Lie Detector from Mattel (1960)
In the 1960s, amateur detectives had a new game to test their skills of reasoning and deduction.
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
The Rock Flowers from Mattel (1981)
A vintage commercial for The Rock Flowers line of dolls featuring the unmistakable voice of Casey Kasem.
Flea Circus from Mattel (1966)
Released in 1966 from Mattel, Flea Circus is a three-dimensional skill game where players score points by making magnetic fleas perform a series of circus tricks.
Maniac Mouse from Milton Bradley (1993)
Released in 1993 by Milton Bradley, Maniac Mouse was a dexterity game for children ages 4 and up.
Tiny Tears from American Toys (1950s)
Enjoy this classic commercial for Tiny Tears featuring Shari Lewis and Lambchop.
The Saga of Crystar, Crystal Warrior from Remco (1982)
In 1982, REMCO produced The Saga of Crystar toy line, which was linked to a short-lived comic book series of the same name released by Marvel Comics in 1983.
Sabrina The Teenage Witch Doll from Hasbro (1997)
“Sabrina’s so pretty in her sparkling gown. She’s the coolest witch around!”
100-piece Toy Soldier Set – Lucky Products (1970s)
Mail-order ads for toy soldier sets were routinely found in the back pages of popular comic books throughout the 1950s – 1980s.
Total Control Racing (TCR) from Ideal Toy Company (1978)
A vintage commercial for the Total Control Racing (TCR) system from Ideal Toy Company.
Elefun from Parker Brothers (1993)
Released in 1993 from Parker Brothers, Elefun was a skill and action game for preschoolers ages 4 and up.
My Mixer from The A. C. Gilbert Company (1963)
My Mixer was a food-mixing device for children that made the preparation of a variety of food and desserts a “fun-filled adventure in homemaking.”
Karate Kid Action Figures from Remco (1984)
“Discover the secrets of karate with Karate Kid tri-action figures.”
Gator Golf from Milton Bradley (1994)
Released in 1994 by Milton Bradley, Gator Golf was a miniature golfing game for kids that could be played indoors.
Trouble and Double Trouble from Milton Bradley (1992)
“Grandma’s poppin’, grandpa’s poppin’, poppin’ over you!”
FraidyCats from Milton Bradley (1994)
Released in 1994 by Milton Bradley, FraidyCats was billed as “the purrfect race game of fur flyin’ fun!”
Slinky from James Industries (1995)
Enjoy this vintage commercial celebrating the 50th anniversary of Slinky in 1995.