Snoopy Pencil Sharpener from Kenner Products (1972)
“Ever since I got my new Snoopy Pencil Sharpener, life just hasn’t been the same.”
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Soapsters from Kenner (1976)
In 1976, Kenner released Soapsters, a line of bathtub toys designed for kids ages 2 and up. Suds were generated automatically thanks to moving soft foam rubber wheels.
G.I. Joe Adventure Team Headquarters from Hasbro (1972)
“A radio message from the tower: Adventure Team member caught in quicksand.”
2021 Readers’ Choice: Vintage Advertising (Videos)
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2021 Readers’ Choice: Vintage Advertising (Print Ads)
Toy Tales readers have spoken! Based on website activity and engagement on social media, here’s our top 5 most read print ads in the Vintage Advertising category.
The Fisher-Price Movie Viewer
It’s like going to the movies. Only better!
Tree Tots from Kenner Products (1978)
“Folks, I want you to meet some mighty special friends of mine from the magic forest…”
Space Pilot Helmet from Tarco Toys (1952)
In 1952, Tarco Toys allowed you to “whiz through space” with your very own Space Pilot Helmet.
Electronic Hot Shot Basketball from Milton Bradley (1992)
“Now the excitement of real arcade basketball is yours with Electronic Hot Shot Basketball.”
Shoop Shoop Hula Hoop from Wham-O (1977)
WHAM-O reinvigorated the hula hoop craze by adding sound!
Mickey Mouse Talking Phone from Hasbro (1970s)
“Mickey, come over for a party.”
Bionic Beauty Salon from Kenner (1976)
A 1976 ad from Kenner for the Bionic Beauty Salon – the place where the Bionic Woman would unwind after doing battle with the Fembots.
Betty Crocker Easy-Bake Mini-Wave Oven from Kenner Products (1981)
November 4 is National Easy-Bake Oven Day! Enjoy this classic commercial for the Betty Crocker Easy-Bake Mini-Wave Oven from Kenner Products.
Steve Scout High Adventure Scout Base from Kenner (1975)
Kenner’s Steve Scout High Adventure Scout Base was a 28-inch tall log-constructed lookout tower, proportioned to the size of the company’s Steve Scout action figure line.
Pivot Golf from Milton Bradley (1974)
Enjoy this classic commercial for Milton Bradley’s Pivot Golf game featuring Lucille Ball.
High Gear from Mattel (1963)
In 1963, Mattel released High Gear, the “mechanical maneuver game” with rules as complex as the game’s mechanics.
The Real Ghostbusters Proton Pack and Ghost Popper Gun from Kenner Products (1986)
“Proton pack, ready!”
Spinwelder from Mattel (1974)
In 1974, Mattel released Spinwelder, a welding toy that children used to construct various vehicles.