Slip ‘n Slide from Wham-O (1961)
Released in the early 1960s by Wham-O, the Slip ‘n Slide transformed an ordinary backyard into a summertime playground.
Talk About from Romper Room (1970)
“The Romper Room Talk About has pictures that talk, and talk, and talk, and talk.”
Twist ‘N Turn Barbie from Mattel (1967)
To launch Twist ‘N Turn Barbie in 1967, Mattel offered the new doll for $1.50 with the trade-in of any old Barbie.
Kaboomers Indoor/Outdoor Paddle Game from Ideal (1985)
The Kaboomers Indoor/Outdoor Paddle Game featured a set of inflatable paddles that included a pump in each handle.
G.I. JOE Devil of the Deep from Hasbro (1974)
“There are 50 adventures for your G.I. JOE with kung fu grip.”
Colossal Cars Collection from Monogram (1976)
Monogram’s Colossal Cars line brought oversized 1/8th scale model kits to store shelves in 1976, including the Big “T” Street Rod, ’65 Corvette Sting Ray, and Jaguar XKE.
Darth Vader Tie Fighter from Kenner (1979)
Released in 1979 from Kenner, the Darth Vader TIE Fighter was a modified version of the company’s original TIE Fighter vehicle replica from the movie Star Wars.
Summit from Milton Bradley (1961)
“You’re either going to win and be the world’s top power, or lose and get a lesson in strategy from your mother-in-law.”
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.