Mr. Mouth from TOMY (1976)
Released in 1976 from Tomy, Mr. Mouth was a tiddledywinks-influenced game of skill and coordination for children ages 5 and up.
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
MoonDreamers from Hasbro (1986)
The MoonDreamers dolls were based on characters from the children’s animated television series of the same name. The series aired in conjunction with My Little Pony in 1986.
Spirograph from Kenner (1971)
A mashup of educational toy, creative design tool, mathematics lesson, and arts-and-crafts project, Spirograph was first marketed in the UK and migrated stateside in 1966.
Casino Yahtzee from Milton Bradley (1986)
“Take a gamble on Casino Yahtzee!”.
Rev ‘n Roar from Matchbox (1974)
Rev ‘N Roar mimicked the function of a manual transmission, allowing kids to shift from first to fourth gear to get their car on the road.
Totally Troll from Playmates (2001)
Enjoy this classic commercial for Totally Troll dolls from Playmates.
Super Skittle Bowl from Aurora (1973)
“Olympic-size skittle bowl, it’s like having a bowling alley in your backyard or playroom.”
Big Foot Snow Shoes from K-tel (1977)
Tricking your neighbours has never been so fun! Enjoy this classic commercial for Big Foot Snow Shoes from K-tel.
Fashion Fragrance Darci from Kenner (1981)
Decked out in a glamorous magenta and white leotard with matching wrap-around skirt, Fashion Fragrance Darci came with a small bottle of perfume that allowed kids to smell just like her.
Super Nintendo from Nintendo (1991)
This vintage video game commercial from Nintendo features actor Paul Rudd.
Sorry! from Parker Brothers (1967)
Released in 1967 from Parker Brothers, Sorry! challenged two to four players to advance their pawns from “start” to “home” faster than everyone else.
Oops and Downs from Mattel (1992)
“A firehouse full of fun.”
Sidewinder from Parker Brothers (1994)
Sidewinder from Parker Brothers was a “gravity-defying challenge of skill and speed.”
Typhoon Hovercraft from Tyco Toys (1991)
“The only 9.6V radio-controlled hovercraft in the world!”
Red Baron Model Kit from Monogram (1968)
In the late 1960s, Monogram hired car designer Tom Daniel and began to release plastic model hot rods, funny cars, and other custom vehicles.
Bargain Hunter from Milton Bradley (1981)
“First to furnish their apartment and be out of debt wins Bargain Hunter.”
The Karate Kid from Remco (1986)
Remco’s The Karate Kid toy line was the official, licensed toy line for the movie franchise of the same name.
Mall Madness by Milton Bradley (1988)
“With Mall Madness you get it all: a bank account and your own credit card!”