Tales From the Loop

Intro : March 1986, local Loop designers have created a hot new line of toys, Transmorphers , transforming robots to be manufactured right here in Boulder City! A boost to the job market and local economy. Hyped since Christmas, in commercials, cartoon show, and comic books, the kids have been saving to buy their own. But perhaps there's “more than meets the eye” to these new toys. Now Spring break, the toys are finally hitting the shelves at the local toy store. 13yo Jimmy/Hick (Bill): Detention again because mom shops Goodwill clothing. Eddie’s mom donates there. Thus, him teasing me about scrounging thru his trash. So, I remarked, “I wondered whose stench that was.” He hit me; I kicked him in the crotch. I’d say “balls” but his haven’t dropped yet. Maybe I loosened them up. I’m building my own robot MOTO , with help from the others.      Jimmy had his sights on SEDIMENTA with its treads, but when his mom got involved, she steered him...