Q*bert from Parker Brothers (1983)
“The longer I hop around, the more they’re out to get me.”
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Hop ‘n Stomp from Kenner (1969)
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!
The Dukes of Hazzard Figures from Mego (1981)
“You can pretend she’s stuck up in a tree. Luke and Bo gotta set her free.”
Beetlejuice Action Figures from Kenner (1989)
From 1989-1990, Kenner released a series of 6-inch Beetlejuice action figures that tied into the Tim Burton movie starring Michael Keaton.
Merlin from Parker Brothers (1980s)
“Merlin’s a game that you can play, you can play it six different ways.”
Spars & Stripes from Tomy (1976)
Released in 1976, Tomy’s Spars & Stripes was a new “unsinkable” sailboat that actually sailed.
Mr. Mouth from Tomy (1976)
Released in 1976 from Tomy, Mr. Mouth was a tiddledywinks-influenced game of skill and coordination for children ages 5 and up.
Dark Tower from Milton Bradley (1981)
Orson Welles stars in this vintage commercial for Dark Tower.
Beware the Spider from Ideal (1980)
Released in 1980, Ideal’s Beware the Spider is a test of nerves, skill, and possibly even arachnophobia.
Go-Go’s from Topper Toys (1967)
“A Go-Go’s new. A Go-Go’s fun. A Go-Go goes with everyone!”
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.
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.