In 1978, Kenner released the Star Wars Death Star Space Station, the first and one of the most coveted by collectors of playsets for the company’s iconic line of 3 ¾-inch action figures tied into the movie franchise.

“…with fly-away action.”

In 1965, Gilbert Toys released a super-sized Erector set that allowed junior Engineers to build rideable vehicles.

“Discover a new kind of fashion doll.”

Long before whipping up a batch of fruit smoothies became all the rage, Kenner released the Betty Crocker Juicer/Blender.

“As Micropolis grows, so does your child’s imagination.”

Released in 1951 by Ideal, Saucy Walker was advertised as a new “walking-flirting” counterpart to the company’s popular Toni doll.

“I had the case all figured out…”

Make Zenzational pretzels with the Pretzel-Jetzel, the “jet-age” pretzel baker!

“Who gives you robots to command? Robotix.”

The Hop ‘n Stomp offered kids an “indoor game with outdoor action.” After all, we could all use a little “hopping, stomping, romping fun” from time to time!

“Play it once and you’ll be back.”