What did Ralphie want from A Christmas story?

Answer 1

A BB Gun, specifically a Daisy Red Ryder model ( these were heavily advertised, with lariat loops, etc) In comic books. The parents oppose the gift as the character wears specs, and BB guns were and are noted for eye injuries ( it was argued over a 20 year period, 93 % of juvenile eye injuries in Boston were attributed to air rifles, popularily called BB guns, though one manufacturer, Crosman, preferred the term Pellgun. ( pellet gun).

Answer 2

Ralphie wanted a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas in the movie "A Christmas Story." He spent the entire film dropping hints and hoping his wish would come true, despite being repeatedly told he would shoot his eye out with it.

Answer 3

A Red Ryder B-B Gun, with a compass in the stock and a thing that tells time.

Answer 4

A basket of fruit.