Trivial Pursuit
A 1984 ad for Trivial Pursuit. The initial release of the Genus Edition in 1981 was followed by a series of subsidiary card sets, including the Baby Boomer Edition, Young Players Edition, and the Silver Screen Edition.
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Yahtzee from Milton Bradley
This game goes back to the 1940s when it was known as Yatzie. Enjoy this classic commercial!
View-Master
A 1979 ad for View-Master Gift Paks. Gift Paks were packaged in branded canisters and included a View-Master Viewer and seven full-color 3-D reels, 49 scenes in all.
Blythe Fashion Doll
Released by Kenner Products in 1972, The Blythe doll is easily identified by her large head and eyes. Her enduring popularity with enthusiasts has made her a cult classic.
The Thing
This battery operated novelty toy bank is based on the disembodied hand (Thing) made famous on The Addams Family television show.
Major Matt Mason from Mattel (1968)
Introduced by Mattel in 1966, Major Matt Mason lived and worked on the moon with his team of astronauts.
Snoot-Flute
This novelty music maker was like a kazoo for your nose.
Ice Bird
“Ice Bird, Ice Bird, you’re such a nice bird. Let’s make an Ice Bird treat!”
Etch A Sketch
On July 12, 2015, Etch A Sketch will officially turn 55. Here’s a vintage ad from 1960 to help you celebrate.
Blip – The Digital Game
Released by TOMY in 1977, Blip was a hand-held version of Atari’s popular Pong video game.
KerPlunk
Rock out to this 1993 TV commercial for KerPlunk from Tyco Toys.
Volvo P1800 from Dinky Toys
A fantastic TV commercial from the 1960s for Dinky’s Volvo P1800. The voice-over is from Australian radio personality John Laws.
Snap-Togethers
A vintage ad from 1975 for Snap-Together model kits from Revell. “No Gluing! No Painting! They’re a snap!”
Chatty Cathy from Mattel (1960)
Chatty Cathy was a pull-string, “talking” doll produced by Mattel from 1959 to 1965.
Monopoly
A vintage ad from 1967 for Monopoly from Parker Brothers. “Mother cleans up again! But this time it’s fun…”
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?!?
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.