Suzy Homemaker from Topper Toys (1968)
A vintage ad from 1968 for the Suzy Homemaker line of miniature toys from Topper Toys.
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Witch Dr. Head Shrinkers Kit from Pressman (1960s)
Is your child an aspiring witch doctor? Complete with a bag of “powdered flesh”, The Witch Dr. Head Shrinkers Kit from Pressman is exactly what they need for their apprenticeship!
Blaze from Mattel (1961)
Released in 1961, Blaze was a rocking-horse toy from Mattel that appeared to gallop when it was rocked back and forth.
Pop-O-Matic Action Games by Kohner
Just pop Pop’ee and watch the action begin in these games by Kohner!
Astro Base from Ideal (1960s)
I don’t think the Astro Base really landed. It’s a conspiracy involving the government and Stanley Kubrick.
Star Wars Collection from Kenner (1970s)
C-3PO and R2-D2 want us to buy more Star Wars toys!
Gigantic Frankenstein
The Gigantic Frankenstein All Plastic Assembly Kit was a model kit produced by Aurora in the 1960s that stood a whopping 19-inches tall.
KerPlunk from Tyco Toys (1993)
“KerPlunk is the game where you take your pick and pull a stick. If all the marbles fall, you lose it all! You’re only sunk if they go… KerPlunk!”
Omnibot 2000
The Omnibot 2000 was the “state-of-the-fun” toy robot produced by TOMY in the 1980s.
Sea Monkeys from Transcience Corp. (1970s)
Sea Monkeys, the amazing instant pets for the entire family!
Matchbox Super Spin Car Wash from Mattel (1980s)
Wouldn’t it be fun if the spin cycle worked the same way in real life?!? This vintage commercial from Mattel is one of Seth Green’s first acting gigs.
Operation from Milton Bradley
“Operate. Operate?! Where’s the dog?” Enjoy this classic commercial for Operation from Milton Bradley.
Hungry Hungry Hippos from Hasbro
“It’s a race, it’s a chase, hurry up and feed their face!” Hungry Hungry Hippos was released by Milton Bradley (a division of Hasbro) in 1978.
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.
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.