Ad Mats from Kenner (1979)
Before the advent of digital publishing, toy companies like Kenner typically produced ad mats for retailers to use to advertise their product lines.
Remember the toys and games of years past through vintage advertising – for better and for worse!
Before the advent of digital publishing, toy companies like Kenner typically produced ad mats for retailers to use to advertise their product lines.
“But Fortress Maximus transforms again; this time into a robot so humongous a separate robot becomes its head!”
Kenner’s 1973 advertisement for the Give-A-Show Projector promoted new entertainment options for the toy’s 14th anniversary.
“Freaky fun for everyone.”
When loaded with beads, Jewel Magic produced “oodles of baubles ‘n bangles” at the turn of its handle.
“Introducing Casey, the tape player with personality!”
An advertisement from 1982 for tabletop arcade games from Coleco.
“I’m sending out the birth announcements right now!”
Released in 1976 from Tomy, Mr. Mouth was a tiddledywinks-influenced game of skill and coordination for children ages 5 and up.
The MoonDreamers dolls were based on characters from the children’s animated television series of the same name. The series aired in conjunction with My Little Pony in 1986.
A mashup of educational toy, creative design tool, mathematics lesson, and arts-and-crafts project, Spirograph was first marketed in the UK and migrated stateside in 1966.
“Take a gamble on Casino Yahtzee!”.
Rev ‘N Roar mimicked the function of a manual transmission, allowing kids to shift from first to fourth gear to get their car on the road.
Enjoy this classic commercial for Totally Troll dolls from Playmates.
“Olympic-size skittle bowl, it’s like having a bowling alley in your backyard or playroom.”
Tricking your neighbours has never been so fun! Enjoy this classic commercial for Big Foot Snow Shoes from K-tel.
Decked out in a glamorous magenta and white leotard with matching wrap-around skirt, Fashion Fragrance Darci came with a small bottle of perfume that allowed kids to smell just like her.
This vintage video game commercial from Nintendo features actor Paul Rudd.
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