My first battery-powered toy: the Televiboat

I was 7 years old in 1980 and I distinctly remember getting a Televiboat for Christmas. This was the first time I had a toy which required batteries.

I remember frantically opening the box, seeing the Televiboat for the first time, asking my dad to help me insert the batteries and power on the toy. Its wheels started moving as well as the little guy with his camera. I was so excited.

I put the toy on the veranda of my grandfather Roop and I spent the rest of the time making sure that the Televiboat did not fall from it.

Interesting how some memories never fade.

Interesting also that the Televiboat is being sold online, unopened, at more than Rs 10,000 these days. Must be people of my age still feeling nostalgic of the little guy with his camera…