Easy-Show Movie Projector from Kenner Products (1966)
“Notice it runs all by itself.”
Vintage Advertising
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
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.”
Tuggy the 2-Headed Turtle from The A. C. Gilbert Company (1963)
A dealer advertisement from 1963 for Tuggy the 2-Headed Turtle from The A. C. Gilbert Company.
Bash! from Milton Bradley (1965)
“First you take your hammer, then you aim it straight. Hold it tight, swing it right, Bash! It’s great.”
110 Camera from Fisher-Price (1986)
Before digital photography became commonplace, Fisher-Price offered children, ages 5 and up, a camera that used 110 film cartridges.
Singer Sewing Machines from The A. C. Gilbert Company (1963)
A dealer advertisement from 1963 for the “Sewhandy” Singer Sewing Machines toy line from The A. C. Gilbert Company.
Fascination from Remco (1961)
“Roll the balls and roll them fast, hurry, hurry, don’t be last.”
R.C Short Circuit #5 Robot from Matchbox (1988)
A dealer ad from 1988 for the Take-Along Fashion Penthouse for the never released R.C Short Circuit #5 Robot from Matchbox.
Super Elastic Bubble Plastic from Wham-O (1970s)
“Fisher-Price presents toys for your older kids.”
Glitter Girls Take-Along Fashion Penthouse from Vogue-Lesney (1982)
It’s all glamour and glitz with the Glitter Girls Take-Along Fashion Penthouse, which was a carry case and modern bachelorette’s apartment rolled into one.
Adventure People from Fisher-Price (1977)
“Fisher-Price presents toys for your older kids.”
Hop ‘n Stomp from Kenner (1971)
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!
Go Go Worms from Milton Bradley (1995)
A vintage ad from 1995 for Milton Bradley’s Go! Go! Worms – The Squirm ‘n’ Squiggle Race Game.
Crayola Crayons and Markers from Crayola (1978)
“We made our point so you can make your point.”
Close ‘n Play Phonograph from Kenner (1973)
First introduced in 1966, this portable record player ran on batteries and played 45 RPM records.