Melvin from Milton Bradley (1989)
“It’s a race to feed his face!”
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Prop Shots from Marx (1976)
In 1975, Marx Toys released a squadron of six high-flying planes called Prop Shots.
Pretzel-Jetzel from Transogram (1965)
Make Zenzational pretzels with the Pretzel-Jetzel, the “jet-age” pretzel baker!
The Mad Magazine Game from Parker Brothers (1979)
“These people are doing some real goofy things…”
Call the Plumber from Tiger Games (1989)
A 1989 print advertisement for Call the Plumber from Tiger Games.
Computer Perfection from Lakeside (1979)
“We are the Domeheads. We are the perfect family and we play the perfect electronic game.”
Walt Disney’s Haunted Mansion Model Kits from MPC (1974)
In 1974, Model Products Corporation (MPC) released four model kits loosely based on the popular Haunted Mansion attraction at Walt Disney’s Disneyland and Magic Kingdom theme parks.
Suzy Homemaker and Her Stroller from Coleco (1977)
“Sits in her stroller; goes where you take her; hugable, lovable Suzy Homemaker”
Lionel Trains with Magne-Traction (1953)
Locomotives equipped with Magne-Traction had driving wheels that were magnetized through the insertion of Alnico magnets in the driving axles.
Voice of the Mummy from Milton Bradley (1971)
“Now from Milton Bradley, a weird game: Voice of the Mummy”
Playskool Tape Recorder (1992)
An advertisement from 1992 for the Playskool Tape Recorder, reflecting a time when cassettes were still king.
Beany-Copter from Mattel (1963)
Mattel’s Beany-Copter was inspired by the Beany and Cecil Show, an animated cartoon series that ran for eight seasons on ABC.
Buck Rogers Sonic Ray Gun from Norton-Honer Mfg. Co. (1950s)
Paying homage to the space-faring exploits of sci-fi fan-favorite Buck Rogers, Norton-Honer released an official Sonic Ray Gun in the 1950s.