C9 - Sunday, December 11, 1983 - North Shore News WORLD'S BIGGEST TOYSHOP Christmas shopping in London STEPPING INTO HAMLEY’S, the world’s big- gest toyshop, is akin to entering Aladdin’s cave. This childrens’ paradise founded in 1760 by William Hamley is a hive of activity which attracts pedestrians on Regent Street, London like moths to a flame. Spread over five floors, the fifth be- ing reserved for management and a public cafeteria, it of- fers shoppers an incredible selection that would put the average toy department in the shade. Srgns to each floor are in- dicated in symbols. This overcomes not only problems encountered by young Dreadfully dangerous FROM PAGE C8 yours might do that, why not tell them that each washroom is now equipped with a smoke detector that will br- ing the captain. Planes do not come equip- ped with large supplies of paper diapers, baby food and other supplies. You must br- ing everything you'll need — and then some. Plan to have enough stuff to carry you through at least double the flight time. It’s unfair to ex- pect the cabin attendants to heat food and bottles, especially at mealtimes or if the flight is crowded. Food at room temperature is quite ac- ceptable, just throw out lef- tovers. Don’t forget to bring your own can opener, just in case. Baby formula (powdered) can be mixed with pre-measures sterile water. This requires no refrigeration and doesn’t need heating. Above all, get plenty of test before you leave home. You'll need all the stamina you Can muster. Careers in Travel We Can open the door to the exciting wortd of travel tor YOU! 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A two storey Sussex cottage doils house at just under $400 or a timber framed town house at $150 might fit the bill. The third floor is mainly devoted to paraphernaha for sport enthusiasts and equestrians may choose from a magnificent collection of rocking horses complete with leather saddie for as little as $540. If cuddly teddy bears are your thing, spend some time browsing on the second floor. Should the lifesize Paddington Bear at $290 be a little too rich for your pocket book, an assuring voice over the tanoid inter- mittently informs shoppers that they may instantly ac- quire $500 credit by ap- plying for a Hamley credit card. In case the prospect of pay- ing for a separate seat on your return Air Canada flight is overbearing, forget the idea of transporting Pad- dington and his gum boots and opt for the tiny models PALM SPRINGS $319 on the first floor. Boxed model kits rise from floor level like stalagmites to brush close to intricate models of airplanes and helicopters which rotate on clouds suspended from the ceiling. Nearby, chemistry sets guaranteed to challenge even the most disinterested scien- ufic mind are on display Miniature test tubes of blue copper sulphate, brown iron filings and pink strips of lit- mus paper are just awaiting eager experimentation En route to the escalator, the scent of fresh plasticine assails the nostrils and con jures up childhood memories At ground level are mechanical toys and puppets. A special attraction ts a life- size red, white and black beefeater made of tego. Like descending into the bowels of an ahen world, the 4,000 square foot basement floor complex called ‘*A Step Ahead" is situated ap- propriately underground. 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