Blaze from Mattel (1961)

In 1961, Mattel released Blaze, a talking horse that wasn’t named Mr. Ed!

Call the Plumber from Tiger Games (1989)

A 1989 print advertisement for Call the Plumber from Tiger Games.

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Expert Builder Series from LEGO (1978)

An ad from 1978 for the Expert Builder Series from LEGO. The new LEGO sets included moveable parts that made models “more realistic and more fun.”

Digital Derby from TOMY (1978)

“Tommy, you had a rough time out there.”

He-Man from Mattel (1989)

In 1989, Mattel released a new line of He-Man action figures to coincide with the release of The New Adventures of He-Man, a new animated series starring everyone’s favorite defender of the planet Eternia.

Universal Mini Monsters from Remco (1981)

“Frankenstein is in a foul temper.”

Super Skittle Bowl from Aurora (1973)

“Olympic-size skittle bowl, it’s like having a bowling alley in your backyard or playroom.”

The Wing Thing from Gilbert Toys (1963)

In 1963, Gilbert released The Wing Thing, an “all-weather flying vehicle” that stood a whopping 36-inches long by 48-inches wide.

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.