Mattel’s 1989 Power Glove promised NES players a new way to control their favourite games using hand movements, finger gestures, and a programmable keypad.

“The cube was easy. I dare you to link the links.”

Tyco took direct aim at Lego in the 1980s, promoting its compatible Super Blocks with the provocative question, “If you can’t tell the difference, why pay more?”

“Figures do not move by themselves.”

Lionel’s Pike’s Peak Hill Climb brought tag-team racing to the tabletop with four cars tackling 22 feet of mountainous HO track.

“Fast or slow; you can give it all you’ve got.”

Kenner’s SSP Tournament of Thrills Set recreated the excitement of professional stunt driving with Daredevil Dan and a gyro-powered Mustang II.

“Play it again, Sam.”

The Supervator Super Action Flyby from MEGO was one of the more peculiar offerings for everyone’s favorite wall-crawler.

“It’s my beautiful Playskool Dollhouse, and I love everything I see.”

Released in 1962 by Hubley, Golferino was a 9-hole tabletop miniature golf course molded in high-impact plastic.

“Can this madness be stopped in time?”