Steve Canyon Jet Helmet from Ideal Toy Company (1959)
“Made by Ideal for junior jet pilots everywhere.”
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Micronauts from Mego (1976)
The toy line was produced by Mego between 1976 and 1980 and included a series of interchangeable space toys (figures, vehicles, and playsets.)
Jimmy Jet from Deluxe (1962)
“You are witnessing one of the most exciting inventions of a lifetime: Jimmy Jet!”
MASK (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) from Kenner (1985)
Developed by Kenner in 1985, MASK (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) was a line of action figures and vehicles that initially tied into an animated television series of the same name.
Shrieks and Creaks from Golden (1988)
“You’ll get a real scream out of what you’ll find in the dungeon.”
Skedoodle from Hasbro (1979)
Released by Hasbro in 1979, Skedoodle is one part Spirograph and three parts Etch A Sketch.
Space:1999 Eagle 1 Spaceship from Mattel (1976)
Enjoy this classic commercial for the Eagle 1 Spaceship, a licensed toy from the science fiction television series, Space:1999.
Evel Knievel Battery Powered Toothbrush from Kenner (1975)
In an attempt to make a child’s daily ritual of brushing their teeth as thrilling as jumping over Snake River Canyon, Kenner released the Evel Knievel Battery Powered Toothbrush.
Slip ‘N Slide and Water Wiggle from Wham-O (1962)
“A laugh a minute.”
Birthday Surprise from Tiger Games (1989)
A 1989 dealer advertisement for Birthday Surprise from Tiger Games. Advertised as “the lights and music birthday cake game”, the board game was all about conspicuous consumption.
Lucky Locket Kiddle from Mattel (1967)
Enjoy this vintage commercial for the Lucky Locket Kiddle toy released by Mattel.
Expert Builder Series from LEGO (1978)
An ad from 1978 for the Expert Builder Series from LEGO. The new LEGO sets included moveable parts that made models “more realistic and more fun.”
Miracle Klackers from Method Toys (1960s)
Enjoy this series of vintage commercials for the popular (and dangerous) Miracle Klackers toy.
Fisher Price – The more the merrier Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner and the more toys the merrier according to this 1967 advertisement from Fisher-Price.
Tobor from Schaper (1978)
“This is Tobor, Tobor the telesonic robot.”
Pop Pop Pop Attack from Hasbro (1981)
Designed for ages 6 and up, Pop Pop Pop Attack was promoted for its “tension filled, frantic play.”
Putt-Putt All Aboard! Motor Railroad from Mattel (1976)
A vintage commercial for Mattel’s Putt-Putt All Aboard! Motor Railroad toy starring child actor Corey Feldman.
Manglors from Ideal (1984)
This vintage ad from 1984 promotes the Manglors line of action figures from Ideal.