“Lock blocks here; snap panels there; and BLIPPO, there’s a tower in the air!”

Think-a-Dot from E.S.R. was an educational toy that gave players insight into a fundamental computer concept: the “flip-flops” or “gates” used to store information.

“It’s Tuba-Ruba, the hottest game in town.”

It’s Olympic skiing, Barbie-style!

“I used to play around…”

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!

“Make charming lizard pins or spider rings.”

Kenner’s Steve Scout High Adventure Scout Base was a 28-inch tall log-constructed lookout tower, proportioned to the size of the company’s Steve Scout action figure line.

“…you better be sharp, you better be quick.”

In the mid 1930s, the Kiddie Brush & Toy Co. of Jonesville, Michigan, released a line of housekeeping toys under the brand name Susy Goose that remained on store shelves through the late 1960s.

“And they’re off again!”

When loaded with beads, Jewel Magic produced “oodles of baubles ‘n bangles” at the turn of its handle.