tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post3404139393871816109..comments2024-03-14T03:18:33.805-04:00Comments on Tracy's Toys (and Some Other Stuff): 1972 Milton Bradley Ice Cube GameTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17093220429913265429noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-8086232905892224852023-01-09T01:28:54.030-05:002023-01-09T01:28:54.030-05:00Loved this game growing up! Like everyone else I w...Loved this game growing up! Like everyone else I wish I could buy one and let my grandkids (and even my kids) experience the fun. Connie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09400556320171110337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-53127581275149270022021-07-30T17:35:45.610-04:002021-07-30T17:35:45.610-04:00This was one of my favorite games as a kid. I wis...This was one of my favorite games as a kid. I wish I had one now, and I wish they kept making it a little longer than they did. Mickey Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08177712639878037533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-52499214006170272412018-06-11T04:41:47.968-04:002018-06-11T04:41:47.968-04:00Collectible Teddy Bears are those that were manufa...Collectible Teddy Bears are those that were manufactured in 1902. The history of the teddy bear began after a cartoon on the Washington Post showed President Theodore Roosevelt sparing the life of a bear during a hunting excursion. <a href="https://eddytheteddybear.com/blogs/news/famous-teddy-bears" rel="nofollow">popular teddy bears</a><br />NicheExperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02100970190871386668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-38579373786997389102015-12-11T04:53:03.239-05:002015-12-11T04:53:03.239-05:00LOVED LOVED LOVED this game. Wish I still had it a...LOVED LOVED LOVED this game. Wish I still had it and could introduce my kids to real games not virtual gamesChellybellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450405033149447068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-57699132746739206062014-01-19T12:26:29.747-05:002014-01-19T12:26:29.747-05:00Hi Lisa,
No, you're not crazy! :0) Glad this ...Hi Lisa,<br /><br />No, you're not crazy! :0) Glad this post was able to help! Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17093220429913265429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-39039827002835902612014-01-18T16:05:11.286-05:002014-01-18T16:05:11.286-05:00I am 48 yrs old and could never remember the name ...I am 48 yrs old and could never remember the name of this game. Everyone always looked at me like I was crazy when describing the game. Today, during my daughter's dance class another mom searched and found your site. I loved this game and now finally know what it's called. The other moms thought it sounded cool when I described it. :-) <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855744567672100593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-56877891560384110922014-01-04T19:33:54.148-05:002014-01-04T19:33:54.148-05:00Yep, sadly that was the fate of most Ice Cube game...Yep, sadly that was the fate of most Ice Cube games, and why they are so rare now. Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17093220429913265429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-65339935651944629042014-01-02T05:26:20.796-05:002014-01-02T05:26:20.796-05:00They will never remake it. Salt is bad for you, yo...They will never remake it. Salt is bad for you, you could swallow and choke on the hothead. There's a chance of frost bite and the fact that your playing counters are faces and melt could cause psychological damage to children....Joking but sadly probably not far wrong.PaulMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04800463364700161430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-14152348081568338832013-12-15T06:41:34.121-05:002013-12-15T06:41:34.121-05:00I received this game one Christmas. I loved it, bu...I received this game one Christmas. I loved it, but it did become mess and eventually got thrown out.Hissyspithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13318928535381011090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-39487725426606299442013-07-24T16:04:39.762-04:002013-07-24T16:04:39.762-04:00Oh my goodness! Thank you so much Tracy. :) My kid...Oh my goodness! Thank you so much Tracy. :) My kids will get a kick out of the Stone Men ice cubes! Homer's pretty funny too. Thanks so much for the response and I'll let you know how the ice cubes work out. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17341604928433223020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-44739096655624494142013-07-23T19:26:44.445-04:002013-07-23T19:26:44.445-04:00Hi! My directions say:
1. The first player to sp...Hi! My directions say: <br /><br />1. The first player to spin a white star on the spinner goes first and play continues clockwise. <br /><br />2. In each turn, a player spins the Mission Spinner to determine which Mission Event his ice man must perform in that turn. The Mission Events are described below in detail.<br /><br />3. A player always returns his ice man to his home star space, if it is not already there, before he spins the spinner to take his turn. He would also remove the Hot Head before his next spin, if his ice man were wearing it since his last turn. <br /><br />4. When the ice completely melts or slides off the feet of the ice man, its player is out of the game. <br /><br />Explanation of Mission Events<br /><br />A. Deep Freeze<br />This well contains ice chips or cubes and helps preserve the ice man by letting him rest there until his player has his next turn, or unless an opponent's ice man moves in before then to replace him.<br /><br />B. Bucket of Water<br />A little bucket of water is dumped over the hat of the ice man, while on his home space, by the opponent to the left. That player replaces the water in the bucket, so it will be ready for its next use.<br /><br />C. Salt Mine<br />The ice man is placed on space under salt container. While he is there the salt container is given 5 turns of the crank by the opponent to the left. The salt is sprinkled on the ice man with his hat on, or with his hat removed, depending on the spin. After the salting the hat is replaced, if off, and the ice man is returned to his home star space. <br /><br />D. Take a Bath<br />The ice man is placed in the bath standing up, until his player's next turn or until an opponent's ice man may take his place. <br /><br />E. Hot Head<br />The metal disk which has been resting in warm water is placed on top of the ice man's head and under his hat while he remains on his star space. The disk is not removed until the player's next turn or before if an opponent spins Hot Head, and takes it from him.<br /><br />F. Take a Warm Shower<br />The ice man is placed under the Warm Shower and the Water Tank is emptied over the ice man by his player turning the shower tank lever to the ON position. The ice man takes a shower sometimes with his hat off, depending on the spin. After its shower, the player returns his ice man to his home star space and refills the shower for its next use.<br /><br />The Home Star Spaces<br />When a player spins ANY of the four Star Spaces, his ice man remains on his home space and is safe for that turn.<br /><br />As far as replacement ice cube ideas: I searched for "novelty ice cube trays" online. At amazon.com, I found Homer Simpson ones that might work, and also a set of Tiki idols that look like a good substitute: they are called "Fred & Friends Stone Cold Ice Trays."<br /><br />Good luck, have fun! Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17093220429913265429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-65854323642171575592013-07-22T20:35:09.133-04:002013-07-22T20:35:09.133-04:00Tracy, love your website! This was also my absolut...Tracy, love your website! This was also my absolute favorite game as a child. Unfortunately, my mother threw it out. She thought it was too messy. :( I recently acquired the board and all the pieces except the ice tray and box. I can't remember what it means when you spin a star. Can you enlighten me? I want to play it with my kids, but don't have the rules to read. Also, do you know of an ice cube tray that would make cubes that could work as a Meltin' Milton substitute? Thanks!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17341604928433223020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-51304911673222426632013-07-22T20:34:16.526-04:002013-07-22T20:34:16.526-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17341604928433223020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-68560649472413857382013-04-28T15:50:28.142-04:002013-04-28T15:50:28.142-04:00Loved playing this game! We always made sure the l...Loved playing this game! We always made sure the little heads were in the freezer and ready when we wanted to play. Thanks for the memories!The Savvy Sisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03228225325242255995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-1637431495631183322012-12-01T10:32:02.533-05:002012-12-01T10:32:02.533-05:00I know, I know. I used to, after similar complaint...I know, I know. I used to, after similar complaints from others, but it led to lots of spam and requests from people who wanted me to appraise their toys, neither of which I have a lot of time for. And the spam got really annoying. But here you go: spudbrain1 at yahoo dot com. Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17093220429913265429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-64858242594925884502012-12-01T10:29:29.416-05:002012-12-01T10:29:29.416-05:00Hi! Absolutely, upload away. Thanks for asking fir...Hi! Absolutely, upload away. Thanks for asking first!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17093220429913265429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-69542621132625501362012-12-01T01:01:26.603-05:002012-12-01T01:01:26.603-05:00(Also, you should provide a way of cotnacting you ...(Also, you should provide a way of cotnacting you in your blog.)rAmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700720164075645954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-80407781997061745972012-12-01T01:00:43.712-05:002012-12-01T01:00:43.712-05:00Hi!
I was wondering if I could upload these Space ...Hi!<br />I was wondering if I could upload these Space Race pictures to Boardgamegeek, a site about indexing and discussion of board games.<br />Thanks!rAmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700720164075645954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-45893662908890146502012-11-21T23:16:34.939-05:002012-11-21T23:16:34.939-05:00This was my most absolutely favorite game as a kid...This was my most absolutely favorite game as a kid. I wish they would remake it, because the chances of finding one used are pretty low. Looks like you got a perfect set, lucky you!lijhehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09213848554493937668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-63942037919301610062012-09-10T23:05:37.810-04:002012-09-10T23:05:37.810-04:00Loved this game as a kid...played it all the time!...Loved this game as a kid...played it all the time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-54857834818004384202012-08-21T17:12:52.404-04:002012-08-21T17:12:52.404-04:00I loved this game as a kid!!!! Wish I kept it....l...I loved this game as a kid!!!! Wish I kept it....lol<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02824342649773248375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-22854377990806046602012-03-11T12:08:15.783-04:002012-03-11T12:08:15.783-04:00Hi Tracy - fantastic site. Is there a means of me ...Hi Tracy - fantastic site. Is there a means of me sending you a private email to ask about one of the toys featured? Thanks a million.. PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5315368106736177085.post-23593720763625734842012-03-01T22:36:43.933-05:002012-03-01T22:36:43.933-05:00I have the perfect accessory for this game! I boug...I have the perfect accessory for this game! I bought it for my garden, but I would feel so much better about the purchase if it had multiple uses. I call it a flame thrower; it's a propane fueled torch that makes short work of weeds - and ice cube men (insert sinister laugh here).Christine H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09786732494496282743noreply@blogger.com