Spars & Stripes from Tomy (1976)
Released in 1976, Tomy’s Spars & Stripes was a new “unsinkable” sailboat that actually sailed.
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
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.
Slip ‘n Splash from Wham-O (1980s)
“Lookin’ cool, feelin’ hot. Wish you had a pool but it’s a long shot.”
Slingin’ Slot from Mattel (1974)
It’s Ring-A-Ding fun for everyone with the Slingin’ Slot from Mattel!
Creative Music Maker from Fisher-Price (1986)
Designed for children ages 4 and up, the Creative Music Maker was a combination microphone and built-in keyboard.
Dealer’s Choice from Parker Brothers (1972)
“Anything goes as long as you don’t get caught.”