In 1982, Parker Brothers released a commercial featuring its Q*bert, Tutankham, Super Cobra, and Popeye home video games.

This 1952 catalog showcases many of Parker Games’ popular hits, including Monopoly, Sorry, Clue, and others.

Wham-O’s Fencing Swords set let wannabe Fencers practice sword fighting.

This 1948 catalog followed the rebranding of Mound, Minnesota-based Mound Metalcraft to Tonka Toys Inc. – a shout-out to the company’s proximity to nearby Lake Minnetonka.

“Dude, you really got your shell against the wall.”

“Carol and David are tied…”

A.C. Gilbert’s 1958 catalogue shows why the company was one of the world’s premiere producers of learning toys, many of which it called “scientific career-building toys”.

In 1986, Mattel released Barbie and The Rockers, its homage MTV-influenced rock ‘n roll fashion, and a rival to Hasbro’s Jem and the Holograms doll line.

“Now I have to disguise myself as a mystery lady.”

In 1969, Hasbro Industries Inc., celebrated its new name with a catalogue that touted a new direction, products, and growth opportunities for retailers carrying the brand.

In 1971, Mattel released a trio of craft sets that creatively combined coloured tissue, foam board, wire, and burlap.

“In the not-too-distant future, they’ll be everywhere.”