Instant Fish from Wham-O (1962)
“Hurry today to get the most amazing fun ever offered.”
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Aurora Plastics Corporation
Most famous for their plastic model kits of classic Hollywood monsters, New York-based Aurora Plastics Corporation also produced a series of licensed models based on other characters from movies, television shows and comic books in the 1950s and ’60s.
Flying Fox from Remco (1960)
“Kids, fly Remco’s Flying Fox jet prop airliner for the greatest thrill of your lifetime.”
Rubik’s Zig Zaw Puzzle from Ideal (1983)
This pseudo jigsaw puzzle contains 131 pieces and was designed for ages 8 and up.
Heart Throb from Milton Bradley (1989)
“Yeah, but his sneaker size is bigger than his IQ.”
Golferino from Hubley (1962)
Released in 1962 by Hubley, Golferino was a 9-hole tabletop miniature golf course molded in high-impact plastic.
Mr. Kelly’s Car Wash from Remco (1964)
“Mr. Kelly’s automatic car wash — what a toy!”
Mr. Astro-Chimp from Dairy Queen (1961)
In 1961, Dairy Queen celebrated space flight with the release of the Mr. Astro-Chimp doll.
Battlestar Galactica Collection Viper Launch Station from Mattel (1978)
Enjoy this classic commercial for the Battlestar Galactica Viper Launch Station from Mattel.
Hugo – Man of a Thousand Faces from Kenner (1975)
Released in 1975 by Kenner, Hugo was a hand puppet whose appearance could be altered using a variety of accessories.
Steve Canyon Jet Helmet from Ideal Toy Company (1959)
“Made by Ideal for junior jet pilots everywhere.”
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.