nowvoyagerNE]

that last one ... the snakes in the tube ... is like the energizer bunny: it just keeps going and going. *amazing!*

[@utkarshsingh1823]

tim's videos really make my day. They're just so nice and remind you of the good childhood. Thanks man, keep it up.

[@DosYeobos]

The thought of lil Tim saving up, all excited finally buy the cute anamatronic dog ❤

[@christianfoskey2992]

Is it just me or is Tim acting like a kid in a toy store?? The excitement of reminiscing back to his favorite toys :) I love this. This is what you call a " throw back".

[@TheHotBlade]

I swear, all these toys from the 20th century are criminally underrated artifacts.

[@SpaceOddity4214]

That last one is perfect! I want to buy a bunch and stack them sideways in a closet with the door, acting as the lid 😂

[@thribs]

Costs like £600 though

[@SkylontheWolf]

Oh my god, and just kill whoever was unlucky enough to open the door of their own death in a never ending wall of solid color and patterns.

[@SpaceOddity4214]

@@SkylontheWolf Exactly! 🤣😂

[@coitusergosum2447]

Going back through Tim's history? Or as I like to call it: Tim Travel!

[@acerolaorion4027]

Tim is loved world-wide; even if you ask your grandmother they will know Tim. You love him, I love him, we all love Tim!

[@Superabound2]

When he put the eye hat on it reminded me of the thing from Pan's Labyrinth

[@Rickytbird]

I wish I had Tim’s joy for life. His joy is contagious

[@HYDEinallcaps]

Good lord, Tim, you're a grave robber now?! ...Ohhhh.

[@martinkelly8588]

I love how this is basically Tim’s origin story.

[@djetoasmr6188]

This man is a legend.

[@okayolamax2min345]

As usual - a jolly good show - thanks!

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@Radiogirl1931]

Tim's fulfills the role of Mister Rogers.

[@GA-vk7bb]

The 17 people who disliked this video were responsible for clearing up the springy snakes

[@Bob3D2000]

That last one was excellent. I was really surprised how long it kept producing snakes!

[@inigoacuna2184]

People who can make me laugh on youtube are very rare. I only laugh cause Tim is so genuine as a person!

[@Lebowski69]

7:11 ..... "Now you've got to clear it up.... Ha!"

[@DougPalumbo]

Brilliant as always!

[@st_420]

Greetings from Germany.

[@Randybroooo]

Some toys look awesome, no matter what generation.

[@bombarded15]

Woah, that snake in the box thing was amazing :D

[@electronicsNmore]

You make great videos

[@snailsaredumb9412]

0:10 "cameras running" Well gosh, catch it before it gets away!

[@zanetaylor5639]

Tim and his huge snakes in a can are priceless. He is a gift to the world.

[@greenlightxbpg]

I love this channel

[@GlassesnMouthplates]

If there's one historical lesson I learned from Tim's videos, it'd be post-world war Germany and Japan made most of the innovative and ingenious toys.

[@unknownassassin2212]

Tim you did it again ole boy'o 👏 yet another great video

[@Prototype037]

Volume heads up~ 4:15 - 4:30 Mind your ears for high pitch 🙂

[@caranaworld]

When I read the video title I hoped for the big tube to appear. Never ceases to make me smile.

[@gstut1]

thanks for making videos tim, all this stuff is fascinating

[@Kurran1998]

The 60s were astonishing.

[@chialuenlis5931]

The endless spring is back!

[@adamt1607]

Tim's face when the dog started to perform was so proud!

[@pietrosmusi6348]

Tim: today I published a new video Me: a blessing from the lord

[@woadblue]

2:08 so that's how you do it, we've been communicating with robots all wrong. All this time... he knew.

[@guitarbrad]

Tim is the coolest. Period.

[@roachdoggjr45]

Thank you for the work you put into these videos, Cheers to all of you!

[@FlyingdocG]

Sad to see you.. Getting older but still smart 🤕😎

[@jonpendragon2066]

Getting old he doesnt have a concussion

[@doublenegativetactical1402]

Tim as a child: Ahhh children want to handle everything I must start a collection of toys now 🤣

[@sirVhailor]

This dude is too precious, we have to preserve him

[@liebe1270]

3:55 3:55 3:55 My replay button

[@mistermushroom8123]

3:57 is absolutely hilarious

[@MillsSkits]

What a fun timeline of some of the favorites in Tim's collection! 😊

[@TheGamingInvestor]

How could you not love this guy?

[@jareknowak8712]

That ashtray with cigars is a 👍 I have seen something similar on YT recently.

[@AngryPapaSmurf]

Looking forward to the next episode, TIMS ADULT MAGS OF THE 60s

[@jimhockey4374]

Joyful video - thanks for sharing.

[@peggyfillmore1971]

That was totally awesome !!!! 😁😁

[@ThesaurusDinosaurus]

This video is like a "Tim's Greatest Hits" edition.

[@Tech-vd7qs]

Youre awesome Tim!

[@FLINTLOCKWOODMACHINE]

We need more people like tim

[@pessie83]

3:04 is that a picture of Kamen Rider Stronger in front of the box with the Obidient dog toy?

[@TechsScience]

Not all have seen those toys in their childhood

[@Slabri]

Man I wish u were my relative. Your videos are so cool and genuine.

[@lordfaxe7208]

Love you old man.

[@Brekner]

That catalogue looks like the stuff from Fallout, lol. Guess that's where they got their inspiration.

[@ExplodingJellyfish]

3:41 Finally we can make an updated version of the screaming fish meme

[@MattXShaver]

This one’s a masterpiece

[@nakulkaushal4473]

3:56 another Tim moment everybody!

[@Braulio95]

Me encanta el contenido que hace Tim, me parece sorprendente la gran cantidad de objetos que guarda. De grande quisiera ser como el.

[@GagandeepSingh-me4qt]

Finally he’s back to the place

[@starbuck2050]

Lots of fun, thank you.

[@undead35mr.95]

I always wonder in the far far future, if any new life-form arise or come to earth how bizarre their toys would be, is it mechanical or even organic.

[@COVIDCOVID-ke7op]

He still looks the same without glasses and that that is rare

[@mr.shadowofdeath9113]

3:41 PLEASE SOMEONE MAKE ANOTHER MEME

[@pest1l3nce]

I need a Tim bobblehead for my car, he's a legend.

[@moonstoneuniverse8516]

The tubes are life giving

[@NickToland]

The Memes are strong with this one