Electronic Detective from Ideal (1980)
Released in 1979, the Electronic Detective game from Ideal required one to four players to match wits against a “fiendish computer brain” to solve an imaginary crime.
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Sasson Ginny Doll from Lesney Products (1981)
In the early 1980s, the Ginny doll went “Sasson,” paying homage to the “designer jeans” generation.
Chopper Chase from MatchBox (1973)
Get ready for real action with Chopper Chase, the motorcycle hill race game!
Bless You! Baby Tender Love from Mattel (1975)
Introduced in 1975, Bless You! Baby Tender Love was one of Mattel’s popular Tender Love doll series.
Slip ‘n Splash from Wham-O (1980s)
“Lookin’ cool, feelin’ hot. Wish you had a pool but it’s a long shot.”
Slingin’ Slot from Mattel (1974)
It’s Ring-A-Ding fun for everyone with the Slingin’ Slot from Mattel!
Creative Music Maker from Fisher-Price (1986)
Designed for children ages 4 and up, the Creative Music Maker was a combination microphone and built-in keyboard.
Dealer’s Choice from Parker Brothers (1972)
“Anything goes as long as you don’t get caught.”
Tuggy the 2-Headed Turtle from The A. C. Gilbert Company (1963)
A dealer advertisement from 1963 for Tuggy the 2-Headed Turtle from The A. C. Gilbert Company.
Bash! from Milton Bradley (1965)
“First you take your hammer, then you aim it straight. Hold it tight, swing it right, Bash! It’s great.”
110 Camera from Fisher-Price (1986)
Before digital photography became commonplace, Fisher-Price offered children, ages 5 and up, a camera that used 110 film cartridges.
Singer Sewing Machines from The A. C. Gilbert Company (1963)
A dealer advertisement from 1963 for the “Sewhandy” Singer Sewing Machines toy line from The A. C. Gilbert Company.
Fascination from Remco (1961)
“Roll the balls and roll them fast, hurry, hurry, don’t be last.”