Two years before The A.C. Gilbert Company closed its doors in 1967, it released 65 The Year to Go Gilbert, a catalogue showcasing its active toy lines. The company’s popular American Flyer trains were revamped into “All Aboard” sets, complete with fully landscaped, pre-wired 17-inch snap-together scenic panels.
The Auto-Rama racing line also gained new features, including power steering controllers and the need for a pit stop mid-race. Four new Erector sets were introduced as well, offering between 150 and 450 pieces along with fresh build ideas. Gilbert continued to innovate in its hands-on science kits, updating its microscopes, Chemlab chemistry sets, and telescopes.
Tucked deeper into the catalogue were a few hidden gems, including the Banshee Sound Skates on page 9 and the Ride-em Erector set on page 13.
