Rebound Game from Ideal
It’s the Watsons vs. the Klepels in this 1974 commercial for the Rebound Game from Ideal. Which family will win the $1,000,000 Rebound Championship?!?
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Tinkertoys
An advertisement for Tinkertoys from Playskool. The company acquired Tinkertoy in 1985 and redesigned the toy in 1992 for its 80th anniversary. Tinkertoys were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 1998.
Barbie from Mattel
The first commercial for Barbie aired on the Mickey Mouse Club in 1959. The doll made its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959.
Wheelie-Bar from Wham-O (1966)
If you were looking for help “popping a wheelie” on your Sting Ray bike, the Wheelie-Bar from Wham-O was your ticket to ride (literally).
Robot Commando from Ideal
Released in 1961 by the Ideal Toy Company, Robot Commando was a 19-inch tall robot constructed of red, blue, yellow, black and white plastic.
Space Pilot Helmet
In 1952, Tarco Toys allowed you to “whiz through space” with your very own Space Pilot Helmet.
Swing Wing from Transogram
The Swing Wing was “a hula hoop for your head” – proof positive that the 1960s were where it was at! Somebody get these kids to a neck specialist stat!
Crayola ’64’ with built-in sharpener
In 1958, the box of Crayola ’64’ was introduced by Binney & Smith.
Masterpiece: The Art Auction Game from Parker Brothers
Which flamboyant bidder did you play? Was it Baron Dietrich von Oberlitzer, “Bitsy” Rich Wong Dobrowski Keyes, Count François du Bonnet, Millicent Friendly, Roxy “Big D” Warrenson of Dallas, TX, or V. Elton Whitehall Esq.?
Join the Dinky Starfleet!
In 1976, Dinky Toys produced the first die-cast metal version of the USS Enterprise. This model fired plastic discs and included a plastic shuttle craft.
Star Wars Death Star Space Station by Kenner
Released in 1978, the Death Star Space Station from Kenner is 20 inches tall and features four floors of action-packed fun, including a laser canon, retractable bridge, detention block, and trash compactor.
Hot Wheels Grand Prix
“Set up your Hot Wheels Grand Prix today. Then throw out the the challenge. See if Dad can stand the pace.”
View-Master by GAF
A 1971 commercial for the View-Master by GAF with Henry Fonda and a young Jodie Foster.
Atari Video Computer System
“We’re Atari. And if someone in your family hasn’t asked for us yet, get ready. They’re going to.”
Mystery Date by Milton Bradley
When you open the door will your mystery date be a dream or a dud? Dig that catchy jingle!
The Imposters
“Suddenly a mild mannered street machine changes into nearly a foot of road gobbling racing machine.” They were kind of like Transformers… before Transformers!
Barbie Dream House by Mattel
A 1960 television commercial for the Barbie Dream House from Mattel. It’s retro-chic!
The Fisher-Price Movie Viewer
It’s like going to the movies. Only better!