Battlestar Galactica Collection Viper Launch Station from Mattel (1978)
Enjoy this classic commercial for the Battlestar Galactica Viper Launch Station from Mattel.
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Enjoy this classic commercial for the Battlestar Galactica Viper Launch Station from Mattel.
Released in 1975 by Kenner, Hugo was a hand puppet whose appearance could be altered using a variety of accessories.
“Made by Ideal for junior jet pilots everywhere.”
The toy line was produced by Mego between 1976 and 1980 and included a series of interchangeable space toys (figures, vehicles, and playsets.)
“You are witnessing one of the most exciting inventions of a lifetime: Jimmy Jet!”
Developed by Kenner in 1985, MASK (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) was a line of action figures and vehicles that initially tied into an animated television series of the same name.
“You’ll get a real scream out of what you’ll find in the dungeon.”
Released by Hasbro in 1979, Skedoodle is one part Spirograph and three parts Etch A Sketch.
Enjoy this classic commercial for the Eagle 1 Spaceship, a licensed toy from the science fiction television series, Space:1999.
In an attempt to make a child’s daily ritual of brushing their teeth as thrilling as jumping over Snake River Canyon, Kenner released the Evel Knievel Battery Powered Toothbrush.
“A laugh a minute.”
A 1989 dealer advertisement for Birthday Surprise from Tiger Games. Advertised as “the lights and music birthday cake game”, the board game was all about conspicuous consumption.
Enjoy this vintage commercial for the Lucky Locket Kiddle toy released by Mattel.
An ad from 1978 for the Expert Builder Series from LEGO. The new LEGO sets included moveable parts that made models “more realistic and more fun.”
Enjoy this series of vintage commercials for the popular (and dangerous) Miracle Klackers toy.
Christmas is just around the corner and the more toys the merrier according to this 1967 advertisement from Fisher-Price.
“This is Tobor, Tobor the telesonic robot.”
Designed for ages 6 and up, Pop Pop Pop Attack was promoted for its “tension filled, frantic play.”