
Hot Shot from Power Wheels (1989)
Released in 1989 by Power Wheels, Hot Shot was one of the company’s battery-powered cars for children aged 3-7.
Flip Through Time: Vintage Toy Print Advertisements
Long before the internet and influencers shaped children’s desires, printed toy ads ignited imaginations. Browse a selection of vintage toy advertisements that inspired children’s wish lists.
Dolls, Toy Catalogues, Vintage Advertising
The Wonderful World of Penny Brite from Topper Toys (1964)
Released in 1963 by Topper Toys, Penny Brite was presented as a more wholesome alternative to Mattel’s Barbie Doll.
Fisher-Price Play Family A-Frame (1974)
In 1974, Fisher-Price released the Play Family A-Frame, an homage to mid-century modern architecture.
Toy Catalogues, Vintage Advertising
Matchbox 1983… A New Beginning Catalogue
After being acquired by Universal Toys, 1983 kicked off a new era of ownership for the brand and a 30th-anniversary celebration.
Spinwelder from Mattel (1974)
In 1974, Mattel released Spinwelder, a welding toy that children used to construct various vehicles.
Toy Catalogues, Vintage Advertising
Wham-O: Sports are Fun! Mini Catalogue
For more than 75 years, Wham-O has been a ubiquitous guest at family barbecues and outdoor playtime. This Sports Are Fun! mini-catalogue from the 1960s showcases the breadth of the company’s sporting and outdoor product lines at the time.
Cabbage Patch Kids Hide & Seek Game from Milton Bradley (1984)
“…before you match ’em you have to catch ’em.”
Flea Circus from Mattel (1966)
Released in 1966 from Mattel, Flea Circus was a three-dimensional skill game where players score points by making magnetic fleas perform a series of circus tricks.
Otherworldly, Vintage Advertising
Mega-Rig Space Base from Matchbox (1999)
“What do you do when it’s all up to you?”