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.

Flash from Ideal Toy Company (1980)

“The best game since baseball.”

Join the Dinky Starfleet

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.

Hangman from Milton Bradley (1988)

“Hang around for another game, Dad?”

Blaze from Mattel (1961)

In 1961, Mattel released Blaze, a talking horse that wasn’t named Mr. Ed!

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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.

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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.