Water Games from TOMY (1976)
The first water-based games from TOMY hit the market in 1976.
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Crayola Caddy from Crayola (1980s)
Only the luckiest kids on the block had the Crayola Caddy!
Camp Granada from Milton Bradley (1965)
The Camp Granada game from Milton Bradley is based on Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, a novelty song of the 1960s.
Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine from Hasbro (1981)
A vintage dealer advertisement from 1981 for the Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine from Hasbro.
Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) from Nintendo (1985)
“Will you be the one to witness the birth of the incredible Nintendo Entertainment System?”
Play’n Make Kitchen Center from Hasbro (1970s)
There’s even a blender in this kitchen center. Kool-Aid for everyone!
Candy Land from Milton Bradley (1964)
Enjoy this classic commercial for the perennially popular Candy Land.
Betsy Wetsy from Ideal (1950s)
A 1950s commercial for the “crying and wetting” Betsy Wetsy doll from Ideal.
Stay Alive from Milton Bradley (1971)
Released in 1971 by Milton Bradley, Stay Alive is one of those strategy games whose name accurately sums up its overall objective.
Gumball Banks from Hasbro (1968)
In 1968, Hasbro released a line of toy gumball banks based on popular children’s characters, including Bozo the Clown, Popeye, Fred Flintstone, and Mickey Mouse.
Charlie’s Angels Hideaway House from Hasbro (1970s)
The popularity of TV series Charlie’s Angels spawned a number of branded toys, including this Charlie’s Angels Hideaway House from Hasbro.
Great Moves from Hasbro (1978)
The 1970s was a great decade for inventive party games. Great Moves is no exception!
Video Varmints from Ideal (1983)
Released in 1983 by Ideal, Video Varmints has the look and feel of a two-player, Tetris-style video game, but it is actually air-powered.
Auto-Rama Indianapolis Speedway Race Set from Gilbert Toys (1960s)
On the market from 1961 to 1965, the Auto-Rama race sets from A.C. Gilbert consisted of 1:32-scale slot cars with 2 and 3 rail chassis, a variety of different track combinations and accessories.
Carry-All Action Play Sets from Marx (1968)
Carry-All Action Play Sets from Marx included kits for Fort Apache, Fighting Knights, Boot Camp, and Cape Kennedy.
Twister from Milton Bradley (1966)
“Gets you all twisted and tangled it’s a Twister. Spin the spinner and call the shots, Twister ties you up in a knot!” A classic commercial for Twister from Milton Bradley.
Dick Tracy Wrist Radio from American Toys (1960s)
Wearable technology has been around a lot longer than we thought!
Coney Island Penny Machine from Remco (1960s)
This little guy is a very earnest pitchman. He probably grew up to be the Master of Ceremonies in a circus.