Talking View-Master from GAF (1983)
“Just snap in a cartridge and the characters look and sound so real you think you could reach in and touch them.”
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Batmobile From Corgi Toys (1966)
Released in 1966, the Corgi 267 Batmobile was a 1:43 scale diecast model car introduced in concert with the 1966 Batman TV series starring Adam West.
Super Jock from Schaper Toys (1978)
“…’cause winning can be lots of fun and you can pretend to be a star.”
Tuggy the 2-Headed Turtle from Gilbert Toys (1963)
A dealer advertisement from 1963 for Tuggy the 2-Headed Turtle from The A. C. Gilbert Company.
Arcade Mania from Milton Bradley (1983)
“The game that combines arcade speed with board game strategy.”
The Six Million Dollar Man Action Figure from Kenner (1976)
All the excitement… All the Realism.. All the “Bionic” Action! And an opportunity to join The Six Million Dollar Man Action Club to boot!
Magic Window from Wham-O (1970s)
“Joe enjoys his Magic Window while he’s hanging upside down.”
110 Camera from Fisher-Price (1986)
Before digital photography became commonplace, Fisher-Price offered children, ages 5 and up, a camera that used 110 film cartridges.
Hot Wheels Racing Sets from Mattel (1969)
“Hot Wheels: if you have one you’ll get ’em all.”
Ad Mats from Kenner (1979)
Before the advent of digital publishing, toy companies like Kenner typically produced ad mats for retailers to use to advertise their product lines.
Transformers Fortress Maximus from Hasbro (1987)
“But Fortress Maximus transforms again; this time into a robot so humongous a separate robot becomes its head!”
Give-A-Show Projector from Kenner (1973)
Kenner’s 1973 advertisement for the Give-A-Show Projector promoted new entertainment options for the toy’s 14th anniversary.
Madballs from AmToy (1985)
“Freaky fun for everyone.”
Jewel Magic from Mattel (1975)
When loaded with beads, Jewel Magic produced “oodles of baubles ‘n bangles” at the turn of its handle.
Casey from Playskool (1985)
“Introducing Casey, the tape player with personality!”
Tabletop Arcade Games from Coleco (1982)
An advertisement from 1982 for tabletop arcade games from Coleco.
Real Baby from Hasbro (1985)
“I’m sending out the birth announcements right now!”
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.