Red Baron Model Kit from Monogram (1968)
In the late 1960s, Monogram hired car designer Tom Daniel and began to release plastic model hot rods, funny cars, and other custom vehicles.
Poochie from Mattel (1983)
Released in 1983 by Mattel, Poochie was a plush stuffed animal with sassitude.
The Karate Kid from Remco (1986)
Remco’s The Karate Kid toy line was the official, licensed toy line for the movie franchise of the same name.
Flying Aces by Mattel (1976)
Released in 1976, Mattel’s Flying Aces line of toy airplanes were made of TUFLITE — a lightweight, flexible, quasi-foam/plastic material that allowed them to glide through the air.
Star Wars Death Star Space Station from Kenner (1978)
In 1978, Kenner released the Star Wars Death Star Space Station, the first and one of the most coveted by collectors of playsets for the company’s iconic line of 3 ¾-inch action figures tied into the movie franchise.