Star Wars Large Size Action Figures from Kenner Products (1977)
“Up to 15 inches tall and ready for action.”
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Gator Golf from Milton Bradley (1994)
Released in 1994 by Milton Bradley, Gator Golf was a miniature golfing game for kids that could be played indoors.
SKIRRID from Kenner Products (1979)
“Sugar, this one is high stakes.”
Big Jim’s P.A.C.K. – Double Trouble from Mattel (1976)
Mattel’s Double Trouble theme saw Big Jim and his chief nemesis Zorak undergoing facial metamorphosis with the twist of their arms.
Weebles Tarzan Jungle Hut from Romper Room (1974)
“…swinging on a vine just to get around…”
G.I. Joe Motorized Battle Tank (MOBAT) from Hasbro (1981)
The Motorized Battle Tank (MOBAT) was one of the first action vehicles released by Hasbro for the A Real American Hero toy line in 1981.
Major Matt Mason Uni-Tred Space Hauler & Space Bubble from Mattel (1969)
“Davis is a-okay in the space bubble.”
Star Wars Scale Model Kits from MPC (1978)
In 1978, Model Products Corporation (MPC) introduced a new series of models based on the Star Wars universe.
Barbie Bubble Gum Shop from Mattel (1995)
“It’s so fantastic, you’ll wanna pop…”
Aurora Movie Monsters (1964)
The first of Aurora’s 19-inch monster-themed kits came out in 1962 in partnership with Universal Studios and quickly became fan favourites.
Mr. Magnet Man from Romper Room (1970)
Enjoy this classic commercial for Mr. Magnet Man, a toy designed for children ages 2 to 6 from Romper Room.
Drive Yourself Crazy from TOMY (1976)
Tomy’s Drive Yourself Crazy handheld game put kids ages 6 and up into the driver’s seat.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial from Atari (1982)
“The video game that lets you help E.T. get home, just in time for Christmas.”
Deluxe Susy Goose Housekeeping Set from Kiddie Brush & Toy Co. (1965)
In the mid 1930s, the Kiddie Brush & Toy Co. of Jonesville, Michigan, released a line of housekeeping toys under the brand name Susy Goose that remained on store shelves through the late 1960s.
Hot Wheels Crack-Ups Crash Course from Mattel (1985)
“Then we can bash ’em. And trash ’em. We love it!”
Jewel Magic from Mattel (1975)
When loaded with beads, Jewel Magic produced “oodles of baubles ‘n bangles” at the turn of its handle.
Transformers from Hasbro (1985)
“Get ’em by Thanksgiving Weekend so you can give ’em at Christmas.”
Colossal Cars Collection from Monogram (1976)
In 1976, Monogram reinforced the notion that bigger is better with the release of its Colossal Cars collection.