Star Wars Large Size Action Figures from Kenner Products (1977)
“Up to 15 inches tall and ready for action.”
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
“Up to 15 inches tall and ready for action.”
Released in 1994 by Milton Bradley, Gator Golf was a miniature golfing game for kids that could be played indoors.
“Sugar, this one is high stakes.”
Mattel’s Double Trouble theme saw Big Jim and his chief nemesis Zorak undergoing facial metamorphosis with the twist of their arms.
“…swinging on a vine just to get around…”
The Motorized Battle Tank (MOBAT) was one of the first action vehicles released by Hasbro for the A Real American Hero toy line in 1981.
“Davis is a-okay in the space bubble.”
In 1978, Model Products Corporation (MPC) introduced a new series of models based on the Star Wars universe.
“It’s so fantastic, you’ll wanna pop…”
The first of Aurora’s 19-inch monster-themed kits came out in 1962 in partnership with Universal Studios and quickly became fan favourites.
Enjoy this classic commercial for Mr. Magnet Man, a toy designed for children ages 2 to 6 from Romper Room.
Tomy’s Drive Yourself Crazy handheld game put kids ages 6 and up into the driver’s seat.
“The video game that lets you help E.T. get home, just in time for Christmas.”
In the mid 1930s, the Kiddie Brush & Toy Co. of Jonesville, Michigan, released a line of housekeeping toys under the brand name Susy Goose that remained on store shelves through the late 1960s.
“Then we can bash ’em. And trash ’em. We love it!”
When loaded with beads, Jewel Magic produced “oodles of baubles ‘n bangles” at the turn of its handle.
“Get ’em by Thanksgiving Weekend so you can give ’em at Christmas.”
In 1976, Monogram reinforced the notion that bigger is better with the release of its Colossal Cars collection.
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