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Charles Ray Walker, who began collecting discarded toys in 1993, said Christmas is the best time to find them because people throw away old toys to make room for the new. He uses these toys to decorate his garden, pathways and stairs that he has carved in the bamboo clearing.

Bamboo Charlie

( Liz O. Baylen / Los Angeles Times )

Charles Ray Walker, who began collecting discarded toys in 1993, said Christmas is the best time to find them because people throw away old toys to make room for the new. He uses these toys to decorate his garden, pathways and stairs that he has carved in the bamboo clearing.

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trajan at 12:32 AM July 07, 2010

Wow! That is powerful to see! Much love to Bamboo Charlie for making his space in this world so beautiful amid all the chaos and much appreciation to the filmmaker for the cool presentation.

john doe at 5:23 PM July 06, 2010

My buddy introduced me to Charlie about a year ago. He is a kind man. His home is incredible. It is a surreal feeling to be within the sliver of farmland wedged between two industrial properties. His place is a jewel.

Benito Esquivel at 2:37 PM July 05, 2010

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!!!,BAMBOO CHARLIE IS A "LIVING-TESTAMENT" TO THAT!! MAY GOD CONTINUE BLESSING,..PROTECTING,..& GUIDING HIM!!! HIS "UNUSUAL,..BUT HARMLESS" WAY OF EXISTING,.. COULD TEACH A LOT OF US A TRUE-LESSON IN HUMILITY,..FAITH,..ESPECIALLY WAITING UPON THE LORD!!! MAY GOD BE WITH HIM ALWAYS<>>AS WELL AS FOR THE REST OF US???

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