Fright Factory – A Thingmaker Toy from Mattel (1967)

Fright Factory was another addition to Mattel’s Thingmaker line that allowed children to create horror movie-esque props at home.

Reliable Toy Company

At its peak, Reliable Toys was one of the largest toy makers in Canada.

Monster Mash from Parker Brothers (1987)

“It’s a wacky smash.”

Erector from Gilbert Toys (1965)

In 1965, Gilbert Toys introduced four new Erector sets, offering between 150 and 450 pieces and a slew of new build ideas.

Air Jammer Road Rammer from TOMY (1980)

“It’s a car that runs on air, no batteries or gas in there.”

Close ‘n Play Phonograph from Kenner (1973)

First introduced in 1966, this portable record player ran on batteries and played 45 RPM records.

Robotech Action Figures from Matchbox (1986)

“Start your collection of Robotech action figures…”

Drive Yourself Crazy from TOMY (1976)

Tomy’s Drive Yourself Crazy handheld game put kids ages 6 and up into the driver’s seat.

Sonic The Hedgehog from Sega (1991)

“The hot new game…”

Think a Dot from E.S.R. (1965)

Think-a-Dot from E.S.R. was an educational toy that gave players insight into a fundamental computer concept: the “flip-flops” or “gates” used to store information.

Hasbro ’86 Catalogue (1986)

Hasbro’s 1986 catalogue features a wide range of products that reflected the trends and interests of the time, showcasing the company’s continued commitment to creating fun and engaging toys for children.

Strawberry Shortcake Berry Happy Home from Kenner Products (1983)

“For my housewarming, I’m baking berry hotcakes.”