Did you ever have modeling clays growing up?

I loved it. I can't tell you how many oddly-shaped mugs and ashtrays my parents got as gifts. They did hate when the clay was smashed into the carpet and my clothes, though.

Even today, I like to dick around with modeling clay every once in a while. I don't let anything sit and dry, but I make odd ball things. I'm not as creative and as skilled as I was before, tough.

What did you make with clay as a kid? I guess this thread can also expand to include thing such as Legos, Play-Doh, Etch-a-Sketch, etc. etc.