
Slingin’ Slot from Mattel (1974)
It’s Ring-A-Ding fun for everyone with the Slingin’ Slot from Mattel!
Dynamite from Parker Brothers (1988)
“Watch out for the other guy; he can blow your bridges to smithereens!”
Elefun from Parker Brothers (1993)
Released in 1993 from Parker Brothers, Elefun was a skill and action game for preschoolers ages 4 and up.
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.
Blaze from Mattel (1961)
In 1961, Mattel released Blaze, a talking horse that wasn’t named Mr. Ed!
Toy Catalogues, Vintage Advertising
Fisher-Price Toys Catalogue (1958)
This 1958 catalogue from FIsher-Price reveals that it had started incorporating plastic into its manufacturing process, paving the way for more vibrant design options.
Call the Plumber from Tiger Games (1989)
A 1989 print advertisement for Call the Plumber from Tiger Games.
Toy Catalogues, Vintage Advertising
Transogram – 1961 Spring-Summer Catalogue
For a large part of the 20th century, Transogram Toys and Games produced an array of toys, games, outdoor sports sets, and kid-sized furniture. This dealer catalog from 1961 illustrates the company’s diverse product offerings.