MASK (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) from Kenner (1985)
Developed by Kenner in 1985, MASK (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) was a line of action figures and vehicles that initially tied into an animated television series of the same name.
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Developed by Kenner in 1985, MASK (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) was a line of action figures and vehicles that initially tied into an animated television series of the same name.
“You’ll get a real scream out of what you’ll find in the dungeon.”
Released by Hasbro in 1979, Skedoodle is one part Spirograph and three parts Etch A Sketch.
Enjoy this classic commercial for the Eagle 1 Spaceship, a licensed toy from the science fiction television series, Space:1999.
In an attempt to make a child’s daily ritual of brushing their teeth as thrilling as jumping over Snake River Canyon, Kenner released the Evel Knievel Battery Powered Toothbrush.
“A laugh a minute.”
A 1989 dealer advertisement for Birthday Surprise from Tiger Games. Advertised as “the lights and music birthday cake game”, the board game was all about conspicuous consumption.
Enjoy this vintage commercial for the Lucky Locket Kiddle toy released by Mattel.
An ad from 1978 for the Expert Builder Series from LEGO. The new LEGO sets included moveable parts that made models “more realistic and more fun.”
Enjoy this series of vintage commercials for the popular (and dangerous) Miracle Klackers toy.
Christmas is just around the corner and the more toys the merrier according to this 1967 advertisement from Fisher-Price.
“This is Tobor, Tobor the telesonic robot.”
Designed for ages 6 and up, Pop Pop Pop Attack was promoted for its “tension filled, frantic play.”
A vintage commercial for Mattel’s Putt-Putt All Aboard! Motor Railroad toy starring child actor Corey Feldman.
This vintage ad from 1984 promotes the Manglors line of action figures from Ideal.
“Today is Thursday, the day Johnny’s mother works late.”
An advertisement from 1984 for Western Gun Sets from Ideal.
Enjoy this vintage commercial for the glow-in-the-dark Dozzzy doll from Galoob. If you think the stars of the commercial look familiar, you’re right. Child actors Keisha Knight Pulliam and Peter Costa are featured in the ad.