Fashion Fragrance Darci from Kenner (1981)
Decked out in a glamorous magenta and white leotard with matching wrap-around skirt, Fashion Fragrance Darci came with a small bottle of perfume that allowed kids to smell just like her.
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Super Nintendo from Nintendo (1991)
This vintage video game commercial from Nintendo features actor Paul Rudd.
Sorry! from Parker Brothers (1967)
Released in 1967 from Parker Brothers, Sorry! challenged two to four players to advance their pawns from “start” to “home” faster than everyone else.
Oops and Downs from Mattel (1992)
“A firehouse full of fun.”
Sidewinder from Parker Brothers (1994)
Sidewinder from Parker Brothers was a “gravity-defying challenge of skill and speed.”
Typhoon Hovercraft from Tyco Toys (1991)
“The only 9.6V radio-controlled hovercraft in the world!”
Red Baron Model Kit from Monogram (1968)
In the late 1960s, Monogram hired car designer Tom Daniel and began to release plastic model hot rods, funny cars, and other custom vehicles.
Bargain Hunter from Milton Bradley (1981)
“First to furnish their apartment and be out of debt wins Bargain Hunter.”
The Karate Kid from Remco (1986)
Remco’s The Karate Kid toy line was the official, licensed toy line for the movie franchise of the same name.
Mall Madness by Milton Bradley (1988)
“With Mall Madness you get it all: a bank account and your own credit card!”
Poochie from Mattel (1983)
Released in 1983 by Mattel, Poochie was a plush stuffed animal with sassitude.
Merlin from Parker Brothers (1978)
“Where’s Merlin now? It’s not there. It’s out with Billy playing Magic Square.”
Knock-Off! from Kenner (1969)
Released in 1969 from Kenner Knock-off was touted as a game of “fast, unpredictable action.”
Dance Magic Barbie from Mattel (1989)
“Shake those ruffles at your hips!”
Mystery Maze from Marx (1976)
Released in 1976 from Marx, Mystery Maze was advertised as “the inscrutable game of skill and luck.”
Tickle Me Elmo from Tyco (1997)
“Who’s giving everybody the giggles?”
The Wing Thing from Gilbert Toys (1963)
In 1963, Gilbert released The Wing Thing, an “all-weather flying vehicle” that stood a whopping 36-inches long by 48-inches wide.
Darth Vader Collector’s Case from Kenner Products (1980)
You may recognize the two actors in this classic StarWars commercial: Peter Billingsley (Ralphie from A Christmas Story) and Christian Slater.