Fright Factory was another addition to Mattel’s Thingmaker line that allowed children to create horror movie-esque props at home.

At its peak, Reliable Toys was one of the largest toy makers in Canada.

“It’s a wacky smash.”

In 1965, Gilbert Toys introduced four new Erector sets, offering between 150 and 450 pieces and a slew of new build ideas.

“It’s a car that runs on air, no batteries or gas in there.”

First introduced in 1966, this portable record player ran on batteries and played 45 RPM records.

“Start your collection of Robotech action figures…”

Tomy’s Drive Yourself Crazy handheld game put kids ages 6 and up into the driver’s seat.

“The hot new game…”

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.

Hasbro’s 1986 catalogue features a wide range of products that reflected the trends and interests of the time, showcasing the company’s continued commitment to creating fun and engaging toys for children.

“For my housewarming, I’m baking berry hotcakes.”