YESSS....That is one KRAZZZYYY uncle.

Hi, I've been on the net trying to locate a 'Kitty in the Keg'. I'm from Australia and I'm trying to find a supplier/retailer. Is the one in the photo an old one or have you recently purchased it.

Thanks

Aneesa

Hello fellow searcher for Kittie In The Kegs. I have been looking for another set myself for years. The one I have was my own toy from the 1950's, and I have had to Crazy Glue the cracks. I use it for an evaluation and treatment tool in my work with children. It is a Child Guidance Toy (the company name), and I have seen two newer generations manufactured over time, each successively inferior to the original. The original is a nice hard plastic with precision threading. The next generation was made with a softter plastic that did not slide smoothly when twisted, making it frustrating for children. The last set I saw had no threading at all, allowing for the simplest push/pull hand motion to open and close the pieces, no longer providing the crucial developmental challenge of a two-handed twisting motion. The more recent version may still be made, I haven't seen them recently. I am happy to not be the only person looking for this wonderful manipulative.

Hi, gr8 post thanks for posting. Information is useful!

I have one from my childhood that I only recently retrieved back from my grandmother who had been keeping it along with several other things from my childhood. Hope you are able to find one that someone is willing to part with. I am unable to give up such a wonderful childhood momento. I have the older one that has good threading. Goodluck in your search.

Still looking for an older version of the Kittie in the Kegs?
I've got one and will email jpegs.

The Picture of the Day that just won't die. Krazy Kemble!

Hi, I too have one of these toys from my childhood, but mine is called "Billy and his Barrels". If anyone can help, I am looking for a replacement of the small barrel half that contains Billy as I would like a full set. Good luck in your search.

Over 4 years?!? This is nuts. What an epic toy!

I too have been looking for a set. I enjoyed playing with this at my grandmothers. When she passed that was the main toy I kept. Well after my daughter played with it the last two are gone now. Yes the precious kitty is missing. I agree that this is the best made plastic. I have bought others but they are not the same. I too would like a complete set. I have found the "billy" set on e-bay and a different color kitty in the keg.
Best wishes on everyone's search.

I picked a set up at a rummage sale today(5 cents!!)...no kitty :( What did she look like??

How many barrels are you suppose to have? I think I'm missing 1.

Hi. My daughter was born in 1969, and played with Kitty in the Keg (hard plastic, threaded) for years. She loved it, I loved it. She had many fun and educational hours learning fine motor skills, colors, stacking, etc. She still remembers them. My grandchild's birthday is coming up, and I'd like to get her a set. I looked on eBay, and started a search; I'm amazed that my daughter's favorite toy is now vintage and hard to find! Anyone know of any, or have any ideas? Thanks!

My mother brought this to my 3 year old from our old toys. I'd forgotten about it. Great toy. I too am missing the kitty. One of the barrels has a chip out of it and one is cracked. He still plays with it constantly. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled at garage sales. If I find a lead on them, I'll post.

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I have an original Kitty in the Keg that I am sure was made in the 50's. It is complete and in pretty good shape. I was wondering if it was worth anything as an antique toy--or is it not old enough yet? Let me know if any of you do. Thanks!

I have just got down from the loft Billy & his barrels but found billy missing this was a set I bought in 1982. it is the slide on ones. I also had the screw ones for my son in 1977. Harder to play with and not so popular.

I have the original Kitty in the Keg. It was made in the 1950's. It belonged to my youngest brother. My mom kept it all these years. Been looking for another one for my grand-nephew because I can't part with the one I have.

I have a Kittie in the Kegs, intact with original box, I'm selling it in my etsy shop:

http://catslyemodernvintage.etsy.com

Have a Billie and his barrels set on eBay right now good condition. Barrels screw together nicely full set. http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Toys-Billie-and-his-Barrels-Child-Toy-/270618160798?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f02196e9e#ht_500wt_920

I have Kitty in the Keg, Child Guidance Toy #80. Outside Barrel is Blue, next red, white, yellow, orange light green and the kitty is in a green barrel. Willing to sell. Was my daughter's who was born in 1969, she is deceased.

Hi, I am selling a Kittie in the Kegs in my Bonanza Store. 7 barrels colored dark green, orange, dark blue, light blue, red, yellow and the kittie is firmly attached in the smallest barrel, a light green. Great condition.

http://www.bonanza.com/booths/cleverboots/items/Kittie_in_the_Kegs_50_s_Child_Guidance_Toy__80

www.bonanza.com/cleverboots

I had the complet set. It is Child Guidence #80.Kittie in the Keggs. My husbands new puppy chewed up most of the barrels. I cant remember how many barrels. Yes I was looking for one. I think one of the toy makers better make a new one. There is a full one on e-bay right now with 1 day to go. It is at .99 right now.

I've just come across Billie and His Seven Barrels at an autism assessment with my son and am desperately trying to get hold of a set. Anyone know of any for sale or where I can get a set?

I'm being tempted to do a "Kitty In The Keg" post on our blog just for the traffic alone.

Six years of this! You should see Kemble's royalty checks.

I have a set with 7 barrels - I will list it soon on eBay if I get any interest. Outer one is yellow - down to the tiny inner one. In good condition - barrels screw neatly tightly together.

hi i have one in great shape that i want to sell