After being acquired by Universal Toys, 1983 kicked off a new era of ownership for the brand and a 30th-anniversary celebration.

For more than 75 years, Wham-O has been a ubiquitous guest at family barbecues and outdoor playtime. This Sports Are Fun! mini-catalogue from the 1960s showcases the breadth of the company’s sporting and outdoor product lines at the time.

At its peak, Reliable Toys was one of the largest toy makers in Canada.

Hasbro’s 1986 catalogue features a wide range of products that reflected the trends and interests of the time, showcasing the company’s continued commitment to creating fun and engaging toys for children.

California-based Entex Industries’ 1979 catalogue showcases the company’s electronic and non-electronic toy offerings.

Hot Wheels was introduced by Mattel in 1968 but its success was solidified with its 1969 releases. These models established the line as a leading brand of small die-cast car models in the United States.

Lewis Galoob Toys’ 1967 catalogue reflected an eclectic mix of toys for boys and girls for a company that was continuing to establish a foothold in the toy industry.

In the 1950s and 1960s, AMSCO developed very detailed and realistic toys that were scaled down to a size suitable for use by children.

Mattel Electronics’ 1979 catalogue featured the nascent company’s line of handheld electronic games.

This 1952 catalogue from Gilbert Toys showcased the ongoing refinement and expansion of the American Flyer brand almost 15 years after the company acquired it.

Linemar Toys’ Miniature Rubber Bricks catalogue from 1950 showcased three different rubberized building brick kits the company produced that were similar to LEGO.

This 200-page Mattel catalogue from 1986 reflected the company’s continued diversification of its product offerings.