Who remembers Punkinhead?
Dec 17th, 2009, 12:01 PM
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Ahhh, Goddess, I knew you wouldn't let me down! Punkinhead is such a warm fuzzy memory for me.I'd hate to think I'm the only one to remember him.
I loved toyland and my parents would take me to Eatons and Simpson's. They told me Santa would take turns at each store.
And the wonderful windows in both stores. I miss them.
Love, no wonder you clicked on this thread.. what a great nickname.
Our Punkinhead was an adorable bear.
I loved toyland and my parents would take me to Eatons and Simpson's. They told me Santa would take turns at each store.
And the wonderful windows in both stores. I miss them.
Love, no wonder you clicked on this thread.. what a great nickname.
Our Punkinhead was an adorable bear.
Dec 17th, 2009, 12:34 PM
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I remember Punkinhead! I worked on the 5th floor of the old Eaton's in Toyland (Simpsons called it Toytown) at Christmas, often my job was picking kids up to fish in the pond for prizes. I never got to work on the train.
I was in the Eaton Centre last night and they only have Santa there weekends now...they don't even have Santa's Castle! I guess it's different in the suburban malls though.
I was thinking while I looked for Santa last night how Santa, this was in the '60s, would always leave early to get ready for Christmas Eve duties - he left the floor about 2:30 on the 24th.
A father who had planned for his kiddies to see Santa at the last minute came in about 3 or 3:30 and you could see the terror in his eyes when we told him that Santa was gone - we sent him to Simpsons but were pretty sure old Claus had left there early, too. I wouldn't have wanted to explain to those kids why they wouldn't be able to tell Santa what they wanted.
I was in the Eaton Centre last night and they only have Santa there weekends now...they don't even have Santa's Castle! I guess it's different in the suburban malls though.
I was thinking while I looked for Santa last night how Santa, this was in the '60s, would always leave early to get ready for Christmas Eve duties - he left the floor about 2:30 on the 24th.
A father who had planned for his kiddies to see Santa at the last minute came in about 3 or 3:30 and you could see the terror in his eyes when we told him that Santa was gone - we sent him to Simpsons but were pretty sure old Claus had left there early, too. I wouldn't have wanted to explain to those kids why they wouldn't be able to tell Santa what they wanted.
Dec 17th, 2009, 05:51 PM
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kumonee, googled punkinhead to find out when he was created, and saw the website talking about the horror film. Too bad they called it punkinhead when our punkinhead is such a cute little bear.
Z are you sure it wasn't in a good way????
Z are you sure it wasn't in a good way????
Dec 17th, 2009, 07:24 PM
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If you google "Eaton's Punkinhead", you'll find him ... http://www.archives.gov.on.ca/englis...unkinhead.aspx and items for sale on ebay.
Dec 17th, 2009, 08:00 PM
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He's so cute. I work with a woman who still has little Punkinhead plates from when she was a little girl.
Goddess, yes, it'a all about money now. Excited kids all lined up and they get up there, finally, ... are told to smile, has a quick few moments with Santa, and on to the next child.
And Santa sure doesn't look like he used to, when he's working a mall.
Goddess, yes, it'a all about money now. Excited kids all lined up and they get up there, finally, ... are told to smile, has a quick few moments with Santa, and on to the next child.
And Santa sure doesn't look like he used to, when he's working a mall.
Dec 19th, 2009, 06:51 PM
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oh boy, oh boy! I'm just watching a TV broadcast of the Toronto parade, and guess what? PUNKINHEAD is back !!!
Sears has introduced and sponsored him, stating that he was an important part of the history of the parada.
He's back !!!
Sears has introduced and sponsored him, stating that he was an important part of the history of the parada.
He's back !!!
Dec 19th, 2009, 08:22 PM
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Ah, Punkinhead is adorable! But I notice he was introduced in 1948. Was there another Punkinhead before 1948 or was that just a term that was used, kodi? I ask because as you know I was born before 1948..and I was called Punkinhead, lol. Maybe other parents called their little ones Punkinhead and thus the name for the bear? I am curious.
Dec 20th, 2009, 07:12 AM
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Hi Love, as far as I know, Punkinhead was introduced in 1948 and he was the original. Eatons, was our large department store, and they are the ones that sponsored our big parade every year. Unfortunately , both are gone.
I think it's great that Sears has picked up on how historical he is, and has reintroduced him this year.
So good to see him after just talking about him.
I think it's great that Sears has picked up on how historical he is, and has reintroduced him this year.
So good to see him after just talking about him.
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My mother saved all my childhood treasures - as I was an only child, it wasn't all that big a collection. Punkinhead is now downstairs carefully wrapped up, along with Betsy Wetsy and a few less notable old toys. He's a little the worse for wear, but who isn't after 50 odd years?
