“Imagine you command them to defend freedom, protect justice, and challenge evil.”

“I inherited a skunk farm!”

A vintage comic book ad for Silly Putty – “The Wonder Toy of the Twentieth Century.”

“Face it, you’re a wimp.”

“Set up your Hot Wheels Grand Prix today. Then throw out the challenge. See if Dad can stand the pace.”

“Hurry today to get the most amazing fun ever offered.”

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.

“Kids, fly Remco’s Flying Fox jet prop airliner for the greatest thrill of your lifetime.”

This pseudo jigsaw puzzle contains 131 pieces and was designed for ages 8 and up.

“Yeah, but his sneaker size is bigger than his IQ.”

“Mr. Kelly’s automatic car wash — what a toy!”

In 1961, Dairy Queen celebrated space flight with the release of the Mr. Astro-Chimp doll.