Tiny Tears from American Toys (1950s)
Enjoy this classic commercial for Tiny Tears featuring Shari Lewis and Lambchop.
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
The Saga of Crystar, Crystal Warrior from Remco (1982)
In 1982, REMCO produced The Saga of Crystar toy line, which was linked to a short-lived comic book series of the same name released by Marvel Comics in 1983.
Sabrina The Teenage Witch Doll from Hasbro (1997)
“Sabrina’s so pretty in her sparkling gown. She’s the coolest witch around!”
100-piece Toy Soldier Set – Lucky Products (1970s)
Mail-order ads for toy soldier sets were routinely found in the back pages of popular comic books throughout the 1950s – 1980s.
Total Control Racing (TCR) from Ideal Toy Company (1978)
A vintage commercial for the Total Control Racing (TCR) system from Ideal Toy Company.
Elefun from Parker Brothers (1993)
Released in 1993 from Parker Brothers, Elefun was a skill and action game for preschoolers ages 4 and up.
My Mixer from The A. C. Gilbert Company (1963)
My Mixer was a food-mixing device for children that made the preparation of a variety of food and desserts a “fun-filled adventure in homemaking.”
Karate Kid Action Figures from Remco (1984)
“Discover the secrets of karate with Karate Kid tri-action figures.”
Gator Golf from Milton Bradley (1994)
Released in 1994 by Milton Bradley, Gator Golf was a miniature golfing game for kids that could be played indoors.
Trouble and Double Trouble from Milton Bradley (1992)
“Grandma’s poppin’, grandpa’s poppin’, poppin’ over you!”
FraidyCats from Milton Bradley (1994)
Released in 1994 by Milton Bradley, FraidyCats was billed as “the purrfect race game of fur flyin’ fun!”
Slinky from James Industries (1995)
Enjoy this vintage commercial celebrating the 50th anniversary of Slinky in 1995.
Betty Crocker Juicer/Blender from Kenner (1980)
Long before whipping up a batch of kale smoothies became all the rage, Kenner released the Betty Crocker Juicer/Blender.
Golferino from Hubley (1962)
Released in 1962 by Hubley, Golferino was a 9-hole tabletop miniature golf course molded in high-impact plastic.
Darth Vader Tie Fighter from Kenner (1979)
Released in 1979 from Kenner, the Darth Vader TIE Fighter was a modified version of the company’s original TIE Fighter vehicle replica from the movie Star Wars.