A VFG friend sent me this photo of a neat Michael Simon top. It made me think of the blocks I played with as a child.
I love that top! And I remember the Bill Dings also, my cousin had them and we played with them in his basement, along with Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots..
My friend John Schrader was the lead designer for Michael Simon in the early 90s. He would give me so many samples. They were always so fun and colorful. I wish I saved them.