
Otherworldly, Vintage Advertising
Mega-Rig Space Base from Matchbox (1999)
“What do you do when it’s all up to you?”
Otherworldly, Vintage Advertising
Fright Factory – A Thingmaker Toy from Mattel (1967)
Fright Factory was another addition to Mattel’s Thingmaker line that allowed children to create horror movie-esque props at home.
Erector from Gilbert Toys (1965)
In 1965, Gilbert Toys introduced four new Erector sets, offering between 150 and 450 pieces and a slew of new build ideas.
Close ‘n Play Phonograph from Kenner (1973)
First introduced in 1966, this portable record player ran on batteries and played 45 RPM records.
Strawberry Shortcake Berry Happy Home from Kenner Products (1983)
“For my housewarming, I’m baking berry hotcakes.”
Maniac Mouse from Milton Bradley (1993)
Released in 1993 by Milton Bradley, Maniac Mouse was a dexterity game for children ages 4 and up.
The Muppets from Ideal Toy Company (1966)
“Oh buy us, oh buy us, oh buy us we beg. For if you don’t buy us, we’ll break you in the leg.”
Shoop Shoop Hula Hoop from Wham-O (1977)
Wham-O reinvigorated the hula hoop craze by adding sound!